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Maamanithan(2022)

7.6/10
Tamil122 minsdirect-to-OTT

A drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar in the lead roles.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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.

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