Majaa (2005): Cast & Plot
Majaa is a 2005 romantic drama directed by Shafi, starring Manivannan as Govindan, Vikram and Pasupathy. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Shafi
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Rockline Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Majaa About?
The premise of Majaa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Govindan, a thief, raises his sons Aadhi and Mathi. The brothers abandon crime, relocate to a village, and befriend officer Chidambaram, deep in debt under landlord Kalingarayar's pressure. Mathi meets Kalingarayar’s daughter Seetha Lakshmi, who first demands payment but soon falls for him. Mathi ties a mangalsutram around Seetha, forcing Kalingarayar to confront his daughter's love.
Majaa Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- shovel
- covered in mud
- rescue from drowning
- buried alive
- mud
- rain
- friend
Majaa Cast & Characters
Manivannan leads the cast as Govindan, with Vikram as Mathi and Pasupathy as Aadhi. Directed by Shafi; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shafi
- Manivannan as Govindan
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Vikram as Mathi - Pasupathy as Aadhi
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Vijayakumar as Chidambaram
Also Starring in Majaa
· 9 more- Murali Kalingarayar
- Asin Thottumkal Seetha Lakshmi
- Biju Menon Manicka Vel
- Vadivelu Pulipaandi
- Abu Salim Manickam
- T. P. Gajendran Doctor
- Sindhu Tolani Special Appearance
- Nithin Sathya Chidambaram's Son
- Anu Prabhakar Selvi
More from Shafi
More films directed by Shafi: Aanandam Paramanandam, Children’s Park, Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha and 2 Countries.
Majaa Plot Summary
What happens in Majaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Govindan [Manivannan] is a thief who has two sons: Pasupathy Aadhi and Vikram Mathi. Years pass, and the brothers decide to stop stealing, mend their ways, and lead a hardworking life with their father. They move to the nearby village of Devalapatti and cross paths with Chidambaram [Vijayakumar], a retired agricultural officer who is deeply in debt and under pressure from the village landlord Kalingarayar [Murali] to clear his debts. To help Chidambaram, Mathi confronts Seetha Lakshmi [Asin Thottumkal], Kalingarayar’s daughter, who comes to collect the money Chidambaram owes. Seetha Lakshmi begins to warm to Mathi, but she hides her feelings because of her father’s cruel temper. In an act meant to teach Kalingarayar a lesson, Mathi forcibly ties the mangalasutra around Seetha Lakshmi’s neck.
Full summary
The whole story of Majaa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Majaa?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What was Govindan's occupation before his sons chose to reform?
Majaa Also Known As
Also known as “Dada No.1”.
- Also known as
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- Dada No.1
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Majaa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Majaa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Majaa?
Majaa runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Majaa released?
Majaa was released on November 2, 2005.
Who directed Majaa?
Majaa was directed by Shafi.
More films by Shafi Who is in the cast of Majaa?
Majaa stars Manivannan as Govindan, Vikram as Mathi and Pasupathy as Aadhi, among 13 credited actors.
Does Majaa have a post-credit scene?
No. Majaa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Majaa in?
The original language of Majaa is Tamil.
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