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Manadhai Thirudivittai(2001)

4.4/10
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.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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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

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
Valaiyapathi-Music Composer9 films
Valaiyapathi-Actor9 films
Steve Waugh-Music Composer9 films
Valaiyapathi-Actor8 films
Steve Waugh-Ranjith7 films
Valaiyapathi-Ranjith6 films
Valaiyapathi-Actor5 films
Music Composer-Dance Choreographer5 films
Steve Waugh-Shruthi's Father4 films
Valaiyapathi-Dance Choreographer3 films

Frequently Asked Questions