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'''''Manathodu Mazhaikalam''''' ({{ | '''''Manathodu Mazhaikalam''''' ({{translation|The mind with the rainy season}}) is a 2006 [[Tamil language]] [[drama film]] directed by Arputhan, that stars [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]], [[Nithya Das]], [[Jayasurya]], and [[Sameksha]]. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Siva ([[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]]) and Sathya ([[Nithya Das]]) are college mates and good friends who always look out for each other. Their friendship continues even after their college days. Siva's and Sathya's parents mistake their friendship | Siva ([[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]]) and Sathya ([[Nithya Das]]) are college mates and good friends who always look out for each other. Their friendship continues even after their college days. Siva's and Sathya's parents mistake their friendship for an affair. The two refuse and make it clear that they are platonic friends with oneness in their thoughts. In the course of time, Siva marries Sruthy ([[Sameksha]]) and Sathya marries Karthik ([[Jayasurya]]). Sruthy soon becomes pregnant but dies of childbirth complications. Siva is left to raise his son on his own. Many years pass, and Siva's son begins to treat him badly, leaving him destitute. At the same time, Karthik informs Siva that Sathya is on her deathbed due to heart problems. In due course of time, Sathya dies. The film ends as Karthik and Siva, both widowers, walk together, vowing to remain good friends for the remainder of their lives. | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]] as Siva<ref name="Oneindia">{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/manathodu-mazhaikalam-220906.html |title=Manathodu Mazhaikalam – Review |work=Oneindia |accessdate=2011-03-31 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022101745/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/manathodu-mazhaikalam-220906.html |archivedate=22 October 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | * [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]] as Siva<ref name="Oneindia">{{cite web |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/manathodu-mazhaikalam-220906.html |title=Manathodu Mazhaikalam – Review |work=Oneindia |accessdate=2011-03-31 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022101745/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/reviews/manathodu-mazhaikalam-220906.html |archivedate=22 October 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
* [[Nithya Das | * [[Nithya Das]]s as Sathya<ref name="Oneindia"/> | ||
* [[Jayasurya|Jaisurya]] as Karthik<ref name="Oneindia"/> | * [[Jayasurya|Jaisurya]] as Karthik<ref name="Oneindia"/> | ||
* [[Sameksha|Shamiksha]] as Sruthy<ref name="Oneindia"/> | * [[Sameksha|Shamiksha]] as Sruthy<ref name="Oneindia"/> | ||
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* [[Vinod Raj (Tamil actor)|Vinod Raj]] as Siva's father<ref name="Opening credits"/> | * [[Vinod Raj (Tamil actor)|Vinod Raj]] as Siva's father<ref name="Opening credits"/> | ||
* Boys Rajan as Sathya's father<ref name="Opening credits"/> | * Boys Rajan as Sathya's father<ref name="Opening credits"/> | ||
* Shyam Ganesh as Siva's son | * Shyam Ganesh as Siva's son | ||
* [[Malavika (actress)|Malavika]] as Hemalatha | * [[Malavika (actress)|Malavika]] as Hemalatha | ||
* Rindhiya as Siva's daughter-in-law | * Rindhiya as Siva's daughter-in-law | ||
* [[ | * [[Sai Dhanshika]] (uncredited) as a college student<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/topics/sai-dhanshika-person|language=ta|work=Vikatan|title=சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]}}</ref> | ||
--> | * [[Chaams]] (uncredited) as an employee | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
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== Release == | == Release == | ||
A critic from ''[[Oneindia]]'' noted that "Overall, ''Manathodu Mazhaikalam'' is worth seeing as it has a certain truth and universality to it".<ref name="Oneindia"/> A critic from ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' criticized the film's story while praised the background score.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/humoursatire/74738-|title=சினிமா விமர்சனம்: மனதோடு மழைக்காலம் [Film Review: Manathodu Mazhaikalam]|date=15 October 2006|website=Vikatan|language=ta}}</ref> | A critic from ''[[Oneindia]]'' noted that "Overall, ''Manathodu Mazhaikalam'' is worth seeing as it has a certain truth and universality to it".<ref name="Oneindia"/> A critic from ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' criticized the film's story while praised the background score.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/humoursatire/74738-|title=சினிமா விமர்சனம்: மனதோடு மழைக்காலம் [Film Review: Manathodu Mazhaikalam]|date=15 October 2006|website=Vikatan|language=ta}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''Chennai Online'' opined that "It's a feel-good film, which would have felt better, and more engaging, with a tighter script and a firmer grip on the narration".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/09manathodu-mazhaikkalam.asp|title=Manathodu Mazhaikkalam|last=Mannath|first=Malini|date=27 September 2006|work=Chennai Online|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101222437/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Moviereviews/2006/09manathodu-mazhaikkalam.asp|archive-date=1 November 2006}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*{{IMDb title|9042310}} | *{{IMDb title|9042310}} | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
[[Category:2006 films]] | [[Category:2006 films]] | ||
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[[Category:Indian buddy films]] | [[Category:Indian buddy films]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by Karthik Raja]] | |||
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| Manathodu Mazhaikalam | |
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 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Arputhan |
| Produced by | Antony |
| Written by | Arputhan |
| Starring | Shaam Nithya Das Jayasurya Sameksha |
| Music by | Karthik Raja |
| Cinematography | Raghav |
| Edited by | Raja Mohamed |
Production company | ELK Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Manathodu Mazhaikalam (transl. The mind with the rainy season) is a 2006 Tamil language drama film directed by Arputhan, that stars Shaam, Nithya Das, Jayasurya, and Sameksha.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Siva (Shaam) and Sathya (Nithya Das) are college mates and good friends who always look out for each other. Their friendship continues even after their college days. Siva's and Sathya's parents mistake their friendship for an affair. The two refuse and make it clear that they are platonic friends with oneness in their thoughts. In the course of time, Siva marries Sruthy (Sameksha) and Sathya marries Karthik (Jayasurya). Sruthy soon becomes pregnant but dies of childbirth complications. Siva is left to raise his son on his own. Many years pass, and Siva's son begins to treat him badly, leaving him destitute. At the same time, Karthik informs Siva that Sathya is on her deathbed due to heart problems. In due course of time, Sathya dies. The film ends as Karthik and Siva, both widowers, walk together, vowing to remain good friends for the remainder of their lives.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Shaam as Siva[1]
- Nithya Dass as Sathya[1]
- Jaisurya as Karthik[1]
- Shamiksha as Sruthy[1]
- T. P. Gajendran as a professor[2]
- Vinod Raj as Siva's father[2]
- Boys Rajan as Sathya's father[2]
- Shyam Ganesh as Siva's son
- Malavika as Hemalatha
- Rindhiya as Siva's daughter-in-law
- Sai Dhanshika (uncredited) as a college student[3]
- Chaams (uncredited) as an employee
Production[edit | edit source]
The film is directed by Arputhan, who previously directed Arputham (2002).[4] Shaam veered away from his chocolate boy looks and portrayed an old man at the beginning and end of this film.[5]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
Soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja.[6][7] The lyrics are written by Na. Muthukumar.
- "Welcome To" – Sukhwinder Singh, Rahul Seth
- "Unakkum Enakkum" – Ranjith, Bobby, Priya, Saravanan
- "Kangal Theduthey" – Sadhana Sargam, Jassie Gift
- "Pani Vizhum Kaalam" – Karthik Raja, Madhushree, Premji Amaran
- "Aayiram Vanavil" – Sadhana Sargam, Madhu Balakrishnan
- "Kangal Theduthey" – Sadhana Sargam, Jassie Gift
Release[edit | edit source]
A critic from Oneindia noted that "Overall, Manathodu Mazhaikalam is worth seeing as it has a certain truth and universality to it".[1] A critic from Ananda Vikatan criticized the film's story while praised the background score.[8] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online opined that "It's a feel-good film, which would have felt better, and more engaging, with a tighter script and a firmer grip on the narration".[9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Manathodu Mazhaikalam – Review". Oneindia. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Manathodu Mazhaikalam (DVD): opening credits from 0.43 to 2.28
- ↑ "சாய் தன்ஷிகா [Sai Dhanshika]". Vikatan (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ "Behind the scenes of "En Peyar Enna"". The Hindu. 18 May 2007.
- ↑ "Dream boy in new avatar". The Hindu. 28 May 2006.
- ↑ "Manathodu Mazhaikalam". Hungama.
- ↑ "Manathodu Mazhaikalam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP by Karthik Raja". Apple Music.
- ↑ "சினிமா விமர்சனம்: மனதோடு மழைக்காலம் [Film Review: Manathodu Mazhaikalam]". Vikatan (in தமிழ்). 15 October 2006.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (27 September 2006). "Manathodu Mazhaikkalam". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 1 November 2006.