Maindhan (2014 film)
Maindhan (English: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 beaten by Vedigundu Pasangge in 2018.[4]
| Maindhan | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | C.Kumaresan |
| Produced by | Gayatri Su Lin Pillai C.Kumaresan |
| Starring | C.Kumaresan Shaila Gheetha Rabbit Mac |
| Music by | Mansher Singh Rabbit Mac |
| Cinematography | Dave Nesan |
| Edited by | M. S. Prem Nath |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lotus Five Star AV |
Release date | 9 August 2014 |
Running time | 150 Minute |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | RM 903,550 |
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
References
- Golden Screen Cinemas. "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.