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{{short description|2011 film directed by Suraj}}
{{short description|2011 film directed by Suraj}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Mappillai
| image         = Mappillai 2011.jpg
| image = Mappillai 2011.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]]
| director       = [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]]
| producer = [[Nemichand Jhabak]]<br />[[Nemichand Jhabak|Hitesh Jhabak]]
| screenplay    = Mayank Jain
| starring =[[Dhanush]]<br />[[Hansika Motwani]]<br />[[Manisha Koirala]]
| story          = [[A. Kodandarami Reddy]]
| music = [[Mani Sharma]]
| based_on      = ''[[Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' (1989)
| producer       = [[Nemichand Jhabak]]<br />[[Nemichand Jhabak|Hitesh Jhabak]]
| starring       = [[Dhanush]]<br />[[Hansika Motwani]]<br />[[Manisha Koirala]]
| music         = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cinematography = [[S. R. Sathish Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[S. R. Sathish Kumar]]
| editing = [[Kishore Te.]]
| editing       = [[Kishore Te.]]
| distributor = [[Sun Pictures]]
| studio        = [[Nemichand Jhabak]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|4|8}}
| distributor   = [[Sun Pictures]]
| country = India
| released       = {{Film date|df=yes|2011|4|8}}
| language = Tamil
| country       = India
| budget = {{INRConvert|15|c}}
| language       = Tamil
| gross = {{INRConvert|25|c}}
| budget         = 25crs<!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
| gross         = 30crs<!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.-->
}}
}}
'''''Mappillai''''' ({{lang-en|Son-in-law/Bridegroom}}) is a 2011 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]], starring [[Dhanush]] as the son-in-law and [[Manisha Koirala]] as the mother-in-law with [[Hansika Motwani]], in her Tamil debut, playing her daughter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/53672.html|title=Manisha is Dhanush's mother-in-law|publisher=Indiaglitz|date=20 January 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> The film is a remake of the [[Mappillai (1989 film)|1989 film of the same name]], which itself was remake of Telugu film ''[[Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]'' .Distributed by [[Sun Pictures]], it was released on 8 April 2011. The film received mixed reviews and became  a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14968998 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425110716/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14968998 |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 April 2016 |title=Chennai Box Office - April 29 to May 1, 2011 |publisher=Sify.com |date=4 May 2011 |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref> It completed its 50 days of theatrical run.
'''''Mappillai''''' ({{Translation|Son-in-law / Bridegroom}}) is a 2011 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[masala film]] directed by [[Suraj (director)|Suraj]], starring [[Dhanush]] as the son-in-law and [[Manisha Koirala]] as the mother-in-law along with actress [[Hansika Motwani]] (in her Tamil debut), playing as her daughter. The film is a remake of the [[Mappillai (1989 film)|1989 film of the same name]], which itself was based on the [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu]]''. The music was composed by [[Mani Sharma]] with editing by [[Kishore Te.]] and cineamtography by [[S. R. Sathish Kumar]]. The film released on 8 April 2011 to mixed reviews and was a decent hit at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2011 |title=Chennai Box Office – April 29 to May 1, 2011 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14968998 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425110716/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14968998 |archive-date=25 April 2016 |access-date=14 January 2016 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Saravanan ([[Dhanush]]) is a do-gooder who is soft-spoken and admired by one and all. Another person named Child Chinna ([[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]) is the head of the Namitha Fan Club in his area. The two of them come across Gayathri ([[Hansika Motwani]]), the daughter of an arrogant businesswoman named Rajeshwari ([[Manisha Koirala]]). Chinna falls for Gayathri, so he tries several plans to get close to her, but in vain.
Saravanan is a do-gooder who is soft-spoken and admired by one and all. Another person named Child Chinna is the head of the Namitha Fan Club in his area. The two of them come across Gayathri, the daughter of an arrogant businesswoman named Rajeshwari. Chinna falls for Gayathri, so he tries several plans to get close to her, but in vain.


Gayathri falls for Saravanan after he saves her from an accident. Coming to know of their affair, Rajeshwari decides to get them both married. The reason is that she is keen on getting a son-in-law who will always do what she wants and be under her control.
Gayathri falls for Saravanan after he saves her from an accident. Coming to know of their affair, Rajeshwari decides to have them marry. The reason is that she is keen on getting a son-in-law who will always do what she wants and be under her control.


However, Rajeshwari is in for a shock when she comes to know that Saravanan has a past. He is a ruffian and is feared by one and all. Now she plans to halt all plans, while Saravanan overcomes her plans with ease. Rajeshwari takes steps to get her daughter Gayathri married to Devaraj's son Aathi ([[Aryan (actor)|Aryan]]). Saravanan challenges Rajeshwari to abduct the bride. But at a time when none of them expected the wedding, he kidnaps the groom. In the confusion of Devaraj ([[Ashish Vidyarthi]]) rescuing his son, Saravanan defies Rajeshwari and ties the thaali around Gayathri's neck with her consent on the same stage in front of veryone. Later, Rajeshwari takes Saravanan to her house with his wife Gayathri. Rajeshwari tries not to let the two live together. But, Saravanan breaks it all and starts his married life with Gayathri.
However, Rajeshwari is in for a shock when she learns that Saravanan has a past. He is a much feared ruffian. Now she plans to halt all plans, while Saravanan overcomes her plans with ease. Rajeshwari takes steps to get her daughter Gayathri married to Devaraj's son Aathi. Saravanan challenges Rajeshwari to abduct the bride. But at a time when none of them expected the wedding, he kidnaps the groom. In the confusion of Devaraj rescuing his son, Saravanan defies Rajeshwari and ties the thaali around Gayathri's neck with her consent on the same stage in front of everyone. Later, Rajeshwari takes Saravanan to her house with his wife Gayathri. Rajeshwari tries not to let the two live together. But, Saravanan breaks it all and starts his married life with Gayathri.


At last, he comes to know that Rajeshwari had humiliated his parents ([[Pattimandram Raja]] and [[Sriranjini (Tamil actress)|Sriranjini]]) when they ask her to accompany them to their village festival. He makes a plan to take her whole family to his village and make them stay there in his ancestral house with the help of Rajeshwari's astrologer ([[Manobala]]), and further, he plans to arrange for his sister's marriage with Rajeshwari's son. Saravanan tricks Chinna to act a wealthy businessman named James Pandian, to which Chinna agrees. After some time, Rajeshwari knows the truth about James. She insults him and his family in front of the whole village and leaves.
At last, he learns that Rajeshwari had humiliated his parents when they ask her to accompany them to their village festival. He makes a plan to take her whole family to his village and make them stay there in his ancestral house with the help of Rajeshwari's astrologer, and further, he plans to arrange for his sister's marriage with Rajeshwari's son. Saravanan requests his friend Chinna to act a wealthy businessman named James Pandian, to which Chinna agrees. Later, Rajeshwari knows the truth about James. She insults him and his family in front of the whole village and leaves.


Later, she and Gayathri are caught by some goons, but Saravanan saves them and reconciles with his family.
Later, she and Gayathri are caught by some goons, but Saravanan saves them and reconciles with his family.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
* [[Dhanush]] as Saravanan
* [[Dhanush]] as Saravanan
* [[Hansika Motwani]] as Gayathri
* [[Hansika Motwani]] as Gayathri
* [[Manisha Koirala]] as Rajeshwari
* [[Manisha Koirala]] as Rajeshwari
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Child Chinna / James Pandiyan / Youth
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Child Chinna / James Pandiyan / Youth
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Devaraj
* [[Sathyan (Tamil actor)|Sathyan]] as Chinna's friend
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Saravanan's father
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Saravanan's father
* [[Sriranjini (Tamil actress)|Sriranjini]] as Saravanan's mother
* [[Sriranjani (Tamil actress)|Sriranjani]] as Saravanan's mother
* [[Dr. Sharmila]] as Saravanan's sister
* [[Dr. Sharmila]] as Saravanan's sister
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Devaraj
* [[Sathyan Sivakumar]] as Chinna's friend
* Thadi Balaji as Chinna's friend
* Thadi Balaji as Chinna's friend
* Cell Murugan as Chinna's friend
* [[Cell Murugan]] as Chinna's friend
* [[Kadhal Dhandapani]] as Industrialist
* [[Manobala]] as Rajeshwari's astrologer
* [[Manobala]] as Rajeshwari's astrologer
* [[Chitti Babu (actor)|Chitti Babu]] as Rajeshwari's PA
* [[Chitti Babu (actor)|Chitti Babu]] as Rajeshwari's PA
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Rajeshwari's assistant
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Rajeshwari's assistant
* [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Chinna's assistant
* [[Thyagu (actor)|Thyagu]] as Chinna's assistant
* [[Dhandapani]] as Industrialist
* [[Aryan (Tamil actor)|Aryan]] as Aathi
* [[Aryan (actor)|Aryan]] as Aathi
* [[Vichu Vishwanath]] as Saravanan's brother-in-law
* [[Maran (actor)|Maran]] as Ravi
* [[Vaiyapuri]]
* [[Vaiyapuri]]
* [[Vichu Vishwanath]]
* [[Munnar Ramesh]]
* [[Jasper (actor)|Jasper]]
* Rajendranath
* [[Baba Bhaskar]] (special appearance in the song "Onnu Rendu")
* [[Baba Bhaskar]] (special appearance in the song "Onnu Rendu")
* Erina Andriana (special appearance in the song "Onnu Rendu")
* [[Ramesh Thilak]] (uncredited role)
* [[Ramesh Thilak]] (uncredited role)
{{colend}}
}}
 
== Production ==
In January 2010, [[Manisha Koirala]] was reported to play [[Dhanush]]'s mother-in-law in the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Rishi |date=2010-01-21 |title='Ma'nisha-in-law |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/entertainment/manisha-in-law |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=[[The Himalayan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Reception==
== Soundtrack ==
Rohit Ramachandran of nowrunning.com gave it 3/5 stating that the film was Good entertaining with mixed comedy and action."<ref name="Nowrunning">{{citation|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8836/tamil/mappillai/3034/review.htm|title=mappillai review|publisher=nowrunning.com|date=8 April 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/8836/tamil/mappillai/3034/review.htm|title=mappillai review|publisher=nowrunning.com}}</ref> ''Behindwoods.com'' gave 2.75 out of 5 giving the verdict "this Mappillai entertains in parts" and stating "Mapillai suffers from weak characterization but still how manages to keep entertain."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/apr-11-02/mappillai-review.html|title=MAPPILLAI MOVIE REVIEW|publisher=Behindwoods.com|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> [[Rediff]] gave 2.5 out of 5 describing it a "bad copy of the original", further adding that it was "just spice, humour, and plenty of silliness thrown in for good entertainment",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mappillai/20110408.htm|title=Mappillai is a bad copy of the original|work=[[Rediff.com]]|date=8 April 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> while [[Sify]] stated that "it was a Romcom remake BUT Still requires some moments".<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-a-sloppy-remake-tamil-moview-review-news-national-lekp4hiedgg.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020151551/http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-a-sloppy-remake-tamil-moview-review-news-national-lekp4hiedgg.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 October 2012|title='Mappillai' a sloppy remake|publisher=[[Sify.com]]|date=10 April 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> [[Times of India]] gave 3 out of 5 and stated that "If you are among those for whom 'Mappillai' holds a lot of nostalgia, give the latest version a miss."<ref>{{cite web|author=N Venkateswaran, TNN, 16 Apr 2011, 01.11PM IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Mappillai/movie-review/7998585.cms |title=Mappillai movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India |work=The Times of India |date=2011-04-16 |access-date=2011-09-16}}</ref>
The soundtrack is scored by [[Mani Sharma]]. The audio was launched at Kamarajar Arangam on 11 March 2011,<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=45456596670742528 |user=dhanushkraja |title=March 11 th mappillai audio ! Mass kuthu numbers with ennoda raasi remix ! God bless |author=Dhanush |author-link=Dhanush |date=9 March 2011 |access-date=14 July 2024}}</ref> and telecast on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] on 27 March 2011.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=51941516050038784 |user=dhanushkraja |title=hey guys thank u 4 ur feedbacks on mappillai audio launch show on sun tv ! hopefully the movie will satisfy u all ! god bless :) |author=Dhanush |author-link=Dhanush |date=27 March 2011 |access-date=14 July 2024}}</ref> The audio was marketed by [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 March 2011 |title=Dhanush's Mappillai audio launched |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-mappillai-audio-launched-news-tamil-ldmkzufadda.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313012644/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-mappillai-audio-launched-news-tamil-ldmkzufadda.html |archive-date=13 March 2011 |access-date=16 September 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


===Box office===
The song "Ennoda Raasi" was recreated from the [[Mappillai (1989 film)|1989 film]]. The song "Onnu Rendu" was based on the song "Suppanathi" from the Telugu film ''[[Dubai Seenu]]''; and the songs "Ready Readya" and "Love Love" were based on the songs "Yelageyalaga" and "Manakanna Podiche'" (respectively) from the Telugu film ''[[Parugu]]''. Both Telugu films were composed by Sharma.{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}<!-- https://thamarai.com/music/mappillai-music-review --><!-- https://www.indiaglitz.com/mappillai-songs-review-tamilfont-movie-11383 -->
The film was said to have taken a good opening at the box office. At the Mayajaal multiplex on the ECR, the film had 33 shows per day and had collected a net of Rs 15.35 lakhs, in its opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-takes-a-super-opening-news-tamil-lemlmLbbbcb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415003443/http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-takes-a-super-opening-news-tamil-lemlmLbbbcb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2011|title=Mappillai takes a super opening|date=13 April 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> Its three-week collection in Chennai was Rs. 4.12 Crore with 56% occupancy at 90 theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-may-02/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-mappillai.html |title=Mappillai - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Top Ten Movies - Mappillai Ko Vaanam |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=2011-09-16}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
{{track listing
{{Infobox album
| headline = Track listing
| name      = Maapillai
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| type      = Soundtrack
| total_length = 28:48
| artist    = [[Mani Sharma]]
| title1 = Aaru Padai
| alt        =
| lyrics1 = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| released  = 11 March 2011
| extra1 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Mukesh Mohamed]]
| recorded  = 2010
| length1 = 04:56
| venue      =
| title2 = Love Love
| studio    =
| lyrics2 = [[Snehan]]
| genre      = [[Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| extra2 = [[Rahul Nambiar]], [[Rita Thyagarajan]]
| length    = 28:48
| note2 = not featured in the film
| language  = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
| length2 = 04:41
| label      = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| title3 = Onnu Rendu
| producer  = [[Mani Sharma]]
| lyrics3 = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| prev_title = [[Shakti (2011 film)|Shakti]]
| extra3 = [[Mukesh Mohamed]], [[Saindhavi]]
| prev_year  = 2011
| length3 = 04:23
| next_title = [[Teen Maar]]
| title4 = Ready Readya
| next_year  = 2011
| lyrics4 = Snehan
}}
| extra4 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Saindhavi
The soundtrack is scored by [[Mani Sharma]]. Audio was launched on 11 March 2011 at Kamarajar Arangam with [[Jayam Ravi]] and [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]] participating as guests, telecasted on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] on 27 March 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.w3newz.com/2011/03/sun-tv-to-telecast-mappillai2011-audio-launch-function/|title=audio launch telecasting|date=23 March 2011|access-date=16 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407025911/http://www.w3newz.com/2011/03/sun-tv-to-telecast-mappillai2011-audio-launch-function/|archive-date=7 April 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> The audio was marketed by [[Sony Music India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-mappillai-audio-launched-news-tamil-ldmkzufadda.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313012644/http://www.sify.com/movies/dhanush-s-mappillai-audio-launched-news-tamil-ldmkzufadda.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 March 2011|title=Dhanush's Mappillai audio launched|publisher=[[Sify.com]]|date=13 March 2011|access-date=16 September 2011}}</ref> The song ''Ennoda Raasi'' was reused and remixed from the 1989 movie.
| length4 = 04:31
{{tracklist
| title5 = Ennoda Raasi
| headline       = Track listing  
| lyrics5 = [[Gangai Amaran]]
| extra_column   = Singer(s)
| extra5 = Ranjith
| total_length   = 28:48
| note5 = remix
| title1         = Aaru Padai
| length5 = 04:26
| lyrics1         = [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
| title6 = Ready Readya
| extra1         = [[Vijay Yesudas]], Mukesh
| lyrics6 = Snehan
| length1         = 04:56
| extra6 = Ranjith
| title2         = Love Love (not featured in the film)
| note6 = remix
| lyrics2         = [[Snehan]]
| length6 = 03:45
| extra2         = [[Rahul Nambiar]], [[Rita Thyagarajan]]
| title7 = Mappillai Theme
| length2         = 04:41
| lyrics7 = -
| title3         = Onnu Rendu
| extra7 = Ranjith
| lyrics3         = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| note7 = Instrumental
| extra3         = Mukesh, [[Saindhavi]]
| length7 = 02:06
| length3         = 04:23
| title4         = Ready Readya
| lyrics4         = Snehan
| extra4         = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Saindhavi
| length4         = 04:31
| title5         = Ennoda Raasi
| lyrics5         = [[Gangai Amaran]]
| extra5         = Ranjith
| length5         = 04:26
| title6         = Ready Readya (Remix)
| lyrics6         = Snehan
| extra6         = Ranjith
| length6         = 03:45
| title7         = Mappillai Theme
| lyrics7         = Instrumental
| extra7         = Ranjith
| length7         = 02:06
}}
}}


==References==
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave 2.5 out of 5 describing it a "bad copy of the original", further adding that it was "just spice, humour, and plenty of silliness thrown in for good entertainment",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=8 April 2011 |title=Mappillai is a bad copy of the original |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mappillai/20110408.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120082204/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mappillai/20110408.htm |archive-date=20 January 2017 |access-date=16 September 2011 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> while Aravindan D.I. of [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] stated that "it was a Romcom remake BUT Still requires some moments".<ref>{{Cite web |last=D.I. |first=Aravindan |date=10 April 2011 |title='Mappillai' a sloppy remake |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-a-sloppy-remake-tamil-moview-review-news-national-lekp4hiedgg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020151551/http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-a-sloppy-remake-tamil-moview-review-news-national-lekp4hiedgg.html |archive-date=20 October 2012 |access-date=16 September 2011 |website=[[Sify]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref> N. Venkateswaran ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3 out of 5 and stated that "If you are among those for whom 'Mappillai' holds a lot of nostalgia, give the latest version a miss".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venkateswaran |first=N |date=2011-04-16 |title=Mappillai |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Mappillai/movie-review/7998585.cms |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105123733/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/movie-reviews/Mappillai/movie-review/7998585.cms |archive-date=5 November 2012 |access-date=2011-09-16 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><!-- https://web.archive.org/web/20121110040837/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14967122&ctid=5&cid=2429 -->
 
=== Box office ===
The film was said to have taken a good opening at the box office. At the Mayajaal multiplex on the ECR, the film had 50 shows per day and had collected a net of {{INRConvert|25.3|c|year=2011}}, in its opening weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 April 2011 |title=Mappillai takes a super opening |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-takes-a-super-opening-news-tamil-lemlmLbbbcb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110415003443/http://www.sify.com/movies/mappillai-takes-a-super-opening-news-tamil-lemlmLbbbcb.html |archive-date=15 April 2011 |access-date=16 September 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>
 
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|1887807|Mappillai}}
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Latest revision as of 08:54, 3 March 2026


Mappillai
File:Mappillai 2011.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuraj
Produced byNemichand Jhabak
Hitesh Jhabak
Screenplay byMayank Jain
Story byA. Kodandarami Reddy
Based onAttaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989)
StarringDhanush
Hansika Motwani
Manisha Koirala
Music byMani Sharma
CinematographyS. R. Sathish Kumar
Edited byKishore Te.
Production
company
Distributed bySun Pictures
Release date
  • 8 April 2011 (2011-04-08)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget25crs
Box office30crs

Mappillai (transl. Son-in-law / Bridegroom) is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Suraj, starring Dhanush as the son-in-law and Manisha Koirala as the mother-in-law along with actress Hansika Motwani (in her Tamil debut), playing as her daughter. The film is a remake of the 1989 film of the same name, which itself was based on the Telugu film Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu. The music was composed by Mani Sharma with editing by Kishore Te. and cineamtography by S. R. Sathish Kumar. The film released on 8 April 2011 to mixed reviews and was a decent hit at the box office.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Saravanan is a do-gooder who is soft-spoken and admired by one and all. Another person named Child Chinna is the head of the Namitha Fan Club in his area. The two of them come across Gayathri, the daughter of an arrogant businesswoman named Rajeshwari. Chinna falls for Gayathri, so he tries several plans to get close to her, but in vain.

Gayathri falls for Saravanan after he saves her from an accident. Coming to know of their affair, Rajeshwari decides to have them marry. The reason is that she is keen on getting a son-in-law who will always do what she wants and be under her control.

However, Rajeshwari is in for a shock when she learns that Saravanan has a past. He is a much feared ruffian. Now she plans to halt all plans, while Saravanan overcomes her plans with ease. Rajeshwari takes steps to get her daughter Gayathri married to Devaraj's son Aathi. Saravanan challenges Rajeshwari to abduct the bride. But at a time when none of them expected the wedding, he kidnaps the groom. In the confusion of Devaraj rescuing his son, Saravanan defies Rajeshwari and ties the thaali around Gayathri's neck with her consent on the same stage in front of everyone. Later, Rajeshwari takes Saravanan to her house with his wife Gayathri. Rajeshwari tries not to let the two live together. But, Saravanan breaks it all and starts his married life with Gayathri.

At last, he learns that Rajeshwari had humiliated his parents when they ask her to accompany them to their village festival. He makes a plan to take her whole family to his village and make them stay there in his ancestral house with the help of Rajeshwari's astrologer, and further, he plans to arrange for his sister's marriage with Rajeshwari's son. Saravanan requests his friend Chinna to act a wealthy businessman named James Pandian, to which Chinna agrees. Later, Rajeshwari knows the truth about James. She insults him and his family in front of the whole village and leaves.

Later, she and Gayathri are caught by some goons, but Saravanan saves them and reconciles with his family.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

In January 2010, Manisha Koirala was reported to play Dhanush's mother-in-law in the film.[2]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack is scored by Mani Sharma. The audio was launched at Kamarajar Arangam on 11 March 2011,[3] and telecast on Sun TV on 27 March 2011.[4] The audio was marketed by Sony Music India.[5]

The song "Ennoda Raasi" was recreated from the 1989 film. The song "Onnu Rendu" was based on the song "Suppanathi" from the Telugu film Dubai Seenu; and the songs "Ready Readya" and "Love Love" were based on the songs "Yelageyalaga" and "Manakanna Podiche'" (respectively) from the Telugu film Parugu. Both Telugu films were composed by Sharma.[citation needed]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Aaru Padai"VivekaVijay Yesudas, Mukesh Mohamed04:56
2."Love Love" (not featured in the film)SnehanRahul Nambiar, Rita Thyagarajan04:41
3."Onnu Rendu"Pa. VijayMukesh Mohamed, Saindhavi04:23
4."Ready Readya"SnehanRanjith, Saindhavi04:31
5."Ennoda Raasi" (remix)Gangai AmaranRanjith04:26
6."Ready Readya" (remix)SnehanRanjith03:45
7."Mappillai Theme" (Instrumental)-Ranjith02:06
Total length:28:48

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com gave 2.5 out of 5 describing it a "bad copy of the original", further adding that it was "just spice, humour, and plenty of silliness thrown in for good entertainment",[6] while Aravindan D.I. of IANS stated that "it was a Romcom remake BUT Still requires some moments".[7] N. Venkateswaran The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 and stated that "If you are among those for whom 'Mappillai' holds a lot of nostalgia, give the latest version a miss".[8]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film was said to have taken a good opening at the box office. At the Mayajaal multiplex on the ECR, the film had 50 shows per day and had collected a net of ₹25.3 crore (equivalent to ₹42 crore or US$5.9 million in 2019), in its opening weekend.[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Chennai Box Office – April 29 to May 1, 2011". Sify. 4 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 April 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  2. ↑ Singh, Rishi (21 January 2010). "'Ma'nisha-in-law". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Dhanush [@dhanushkraja] (9 March 2011). "March 11 th mappillai audio ! Mass kuthu numbers with ennoda raasi remix ! God bless" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 July 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ Dhanush [@dhanushkraja] (27 March 2011). "hey guys thank u 4 ur feedbacks on mappillai audio launch show on sun tv ! hopefully the movie will satisfy u all ! god bless :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 July 2024 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ "Dhanush's Mappillai audio launched". Sify. 13 March 2011. Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  6. ↑ Srinivasan, Pavithra (8 April 2011). "Mappillai is a bad copy of the original". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  7. ↑ D.I., Aravindan (10 April 2011). "'Mappillai' a sloppy remake". Sify. IANS. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  8. ↑ Venkateswaran, N (16 April 2011). "Mappillai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
  9. ↑ "Mappillai takes a super opening". Sify. 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2011.

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