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Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam

1 January 2016Tamil2h 5m
DramaRomance
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 3 scored reviews · 2 not rated

Bold on relationships, but uneven writing undercuts its unconventional ambitions.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: performances and musical score
  • Criticised: inconsistent screenplay and contrived resolutions

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Critical reception for Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is mixed-to-moderate, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a bold, unconventional take on relationships and marriage in the vein of director Selvaraghavan's style. Performances and music received specific praise, and the film's unusual premise was noted as a distinguishing quality. However, critics pointed to an inconsistent screenplay and contrived plot resolutions as notable weaknesses, with some suggesting it will polarize audiences rather than achieve broad appeal.

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Critic reviews (5)

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  1. MovieCrow

    Film review ·

    An intriguing love story for adults but with it's fair share of contrivances to make it all end well. So back to the question in the first paragraph. Guess this would also be a love or hate film for the audience.

  2. Sify

    Film review ·

    ...might not be a perfect movie but it is a bold attempt, which must be watched by all married couples and youngsters!

  4. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    Those who enjoy films by Selvaraghavan, may like Maalai Nerathu Mayyakam. With brilliant performances, good music and an unusual plot, this is for those who prefer to watch films with blind-romance as its theme.

  5. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam is what happens when Prabhu and Manoja are brought together by means of an arranged marriage.

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