Mappillai
Son-in-law makes an attempt to change his mother-in-law's character to make her to feel that his love is towards her daughter not on her property.
Directed by Suraj · Action · Comedy · 160 min · 2011
Trailer
Director
Suraj
Studio
Nemichand Jhabak
Release
07 Apr 2011
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Action, Comedy
Cast & Characters
Saravanan's father
Pattimandram Raja
Saravanan's sister
Dr. Sharmila
Chinna's friend
Thadi Balaji
Did You Know?
Suraj has directed 8 films in our catalog, including Thalai Nagaram, Padikathavan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dhanush appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Maryan, 3.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Manisha Koirala plays Dhanush's mother-in-law, making a return to Tamil films after Baba (2002).
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Mappillai holds 3.3/10 on IMDb (882 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (3.3/10 on IMDb (882 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mappillai's IMDb rating?+
Mappillai has a 3.3/10 rating on IMDb from 882 votes.
Is Mappillai good? What are critics saying?+
Mappillai holds 3.3/10 on IMDb (882 votes).
How long is Mappillai?+
Mappillai has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Mappillai?+
Mappillai was directed by Suraj.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some finding it an unfaithful remake of the original. A few reviewers praised its entertainment value, while others noted that it lacked depth or required some redeeming moments to be enjoyable. Overall, opinions were divided between those who appreciated its lighthearted tone and those who felt it fell short in other aspects.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
