Manasellam
On the way to Chennai, Bala's bag and certificates get stolen on the train.Sundaram provides him accommodation along with other bachelors in the top portion of his house. Malar stays opposite this house and the bachelors are crazy about her.
Directed by Santhosh · Romance · Drama · 2003
Director
Santhosh
Writer
Santhosh
Studio
Oscar Films P. Ltd
Release
2003
Genres
Romance, Drama
Full Plot
A young man's life takes a dramatic turn when his belongings are stolen on a train, leading him into an unlikely friendship with a family and their beautiful daughter. As they grow closer, the truth about his past is revealed, and he must confront his own identity and the limited time he has to make her happy. Tragedy strikes as Malar's health declines, forcing Bala to face the reality of losing her too soon.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Srikanth
Geetha (Rajasekar's wife)
Rajashree
Malar’s elder brother
Anand
Bala's father
Rajeev
Ashok (Bachelor)
Shyam Ganesh
Sathya (Bachelor)
Sukran
Did You Know?
Srikanth appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Oru Naal Oru Kanavu, Coffee With Kadhal.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film marked the directorial debut of Santhosh who earlier assisted R.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
com wrote: "On the whole Manasellam leaves you with a migraine".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manasellam good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Manasellam?+
Manasellam was directed by Santhosh.
Where can I watch Manasellam?+
Manasellam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Manasellam received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the film's entertainment value and performances, particularly from Srikanth and Trisha, while others found it to be marred by a worn-out storyline, cliches, and poor pacing. Some reviewers felt that the film's second half failed to live up to expectations, while others appreciated its offbeat love story and the lead actor's acting abilities. Overall, opinions on the film were divided between praise for its entertainment value and criticism for its narrative shortcomings.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
