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Manal Kayiru

1982Movie2 h 20 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, moving family movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · teens · comfort watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or comfort.

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Story

A man refuses to get married until he finds a woman who can fulfil his eight conditions. His uncle lies to him and gets him married to a woman, but she fails to meet his expectations.

Feels like

  • Tamil Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Misunderstanding
  • Traditional Values
  • Marriage Expectations
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Nostalgic

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Visu
Written by
Visu

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Facts

May 7, 1982 · 2 h 20 min · Family, Drama, Comedy

Released
May 7, 1982
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Family, Drama, Comedy
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Manal Kayiru worth watching?"

Questions about Manal Kayiru

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Manal Kayiru worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Manal Kayiru okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Manal Kayiru make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Manal Kayiru plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Manal Kayiru in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.