''Manasukketha Maharasa'' is a 1989 Indian

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-language film, directed by Dheenadhayaal and produced by A. R. Santhilal Nahar and S. Gowri Gurukkal. The story is written by

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, credited as Karunanidhi Santharam onscreen. The film stars

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and

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. It was released on 1 December 1989.

Plot

Raja, an unemployed graduate, moves to a neighboring village in search of a job after being insulted by his uncle, who threatens to evict his mother. There, he falls for Thenmozhi. Her uncle creates problems for them, and the rest of the film follows how Raja overcomes these obstacles and succeeds in his love.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

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. Lyrics written by

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and Kalidasan in pen name of "Thirupathooran". Even though Deva made his debut with the film '' Mattukara Mannaru'' (1986), it was this film which gave him a break as a composer.

Reception

P. S. S. of ''

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'' praised the acting of Seetha and her banter with Ramarajan while also praising the acting of Nizhalgal Ravi and Deva's music. He however felt Goundamani as antagonist is made to fool around ruining the seriousness of his negative role.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1989 films Films scored by Deva (composer) Tamil-language Indian films