Mappillai (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mappillai is a 2011 action comedy directed by Suraj, starring Rohini as Rajeshwari (voice), Dhanush and Hansika Motwani. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes and earned $9,873 worldwide.
Tamil What Is Mappillai About?
The premise of Mappillai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rajeshwari arranges her daughter Gayathri’s marriage to Saravanan, believing him to be docile and obedient. When she discovers his hidden violent past, her plans unravel, forcing the families to confront the truth and deal with the fallout. The situation spirals into chaos as secrets surface, testing loyalties and altering relationships.
Mappillai Cast & Characters
Rohini leads the cast as Rajeshwari (voice), with Dhanush as Saravanan and Hansika Motwani as Gayathri. Directed by Suraj; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suraj
- Rohini as Rajeshwari (voice)
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Dhanush as Saravanan - Hansika Motwani as Gayathri
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Ashish Vidhyarthi as Devaraj
Also Starring in Mappillai
· 17 more- Aryan Aathi
- Sathyan Sivakumar Chinna's friend
- Manobala Rajeshwari's astrologer
- Vivek Child Chinna / James Pandiyan / Youth
- Madhan Bob Rajeshwari's assistant
- Manisha Koirala Rajeshwari
- Sriranjini Saravanan's mother
- Thiyagu Chinna's assistant
- Vaiyapuri
- Kadhal Thandapani Industrialist
- Ramesh Thilak
- Chitti Babu Rajeshwari's PA
- Vichu Vishwanath Saravanan's brother-in-law
- Cell Murugan Chinna's friend
- Dr. Sharmila Saravanan's Sister
- Bhalajie Chinna's friend
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More from Suraj
More films directed by Suraj: Naai Sekar Returns, Kaththi Sandai, Sakalakala Vallavan and Alex Pandian.
Mappillai Plot Summary
What happens in Mappillai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Saravanan is a gentle, well-meaning man who moves through life with a soft-spoken sense of right and wrong, earning admiration from people around him. In his neighborhood, a lively local figure named Chinna runs the Namitha Fan Club and brings a contrasting energy to the story’s small-town setting. The two paths cross when they encounter Gayathri, the daughter of the imperious and wealthy businesswoman Rajeshwari. Chinna, ever hopeful and sometimes naive, pursues his crush on Gayathri with a string of lighthearted schemes that never quite hit the mark, while Gayathri’s attention wavers between appearances and intentions.
Full summary
The whole story of Mappillai, scene by scene
Mappillai Box Office
Mappillai grossed $9,873 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.9K
- International
- $9.9K
How Well Do You Know Mappillai?
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 plays the lead role of Saravanan?
Mappillai Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Jamai Raja” and “女婿”.
- Also known as
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- Jamai Raja
- 女婿
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Mappillai FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mappillai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mappillai?
Mappillai runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Mappillai released?
Mappillai was released on April 8, 2011.
Who directed Mappillai?
Mappillai was directed by Suraj.
More films by Suraj Who is in the cast of Mappillai?
Mappillai stars Rohini as Rajeshwari (voice), Dhanush as Saravanan and Hansika Motwani as Gayathri, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Mappillai make at the box office?
Mappillai grossed $9,873 worldwide.
Does Mappillai have a post-credit scene?
No. Mappillai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mappillai in?
The original language of Mappillai is Tamil.
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