
Maamanithan(2022)
Tamil122 minsdirect-to-OTT
A drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar in the lead roles.
Director:Seenu Ramasamy
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Aha Video, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2022
- Director
- Seenu Ramasamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- 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
Where to Watch
P
PrimeSubscription
30 Days FreeThen ₹299 / monthAvailable from 1 Jan 2023
AH
Aha VideoSubscription
Available from 1 Jan 2023
AI
Airtel Xstream PlaySubscription
Included with Airtel plans₹149 / monthAvailable from 1 Jan 2023
PL
PlexFree
No subscription neededAvailable from 1 Jan 2023
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1






Vijay SethupathiActor
→#2
J
Jewel MaryPhilomi
→#3
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Anikha SurendranAnikha
→#4
K
Kavitha RaviMaadasamy
→#5
#6M
Manasvi KottachiNithya
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Gayathrie ShankarActress
→#7
AnikhaSupporting Actress
→#8
Guru SomasundaramActor
→#9S
Saravana SakthiActor
→#10S
Shaji ChenMathavan
→#11
Seenu RamasamyDirector
→#12
Yuvan Shankar RajaCrew
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maamanithan
Cast reunions in this film: Vijay Sethupathi & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Gayathrie Shankar (7 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Seenu Ramasamy (4 films together), Seenu Ramasamy & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), Vijay Sethupathi & Guru Somasundaram (3 films together), and Vijay Sethupathi & M. Sukumar (3 films together).
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.

