Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam
Manoja marries Prabhu for her mother's sake, but dislikes her husband. Gradually, she warms up to his dogged attempts at sparking a romance, but Prabhu, who is frustrated with her indifference, ruins it all on their wedding anniversary. The couple separate but neither can forget the other. Can Manoja find it in herself to forgive Prabhu and get back to him?
Directed by Gitanjali Selvaraghavan · Drama · Romance · 123 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Gitanjali Selvaraghavan
Writer
Selvaraghavan
Studio
Beeptone Studios
Release
2016-01-01
Runtime
123 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
A young woman named Manoja is forced into marriage with a socially awkward man named Prabhu due to family pressure. Their relationship is tumultuous, marked by Prabhu's struggles with confidence and his increasing frustration with Manoja's disinterest. The situation takes a dark turn when Prabhu's desperation leads him to commit a heinous act against her.
Cast & Characters
Prabhu
Balakrishna Kola
Manoja's Mother
Kalyani Natarajan
Manoja
Wamiqa Gabbi
Kamini
Parvatii Nair
Tarun
Sharran Kumar
Prabhu's friend
Naveen George Thomas
Manas
Gokul Anand
Kamini (guest appearance)
Parvathy Nair
Did You Know?
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know the director Selvaraghavan set up a production company White Elephants with Yuvan Shankar Raja and Arvind Krishna after Pudhupettai's release.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know the team shot scenes with Karthi, whose debut film Paruthiveeran was awaiting release, and Sandhya early on in the project.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam holds 4.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam's IMDb rating?+
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam has a 6.2/10 rating on IMDb from 463 votes.
Is Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam good? What are critics saying?+
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam holds 4.9/10 on TMDb (5 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam?+
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam has a runtime of 123 min.
Who directed Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam?+
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam was directed by Gitanjali Selvaraghavan.
Where can I watch Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam?+
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its unique approach to love stories. However, others felt that it failed to emotionally resonate with audiences. The film's tone was seen as a departure from traditional romantic dramas.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
