Maniyaar Kudumbam(2018)
Tamil127 mins
Maniyaar Kudumbam (2018) is a 127-minute Tamil film. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 13 April 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 3 August 2018
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A father and son borrow a lot of money from their neighbors to start a business. When they lose all the money, the whole village gets angry and comes after them.
“A family's big dream turns into a village's big problem.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 August 2018
Also Known AsUlagam Vilaiku Varuthu · Ulagam Vilaikku Varuyhu · Ulagam Vilaikku Varudhu · Maniyar Kudumbam · Ulagam Vilaiku Varudhu
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familylovecorruptionfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maniyaar Kudumbam
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Samuthirakani (15 films together), Singampuli & Rajendran (14 films together), Vivek & Radha Ravi (12 films together), Jayaprakash & Thambi Ramaiah (11 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Rajendran (11 films together), and Thambi Ramaiah & Radha Ravi (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Thambi Ramaiah also played a key supporting role as a villager named 'Kadhir'.
- This was one of the few films where actor Pandiarajan's son, actor Vimal, shared the screen with him in a major role.
- The movie's plot about borrowing money from a village community reflects a common financial dilemma in rural Tamil Nadu.
- A significant portion of the film was shot in and around the temple town of Srirangam to capture an authentic village setting.
- The comedy in the film heavily relied on the chemistry between the large ensemble cast of character actors.
- Despite being a 2018 release, the film had a very traditional soundtrack composed by Srikanth Deva, known for folk influences.
- The film's title 'Maniyaar Kudumbam' translates to 'The Goldsmith Family', hinting at the family's traditional and respected status.
