Athey Manithan Explained

Director:K. Rajeshwar
Producer:T. S. Revathi
Music:Adithyan
Cinematography:K. Muthu Kumar
Editing:V. Udhaya Sakaran
Distributor:Raj Co
Studio:Annai Cine Arts
Runtime:130 minutes
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Athey Manithan is a 2000 Indian Tamil language horror film directed by K. Rajeshwar. The film stars Livingston, Maheswari and Lakshmi. It was released on 28 April 2000.

Plot

Mandhira Moorthy, a medical representative, will soon marry Bhavani, who is from a rich family. Mandhira Moorthy is deeply in love with Bhagavathi, a poor dancer, and she becomes pregnant. His miser aunt pressured Mandhira Moorthy for money so he decides to leave the village for the city.

Later, Bhagavathi comes to see Mandhira Moorthy after a while. Shocked to see her before his marriage, Mandhira Moorthy brings her to a remote place. He marries her in front of a statue of God and he then kills the harmless Bhagavathi. Mandhira Moorthy feels guilt for his deed.

After getting to Bhavani, Mandhira Moorthy suspects Bhavani of being haunted by Bhagavathi.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Adithyan.[1]

Song Singer(s) Lyrics Duration
"Idiyappam" 4:23
"Jananam Undu" 4:35
"Pugai Padam" 5:25
"Thazhal Madal" (solo) Harini 4:31
"Thazhal Madal" (duet) K. Prabakaran, Devi Neithiyar 5:06
"Vandanam Vandanam" Srinivas 4:32

Reception

Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "A slick narrative style, some well-rendered, melodious songs (composed by Adithyan), and a creditable performance from Livingston and Lakshmi set this film apart from a routine ‘ghost story.‘ But it is no edge-of-the-seat thriller that makes one’s heart beat faster and gives one a jolt now and then".[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pennin Manathai Thottu – Athey Manithan – Oru Paarvai Tamil Audio Cd . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240622175611/https://banumass.com/product/tamil-audio-cds/tamil-audio-cd-tamil-audio-cd/pennin-manathai-thottu-athey-manithan-oru-paarvai-tamil-audio-cd/ . 22 June 2024 . 2023-11-29 . Banumass.
  2. Web site: Mannath . Malini . Athey Manithan . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20001023000635/http://chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov42.asp . 23 October 2000 . 28 June 2024 . Chennai Online.