Minnale (2001): Cast & Plot
Minnale is a 2001 romantic comedy starring R. Madhavan as Rajesh Shivakumar, Kitty and Vidharth. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 30m (150 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Murali Manohar Production
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Minnale About?
The premise of Minnale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
College troublemaker Rajesh Shivakumar falls for his classmate Reena Joseph, only to discover she is already betrothed to Rajiv Samuel, an Indian engineer living abroad. Determined to win her, Rajesh—known as Maddy—pretends to be Rajiv, enlisting his grandfather Subbuni and the scheming Chockalingam to help. Their ruse brings him close to Reena until the real Rajiv returns, delivering an unexpected blow to her budding romance.
Minnale Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- girl
- young
- sidekick
- college
- obsessive lover
- directorial debut
- director cameo
- breakup
- impersonation
- grandfather grandson relationship
- arranged marriage
- tutor
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- group of friends
- fistfight
- prank
- college student
- engineering
- rivalry
- engagement
- love at first sight
- love triangle
- one word title
- deception
Minnale Cast & Characters
R. Madhavan leads the cast as Rajesh Shivakumar, with Kitty as Joseph and Vidharth as Rajesh's classmate (uncredited).
- R. Madhavan as Rajesh Shivakumar
- Kitty as Joseph
- Vidharth as Rajesh's classmate (uncredited)
- Reema Sen as Reena Joseph
Also Starring in Minnale
· 16 more- Abbas Rajiv Samuel
- Vivek Chockalingam
- Nagesh Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
- Raji Iyer Vasu (Vasuki)
- Gautham Vasudev Menon Flower deliveryman
- Fathima Babu Shanthi
- Janaki Sabesh Rajiv's mother
- Pondy Ravi Ravi
- Sridhar Dancer in 'Azhagiya Theeye' song
- Nagendra Prasad Dancer in 'Azhagiya Theeye' song
- Obeli N Krishna Lorry driver
- Manish Borundia Manish
- A. C. Murali Mohan Rajiv's father
- Rajiv Choudhry Rajiv's father
- Shobi Paulraj Dancer in 'Azhagiya Theeye' song
- R. D. Rajasekhar
Minnale Plot Summary
What happens in Minnale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Rajesh Shivakumar [R. Madhavan] and Rajiv Samuel ‘Sam’ [Abbas] begin as rival students at an engineering college in Ooty, each shaping a very different story of college life. Sam is the quintessential high achiever, beloved by peers and professors alike for his top grades and easy confidence. Rajesh, by contrast, is known for his rebellious mood, a volatile temper, and a propensity for mischief that rubs people the wrong way. Their clash becomes the defining thread of their years together, fueling constant pranks, sharp put-downs, and escalating confrontations that mark their every encounter.
Full summary
The whole story of Minnale, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Minnale?
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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What is the name of the character who works as a software engineering instructor in Chennai?
Minnale Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Cheli” and “Молния”.
- Also known as
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- Cheli
- Молния
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Minnale FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Minnale, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Minnale?
Minnale runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).
When was Minnale released?
Minnale was released on February 18, 2001.
Who is in the cast of Minnale?
Minnale stars R. Madhavan as Rajesh Shivakumar, Kitty as Joseph and Vidharth as Rajesh's classmate (uncredited), among 20 credited actors.
Does Minnale have a post-credit scene?
No. Minnale has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Minnale in?
The original language of Minnale is Tamil.
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