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Mayandi Kudumbathar(2009)

5.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Rasu Madhuravan. Starring Tarun Gopi, Poongodi and Manivannan. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Mayandi Kudumbathar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 June 2009
Director
Rasu Madhuravan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Mayandi Kudumbathar (English: Mayandi's family) is a 2009 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan, who directed Poomagal Oorvalam and Paandi previously. Starring 10 Tamil film directors, including Manivannan, Seeman, Tarun Gopi and Ponvannan, in lead and supporting roles. The film, scored by Sabesh-Murali and filmed by Balabharani, was released on 5 June 2009, going on to become successful at the box office.

A family's bond tested by love and tradition.

Film Details

5.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 June 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMaayaandi Kudumbathar

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film features 10 Tamil film directors as actors, including Manivannan and Seeman, which is a rare casting concept.
  • It was shot in just 21 days, an unusually short schedule for a feature film at the time.
  • The movie's title refers to the lead character Mayandi, played by director-actor Manivannan.
  • Director Rasu Madhuravan cast fellow directors partly due to their availability and to create a unique ensemble.
  • Despite its quick production, the film was a commercial success upon its June 2009 release.
  • The soundtrack by Sabesh-Murali included a popular song, 'Kannukkul Pothivaippen', sung by Hariharan.
  • The plot revolves around family values, reflecting the directors' own off-screen image as public figures.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Mayandi Kudumbathar

Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Actor7 films
Actor-Sonakkaruppu (Mayandi's son-in-law & Money lender)7 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Sonakkaruppu (Mayandi's son-in-law & Money lender)4 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Thavasi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)4 films
Actor-Thavasi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)3 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Virumandi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)2 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Director2 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Screenplay2 films
Mayandi Virumandi (Virumandi's mentally challenged son)-Actor2 films
Actor-Virumandi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)2 films
Virumandi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)-Thavasi Mayandi (Mayandi's son)2 films
Actor-Sonakkaruppu (Mayandi's son-in-law & Money lender)2 films

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