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{{Infobox film
| name          = Manam Kothi Paravai
| image          = Manam Kothi Paravai.jpg
| image          = Manam kothi paravai.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[S. Ezhil]]
| director      = [[Ezhil]]
| writer        = S. Ezhil
| producer      = Ambeth Kumar<br />Ranjeev Menon<br/>Ezhil
| producer      = Ambeth Kumar<br />Ranjeev Menon<br />S. Ezhil
| writer        = Ezhil
| starring      = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<br />[[Athmiya Rajan|Athmeeya]]
| starring      = [[Sivakarthikeyan]]<br />[[Athmiya Rajan]]
| music          = [[D. Imman]]
| cinematography = Sooraj Nallusami
| cinematography = Sooraj Nallusami
| editing        = [[Gopi Krishna (film editor)|Gopi Krishna]]
| editing        = [[Gopi Krishna (film editor)|Gopi Krishna]]
| music          = [[D. Imman]]
| studio        = Olympia Movies
| studio        = Olympia Movies
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2012|6|1}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2012|6|1}}
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| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
}}
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'''''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>
'''''Manam Kothi Paravai''''' ({{translation|The heart's woodpecker}}) is a 2012 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film written and directed by [[S. Ezhil]]. The film stars [[Sivakarthikeyan]] and [[Athmiya Rajan|Athmeeya]], while [[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]], [[Ilavarasu]], [[Singampuli]], [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] and [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] play supporting roles. The music is composed by [[D. Imman]] with cinematography by Sooraj Nallusami and editing by [[Gopi Krishna (film editor)|Gopi Krishna]]. The film was released on 1 June 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1 June 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai to hit screens today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/manam-kothi-paravai-to-hit-screens-today/articleshow/13699083.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260321080355/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/manam-kothi-paravai-to-hit-screens-today/articleshow/13699083.cms |archive-date=21 March 2026 |access-date=21 March 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> It was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Anjada Gandu (2014 film)|Anjada Gandu]]'' (2014)<ref>{{Cite web |last=S |first=Shyam Prasad |date=30 January 2014 |title=Movie review: Anjada Gandu |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/neenasam-satish-subhiksha-suman-chikkanna-raju-talikote-ts-nagabharana/articleshow/29618140.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215002439/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/neenasam-satish-subhiksha-suman-chikkanna-raju-talikote-ts-nagabharana/articleshow/29618140.cms |archive-date=15 December 2022 |access-date=21 March 2026 |website=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |language=en}}</ref> and in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Vinavayya Ramayya'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2014 |title=Krithika commences her next |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-11-06/Krithika-commences-her-next/114896 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321080501/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-11-06/Krithika-commences-her-next/114896 |archive-date=21 March 2026 |access-date=21 March 2026 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Plot==
==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 a carefree youth who assists his father Ramaiah in his construction business and spends time with his friends. He is in love with his neighbour Revathy, whose father and uncles are the most dreaded goons in the village. They are both childhood friends. Kannan 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 kidnap Revathy. However, in a complete twist, Revathy declares she has no romantic interest in Kannan and at first says he is just a friend, but she later reveals that she loves Kannan too, so much so that if others knew it, it would 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 is not married to anybody else. Revathy's father barges in unexpectedly and asks Kannan to leave the house, but with Revathy.
 
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==
==Cast==
*[[Sivakarthikeyan (actor)|Sivakarthikeyan]] as Kannan
{{Cast listing|
*[[Athmiya Rajan]] as Revathy
*[[Sivakarthikeyan]] as Kannan Ramaiah
*[[Ravi Mariya]] as Natraj, Revathy's brother
*[[Athmiya Rajan|Athmeeya]] as Revathy
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Nair's grandfather
*[[Ilavarasu]] as Ramaiah
*[[Ilavarasu]] as Ramaiah
*[[Singampuli]] as Modu Mutti
*[[Singampuli]] as Modu Mutti
*[[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Nalla Thambi
*[[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Nalla Thambi
*[[Srinath (actor)|Srinath]] as Nayar
*[[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] as Nair
*[[Chaams]] as Das, Kannan's friend
*M. R. Kishore Kumar as Radha, Kannan's friend
*[[Ravi Mariya]] as Natraj, Revathy's brother
*[[Aadukalam Naren]] as Revathy's father
*[[Aadukalam Naren]] as Revathy's father
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]] as Nayar's grandfather
*[[Sampath Ram]] as 'Mathoor' Narayanan, Revathy's proposed groom
*[[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Thirumathi
*[[Vanitha Krishnachandran]] as Thirumathi Ramaiah
*Sugunthan as Landlord
*Sugunthan as the landlord
*[[Chaams]] as Kannan's friend
*[[Supergood Subramani]] as the tea master
* M. R. Kishore Kumar as Kannan's friend
}}
*Jay Kumar
*Anbarasan


==Production==
==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>
Ambeth Kumar and Ranjeev Menon are friends of director Ezhil. When they asked him how the filming of ''Manam Kothi Paravai'' was proceeding, he made them listen to the songs composed by [[D. Imman]]. Impressed, they decided to produce it.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=S. R. Ashok |date=14 April 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3314731.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419211321/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3314731.ece |archive-date=19 April 2012 |access-date=24 February 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was primarily shot in Ezhil's native place Kayathur, and Sivakarthikeyan's native [[Thiruveezhimizhalai]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Manigandan |first=K. R. |date=15 May 2012 |title=Shot Cuts&nbsp;– Ajith's next |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shot-cuts-ajiths-next/article3422165.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321073405/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shot-cuts-ajiths-next/article3422165.ece |archive-date=21 March 2026 |access-date=21 March 2026 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</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==
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
The music of ''Manam Kothi Paravai'' was composed by D. Imman.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manam Kothi Paravai (Soundtrack Version) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/manam-kothi-paravai-soundtrack-version/1443411626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20260321080332/https://music.apple.com/in/album/manam-kothi-paravai-soundtrack-version/1443411626 |archive-date=21 March 2026 |access-date=21 March 2026 |website=[[Apple Music]] |language=en}}</ref> The lyrics for all the songs were written by [[Yugabharathi]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=MANAM KOTHI PARAVAI&nbsp;– D. Imman Tamil Audio Cd (FACTORY SEALED PACK) |url=https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/manam-kothi-paravai-d-imman-tamil-audio-cd-factory-sealed-pack/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251010033956/https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/manam-kothi-paravai-d-imman-tamil-audio-cd-factory-sealed-pack/ |archive-date=10 October 2025 |access-date=21 March 2026 |work=Audio CDs World |language=en}}</ref> "Dang Dang" is the first film song by [[Maalavika Sundar]], previously a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] singer.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Venkatramesh |first=Sidharthan |date=6 January 2018 |title=Today, youngsters can reach out to music directors by doing covers: Maalavika Sundar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/today-youngsters-can-reach-out-to-music-directors-by-doing-covers-maalavika-sundar/articleshow/62381773.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425002208/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/today-youngsters-can-reach-out-to-music-directors-by-doing-covers-maalavika-sundar/articleshow/62381773.cms |archive-date=25 April 2023 |access-date=24 March 2026 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Imman chose her to sing the song after watching one of her performances on the reality series ''[[Super Singer (Tamil TV series)|Super Singer]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gowda |first=Dese |date=17 July 2023 |title=Ballads of fusion: Playback singer Maalavika Sundar speaks about need for carnatic fusion music |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/jul/17/ballads-of-fusion-playback-singer-maalavika-sundar-speaks-about-need-for-carnatic-fusion-music-2595537.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724135236/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2023/jul/17/ballads-of-fusion-playback-singer-maalavika-sundar-speaks-about-need-for-carnatic-fusion-music-2595537.html |archive-date=24 July 2025 |access-date=24 March 2026 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
| name      = Manam Kothi Paravai
| type      = soundtrack
| artist    = [[D. Imman]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  = {{Start date|df=yes|2012|4|12}}
| recorded  = 2012
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = Film soundtrack
| length    =
| 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>
The soundtrack album was released on 11 April 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=12 April 2012 |title=Manam Kotthi Paravai audio unveiled |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/manam-kotthi-paravai-audio-unveiled-898 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413194022/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/manam-kotthi-paravai-audio-unveiled-898 |archive-date=13 April 2012 |access-date=14 April 2012 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Karthik Srinivasan|Karthik]] from ''[[Milliblog]]'' said "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 |last=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=16 April 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai (Music review), Tamil&nbsp;– D.Imman |url=http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2012/04/16/manam-kothi-paravai-music-review-tamil-d-imman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602010706/http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2012/04/16/manam-kothi-paravai-music-review-tamil-d-imman |archive-date=2 June 2015 |access-date=18 August 2012 |website=[[Milliblog]] |language=en}}</ref>


{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline      = Track listing
| title1 = Jal Jal Jal Osai
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra1 = [[Aalap Raju]], [[Surmukhi Raman]]
| title1       = Jal Jal Jal Osai
| length1 = 04:47
| extra1       = [[Aalap Raju]], [[Surmukhi Raman]]
| title2 = Po Po Po
| length1       = 04:47
| extra2 = [[Javed Ali]]
| title2       = Po Po Po
| length2 = 04:49
| extra2       = [[Javed Ali]]
| title3 = Dang Dang
| length2       = 04:49
| extra3 = [[Saisharan]], S.Malavika, Malgudi Subha
| title3       = Dang Dang
| length3 = 04:25
| extra3       = [[Saisharan]], [[Maalavika Sundar|S. Malavika]]
| title4 = Yenna Solla
| length3       = 04:25
| extra4 = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Chinmayi]]
| title4       = Yenna Solla
| length4 = 04:26
| extra4       = [[Vijay Prakash]], [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]]
| title5 = Ooraana Oorukkulla
| length4       = 04:26
| extra5 = Santhosh Hariharan, Naveen Madhav
| title5       = Ooraana Oorukkulla
| length5 = 04:18
| extra5       = Santhosh Hariharan
| title6 = Po Po Po (Karaoke)
| length5       = 04:18
| extra6 = [[D. Imman]]
| title6       = Po Po Po
| length6 = 04:49
| extra6       =&nbsp;–
| title7 = Jal Jal Jal Oosai (Karaoke)
| note6        = Karaoke
| extra7 = [[D. Imman]]
| length6       = 04:49
| length7 = 04:45
| title7       = Jal Jal Jal Oosai
| title8 = Dang Dang (Karaoke)
| extra7       =&nbsp;–
| extra8 = [[D. Imman]]
| note7        = Karaoke
| length8 = 04:22
| length7       = 04:45
| all_writing =
| title8       = Dang Dang
| title9 =
| extra8       =&nbsp;–
| length9 =
| note8        = Karaoke
| title10 =
| length8       = 04:22
| length10 =
| total_length   = 36:41 <!-- Automatically generated with User:JPxG/TrackSum.js -->
| total_length =  
}}
}}


==Critical reception==
==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>
Malathi Rangarajan from ''[[The Hindu]]'' said, "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 |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2 June 2012 |title=Missing the bus |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3483092.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121118024256/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3483092.ece |archive-date=18 November 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' said "On the whole the film fails to deliver".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-pcmaytdcifchg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804015651/http://www.sify.com/movies/manam-kothi-paravai-review-tamil-pcmaytdcifchg.html |archive-date=4 August 2017 |access-date=21 March 2026 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref> M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and said "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 |last=Suganth |first=M |date=4 June 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Manam-Kothi-Paravai/movie-review/13865701.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502125808/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Manam-Kothi-Paravai/movie-review/13865701.cms |archive-date=2 May 2015 |access-date=21 March 2026 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' said the film was "A romantic comedy low on humour".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=2 June 2012 |title=Manam Kothi Paravai (Tamil) |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/jun/02/manam-kothi-paravai-tamil-373724.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705160746/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2012/jun/02/manam-kothi-paravai-tamil-373724.html |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=13 June 2020 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>


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Manam Kothi Paravai
File:Manam Kothi Paravai.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. Ezhil
Produced byAmbeth Kumar
Ranjeev Menon
S. Ezhil
Written byS. Ezhil
StarringSivakarthikeyan
Athmeeya
Music byD. Imman
CinematographySooraj Nallusami
Edited byGopi Krishna
Production
company
Olympia Movies
Release date
  • 1 June 2012 (2012-06-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Manam Kothi Paravai (transl. The heart's woodpecker) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by S. Ezhil. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan and Athmeeya, while Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Ilavarasu, Singampuli, Soori and Srinath play supporting roles. The music is composed by D. Imman with cinematography by Sooraj Nallusami and editing by Gopi Krishna. The film was released on 1 June 2012.[1] It was remade in Kannada as Anjada Gandu (2014)[2] and in Telugu as Vinavayya Ramayya (2015).[3]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Kannan is a carefree youth who assists his father Ramaiah in his construction business and spends time with his friends. He is in love with his neighbour Revathy, whose father and uncles are the most dreaded goons in the village. They are both childhood friends. Kannan 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 kidnap Revathy. However, in a complete twist, Revathy declares she has no romantic interest in Kannan and at first says he is just a friend, but she later reveals that she loves Kannan too, so much so that if others knew it, it would 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 is not married to anybody else. Revathy's father barges in unexpectedly and asks Kannan to leave the house, but with Revathy.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Ambeth Kumar and Ranjeev Menon are friends of director Ezhil. When they asked him how the filming of Manam Kothi Paravai was proceeding, he made them listen to the songs composed by D. Imman. Impressed, they decided to produce it.[4] The film was primarily shot in Ezhil's native place Kayathur, and Sivakarthikeyan's native Thiruveezhimizhalai.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music of Manam Kothi Paravai was composed by D. Imman.[6] The lyrics for all the songs were written by Yugabharathi.[7] "Dang Dang" is the first film song by Maalavika Sundar, previously a Carnatic singer.[8] Imman chose her to sing the song after watching one of her performances on the reality series Super Singer.[9]

The soundtrack album was released on 11 April 2012.[10] Karthik from Milliblog said "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."[11]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Jal Jal Jal Osai"Aalap Raju, Surmukhi Raman04:47
2."Po Po Po"Javed Ali04:49
3."Dang Dang"Saisharan, S. Malavika04:25
4."Yenna Solla"Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi04:26
5."Ooraana Oorukkulla"Santhosh Hariharan04:18
6."Po Po Po" (Karaoke) –04:49
7."Jal Jal Jal Oosai" (Karaoke) –04:45
8."Dang Dang" (Karaoke) –04:22
Total length:36:41

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Malathi Rangarajan from The Hindu said, "MKP is a comedy it turns serious and when you settle down for the drama, matters turn ludicrous. Consistency in treatment is a casualty".[12] Sify said "On the whole the film fails to deliver".[13] M. Suganth of The Times of India gave the film 2.5 out of 5 and said "Ezhil seems to have tried to do a Kalavani here but those familiar with his repertoire will realize he is more comfortable with melodrama".[14] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express said the film was "A romantic comedy low on humour".[15]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Manam Kothi Paravai to hit screens today". The Times of India. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  2. ↑ S, Shyam Prasad (30 January 2014). "Movie review: Anjada Gandu". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Krithika commences her next". The Hans India. 6 November 2014. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  4. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (14 April 2012). "Manam Kothi Paravai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 April 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
  5. ↑ Manigandan, K. R. (15 May 2012). "Shot Cuts – Ajith's next". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "Manam Kothi Paravai (Soundtrack Version)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 21 March 2026. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "MANAM KOTHI PARAVAI – D. Imman Tamil Audio Cd (FACTORY SEALED PACK)". Audio CDs World. Archived from the original on 10 October 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Venkatramesh, Sidharthan (6 January 2018). "Today, youngsters can reach out to music directors by doing covers: Maalavika Sundar". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  9. ↑ Gowda, Dese (17 July 2023). "Ballads of fusion: Playback singer Maalavika Sundar speaks about need for carnatic fusion music". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
  10. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (12 April 2012). "Manam Kotthi Paravai audio unveiled". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 14 April 2012.
  11. ↑ Karthik (16 April 2012). "Manam Kothi Paravai (Music review), Tamil – D.Imman". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 2 June 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  12. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (2 June 2012). "Missing the bus". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  13. ↑ "Manam Kothi Paravai". Sify. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  14. ↑ Suganth, M (4 June 2012). "Manam Kothi Paravai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
  15. ↑ Mannath, Malini (2 June 2012). "Manam Kothi Paravai (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2020.

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