Lovely (2001): Cast & Plot
Lovely is a 2001 drama directed by Shakthi, starring Manivannan as Mahadevan, Malavika and Karthik Muthuraman. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
Tamil What Is Lovely About?
The premise of Lovely without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mahadevan (Manivannan), a bitter man who despises the word ‘love’, insists his daughter Nivedha (Malavika) never fall in love. Defying him, Nivedha is already enamored with Chandru (Karthik Muthuraman). When Chandru’s father becomes Mahadevan’s business partner and their families grow close, Chandru slips into Nivedha’s home, trying to win Mahadevan’s favor while keeping his true identity as Nivedha’s lover hidden from Mahadevan’s confidant.
Lovely Cast & Characters
Manivannan leads the cast as Mahadevan, with Malavika as Nivedhida and Karthik Muthuraman as Chandru. Directed by Shakthi; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shakthi
- Manivannan as Mahadevan
- Malavika as Nivedhida
- Karthik Muthuraman as Chandru
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Vijayakumar
Also Starring in Lovely
· 5 moreLovely Plot Summary
What happens in Lovely 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
The film unfolds against the misty hills of Ooty, tracing the romance between Chandru and his beloved Niveditha. Their love challenges a stern rule of the household: Mahadevan, Niveditha’s father, is strongly against love marriages. When he learns of their bond, Niveditha, following a carefully laid plan with Chandru, hands him a photo she says is of her lover, but it actually features Chandru’s friend Azhagesh. This ruse provokes a comic flare as Mahadevan hires local trouble to threaten Azhagesh, and the ensuing skirmishes are lighthearted and full of mischief.
Full summary
The whole story of Lovely, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lovely?
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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Who are the two protagonists whose romance drives the story?
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Lovely FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lovely, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lovely?
Lovely runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Lovely released?
Lovely was released on May 1, 2001.
Who directed Lovely?
Lovely was directed by Shakthi.
More films by Shakthi Who is in the cast of Lovely?
Lovely stars Manivannan as Mahadevan, Malavika as Nivedhida and Karthik Muthuraman as Chandru, among 9 credited actors.
Does Lovely have a post-credit scene?
No. Lovely has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lovely in?
The original language of Lovely is Tamil.
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