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Vanakkamda Mappilei(2021)

5.5/10
Tamil162 mins

Aravind, a mariner who enjoys a happy life by working six months on the sea and six months on land. Later on, he falls in love with a girl named Thulasi, who doesn’t reciprocate his love. Eventually, after a lot of hardships, love finally starts to begin between them but an incident from Aravind’s past becomes a troublemaker in his new relationship with Thulasi.

Director:M. Rajesh
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
16 April 2021
Director
M. Rajesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Aravind works half the year at sea and enjoys his life on land the other half. He falls for Thulasi, but she isn't interested at first. After they finally connect, a secret from Aravind's past threatens their new relationship.

Love sets sail, but his past threatens to sink it.

Film Details

5.5Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 April 2021
Also Known AsVanakkamda Mappile · Vanakkam da Mappilei · Vanakkam da Mappla · Vanakkamda Maappilei · Vanakkamda Mapla · Vanakkam da Maapla · Vanakkamda Maaplei

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Vanakkamda Mappilei

Cast reunions in this film: G. V. Prakash Kumar & Yogi Babu (14 films together), Anandaraj & Yogi Babu (12 films together), Jayaprakash & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Yogi Babu (10 films together), and Jayaprakash & M. S. Bhaskar (9 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a playful twist on the popular Tamil phrase 'Vanakkamda Maapillai', which means 'Greetings, son-in-law'.
  • Director M. Rajesh is known for his comedy films and this was his first directorial venture after a three-year gap.
  • Actor Sivakarthikeyan, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts in the film's action sequences.
  • The movie features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Yogi Babu in a humorous supporting role.
  • Parts of the film were shot in picturesque coastal locations to match the protagonist's life as a mariner.
  • The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, who has frequently collaborated with director M. Rajesh.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend at the Tamil Nadu box office.

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