Manasellam(2003)
Manasellam is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Santhosh in his directorial debut. The film stars Srikanth and Trisha in lead roles, with Cochin Haneefa playing a major supporting part. The story follows Bala, a wealthy man who pretends to be poor to get close to Malar, a girl suffering from a fatal brain disease. The film explores themes of sacrificial love, loss, and family control. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which was praised for its melodies. The film was released on 20 March 2003 and was a commercial failure, with critics noting its predictable plot but praising the performances of the lead actors.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 20 March 2003
- Director
- Santhosh
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
Bala loses everything on a train to Chennai. A kind shop owner gives him a place to stay. Across the street lives Malar, a beautiful girl all the bachelors love. Bala falls for her too. But he carries a secret: he knows Malar is dying from a brain disease. He wants to make her last days happy.
“A love that ends before it begins”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Manasellam
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Ilayaraja (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhal Samrajyam' but was later changed to 'All Over the Heart' for release.
- Director Santhosh made his debut with this film after working as an assistant to director S. Shankar.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Deva, who was a popular composer for many low-budget Tamil films in the early 2000s.
- Actress Malavika, who played Malar, was primarily known for her work in Malayalam cinema before this Tamil role.
- The film had a limited theatrical run and is rarely discussed in mainstream Tamil cinema histories today.
- Some scenes were shot in Pollachi, a town in Tamil Nadu often used for its rustic settings in films.
- The plot shares similarities with early 2000s Tamil comedies about urban youth and mistaken identities.