Manadhai Thirudivittai(2001)
Manadhai Thirudivittai is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by R.D. Narayanamurthy. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Kausalya, and Gayatri Jayaraman in lead roles, with Vadivelu, Vivek, Ranjith, and Sriman in supporting roles. The story follows Deva, a music college student in Ooty, who falls in love with Shruthi but later discovers he accidentally slept with Indhu, a traumatized woman. The film mixes romance, comedy, and a dramatic twist involving a mistaken identity and a dark secret. It received positive reviews and became a commercial success at the box office. The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja was a chartbuster, with songs like 'All Day Jolly Day' and 'Manja Kaattu Maina' becoming hugely popular. The film released on 14 November 2001.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 November 2001
- Director
- R. D. Narayanamurthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 31m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
Deva is a music college student in Ooty who falls in love with Shruthi. After winning her heart, he meets Indhu, a fierce girl with a painful past. A shocking revelation connects Deva to Indhu's trauma, forcing him to choose between his love and his responsibility.
“A love story stolen from the heart”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manadhai Thirudivittai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Pandu (20 films together), Vivek & Vadivelu (15 films together), Vadivelu & Sriman (12 films together), Vadivelu & Pandu (11 films together), Pandu & Prabhu Deva (10 films together), and Vivek & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together).
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.