Magane En Marumagane(2010)
Magane En Marumagane is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Vivek as Singaram, a lazy village trickster, alongside Mithun, Indrani Davaluri, Livingston, and Lollu Sabha Manohar in supporting roles. The story follows Singaram, who marries a rich landlord's daughter through lies, then flees to Chennai after being falsely accused of murder. The film blends slapstick humor with family drama and a message about honesty. It was produced by Muthulakshmi Movies and Raj TV Network, and released on May 21, 2010, in India. The movie received mixed reviews but was noted for Vivek's comedic performance and the emotional family scenes.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 May 2010
- Director
- T. P. Gajendran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
Singaram, a village loafer, tricks a wealthy landlord into letting him marry his daughter Ponnarasi. When a rival is found dead, Singaram is blamed and escapes to Chennai. There, he uncovers family secrets and the real killer's identity, forcing him to choose between running forever or facing the truth.
“Lies can win a wife, but only truth wins a heart”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Magane En Marumagane
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Nassar & Saranya Ponvannan (13 films together), Nassar & Livingston (9 films together), Vivek & Saranya Ponvannan (7 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Saranya Ponvannan (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a playful twist on a famous Tamil proverb, 'Magane En Marumagane,' which is often used to express affectionate exasperation.
- Director T. P. Gajendran also played the lead role of the village Jameendar, continuing his trend of acting in the films he directs.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Palani, using real temple locations and local villagers as background artists.
- Comedian Singamuthu, who plays the conman Singapetti Singaram, was primarily known for his work in Tamil theatre before this film.
- The soundtrack by Srikanth Deva includes a folk-style song, 'Kadavulukku Aasaipattadhu,' that directly references the Palani temple deity.
- This was one of the last major film roles for veteran actress Manorama, who played the conman's grandmother.
- The film's plot of a generous couple being targeted by cons reflects a common theme in Tamil rural comedies of the era.