Coimbatore Mappillai (1996): Cast & Plot
Coimbatore Mappillai is a 1996 romantic drama directed by C. Ranganathan, starring Vijay as Balu, Goundamani and Sanghavi.
- Released
- Director
- C. Ranganathan
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Coimbatore Mappillai About?
The premise of Coimbatore Mappillai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man arrives in the city and shares a modest apartment with his friend. Both become tenants of a spirited girl, and the newcomer’s habit of sparring with her quickly turns into a tender romance. Meanwhile, a rival who also quarrels with her begins to vie for her affection, creating a lively love triangle.
Coimbatore Mappillai Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- love triangle
- hospital
- attempted suicide
- false accusation
- attempted murder
- thief
- city name in title
- tenant
Coimbatore Mappillai Cast & Characters
Vijay leads the cast as Balu, with Goundamani as Gopal and Sanghavi as Sumithra. Directed by C. Ranganathan; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director C. Ranganathan
- Vijay as Balu
- Goundamani as Gopal
- Sanghavi as Sumithra
- Karan as Mahesh, Sumithra's cousin
Also Starring in Coimbatore Mappillai
· 3 more- Mahendran Sumithra's Neighbor
- Silk Smitha
- Karuppu Subbaiah
More from C. Ranganathan
One more film directed by C. Ranganathan: Tata Birla.
Coimbatore Mappillai Plot Summary
What happens in Coimbatore Mappillai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balu Vijay comes to Chennai from Coimbatore and stays with his friend Gopal Goundamani, who claims he has a job but is also unemployed. The two are tenants of a girl named Sumithra Sanghavi. At first, Balu and Sumithra clash and argue, but their sharp exchanges gradually soften, and what begins as conflict slowly blooms into affection. Amid this evolving dynamic, Sumithra’s cousin Mahesh Karan also loves her, adding a layer of tension to the growing relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Coimbatore Mappillai, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Coimbatore Mappillai FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Coimbatore Mappillai, each answered in a sentence.
When was Coimbatore Mappillai released?
Coimbatore Mappillai was released on January 14, 1996.
Who directed Coimbatore Mappillai?
Coimbatore Mappillai was directed by C. Ranganathan.
More films by C. Ranganathan Who is in the cast of Coimbatore Mappillai?
Coimbatore Mappillai stars Vijay as Balu, Goundamani as Gopal and Sanghavi as Sumithra, among 7 credited actors.
Does Coimbatore Mappillai have a post-credit scene?
No. Coimbatore Mappillai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Coimbatore Mappillai in?
The original language of Coimbatore Mappillai is Tamil.
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