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Manathodu Mazhaikalam
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Wikipedia article
'Manathodu Mazhaikalam' is a 2006 Tamil language drama film directed by Arputhan, that stars Shaam, Nithya Das, Jayasurya, and Sameksha.
Plot
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
* Shaam as Siva
* Nithya Dass as Sathya
* Jaisurya as Karthik
* Shamiksha as Sruthy
* T. P. Gajendran as a professor'Manathodu Mazhaikalam' (DVD): opening credits from 0.43 to 2.28
* Vinod Raj as Siva's father
* Boys Rajan as Sathya's father
* Shyam Ganesh as Siva's son
* Malavika as Hemalatha
* Rindhiya as Siva's daughter-in-law
* Sai Dhanshika (uncredited) as a college student
* Chaams (uncredited) as an employee
Production
The film is directed by Arputhan, who previously directed 'Arputham' (2002). Shaam veered away from his chocolate boy looks and portrayed an old man at the beginning and end of this film.
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Karthik Raja. 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
A critic from 'Oneindia' noted that "Overall, 'Manathodu Mazhaikalam' is worth seeing as it has a certain truth and universality to it". A critic from 'Ananda Vikatan' criticized the film's story while praised the background score. 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".
References
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