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Manmadha Leelai(1976)

7.5/10
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.

Mood:
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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

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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.

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