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Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan(2024)

2.0/10
Tamil133 mins

A secret agent, forced to live anonymously, encounters a woman in debt. Against his detached lifestyle, he befriends her while rescuing a pup, sparking a journey to help with her financial troubles.

Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring

Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
2 August 2024
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 13m
Rating
2.0/10

Storyline

A secret agent hiding from his past meets a woman struggling with debt. He usually keeps to himself, but after they rescue a puppy together, he decides to help her solve her money problems.

A lone agent finds a reason to care.

Film Details

2.0Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 August 2024
Also Known AsMazhai Pidikatha Manidhan · Salim 2 · Saleem 2 · Mazhai Pidikadha Manidhan · Mazhai Pidikadha Manithan · Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan · Toofan · Secret Agent

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalidentityfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan

Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Thalaivasal Vijay (5 films together), Sathyaraj & Saranya Ponvannan (4 films together), Sathyaraj & Vijay Antony (2 films together), Sathyaraj & Murali Sharma (2 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Thalaivasal Vijay (2 films together), and Saranya Ponvannan & Murali Sharma (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a phrase from a popular Tamil song by Ilaiyaraaja, which roughly translates to 'a man who doesn't hold back the rain'.
  • Director S.D. Vijay Milton also served as the film's cinematographer, a dual role he often takes in his projects.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real urban locations to create a grounded, relatable setting.
  • This was actor Atharvaa's first film release after a two-year gap from Tamil cinema.
  • The plot involving the rescue of a puppy was included to subtly highlight themes of compassion and unexpected responsibility.
  • The film's promotional strategy focused heavily on social media, targeting younger audiences with short behind-the-scenes clips.
  • It was produced by Potential Studios, a banner known for backing content-driven action thrillers in Tamil.

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