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{{short description|2010 film by V. Gowthaman}}
{{short description|2010 film by V. Gowthaman}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Magizhilchi
| image          = Magizhchi.jpg
| image          =  
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[V. Gowthaman]]
| director      = [[V. Gowthaman]]
| producer      = D. Manivannan
| producer      = D. Manivannan
| screenplay    = V. Gowthaman
| screenplay    = V. Gowthaman
| based_on      = {{based on|Thalaimuraigal|[[Neela Padmanabhan]]}}
| based_on      = {{based on|''Thalaimuraigal''|[[Neela Padmanabhan]]}}
| starring      = {{ubl|V. Gowthaman|[[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]]|[[Karthika Mathew|Karthika]]|[[Seeman (director)|Seeman]]|[[Sampath Raj]]}}
| starring      = {{ubl|V. Gowthaman|[[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]]|[[Karthika Mathew|KarthikaRaj]]}}
| cinematography = [[Chezhiyan]]
| cinematography = [[Chezhiyan]]
| music          = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
| music          = [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]
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| country        = India
| country        = India
}}
}}
'''''Magizhchi''''' ({{lang-en|Happiness}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[V. Gowthaman]]. It stars Gowthaman himself in the lead role with [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]], [[Karthika Mathew|Karthika]], director Seeman and [[Prakash Raj]] playing important supporting roles.<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51242.html |title=Seeman happy about 'Magizhchi' - Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2009-10-30 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref> The film, based on acclaimed writer [[Neela Padmanabhan]]'s novel ''Thalaimuraigal'',<ref name="indiaglitz.com" /> released on 19 November 2010, to favorable reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/magizhchi-movie-review.html|title = Magizhchi Movie Review - Tamil Movie Magizhchi Movie Review}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8740.html |title=Magizhchi Tamil Movie Review |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=2010-11-19 |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref>
'''''Magizhchi''''' ({{translation|Happiness}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[V. Gowthaman]]. It stars Gowthaman in the lead role with [[Anjali (actress)|Anjali]], [[Karthika Mathew|Karthika]], director Seeman and [[Prakash Raj]] playing important roles.<ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web |date=2009-10-30 |title=Seeman happy about 'Magizhchi' |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51242.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091102082228/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51242.html |archive-date=2 November 2009 |access-date=2012-11-08 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> The film, based on [[Neela Padmanabhan]]'s novel ''Thalaimuraigal'',<ref name="indiaglitz.com" /> was released on 19 November 2010.
 
== Plot ==
A doting brother gets his sister married into a nice family. A few months later, her husband sends her away. Disheartened, she comes to her brother who decides to restore peace in her married life.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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* [[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]] as Kuzhali
* [[Anjali (actress born 1986)|Anjali]] as Kuzhali
* [[Karthika Mathew|Karthika]] as Nagammai, Thiravi's sister
* [[Karthika Mathew|Karthika]] as Nagammai, Thiravi's sister
* [[Seeman (director)|Seeman]] as Kutralam
* [[Seeman]] as Kutralam
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Moses
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Moses
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Sevatha Perumal
* [[Sampath Raj]] as Sevatha Perumal
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* Pasanga Sivakumar as Kuzhali's father
* Pasanga Sivakumar as Kuzhali's father
* Azhagan Thamizhmani as Villager
* Azhagan Thamizhmani as Villager
* [[Manoj Kumar (film director)|Manoj Kumar]] as Villager
* [[Manoj Kumar (Tamil director)|Manoj Kumar]] as Villager
* [[Veera Santhanam]] as Kannupillai, Sevatha Perumal's father
* [[Veera Santhanam]] as Kannupillai, Sevatha Perumal's father
* [[Nellai Siva]] as Villager
* [[Nellai Siva]] as Villager
* Sivanarayanamoorthy as Shop owner
* [[Siva Narayana Murthy]] as Shop owner
* [[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as Rasappan's brother-in-law
* [[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as Rasappan's brother-in-law
* [[T. K. Kala]] as Kuttiammai, Thiravi's mother
* [[T. K. Kala]] as Kuttiammai, Thiravi's mother
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* Premalatha as Rasappan's sister
* Premalatha as Rasappan's sister
* Madurai Saroja as Sevatha Perumal's mother
* Madurai Saroja as Sevatha Perumal's mother
* Rangama Patti as Thiravi's grandaunt
* [[Rangammal Paati]] as Thiravi's grandaunt
* Risha in a special appearance
* Risha Jacob as Dancer in "Pulippa Puliyanga"
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==Production==
The film was launched at AVM Studios on 28 October 2009.<ref>{{cite web |date=28 October 2009 |title='Magizhchi' Movie Launch |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19891.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031111643/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/19891.html |archive-date=31 October 2009 |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=Indiaglitz}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
Soundtrack was composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Magizchi |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/magizchi/Wo--7YOdV3o_ |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=[[JioSaavn]] |archive-date=8 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808122844/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/magizchi/Wo--7YOdV3o_ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' wrote "Vidyasagar strictly adheres to the theme and tone of this rural story. But he also weaves in his creativity here and there. High on ‘native touch’, this album surprisingly dips a little where melody is concerned".<ref>{{cite web |title=Magizhchi Music Review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/magizhchi-music-review.html |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=2 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802140815/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/magizhchi-music-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| name      = Magizhchi
| type      = Soundtrack
| artist    = [[Vidyasagar (Composer)|Vidyasagar]]
| cover      =
| alt        =
| caption    = Front Cover
| released  = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|11|04}}
| recorded  = [[Varsha Vallaki Studios]]
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film Soundtrack]]
| length    =
| language  = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label      = [[World Music]]
| producer  = Vidyasagar
| prev_title = [[Mandhira Punnagai (2010 film)|Mandhira Punnagai]]
| prev_year  = 2010
| next_title = [[Ilaignan]]
| next_year  = 2010
}}
 
[[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] has composed a total of 6 songs for the movie.


{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Song Title !! Singers !! Lyrics
! Song title !! Singers !! Lyrics
|-
|-
| "Theakku Maramaattam" || [[Manickka Vinayakam]], Velmurugan, Karisal Karunanithi || Vaiyyampatti Muthuswamy
| "Theakku Maramaattam" || [[Manickka Vinayakam]], [[Velmurugan]], Karisal Karunanithi || Vaiyyampatti Muthuswamy
|-
|-
| "Otthhu Thanni Aathoda" || [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Chandrayee || [[Vairamuthu]]
| "Otthhu Thanni Aathoda" || [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Chandrayee || [[Vairamuthu]]
|-
|-
| "Selai Kattiya Sevanthi" || Karthik, Roshini, Sithara || Vairamuthu
| "Selai Kattiya Sevanthi" || Karthik, Roshini, [[Sithara (singer)|Sithara]] || Vairamuthu
|-
|-
| "Kanne Kaniyurangu" || [[Madhu Balakrishnan]], Binny Krishnakumar || Patchaiappan
| "Kanne Kaniyurangu" || [[Madhu Balakrishnan]], [[Binny Krishnakumar]] || Patchaiappan
|-
|-
| "Utchukotta Itchu Vachhu" || Gopal Rao, Rajalakshmi ||[[Arivumathi]]
| "Utchukotta Itchu Vachhu" || Gopal Rao, [[Rajalakshmi]] ||[[Arivumathi]]
|-
|-
| "Koorapattu Selaikkari" || Karthik || Patchaiappan
| "Koorapattu Selaikkari" || Karthik || Patchaiappan
|}
|}
==Release and reception==
The film was released on 19 November 2010 alongside ''Nagaram Marupakkam'' and ''Mandhira Punnagai''.<ref name="Friday Fiesta 191110">{{cite web |date=November 18, 2010 |title=Friday Fiesta 191110 |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61670.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119163226/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/61670.html |archive-date=19 November 2010 |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=18 November 2010 |title=The TROIKA - Thursday Trivia |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-10-03/thursday-trivia-18-11-10.html |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=Behindwoods |archive-date=2 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802140814/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/nov-10-03/thursday-trivia-18-11-10.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
''The Hindu'' wrote "Even a slight slip could have made Magizhchi (U) an extension of a weepy Tamil soap. But V. Gowthaman's direction keeps the narration on track in this family drama set in 1989. Neela. Padmanabhan's ‘Thalaimuraigal' has been transformed into a fairly neat film".<ref>{{cite news |date=21 November 2010 |title=Bonding, bucolic style |url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/11/21/stories/2010112150020200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110172222/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2010/11/21/stories/2010112150020200.htm |archive-date=10 November 2013 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=8 August 2024 }}</ref> ''Behindwoods'' wrote "Magizhchi is a well made film about family relationships and social issues. However, it has its innate limitations in terms of being an entertainer. To the team’s credit, the movie has never aspired to be an entertainer that is out of the scope, the story permits. If you are the sentimental type whose idea of a village based film is not just ‘sickles and sevals’, then Magizhchi will make you happy".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Magizhchi Movie Review |url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/magizhchi-movie-review.html |website=Behindwoods |access-date=17 March 2016 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221756/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/magizhchi-movie-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''New Indian Express'' wrote "Appreciable is its ending, which is warm and positive. But this film could have been made in a way more appealing to the audience".<ref>{{cite web |date=24 November 2010 |title=Magizhchi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2010/Nov/24/magizhchi-205322.html |access-date=2 August 2024 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |archive-date=2 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802140814/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2010/Nov/24/magizhchi-205322.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=4321938}}
* {{IMDb title|id=4321938}}


[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2010 Indian films]]
[[Category:2010 drama films]]
[[Category:2010 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Vidyasagar]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
[[Category:Films based on Indian novels]]
 
[[Category:Films scored by Vidyasagar (composer)]]
 
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]
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Latest revision as of 08:27, 3 March 2026


Magizhchi
Poster
Directed byV. Gowthaman
Produced byD. Manivannan
Screenplay byV. Gowthaman
Based onThalaimuraigal
by Neela Padmanabhan
Starring
Music byVidyasagar
CinematographyChezhiyan
Production
company
Athirvu Thiraipattarai
Release date
  • 19 November 2010 (2010-11-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Magizhchi (transl. Happiness) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Gowthaman. It stars Gowthaman in the lead role with Anjali, Karthika, director Seeman and Prakash Raj playing important roles.[1] The film, based on Neela Padmanabhan's novel Thalaimuraigal,[1] was released on 19 November 2010.

Plot[edit | edit source]

A doting brother gets his sister married into a nice family. A few months later, her husband sends her away. Disheartened, she comes to her brother who decides to restore peace in her married life.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was launched at AVM Studios on 28 October 2009.[2]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar.[3] Behindwoods wrote "Vidyasagar strictly adheres to the theme and tone of this rural story. But he also weaves in his creativity here and there. High on ‘native touch’, this album surprisingly dips a little where melody is concerned".[4]

Song title Singers Lyrics
"Theakku Maramaattam" Manickka Vinayakam, Velmurugan, Karisal Karunanithi Vaiyyampatti Muthuswamy
"Otthhu Thanni Aathoda" Karthik, Chandrayee Vairamuthu
"Selai Kattiya Sevanthi" Karthik, Roshini, Sithara Vairamuthu
"Kanne Kaniyurangu" Madhu Balakrishnan, Binny Krishnakumar Patchaiappan
"Utchukotta Itchu Vachhu" Gopal Rao, Rajalakshmi Arivumathi
"Koorapattu Selaikkari" Karthik Patchaiappan

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

The film was released on 19 November 2010 alongside Nagaram Marupakkam and Mandhira Punnagai.[5][6]

The Hindu wrote "Even a slight slip could have made Magizhchi (U) an extension of a weepy Tamil soap. But V. Gowthaman's direction keeps the narration on track in this family drama set in 1989. Neela. Padmanabhan's ‘Thalaimuraigal' has been transformed into a fairly neat film".[7] Behindwoods wrote "Magizhchi is a well made film about family relationships and social issues. However, it has its innate limitations in terms of being an entertainer. To the team’s credit, the movie has never aspired to be an entertainer that is out of the scope, the story permits. If you are the sentimental type whose idea of a village based film is not just ‘sickles and sevals’, then Magizhchi will make you happy".[8] New Indian Express wrote "Appreciable is its ending, which is warm and positive. But this film could have been made in a way more appealing to the audience".[9]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Seeman happy about 'Magizhchi'". IndiaGlitz. 30 October 2009. Archived from the original on 2 November 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "'Magizhchi' Movie Launch". Indiaglitz. 28 October 2009. Archived from the original on 31 October 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Magizchi". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "Magizhchi Music Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "Friday Fiesta 191110". IndiaGlitz.com. 18 November 2010. Archived from the original on 19 November 2010. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "The TROIKA - Thursday Trivia". Behindwoods. 18 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  7. ↑ "Bonding, bucolic style". The Hindu. 21 November 2010. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Magizhchi Movie Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "Magizhchi". The New Indian Express. 24 November 2010. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.

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