
Pithala Maathi(2024)
Tamil144 mins
Pithala Maathi (2024) is a 144-minute Tamil film directed by Manika Vidya. Starring Madurai Muthu, Aadukalam Naren and Devadarshini.
Director:Manika Vidya
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 June 2024
- Director
- Manika Vidya
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
Storyline
Two friends deliver water for a living. Their carefree lives get complicated when one accidentally angers a new local government officer. This officer secretly lives a wild and promiscuous life, which makes the conflict much more dangerous.
“When water meets wild desire, two friends get in deep.”
Film Details
Rating
144Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date14 June 2024
Also Known AsThannivandi · தண்ணிவண்டி · Thanne Vandi · Thanni Vandi · தண்ணி வண்டி · Pithalai Maathi · Pithala Mathi · பித்தளை மாத்தி
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshiploveidentitycorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Madurai MuthuActor
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Aadukalam NarenActor
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DevadarshiniActor
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Mullai KothandamActor
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Thambi RamaiahActor
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Kadhal SukumarActor
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George MariyanActor
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Cheran RajActor
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Samskruthy ShenoyActor
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Manika VidyaDirector
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S.N. VenkatCrew
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BalasaravananActor
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Vidyullekha RamanActor
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Pithala Maathi' is a playful Tamil phrase that roughly translates to 'a state of being broke or penniless,' hinting at the main characters' financial struggles.
- Director Manika Vidya is known for short films and this marks her feature-length directorial debut in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was primarily shot in real locations around small towns in Tamil Nadu to capture an authentic atmosphere for the water suppliers' world.
- A key comedy sequence involving a water tanker was reportedly filmed using a real, decommissioned vehicle modified for the shoot.
- The film's soundtrack features a folk-inspired song that incorporates traditional percussion instruments like the 'urumi' drum.
- Despite its 2024 release, the project was reportedly in the scripting stage for nearly three years before production began.
- The actor playing the District Revenue Officer underwent workshops to portray the complex, unconventional character as per the director's vision.