
Manadhai Thirudivittai(2001)
Tamil151 mins
Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) is a 151-minute Tamil film directed by R. D. Narayanamurthy. Starring Raghunath Reddy, K. R. Ganghadaran and Ranjith. With an audience rating of 4.4/10, Manadhai Thirudivittai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.
Director:R. D. Narayanamurthy
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2001
- Director
- R. D. Narayanamurthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
A music student named Deva falls for his classmate Shruthi. They fall in love and decide to get married. However, a sudden and shocking event turns Deva's life upside down.
“Love strikes a chord, then life changes the tune.”
Film Details
4.4Rating
151Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleமனதை திருடிவிட்டாய்
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







Prabhu DevaActor
→#2
Gayatri JayaramanActor
→#3
KausalyaActor
→#4
PanduActor
→#5
SrimanActor
→#6
Dinesh MasterDance Choreographer
→#7R
R. D. NarayanamurthyDirector
→#8
#9R
Raghunath ReddyCrew
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Yuvan Shankar RajaMusic Composer
→#10
K
K. R. GanghadaranCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title is a Tamil phrase meaning 'stole my heart' and was inspired by a popular song from the 1990s.
- This was the only Tamil film directed by R.D. Narayanamurthy, who was primarily a cinematographer for Kannada cinema.
- Actor Dhamu, who played the lead, was better known as a supporting actor and villain in many other Tamil films.
- The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became more popular than the film itself, with songs still remembered today.
- A major plot twist involves the heroine's family background, which was considered a bold narrative choice for its time.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at a real music college to add authenticity.
- Despite a strong musical score, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely available on streaming platforms.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Manadhai Thirudivittai
Valaiyapathi-Actor20 films →
Valaiyapathi-Steve Waugh15 films →
Steve Waugh-Actor12 films →
Steve Waugh-Actor11 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Valaiyapathi-Music Composer9 films →
Steve Waugh-Music Composer9 films →
Valaiyapathi-Actor8 films →
Steve Waugh-Actor7 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Music Composer-Dance Choreographer5 films →
Valaiyapathi-Dance Choreographer3 films →



