Maamiyar Veedu(1993)
Maamiyar Veedu is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film written and directed by S. Ganesaraj. The film stars Saravanan, Selva, Sithara, and Nandhini in lead roles. The story follows two small-time crooks who become friends in jail and struggle to escape their criminal past after a tragic incident. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, with lyrics by Vaali. The film was released on 14 January 1993. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its honest storytelling and dark tone.
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1993
- Director
- S. Ganeshraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
Two small-time thieves, Aravind and Parthasarathy, become friends in jail. After release, they continue stealing. When an old man dies after they rob him, Aravind feels guilty and wants to change. But his past and a corrupt police officer stand in the way of his redemption.
“Crime has no exit.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maamiyar Veedu
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Ilayaraja (19 films together), and Ponnambalam & Ilayaraja (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film was produced by actor-director S. Ganesaraj's own production company, Ganesh Arts.
- It was one of the early films for actor R. Parthiban, who played a key supporting role.
- The movie's release coincided with a period of many Tamil films exploring themes of crime and reformation.
- The title 'Maamiyar Veedu' translates to 'Mother-in-law's House', a domestic setting contrasting with its crime plot.
- Composer Deva, known for his peppy numbers, provided the film's background score and songs.
- The film is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen work from the era.
- It featured a mix of established character actors and newer faces from the early 1990s Tamil film scene.