Manaivikku Mariyadhai(1999)
Manaivikku Mariyadhai is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by V. C. Guhanathan. The lead cast includes Manivannan, Pandiarajan, and Khushbu Sundar in pivotal roles. The story follows Ramu, a married man who pretends to be a loving husband while secretly plotting to leave his wife for a younger woman. His wife Lakshmi discovers the betrayal and uses her intelligence to teach him the true meaning of respect. The film was produced by Ramasamy under Thenandal Studios. It received positive reviews for its relatable story and strong performances, particularly by Khushbu Sundar. The movie remains a notable family entertainer from the late 1990s Tamil cinema.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 October 1999
- Director
- V. C. Guhanathan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A devoted wife named Lakshmi believes her husband Ramu is the perfect man. But Ramu has a secret plan to marry another woman and fakes his own death to escape. When Lakshmi uncovers the truth, she must decide between revenge and forgiveness. The film asks: can a broken marriage be healed with respect?
“A wife is not a toy”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Manaivikku Mariyadhai
Cast reunions in this film: Pandiarajan & Sirpy (3 films together), and Kushboo & Sirpy (3 films together).


