Muthal Mariyathai
A friendship between a middle-aged upper-caste man in a village and a boatman's daughter raises eyebrows.
Directed by Bharathiraja · Drama · 163 min · 1985
Director
Bharathiraja
Studio
N/A
Release
1985
Runtime
163 min
Genres
Drama
Cast & Characters
Shivaji Ganesan
Radha
Renjini
Did You Know?
Bharathiraja has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Meendum Oru Mariyathai, Kadal Pookkal.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Shivaji Ganesan appears in 5 films in our catalog, including Thevar Magan, Thillana Mohanambal.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The story of Muthal Mariyathai was developed by Bharathiraja from two sources: an English-language film about "an old painter and a young girl who is attracted to his paintings.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Muthal Mariyathai holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (535 votes).
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Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muthal Mariyathai's IMDb rating?+
Muthal Mariyathai has a 7.8/10 rating on IMDb from 535 votes.
Is Muthal Mariyathai good? What are critics saying?+
Muthal Mariyathai holds 7.8/10 on IMDb (535 votes).
How long is Muthal Mariyathai?+
Muthal Mariyathai has a runtime of 163 min.
Who directed Muthal Mariyathai?+
Muthal Mariyathai was directed by Bharathiraja.
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