Mitta Miraasu(2001)
Mitta Miraasu is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Prabhu as Chellaiya and Roja as Meenakshi, with Napoleon, Alex, Vadivelu, and Mumtaj in supporting roles. The story follows Chellaiya, who vows to restore his family's honor after his father dies of shock following public humiliation by his uncle Masilamani. The film features a soundtrack composed by Aslam Mustafa with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Alex won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for his performance as Masilamani. The film was shot in Ooty, Gobichettypalayam, and Pollachi, and was released on October 5, 2001.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2001
- Director
- Kalanjiyam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Chellaiya's father dies of shame after his own brother turns the village against him. Chellaiya promises to clear his family's name and make his younger brother a lawyer. But his uncle Masilamani is powerful and cruel. Chellaiya must fight to expose the truth and protect everyone he loves.
“A son's promise. A family's honor.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mitta Miraasu
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manivannan (24 films together), Vadivelu & Kovai Sarala (18 films together), Vadivelu & Roja Selvamani (15 films together), Manivannan & Kovai Sarala (15 films together), Manivannan & Roja Selvamani (14 films together), and Prabhu & Vadivelu (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Mu Kalanjiyam was primarily known as a successful producer before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- Actor Livingston, who plays a key role, was also a popular dialogue writer and director for comedy films in Tamil.
- The title 'Mitta Miraasu' translates to 'Measured Rice', symbolizing the calculated dealings and tensions within the family.
- This was one of the few 2000s Tamil films set against a rural family feud without featuring a major star from that era.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific composer known for his folk and melody-heavy scores in the 90s and early 2000s.
- A subplot involves a traditional 'uriyadi' (pot-breaking) game during a festival, a common cultural reference in Tamil village dramas.
- The film had a limited theatrical run and is now primarily remembered through television broadcasts, not home video releases.