Maindhan (2014 film)

Maindhan
Maindhan
	Film poster
Directed by	C.Kumaresan
Produced by	Gayatri Su Lin Pillai ; C.Kumaresan
Starring	C.Kumaresan; Shaila; Gheetha; Rabbit Mac
Cinematography	Dave Nesan
Edited by	M. S. Prem Nath
Music by	Mansher Singh ; Rabbit Mac
Production; companies	Astro Shaw ; CK Films ; SS Wawasan
Distributed by	Lotus Five Star AV
Release date	9 August 2014
Running time	150 Minute
Country	Malaysia
Language	Tamil
Box office	RM 903,550

Maindhan (transl. Son) is a 2014 Tamil-language Malaysian action comedy film[1] directed by C. Kumaresan, who also enacted the lead role.[2] The film also stars Shaila, Gheetha, Rabbit Mac, Hanuman and THR Uthaya. Malaysia rapper Darkey made a special appearance. The film had a limited release on 9 August 2014 in Malaysia, Singapore, and Tamil Nadu.[3] It gained acclaim from critics and also emerged as the highest grossing locally produced Tamil film of all time before getting beaten by Vedigundu Pasangge in 2018.[4]

Plot

After failing in his love life, Dev finds company in alcohol. In his state, he often sees an old man who gives him hints on how his day is going to turn out. One day, he accidentally bumps into a young boy from a shelter home. He realises there is an uncanny similarity between the boy and his ex-girlfriend, so he decides to get to know the boy further only to uncover something Dev didn't wish he knew in the first place.

Cast

C. Kumaresan as Dev
Shaila Nair as Shalini (Shalu)
Geetha as Gayathri
Rabbit Mac as Vinod, Dev's best friend
Hanuman as Arun
Uthaya THR Raaga as Appa
Darkey as the main antagonist
Sheezay as Raj

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Mansher Singh and Rabbit Mac.[5]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Pothumada Saami"	Maney Villanz	Mansher Singh	CK Hanumen	1:33
2.	"Idhayam Parakirrathey"	Maney Villanz	Mansher Singh	Shaila Nair, Maney Villanz	1:40
3.	"Amshamaana Guluvaali"	Maney Villanz	Mansher Singh	Gayathri Thandapany, Maney Villanz	1:47
4.	"Masuk (Amadi Embulay)"	Rabbit Mac	Rabbit Mac	Daddy Shaq, Rabbit Mac	1:53

Reception

Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express opined that "Maindhan at the most is a promising effort from a debutant maker".[6]

References

Golden Screen Cinemas. "Golden Screen Cinemas ::".
Gupta, Rinku (15 July 2014). "'My Dream has Come True with Maindhan'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
"Malaysian Movie Maindhan Debuts in Chennai". Astro Shaw.
"How the director of local Tamil film 'Maindhan' beat the odds - Movies - The Star Online". thestar.com.my.
"Songs from Maindhan (2014)".
"Malaysian Director's Becent [sic] Debut". The New Indian Express.

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[1] Golden Screen Cinemas. "Golden Screen Cinemas ::".

[2] Gupta, Rinku (15 July 2014). "'My Dream has Come True with Maindhan'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 July 2020.

[3] "Malaysian Movie Maindhan Debuts in Chennai". Astro Shaw.

[4] "How the director of local Tamil film 'Maindhan' beat the odds - Movies - The Star Online". thestar.com.my.

[5] "Songs from Maindhan (2014)".

[6] "Malaysian Director's Becent [sic] Debut". The New Indian Express.