Mattuthavani (film)
| Mattuthavani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pavithran |
| Written by | Pavithran |
| Starring | Ramkiran Menaka Meetha |
| Cinematography | S. Sriganesan |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | ARS International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mattuthavani is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Pavithran. The film stars Ramkiran and Menaka and Meetha, whilst Soori appeared in a supporting role, with music composed by Deva. The film had opened to poor reviews. Notably, this film also marked the comeback for actress, Menaka Suresh in Tamil cinemas after 26 years.
Cast
[edit]- Ramkiran as Panneer
- Meenakshi as Maheshwari
- Kadhal Dhandapani as Samudrakani
- Soori as Panneer's friend
- Vimal as Panneer's friend
- Sathish
- Meetha
- Menaka
- Singamuthu
- Bonda Mani as Tea seller
- Nellai Siva
- T. P. Gajendran
- Appukutty
- Ponnambalam in an item number
Production
[edit]The film was launched in May 2007 with director Pavithran announcing a comeback to films but it developed slowly as a result of a series of legal problems.[1][2] In November 2009, director Pavithran held an event to showcase the film to the media, revealing that the film would feature an all new cast.[3]
Soundtrack
[edit]Soundtrack was composed by Deva.[4] Former actor-politician M. K. Muthu recorded a song for the film in 2008, while Lakshmi Amma of Paruthi Veeran fame also sang in the album composed by Deva.[5]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annanmaare | M. K. Muthu | Mani Muthu |
| 2 | Kadhalikka Poravare I | Vineeth Srinivasan | |
| 3 | Kadhalikka Poravare II | Mani Muthu | |
| 4 | Maana Madhuraikku | Kariyapatti Lakshmi, Pandi | |
| 5 | Urunda Mala | Manikka Vinayagam |
Release and reception
[edit]The delay of the film meant that planned release dates were regularly evaded, with the earliest such date being August 2007. The film stepped up promotions to have an April 2009 releasem though such plans were also unsuccessful.[6][7]
The film eventually released on 20 April 2012 and fared poorly at the box office.[8] A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is difficult to believe that the movie is directed by the same Pavithran who had earlier given us movies like “Suriyan” and “I love India”".[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Pavithran back with Mattuthavani - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 31 May 2007. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "Friday Fiesta 221010 - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 21 October 2010. Archived from the original on 23 October 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "Pavithran is back with Mattudhavani". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2014.
- ^ "Mattuthavani (2009) - Deva". MusicIndiaOnline. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014.
- ^ "From 'Paruthiveeran' to 'Mattuthavani' - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 15 April 2008. Archived from the original on 18 April 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "April release schedule". Sify. 1 April 2009. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "No new releases on April 14!". Sify. 14 April 2009. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ^ "Mattuthavani - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Top Ten Movies - Ooh La La La Mattuthavani Mye Oru kal Oru kannadi Asthamanam Mazhaikalam 3 Karnan Meeravudan Krishnan Sooriya Nagaram Nandha Nandhitha Sevarkodi Naanga Aravaan Kaattu Puli Udumban Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Mouna Guru kollaikaran Vettai Nanban Osthe Rajapattai Uchithanai Mukarnthal Mouna Guru Mambattiyan Velayudham 7aum Arivu Porali Mayakkam Enna". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Maattuthavani Movie Review". The Times of India.
- ^ "பவித்திரனின் " மாட்டுத்தாவணி " – திண்ணை". 22 April 2012.
External links
[edit]- Mattuthavani at IMDb