Minor Mappillai(1996)
Minor Mappillai is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by V. C. Guhanathan. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Ranjith, Rajkumar, Subhashri, and Keerthana in lead roles. Srividya, Vadivelu, and Vivek appear in supporting roles. The story follows two small-time crooks who are hired by a wealthy businessman to seduce the daughter of his arrogant rival. The film is a remake of the director's own Telugu film Paruvu Prathishta (1993). It features a soundtrack composed by Isaivanan. The film was released on 28 June 1996.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 28 June 1996
- Director
- V. C. Guhanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Two orphaned small-time crooks, Ramu and Moses, cheat people to survive. A rich man saves them from a mob and gives them a mission: seduce the daughter of his wealthy, arrogant rival. Ramu becomes a car driver to get close to the daughter. They fall in love and marry secretly. But her mother's pride and a dangerous drug smuggler threaten their happiness.
“A small crook, a big love, a huge ego.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Minor Mappillai
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Vadivelu (15 films together), Ajith Kumar & Vivek (8 films together), Vadivelu & Ranjith (7 films together), Vivek & Ranjith (6 films together), Ajith Kumar & Vadivelu (5 films together), and Vadivelu & Srividya (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was one of the few films where comedian Vadivelu played a central, non-comedic role as a serious businessman.
- The film's director, V. C. Guhanathan, was primarily known as a cinematographer and this was one of his rare directorial ventures.
- Actor Ranjith, who co-starred with Ajith, would later become a successful director in Tamil cinema.
- The movie released during a period when Ajith Kumar was transitioning from romantic roles to more action-oriented characters.
- Composer Deva, known for his peppy numbers, provided the music, including the popular song 'Kadhal Vanthu'.