Skip to content
V

Vellai Manasu(1985)

3.6/10
Tamil119 mins

Vellai Manasu (1985) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by Chitralaya Gopu. Starring Manorama, Goundamani and Kullamani. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Vellai Manasu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Chitralaya Gopu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

A man marries a simple, innocent woman but grows frustrated with her childish nature. He starts an affair with another woman. When his wife discovers the betrayal, she decides to fight to save their marriage.

Can love survive a childlike heart?

Film Details

3.6Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleவெள்ளை மனசு

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
3.6/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Vellai Manasu

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was directed by Chitralaya Gopu, a veteran known for comedy, but this story had a more serious family drama tone.
  • Actress Radhika, who played Raji, was praised for portraying a childlike wife convincingly at a young age in her career.
  • The movie's title 'Vellai Manasu' translates to 'White Heart', symbolising innocence and purity in Tamil culture.
  • It was produced by Chitralaya Movies, a banner famous for the 'Server Sundaram' and 'Kadavul' comedy series.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular duo in the 1980s, though the songs are less remembered today.
  • The film explored marital infidelity, a sensitive topic for mainstream Tamil cinema in the mid-1980s.
  • Despite its serious theme, the movie included comedic scenes typical of the director's style to balance the drama.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Vellai Manasu

Frequently Asked Questions