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Thai Maaman (1994): Cast & Plot

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Thai Maaman is a 1994 film directed by Guru Dhanapal, starring Meena, Vijayakumar and Manivannan. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.

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Thai Maaman (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 25m (145 min)
Director
Guru Dhanapal
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Thai Maaman About?

The premise of Thai Maaman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Rasappan, a man, must prove himself after his niece Meena refuses to marry a jobless groom. Urged by his uncle, he contests the MLA seat with Paramasivan’s party, wins, becoming a legislator. He opens a bank, but the manager—Paramasivan’s relative—defrauds villagers and frames Rasappan, leading to imprisonment, house burned, and property lost.

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Cast & crew

Thai Maaman Cast

Meena leads the cast, with Vijayakumar and Manivannan. Directed by Guru Dhanapal; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Guru Dhanapal

One more film directed by Guru Dhanapal: Maaman Magal.

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Plot

Thai Maaman Plot Summary

What happens in Thai Maaman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Rasappan, a wealthy but irresponsible landlord in a rural village, harbors a quiet love for his educated niece, Meena. When their families arrange a betrothal, Meena resists, arguing that Rasappan lacks a steady job. To prove he can support them, Rasappan’s uncle nudges him toward politics, and he joins Paramasivan’s party to contest the MLA election against his own uncle, Velusamy. Paramasivan is cruel and hints at looting public funds if Rasappan wins, which makes Rasappan hesitate. Yet he decides to campaign for Velusamy and ends up winning the election unexpectedly.

Full summary

The whole story of Thai Maaman, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Thai Maaman?

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 wealthy but irresponsible landlord at the center of the story?

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Thai Maaman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thai Maaman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Thai Maaman?

Thai Maaman runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

When was Thai Maaman released?

Thai Maaman was released on September 16, 1994.

Who directed Thai Maaman?

Thai Maaman was directed by Guru Dhanapal.

More films by Guru Dhanapal

Who is in the cast of Thai Maaman?

Thai Maaman stars Meena, Vijayakumar and Manivannan, among 7 credited actors.

Does Thai Maaman have a post-credit scene?

No. Thai Maaman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thai Maaman in?

The original language of Thai Maaman is Tamil.

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