
Manmadha Leelai(1976)
Tamil161 mins
Manmadha Leelai (1976) is a 161-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Reena, Y. Vijaya and Kamal Haasan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Manmadha Leelai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1976.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionalfunnydark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 1976
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A married man who constantly chases other women is taken by surprise when he discovers his wife is facing a serious personal problem of her own.
“A cheating husband. A shocking secret. Who's really betrayed?”
Film Details
7.5Rating
161Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 May 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsManmatha Leelai · మన్మధ లీల
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnydark
Themes
loveidentityfamilycorruption
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1





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ReenaActor
→#2
Y. VijayaBargavi (Ms. Wrong Number)
→#3
Y. Gee. MahendraActor
→#4
Kamal HaasanMadhu
→#5
Radha RaviActor
→#6
K. BalachanderDirector
→#7
B
B. S. LokanathCrew
→#8
J
Jaya PradaActor
→#9
#10H
Hema ChaudharyActor
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Manmadha Leelai' translates to 'Cupid's Play', referencing the god of love in Hindu mythology.
- This was the only Tamil film where actor Kamal Haasaan played a character named Madhu, a name he used in several Malayalam films.
- Director K. Balachander originally considered another actor for the lead before finalising Kamal Haasaan.
- The movie features a cameo by the famous comedian Nagesh in a brief but memorable role.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema was exploring more urban and middle-class stories.
- The film's music by M.S. Viswanathan included a hit song 'Aayiram Nilave Vaa' that remains popular.
- A subplot involving the wife's dilemma was considered bold for its time in addressing marital themes.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Manmadha Leelai
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