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Mayor Meenakshi(1976)
Tamil155 mins
Mayor Meenakshi (1976) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Madurai Thirumaran. Starring Manorama, Sripriya and Vijayakumar.
Director:Madurai Thirumaran
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- Madurai Thirumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m 0
Storyline
A housewife named Meenakshi unexpectedly becomes the mayor of her city. She then struggles to manage the heavy demands of her public job while also taking care of her family and home life. The story follows her challenges in trying to balance these two very different worlds.
“From home to city hall, she leads both.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- This film was based on the real-life story of a woman named Meenakshi Ammal, who became the Mayor of Madurai in the 1970s.
- Director 'Madurai' Thirumaran was known for his socially relevant films, and this was his only major film with a female protagonist in a political role.
- The movie's release coincided with a period of increasing political awareness among women in Tamil Nadu, making it timely.
- Actor Muthuraman, who played the husband, was often cast in heroic roles, making his supportive spouse character here a notable change.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in action films, provided the music, giving the drama a distinctive rhythmic score.
- The film was shot extensively in and around the actual Madurai Corporation and Meenakshi Amman Temple areas for authenticity.
- Despite its progressive theme, the film did not achieve major commercial success, remaining a lesser-known social drama from the era.
Notable Collaborations
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