Mynaa(2010)
Mynaa is a 2010 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Prabhu Solomon. The film stars Vidharth and Amala Paul in lead roles. It is set in the hill regions of Theni and Munnar. The story follows a young couple whose love is opposed by the woman's abusive father. After a failed escape attempt, the man loses his memory and the woman is forced into an arranged marriage. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of rural life and tragic romance. It was a commercial success and launched Amala Paul's career in Tamil cinema. Mynaa was released on 22 October 2010.
Quick Facts
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- Vi Movies and TV, Plex, JioHotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 5 November 2010
- Director
- Prabhu Solomon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A young village girl named Mynaa falls in love with a poor laborer named Suruli. Her violent father forbids their relationship. They decide to run away together. But a tragic accident causes Suruli to lose his memory. Mynaa is forced to marry another man. Can their love survive fate and society?
“Love that fate could not complete”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mynaa
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & D. Imman (15 films together), Vidharth & Thambi Ramaiah (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & M. Sukumar (4 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Amala Paul (3 films together), Prabu Solomon & D. Imman (3 films together), and Prabu Solomon & M. Sukumar (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's lead actor, Vidharth, was a former assistant director who was cast after the director spotted him on set.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was shot in a single continuous take, which was rare for Tamil cinema at the time.
- The movie was shot mostly in natural light to give it a realistic and raw feel.
- Director Prabhu Solomon chose the village of Kodaikanal for filming because of its untouched landscapes.
- The film's success led to remakes in multiple Indian languages, including Kannada and Telugu.
- Actress Amala Paul made her Tamil debut with this film after working in Malayalam cinema.
- The story was inspired by real-life incidents of young couples eloping in rural Tamil Nadu.