Machanai Paatheengala(1978)
'Machanai Paatheengala' is a 1978 Tamil-language romantic drama film. It stars Sivakumar and Sridevi in the lead roles, with Suruli Rajan and Thengai Srinivasan providing comic relief. The story follows a young woman forced into an arranged marriage while she loves another man. The film explores the conflict between family duty and personal choice in a traditional village setting. The music was composed by Chandrabose, marking his debut as a music director. The film is remembered for its hit song 'Mamboove Siru Mainave' sung by K. J. Yesudas. It remains a beloved classic among fans of vintage Tamil cinema.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1978
- Director
- V. C. Guhanathan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young village girl is deeply in love with a kind but poor man. Her family arranges her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She must choose between obeying her parents and fighting for her true love. Can she escape the unwanted wedding and be with the man she loves?
“Love fights tradition in this village tale”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Machanai Paatheengala
Cast reunions in this film: Sivakumar & Sumithra (10 films together), Chandrabose & V. C. Guhanathan (8 films together), V. C. Guhanathan & Sridevi (3 films together), and Sivakumar & Sridevi (2 films together).


