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film written and directed by debutant Manika Vidya and produced by Sri Saravana Film Arts. The film stars

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in the lead roles with a supporting cast including

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, Vinutha Lal,

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. The film was released in theatres on 31 December 2021. The film was renamed as ''Pithala Maathi'' and was rereleased on 14 June 2024.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack and score is composed by Moses and the album featured four songs. The audio rights were acquired by

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Release and reception

The film was released in theatres on 31 December 2021. Navein Darshan of ''

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'' wrote, "Thanne Vandi was promised to be a tale of a man with drinking issues and also happens to own a water truck (hence the title). But the film ends up delivering a feel similar to a never-ending drunk talk of a distressing acquaintance, who assumes to be the star of the evening". A critic from ''

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'' gave a mixed review for the film during its rerelease.

References

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