Manuneedhi(2000)
Manuneedhi is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Thambi Ramaiah in his directorial debut. The film stars Murali, Prathyusha, Vadivelu, Napoleon, and Nassar. The story follows a young man who unknowingly becomes a pawn in his uncle's revenge plot against a wealthy zamindar. The uncle wants him to woo and marry the zamindar's daughter to cause maximum pain. The film explores themes of family loyalty, hidden secrets, and the power of forgiveness. It was shot in rural locations near Dharmapuri, giving it an authentic village atmosphere. The music was composed by Deva. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its emotional core and strong performances.
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- Theatrical Release
- 23 December 2000
- Director
- Thambi Ramaiah
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
A loyal young man named Chinnakkannu agrees to woo a rich farmer's daughter to please his uncle. But the wedding is stopped at the last moment. Chinnakkannu then discovers his uncle's dark secret: the girl's father raped his sister years ago. Now he must choose between family loyalty and doing what is right.
“Revenge destroys. Forgiveness heals.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manuneedhi
Cast reunions in this film: Murali & Deva (16 films together), and Deva & Prathyusha (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Manu Neethi Pothu Neethi', referencing two types of justice.
- Director S.P. Muthuraman and actor Murali collaborated on over 25 films, with this being one of their later works.
- Actress Roja, who plays the female lead, was primarily known for Telugu films at the time.
- The story's central conflict spans 20 years, requiring actors to portray younger and older versions of their characters.
- The film's climax involving two villages was shot in a single rural location to maintain authenticity.
- Composer S. A. Rajkumar, known for folk melodies, provided the music, including the song 'Oruvan Oruvan'.