Manam Kothi Paravai

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{{Infobox film
| name = Manam Kothi Paravai
| image = Manam kothi paravai.jpg
| caption = Poster
| director = [[Ezhil]]
| producer = Ambeth Kumar Ranjeev Menon Ezhil
| writer = Ezhil
| starring = [[Sivakarthikeyan]] [[Athmiya Rajan]]
| music = [[D. Imman]]
| cinematography = Sooraj Nallusami
| editing = [[Gopi Krishna (film editor)|Gopi Krishna]]
| studio = Olympia Movies
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2012|6|1}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}
'''''Manam Kothi Paravai''''' ({{translation|The bird that steals the heart}}) is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[Ezhil]], starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Athmiya Rajan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/75735.html |title=Siva Karthikeyan's 'Manamkothi Paravai' |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=22 December 2011}}</ref> [[D. Imman]] has scored the music.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3314731.ece |title=Manam Kothi Paravai |publisher=Hindu |accessdate=24 February 2012 |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> The film opened to moderate reviews from critics,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-14999908.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917000210/http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-14999908.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 September 2013 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai Review |publisher=Sify |accessdate=22 November 2012}}</ref> but it was a first commercial hit in Sivakarthikeyan's career.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}} The film was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Anjada Gandu (2014 film)|Anjada Gandu]]'' (2014) and in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Vinavayya Ramayya''.<ref>http://www.gulte.com/movienews/39471/Remakes-Are-Not-Easy-Jr-Venky</ref><ref>http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Anjada-Gandu/articleshow/29618140.cms</ref>

==Plot==
Kannan ([[Sivakarthikeyan]]) is a carefree youth who assists his father Ramaiah ([[Ilavarasu]]) in his construction business. He spends time with his friends Nalla Thambi ([[Soori (actor)|Soori]]), Modu Mutti ([[Singampuli]]), and M. R. Kishore Kumar.

Kannan is in love with his neighbour Revathy ([[Athmiya Rajan]]), whose father and uncles are the most dreaded goons in the village. They are both childhood friends. He gets a shocker when he decides to reveal his love to Revathy. Her family has arranged her a marriage with an influential man. To avoid the arranged marriage, Kannan's friends from Mumbai (Nayar ([[Srinath (actor)|Srinath]]) and [[Chaams]]) kidnap Revathy.

There is a twist in the tale. Revathy declares she has no romantic interest over Kannan. "He is just a friend", says the girl at first. But later reveals that she loves Kannan too, so much so that if others knew it, it'd be a problem to him and prove to be a risk to his life.

Meanwhile, the bride-to-be's family searches frantically to find their girl. They get hold of Kannan and his friends. Revathy and Kannan are separated.

After two years, Kannan returns from Oman after having worked as a site engineer there, to meet his love. He meets her with avidity and they talk for a while when she asks him to leave immediately, for fear that her father would harm him. Kannan, still a passionate lover, asks Revathy if they could marry, now that she's not married to anybody else.

Revathy's father barges in unexpectedly and asks Kannan to leave the house, but with Revathy.

==Cast==
*[[Sivakarthikeyan (actor)|Sivakarthikeyan]] as Kannan
*[[Athmiya Rajan]] as Revathy
*[[Ravi Mariya]] as Natraj, Revathy's brother
*[[Ilavarasu]] as Ramaiah
*[[Singampuli]] as Modu Mutti
*[[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Nalla Thambi
*[[Srinath (actor)|Srinath]] as Nayar
*[[Aadukalam Naren]] as Revathy's father
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]] as Nayar's grandfather
*[[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Thirumathi
*Sugunthan as Landlord
*[[Chaams]] as Kannan's friend
* M. R. Kishore Kumar as Kannan's friend
*Jay Kumar
*Anbarasan

==Production==
Producer Ambeth Kumar and Ranjeev Menon are friends of director Ezhil. When they asked him how the shooting of Manam Kothi Paravai was proceeding, he made them listen to the songs tuned by D. Imman. Impressed, they decided to produce it.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3314731.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | title=Manam Kothi Paravai | date=14 April 2012}}</ref>

It was initially expected that [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]], whom [[Ezhil]] had worked with in ''[[Deepavali (2007 film)|Deepavali]]'', would compose the music, but as the budget of this film could not afford to have Yuvan as the music composer, Ezhil opted for [[D. Imman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78500.html |title=Yuvan, Imman and Ezhil |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=24 February 2012}}</ref> After the lead role in [[Marina (2012 film)|Marina]] and an important role in the recently released [[3 (2012 Indian film)|3]], [[Sivakarthikeyan]] is taking up a full-fledged lead role again for Manam Kothi Paravai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-12-02/siva-karthikeyan-manam-kothi-paravai-12-04-12.html |title=Siva Karthikeyan's 3! |publisher=Behindwoods |accessdate=12 April 2012}}</ref>

The film, which is set in a village, has been shot at Ezhil's native place Kayathur, near Mayavaram and Siva Karthikeyan's Thiruvizhimizhalai.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/news/tamil/manam-kothi-paravai-shot-in-two-villages/51533/story.htm |title='Manam Kothi Paravai' shot in two villages |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2012-05-16 |accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Manam Kothi Paravai
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
| cover =
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| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2012|4|12}}
| recorded = 2012
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| genre = Film soundtrack
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| label = [[Universal Music Group|Universal Music]]
| producer = [[D. Imman]]
| prev_title = [[Maharaja (2011 film)|Maharaja]]
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = [[Saattai]]
| next_year = 2012
}}

The music of ''Manam Kothi Paravai'' was scored by [[D. Imman]]. The soundtrack was released on 12 April 2012,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/manam-kotthi-paravai-audio-unveiled-898|title=Manam Kotthi Paravai audio unveiled |publisher=DeccanChronicle |accessdate=14 April 2012}}</ref> which features 8 tracks with lyrics written by [[Yugabharathi]]. [[Universal Music]] is back in the Tamil market after a 30-year hiatus with 'Manam Kothi Paravai'.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/80588.html |title=Universal Music after a 30 year hiatus in Tamil! |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=7 April 2012}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Jal Jal Jal Osai
| extra1 = [[Aalap Raju]], [[Surmukhi Raman]]
| length1 = 04:47
| title2 = Po Po Po
| extra2 = [[Javed Ali]]
| length2 = 04:49
| title3 = Dang Dang
| extra3 = [[Saisharan]], S.Malavika, Malgudi Subha
| length3 = 04:25
| title4 = Yenna Solla
| extra4 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Chinmayi]]
| length4 = 04:26
| title5 = Ooraana Oorukkulla
| extra5 = Santhosh Hariharan, Naveen Madhav
| length5 = 04:18
| title6 = Po Po Po (Karaoke)
| extra6 = [[D. Imman]]
| length6 = 04:49
| title7 = Jal Jal Jal Oosai (Karaoke)
| extra7 = [[D. Imman]]
| length7 = 04:45
| title8 = Dang Dang (Karaoke)
| extra8 = [[D. Imman]]
| length8 = 04:22
| all_writing =
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}}

==Critical reception==
Behindwoods wrote: "Imman has a winner with this movie".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/apr-12-03/manam-kothi-paravai-music-review.html |title=Manam Kothi Paravai Music Review|publisher=Behindwoods |date=2012-04-03 |accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref> Milliblog wrote: "Manam Kothi Paravai’s soundtrack surpasses anything that composer Imman has produced so far, including his most famous soundtrack, Mynaa. The tunes and music he puts together here demonstrate a maturity not seen in the composer’s work so far and makes for fantastic listen."<ref>{{cite web|author=Karthik |url=http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2012/04/16/manam-kothi-paravai-music-review-tamil-d-imman/ |title=Manam Kothi Paravai (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman by Milliblog! |publisher=Itwofs.com |date=2012-04-16 |accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref>''The Hindu'' wrote:"MKP is a comedy it turns serious and when you settle down for the drama, matters turn ludicrous. Consistency in treatment is a casualty".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3483092.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Malathi | last=Rangarajan | title=Missing the bus | date=2 June 2012}}</ref> Sify wrote:"On the whole the film fails to deliver".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-14999908.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917000210/http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-14999908.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-17 |title=Movie Review:Manam Kothi Paravai|publisher=Sify |date= |accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote:"Manam Kothi Paravai moves at a very relaxed pace. With not too many events packed into it, the movie might come across as a long haul if you are looking for a love story that is both entertaining and endearing. Parts of it are entertaining and parts of it, endearing".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jun-12-01/manam-kothi-paravai-review.html |title=Manam Kothi Paravai Review |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2012-06-01 |accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref>[[The Times of India]] rated 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Ezhil seems to have tried to do a Kalavani here but those familiar with his repertoire will realize he is more comfortable with melodrama".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/manam-kothi-paravai/movie-review/13865701.cms|title=Manam Kothi Paravai|website=The Times of India|date=2016-05-11|access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref>''IndiaGlitz'' rated 0 out of 5 stars stating "On the whole, the movie may resemble the likes of 'Kalavani' and 'Uthamaputhiran'. But forget the lengthy second half and some clichéd sequences, 'Manam Koththi Paravai' will stick to your hearts".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/manam-kothi-paravai-tamil-movie-review-14951.html|title=Manam Kothi Paravai Review|website=IndiaGlitz|date=2012-06-01|access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref>[[The New Indian Express]] stated "A romantic comedy low on humour".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/jun/02/manam-kothi-paravai-tamil-373724.html|title=The New Indian Express|date=2012-06-02|access-date=2020-06-13}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:2012 films]]
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Neetho

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{{Infobox film
| name = Neetho
| image = Neetho_movie.jpg
| director = [[John Mahendran]]
| writer = John Mahendran
| starring = [[Prakash Kovelamudi]] [[Mahek Chahal]] [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]]
| producer = [[Ramoji Rao]]
| cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]]
| editing =
| music = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| studio = [[Ushakiran Movies]]
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2002|6|27}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| gross = {{INR}}
}}
'''''Neetho''''' is a 2002 [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] [[romance film]] directed by [[John Mahendran]], starring [[Prakash Kovelamudi]] and [[Mahek Chahal]] in their debut roles.<ref>[http://www.andhrawishesh.com/telugu-film-movies/movie-gossips/15880-prakash-gets-%E2%80%98one-more-chance%E2%80%99.html Prakash debut movie Neetho]</ref>

==Synopsis==
Madhav (Prakash) is a new student of a college in Hyderabad. He spots a beautiful girl Shalini (Mahek) and falls in love with her. Madhav is a chilled out and down to earth person but Shalini is short-tempered. She gets into a fight with an eve teaser whose father happens to be a notorious faction leader. When Madhav confronts the leader, it is revealed that Madhav is the son of Manohar (Prakash Raj), a successful industrial tycoon.
A flashback episode begins and it is revealed that Manohar wants Madhav to select a bride for himself. Madhav feels that girls want to marry him only because he is the son of a billionaire. He requests his dad to give him a year's time so that he will join a college in Hyderabad as a normal student and selects a girl who loves him truly.
When Shalini rejects Madhav's proposal, he asks her to act as his lover for 30 days and he says that she would automatically fall in love. Shalini accepts the offer and starts acting as his lover for 30 days. After 30 days, Shalini tells Madhav that she is not in love with him. Deep inside, she begins to like him, but she suppresses her feelings due to her preconceived notion of not falling in love.
After a lot of rethinking, she decides to express her love. Her plans are spoilt when she comes to know that Madhav is the son of a billionaire. She thinks that Madhav might misunderstand her and feel she changed her mind after realizing that he is the son of a wealthy tycoon. What eventually happens between the two forms the climax of the movie.

==Cast==
* [[Prakash Kovelamudi]] as Madhav
* [[Mahek Chahal]] as Shalini
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Manohar
* [[Brahmanandam]]
* [[Rajiv Kanakala]]
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Sunil
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Shalini's father
* Delhi Rajeshwari as Shalini's mother
* [[Raghu Karumanchi]] as Madhav's friend
* [[Chitram Seenu]] as Madhav's friend
* [[Dharmavarapu Subramanyam]]
* [[Ahuti Prasad]]
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack is composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]. Lyrics of all the songs were penned by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]].
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!No
! Title !! Singer(s)
!Writer(s)
|-
|1
| "Navvali Neetho" || [[Hariharan (singer)|''Hariharan'']]
| rowspan="6" |[[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
|-
|2
| "Arare Evaridi" || ''[[Harish Raghavendra]]''
|-
|3
| "Pannendintiki" || ''[[K. S. Chithra]]'', ''[[Vijay Yesudas]]''
|-
|4
|"Jaajipulu" ||[[Sujatha Mohan|''Sujatha'']], ''[[Febi Mani]]''
|-
|5
|"Panchabuthala" ||[[KK (singer)|''KK'']], ''[[Sadhana Sargam]]''
|-
|6
|"Dil Dil Dil" ||[[Karthik (singer)|''Karthik'']], ''[[P. Jayachandran]]''
|}

==Reception==
The film received negative reviews and was a box-office failure.<ref>[http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/2002special/movielist.html Neetho movie was a flop.it later remade in to tamil as sachien and which was one of the commercial success movie of vijay's career and has cult fan following ]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:2002 films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vidyasagar]]
[[Category:Indian romance films]]
[[Category:2000s romance films]]

{{2000s-Telugu-film-stub}}

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