Maayanadhi


Maayanadhi is a 2020 Indian Tamil language drama film written, produced, and directed by Ashok Thiagarajan in his directorial debut. The film stars Venba, Aadukalam Naren, Abi Saravanan and Appukutty in the lead roles. The music was composed by Bhavatharini with cinematography by Srinivas Devamsam and editing by Gopi Krishna. The film released on 31 January 2020.

Cast

  • Venba as Kousalya
  • Aadukalam Naren as Kowsalya's father
  • Abi Saravanan as Senthil
  • Appukutty as Mani
  • Thamizh Venkat as Kowsalya's uncle
  • Kantharaj as Jayachandran
  • Durga Venugopal as Headmistress Martina
  • Rudhran as Vanakkar
  • Sivaprakasam as Senthil's father
  • Vijayasri as Malini Miss

Production

This project was officially launched in February 2018, Ashok Thiagarajan is making his debut as the Director and producer of the venture, under his newly established Raji Nila Mukil Films Productions banner. Actors include Venba, Abi Saravanan and Aadukalam Naren, with Appukutty signed to play the lead role.
Bhavatharani was selected as music director. Meanwhile, Srinivas Devamsam, Gopi Krishna, and Mayil Krishnan was signed as cinematographer, editor, and art director respectively for this film.
Maayanadhi planning to release on 31 January 2020.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Bhavatharini. Yuvan Shankar Raja and Ameer attended the audio launch as chief guests.
  • Ganja Paarvai - Senthildas, Priyanka
  • Mayil Iragu - Priya Mali
  • Yaavum Ingu - Srisha

Release

The Times of India gave the film two out of five stars and stated that "A better script would have helped them more". The Asian Age gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that " A taut narration and a little more coherence would have enhanced the film".