Manamagale Vaa () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Panchu Arunachalam in his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Radhika. It was released on 25 November 1988.
Plot
Balu is an eligible bachelor, looking for a wife. With a picture perfect woman in mind, he insults and rejects many women. Meanwhile, Chitra is looking for a way to reconcile her sister Geetha's marriage with her husband. Geetha has been sent to her parents' home for s fault that's not hers. Chitra figures that the most appropriate way to settle scores with her sister's in-laws is by marrying Balu, as Geetha is married to Balu's brother. She disguises herself as a village belle, Rajathi and enters Balu's life. After marriage, Balu is traumatised by her ignorance, but Rajathi falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Rajathi's suitor from the village hatches a plan to bring her back from her husband and marry her forcibly. Balu, on the other hand, decides to divorce Rajathi. Chitra decides to unveil her mask now, but will her plan succeed or boomerang?
Cast
Production
Manamagale Vaa is the directorial debut of Panchu Arunachalam, and was initially titled
Kothandarama Reddi.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by
Ilaiyaraaja.
Reception
The Indian Express appreciated the film for reversing the "Taming of the shrew" formula.
P. S. S. of
Kalki appreciated the film for its comedy.
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