Mariyadhai (transl. Respect) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language drama film starring Vijayakanth in a dual role as father and son. Meena and Meera Jasmine are the heroines, while Ambika also plays a significant role.[1] Directed by Vikraman, the film was released on 24 April 2009 and performed averagely.[2]
| Mariyadhai | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Vikraman |
| Written by | Vikraman |
| Produced by | T. Siva M.Rajendar |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Meena Meera Jasmine Ambika |
| Music by | Vijay Antony |
Production companies | Raj Television Network Amma Creations |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe story unfolds in a small village near Pollachi. Annamalai leads a contented life with his wife Alamelu, daughter Sumathy and son Pichai. Annamalai, being a caring and loving father, even allows his son to change his name from Pichai to Raja when the latter was ridiculed by his friends when he was young. Respected in the village for his philanthropy, Annamalai gives enough liberties and freedom to his son, who becomes an agriculture graduate. All troubles begin when Raja loses money by cultivating dates in the barren land owned by his father. Meanwhile, an industrialist eyes the land for setting up chemical factory which is resisted by both the father and son. Raja comes across Radha, a music teacher, and he falls for her immediately. Raja's wedding is arranged with Radha by elders of both the families. Two days before their wedding, Raja gives up his property to Radha to bail her out of trouble, little realising that it was a practical joke hatched by Radha to take away his land. Their wedding gets stopped. Raja vows to get back the land. Chandra enters Raja's life. She learns of his bad past and vows to change his heart and marry him. Eventually, it is how Raja comes up in his life and marry Chandra.
Cast
edit- Vijayakanth as Annamalai and Pichai (Raja)
- Meena as Radha
- Meera Jasmine as Chandra
- Ambika as Alamelu
- Ammu as Sumathy
- Ramesh Khanna as Mookaiya
- Shanmugarajan as Marthandam
- Sampath Raj as Sampath
- Nassar as Solaiyu Muthurajah
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Viswanathan
- Kuyili as Radha's mother
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Muthaiyya
- Ramji as Selvam
- Meera Krishnan as Viswanathan's wife
- Santhoshi as Presenter
- Cool Suresh as Waiter
- Hariraj in a cameo appearance[3]
- Subhalekha Sudhakar as Radha's father (uncredited)[4]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Vijay Antony.[5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Adada Adada" | Vinaya | Kalaikumar | 04:14 |
| "Devathai Desathil" | Hariharan, Shreya Ghoshal | P. Vijay | 04:08 |
| "Inbamay" | Udit Narayan, Mahathi | Pulamaipithan | 03:56 |
| "Unnai Ninaithen" | V. V. Prasanna, Shreya Ghoshal | P. Vijay | 04:29 |
| "Yaar Paarthathu" I | Vinaya, Hariharan | Na. Muthukumar | 03:18 |
| "Yaar Paarthathu" II | Unni Menon | 03:00 |
Reception
editRediff wrote that "Mariyadhai is full of stock situations and trite dialogues but can satisfy Vijayakanth's fans".[6] Behindwoods wrote, "Absolutely no Mariyadai (transl. respect) for the audience".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Mariyadhai starts rolling from today". Chennai365.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2008. Retrieved 9 October 2008.
- ^ "Ranking based on Chennai Box Office Collections from May 08th 2009 to May 10th 2009 | Mariyadhai". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Back to cinema". The New Indian Express. 15 May 2012. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Mariyadhai Full Movie HD | Vijayakanth | Meena | Meera Jasmine". 24 November 2023. Event occurs at 1:04:05 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mariyadhai (2009)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "Mariyadhai: For Vijayakanth fans only". Rediff.com. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
- ^ "Mariyadhai – Movie Review". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
External links
edit- Mariyadhai at IMDb
