
Maamanithan(2022)
Tamil122 mins
Maamanithan (2022) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Seenu Ramasamy. Starring Anikha, Saravana Sakthi and Gayathrie Shankar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office, Maamanithan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Seenu Ramasamy
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha Tamil
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2022
- Director
- Seenu Ramasamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
An auto driver is tricked by a scammer. To protect his family, he must flee and leave them behind. He now struggles to find a way to clear his name and return home safely.
“A family man's life unravels after a single lie.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 June 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsMamanithan · Maamanidhan · Mamanidhan · Maa manithan · Maa Manidhan · Maha Manishi · MahaManishi · Maamanithan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Maamanithan' is a Tamil word meaning 'great human being', reflecting the protagonist's moral character.
- Director Seenu Ramasamy is known for realistic rural dramas, but this film is set in an urban environment like Chennai.
- Actor Vijay Sethupathi was initially considered for the lead role before it went to Vikram Prabhu.
- The story is inspired by real-life news reports about auto drivers being cheated by fraudsters in Tamil Nadu.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to streaming platforms due to the pandemic.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja's son Yuvan Shankar Raja scored the music, marking a collaboration with the director after many years.
- The climax scene was shot in a single long take to maintain emotional intensity between the characters.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maamanithan






