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Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum (transl. Touch the soil and bow down) is a 1995 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by R. Umashankar, who had previously directed the film Thambi Oorukku Pudhusu (1991). The film stars Selva and Keerthana, with Rajesh, Rocky, Goundamani, Senthil,[1] Vadivukkarasi and Kamala Kamesh playing supporting roles. It was released on 16 December 1995.[2][3]
| Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | R. Umashankar |
| Written by | R. Umashankar |
| Produced by | Selvi Sivaguru |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | M. Kesavan |
| Edited by | M. Kathirvel |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Sri Renugambigai Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editSathyamoorthy is a kind-hearted village chief who helps the poor villagers whereas Nallathambi is a heartless rich landlord who spreads terror among the villagers. His son Ramachandran and Rasathi fall in love with each other. When Sathyamoorthy becomes paralyzed, Ramachandran becomes the new village chief. In the meantime, Nallathambi wants to destroy Sathyamoorthy's family. What transpires next forms the rest of the story.
Cast
edit- Selva as Ramachandran
- Keerthana as Rasathi
- Rajesh as Sathyamoorthy
- Rocky as Nallathambi
- Goundamani as Desingu
- Senthil as Tyre (Rajadhi Raja Raja Maarthanda Raja Gambeera Raja Kulothunga Kathavaraya Krishna Kamaraj)
- Vadivukkarasi
- Kamala Kamesh as Nallathambi's mother
- Varalakshmi as Rasathi's mother
- Thideer Kannaiah as Mannaru
- Bayilvan Ranganathan
- Premi
- Devisri
- Sharmili
- Kavithasri
- S. N. Vasanth
- Joker Thulasi
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by Deva.[4]
| Song | Singer(s) | Lyrics | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Aatha Muthu Mariyamma" | K. S. Chithra, Chorus | Vaali | 4:38 |
| "Enaku Indru Deepavali" | S. Kuzhanthaivelu, Minmini | Kalidasan | 4:56 |
| "Eppo Mama Kacheri" | Mano, Swarnalatha | Vaali | 4:30 |
| "Manna Thottu Kumbidanum" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Chorus | Piraisoodan | 4:36 |
| "Seethatin Kaiyai Thotta" | K. S. Chithra, Swarnalatha | Vaali | 5:08 |
References
edit- ^ Mohan, Ashutosh (24 March 2020). "Top 10 Tamil Films Where Senthil Got The Better Of Goundamani". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "mannathottu kumbidanum ( 1995 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 17 December 2004. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- ^ "Tamil actor 'Joker' Thulasi passes away due to Covid-19". The Indian Express. 10 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 April 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum (1995)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 4 March 2024. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
