Manal Kayiru (1982): Cast & Plot
Manal Kayiru is a 1982 comedy drama starring S.Ve. Sekar as Kittumani, Visu and Manorama. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Kavithalayaa Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Manal Kayiru About?
The premise of Manal Kayiru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He sets eight strict criteria for a bride and vows not to marry until a woman meets them. When his uncle deceives him by arranging a marriage to a seemingly suitable woman, she quickly proves unable to satisfy any of his demands, sparking a comic clash between his unrealistic standards and reality.
Manal Kayiru Themes & Keywords
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Manal Kayiru Cast & Characters
S.Ve. Sekar leads the cast as Kittumani, with Visu as Naradar Naidu and Manorama as Durga.
- S.Ve. Sekar as Kittumani
- Visu as Naradar Naidu
- Manorama as Durga
- Shanthi Krishna as Uma
Also Starring in Manal Kayiru
· 5 more- Kamala Kamesh Uma's Mother
- Kishmu Kamalakannan
- Vinodini
- M. R. Rajamani
- Kuriakose Ranga
Manal Kayiru Plot Summary
What happens in Manal Kayiru 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
Kittumani lays down eight conditions which the girl he marries should fulfill. His uncle Naradar Naidu is fed up with looking for a suitable match for him and takes on the challenge of finding a middle ground. The search ends with a girl who seems very nice, but unfortunately she does not meet any of Kittumani’s stringent criteria.
After some zig-zag maneuvering, Naidu arranges their marriage, hoping to smooth over the impasses that have piled up around the proposal. Yet, within four days, it becomes painfully clear that not a single condition has been fulfilled, leaving the couple and their families in a tangle of expectations and disappointments.
Full summary
The whole story of Manal Kayiru, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Manal Kayiru?
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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How many conditions does Kittumani insist his future wife must fulfill?
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Manal Kayiru FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Manal Kayiru, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Manal Kayiru?
Manal Kayiru runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Manal Kayiru released?
Manal Kayiru was released on May 7, 1982.
Who is in the cast of Manal Kayiru?
Manal Kayiru stars S.Ve. Sekar as Kittumani, Visu as Naradar Naidu and Manorama as Durga, among 9 credited actors.
Does Manal Kayiru have a post-credit scene?
No. Manal Kayiru has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Manal Kayiru in?
The original language of Manal Kayiru is Tamil.
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