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| name          = Government Mappillai
| name          = Government Mappillai
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| director      = [[Manivannan]]
| director      = [[Manivannan]]
| producer      = G. S. Madhu
| producer      = G. S. Madhu
| writer        = Manivannan
| writer        = Manivannan
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Anandaraj]]|[[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]|[[Ramkumar]]|[[Saradha Preetha]]|[[Manivannan]]|[[Senthil]]|[[Delhi Ganesh]]|Vasu Vikram|[[Ponvannan]]}}
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Anandaraj]]|[[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]}}
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| music          = [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]
| cinematography = D. Sankar
| cinematography = D. Sankar
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| studio        = Madhu Films International
| studio        = Madhu Films International
| released      = 6 March 1992
| released      = {{Film date|1992|03|06|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 145 minutes
| runtime        = 145 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
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'''''Government Mappillai''''' (English: Government son-in-law) is a [[Tamil films of 1992|1992]] [[Tamil language]] [[drama film]] directed [[Manivannan]]. The film features [[Anandaraj]] and [[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]] in lead roles. The film, produced by G. S. Madhu, had a musical score by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]] and was released on 6 March 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/government-mappillai/|title=Government Mappillai (1992) Tamil Movie|accessdate=2014-02-28|publisher=spicyonion.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=government%20mapillai |title=filmography of government mapillai |accessdate=2014-02-28 |publisher=cinesouth.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070815073735/http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=government%20mapillai |archivedate=15 August 2007 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''''Government Mappillai''''' ({{translation|Government son-in-law}}) is a 1992 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[action drama film]] directed [[Manivannan]]. The film stars [[Anandaraj]] and [[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]. It was released on 6 March 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=government mapillai ( 1992 ) |url=http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=government%20mapillai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070815073735/http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=government%20mapillai |archive-date=15 August 2007 |access-date=2014-02-28 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==


Sundarapandian ([[Anandaraj]]), an angry orphan, is the henchman of a rich man Manivannan ([[Manivannan]]) and often went to jail for minor offences. Karthikeyan ([[Ramkumar]]) enters his house as a servant and falls in love with his daughter Kalyani ([[Saradha Preetha]]). In the meantime, Mallaria ([[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]]), an orphan, tries to reform Sundarapandian and they fall in love with each other. One day, a poor girl Chellayi ([[Ragasudha]]) is raped and killed by a corrupted [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) (Vasu Vikram). Sundarapandian and Mallaria finally get married, they decide to leave the village but they don't have enough money. Manivannan prepares his daughter's wedding with the MLA and Manivannan orders Sundarapandian to kill the innocent Karthikeyan. Sundarapandian, who is now a good man, decide to join the young pair. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Sundarapandian, an angry orphan, is the henchman of a rich man Manivannan and often went to jail for minor offences. Karthikeyan enters his house as a servant and falls in love with his daughter Kalyani. In the meantime, Mallaria, an orphan, tries to reform Sundarapandian and they fall in love. One day, a poor girl Chellayi is raped and killed by a corrupted [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]]. Sundarapandian and Mallaria finally get married, they decide to leave the village but they don't have enough money. Manivannan prepares his daughter's wedding with the MLA and Manivannan orders Sundarapandian to kill the innocent Karthikeyan. Sundarapandian, who is now a good man, decides to join the young pair. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
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*[[Anandaraj]] as Sundarapandian
*[[Anandaraj]] as Sundarapandian
*[[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]] as Mallaria
*[[Kasthuri (actress)|Kasthuri]] as Mallaria
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*Janaki as Karthikeyan's mother
*Janaki as Karthikeyan's mother
*[[Halwa Vasu|Vasu]]
*[[Halwa Vasu|Vasu]]
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==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
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| recorded  = 1992
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| length    = 30:03
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| producer  = Deva
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The film score and the soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[Deva (composer)|Deva]]. The soundtrack, released in 1992, features 7 tracks with lyrics written by Kalidasan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mio.to/album/29-tamil_movie_songs/255164-Government_Mappillai__1995_/#/album/29-tamil_movie_songs/255164-Government_Mappillai__1995_/|title=MusicIndiaOnline&nbsp;— Government Mappillai(1995) Soundtrack|accessdate=2014-02-28|publisher=mio.to}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]], with lyrics written by Kalidasan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 1992 |title=Government Maapillai |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/government-maapillai/zmjdg98uR1U_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126115124/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/government-maapillai/zmjdg98uR1U_ |archive-date=26 November 2023 |access-date=26 November 2023 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Government Mappillai Tamil Audio Cassette By Deva |url=https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cassette/tamil-audio-cassettes/deva-tamil-audio-cassettes/government-mappillai-tamil-audio-cassette-by-deva/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218092240/https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cassette/tamil-audio-cassettes/deva-tamil-audio-cassettes/government-mappillai-tamil-audio-cassette-by-deva/ |archive-date=18 February 2024 |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=Banumass}}</ref>


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! Track !! Song !! Singer(s) !! Lyrics !! Duration
! Song !! Singer(s) !! Duration
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|-
|1 || "Chinna Ponnu" || Krishnaraj, [[K. S. Chithra]] || rowspan=7|Kalidasan || 4:16
| "Chinna Ponnu" || Krishnaraj, [[K. S. Chithra]] || 4:16
|-
|-
|2 || "Ilavatta Poove" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], K. S. Chithra || 4:39
| "Ilavatta Poove" || [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]], K. S. Chithra || 4:39
|-
|-
|3 || "Mama Mama Unnai" || K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam || 4:15
| "Mama Mama Unnai" || K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam || 4:15
|-
|-
|4 || "Manusanukku" || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || 4:11
| "Manusanukku" || [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] || 4:11
|-
|-
|5 || "Oru Veppamara Thoppu" || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Deva, Swarnalatha || 4:58
| "Oru Veppamara Thoppu" || S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Deva,Swarnalatha || 4:58
|-
|-
|6 || "Sontham Embathu"|| Krishnaraj || 3:14
| "Sontham Embathu"|| Krishnaraj || 3:14
|-
|-
|7 || "Sottu Sottaga" || Krishnaraj, K. S. Chithra || 4:30
| "Sottu Sottaga" || Krishnaraj, K. S. Chithra || 4:30
|-
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|}
|}


==References==
== References ==
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{{reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
{{Manivannan}}
{{Manivannan}}


[[Category:1992 Indian films]]
[[Category:1992 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1992 action drama films]]
[[Category:1992 films]]
[[Category:1992 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Manivannan]]
[[Category:Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)]]
[[Category:Films scored by Deva (composer)]]
[[Category:1990s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Manivannan]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
[[Category:1990s action drama films]]

Latest revision as of 10:27, 3 March 2026

Government Mappillai
Directed byManivannan
Produced byG. S. Madhu
Written byManivannan
Starring
Music byDeva
CinematographyD. Sankar
Edited byP. Venkateswara Rao
Production
company
Madhu Films International
Release date
  • 6 March 1992 (1992-03-06)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Government Mappillai (transl. Government son-in-law) is a 1992 Indian Tamil language action drama film directed Manivannan. The film stars Anandaraj and Kasthuri. It was released on 6 March 1992.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Sundarapandian, an angry orphan, is the henchman of a rich man Manivannan and often went to jail for minor offences. Karthikeyan enters his house as a servant and falls in love with his daughter Kalyani. In the meantime, Mallaria, an orphan, tries to reform Sundarapandian and they fall in love. One day, a poor girl Chellayi is raped and killed by a corrupted MLA. Sundarapandian and Mallaria finally get married, they decide to leave the village but they don't have enough money. Manivannan prepares his daughter's wedding with the MLA and Manivannan orders Sundarapandian to kill the innocent Karthikeyan. Sundarapandian, who is now a good man, decides to join the young pair. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics written by Kalidasan.[2][3]

Song Singer(s) Duration
"Chinna Ponnu" Krishnaraj, K. S. Chithra 4:16
"Ilavatta Poove" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra 4:39
"Mama Mama Unnai" K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:15
"Manusanukku" Malaysia Vasudevan 4:11
"Oru Veppamara Thoppu" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Deva,Swarnalatha 4:58
"Sontham Embathu" Krishnaraj 3:14
"Sottu Sottaga" Krishnaraj, K. S. Chithra 4:30

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "government mapillai ( 1992 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 15 August 2007. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  2. "Government Maapillai". JioSaavn. January 1992. Archived from the original on 26 November 2023. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
  3. "Government Mappillai Tamil Audio Cassette By Deva". Banumass. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.

External links[edit | edit source]