Mayandi(1979)
Mayandi is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Pattabhiraman P. The film stars Jaishankar in the title role, alongside Jayachitra, M.N. Rajam, and C.I.D. Shakunthala in supporting roles. The story follows a poor farmer who fights a wealthy landlord to save his sick daughter. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film portrays the harsh realities of caste and class oppression. Mayandi was praised for its realistic storytelling and strong performances, particularly by Jaishankar. The film remains a notable example of socially conscious Tamil cinema from the late 1970s. It was released in 1979 and is available for streaming on YouTube.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- R. Pattabiram
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Mayandi is a poor farmer whose daughter falls gravely ill. He has no money for her treatment. The village landlord refuses to help and demands Mayandi's land in exchange for a loan. Mayandi must fight the landlord and the system to save his child's life.
“A father's love knows no limits”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mayandi
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), Jayachitra & M. S. Viswanathan (15 films together), Jayachitra & Jaishankar (13 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. Pattabiram (5 films together), and Jaishankar & R. Pattabiram (5 films together).