
Maayi(2000)
Tamil mins
Maayi (2000) is a Tamil film directed by Surya Prakash. Starring Vijayakumar, Meena and Suvalakshmi. With an audience rating of 4.9/10, Maayi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2000.
Director:Surya Prakash
Mood:
emotionaldarkintense
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 21 August 2000
- Director
- Surya Prakash
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Maayi is a respected man in his village who treats all women like sisters. He brings his stepsister Lakshmi to live with him after a family tragedy. When he refuses to support a local politician, it leads to conflict, but the politician's son later marries Lakshmi.
“A village hero's honor faces its ultimate test.”
Film Details
4.9Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 August 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleMaayi
Also Known AsRishte Naate
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkintense
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VijayakumarActor
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MeenaBhuvaneswari
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SuvalakshmiLakshmi
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Kovai SaralaActor
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Maayi SundarActor
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VadiveluActor
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Sarath KumarMaayaandi as Maayi
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PonnambalamActor
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ManoramaActor
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R. SarathkumarActor
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Surya PrakashDirector
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S. A. RajkumarMusic Composer
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R. B. ChoudaryCrew
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MahendranActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Maayi' means 'mother' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's nurturing and protective role in the village.
- Director Surya Prakash was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this film was one of his few directorial ventures.
- Actress Meena, who played Bhuvaneswari, was a major star at the time, but this film is not among her most commercially successful works.
- The character Maayi's rigid moral code, including his extreme reaction to his father's second marriage, was a central and controversial theme.
- The movie features veteran Malayalam actor Rajan P. Dev in a key role as the antagonistic MLA, showcasing cross-industry casting.
- The plot involving a political feud stemming from a denied election support request mirrors real village power dynamics in Tamil Nadu.
- Despite its dramatic story, the film did not achieve major box office success and remains a lesser-known title from the early 2000s.
Notable Collaborations
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