Maanbumigu Maanavan
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| Directed by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Written by | Varunan |
| Screenplay by | S. A. Chandrasekhar |
| Story by | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| Produced by | Manicam Narayanan |
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| Cinematography | R. Selva |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | 7th Channel Communications |
| Distributed by | 7th Channel Communications |
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Running time | 150 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | ₹2.5 crore |
Maanbumigu Maanavan (English: Respectable student) is a 1996 Tamil action film and was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film has Vijay and Swapna Bedi in the lead roles, while Chinni Jayanth, Manivannan, Vijayakumar, Mansoor Ali Khan and Shrinath play other supporting roles. Music was composed by Deva. Vijay had a completely different hair and beard style, and an image makeover in this movie. This was the debut movie for Swapna Bedi. The songs were a big hit. It was a moderate box office success.
Plot
The film is dealing with student strength. Shivaraj alias Shiva (Vijay), a college student is leading a happy go lucky life, having a nice time with his friends, until two of his friends fall in love with each other. Facing stiff opposition from the girl's father, all the friends get together and get the couple married. But the married girl is gang raped in the college campus, by Madhan (Kalyan), the son of a ruthless politician, named Desingan (Mansoor Ali Khan). Unable to get justice in court, Shiva along with his friends now takes it upon himself to avenge his friend's death, but pays a very heavy price. His mother is killed by Desingan and they lose at court. Now Shiva is determined to get justice in his own way. He kills Madhan and his father Desingan. Then Shiva is sentenced to normal jail punishment for 6 months, for killing a corrupt advocate named Mani Iyengar (Manivannan) and refusing the judge Ganapathi's (Jai Ganesh) words. After release, he reunites with his ladylove, Sneha (Swapna Pedi) by the help of her father Aavudaiyappan (Vijayakumar), who is the new police officer of Chennai city.
Cast
- Vijay as Shivaraj (Shiva)
- Swapna Bedi as Sneha
- Manivannan as Advocate Mani Iyengar
- S. A. Chandrasekhar as Shiva's Father (in Photo Portrait)/Politician Desingan's henchman (Dual Role)
- Chinni Jayanth as Kumar, Shiva's Friend
- Vijayakumar as Police Officer Aavudaiyappan
- Jai Ganesh as Judge Ganapathy
- Shruthi Raj as Shiva's College mate
- Mansoor Ali Khan as Politician Desingan
- Srinath as Shiva's Classmate
- Kalyan as Madhan, Desingan's son
- Kavitha Solairaj as Shiva's sister
Production
Chandrasekhar initially wanted Devayani to pair with Vijay but she was replaced by newcomer Swapna Bedi.[2]
Release
Initially, Maanbumigu Maanavan was awarded with an 'A' certificate by the Indian Censor Board due to its violent action scenes. However, the committee later revised it to a 'U'certificate. The satellite rights of the film were purchased by Sun TV.
Soundtrack
The music composed by Deva, while lyrics written by Vaali and Kanmani Subbu.[3]
- Kodu Poda – Suresh Peters
- Mathavaram – Deva, S. N. Surendar
- Poori Poori – Mano, Swarnalatha
- Sooriyane – K. S. Chithra
- Thiruthani – Vijay
- December Mathathu – S. N. Surendar, Suja