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{{Infobox film
| image = Maasilamani poster.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = [[R. N. R. Manohar]]
| writer = R. N. R. Manohar
| producer = Kalpathi S. Aghoram<br />Kalpathi S. Ganesh<br /> Kalpathi S. Suresh
| starring = [[Nakul (actor)|Nakul]]<br />[[Sunaina]]<br />[[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]]
| cinematography = [[Vetri (cinematographer)|Vetri]]
| editing = Manoj
| music = [[D. Imman]]
| studio = [[AGS Entertainment]]
| distributor = [[Sun Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2009|6|12|df=y}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Maasilamani''''' is a 2009 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romance film|romantic]] [[action comedy film]] directed by debutant [[R. N. R. Manohar]] and produced by [[AGS Entertainment]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 November 2021 |title=Director-actor RNR Manohar passes away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-actor-rnr-manohar-passes-away/articleshow/87755293.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117092321/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-actor-rnr-manohar-passes-away/articleshow/87755293.cms |archive-date=17 November 2021 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> It stars [[Nakul (actor)|Nakul]] and [[Sunaina]], in their second collaboration after ''[[Kadhalil Vizhunthen]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2021 |title=Happy Birthday Nakkhul Jaidev: 5 best performances of the Tamil star |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/happy-birthday-nakkhul-jaidev-5-best-performances-of-the-tamil-star/770841 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210726210851/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/happy-birthday-nakkhul-jaidev-5-best-performances-of-the-tamil-star/770841 |archive-date=26 July 2021 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[Times Now]]}}</ref> while [[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]], [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]], [[Karunas]], [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] and [[M. S. Bhaskar]] appear in supporting roles. The music was composed by [[D. Imman]] with cinematography and editing by [[Vetri (cinematographer)|Vetri]] and Manoj. ''Maasilamani'' was released on 12 June 2009 and became a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 July 2009 |title=The young and dynamic Nakul |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/the-young-and-dynamic-nakul/articleshow/4807462.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821193649/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/The-young-and-dynamic-Nakul/articleshow/4807462.cms |archive-date=21 August 2018 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 July 2009 |title=Sunaina's quite a hit |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/sunainas-quite-a-hit/articleshow/4762693.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216135710/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/sunainas-quite-a-hit/articleshow/4762693.cms |archive-date=16 February 2025 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Maasilamani, also known as Maasi, is an orphan living in a lower-middle-class colony. With a heart of gold, he is a popular figure who takes up local issues, fights for justice, and is considered a rowdy by those who do not know him well. Divya, a wealthy upper-middle-class girl, is a dance instructor with whom Maasi falls in love at first sight. However, Divya is put off by his rowdy behavior—especially after he ruins her dance competition—and is offended by his proposal.

Urged by his friends, Maasi attempts to win over her family by pretending to be a well-mannered person under the alias "Mani." Everyone except Divya is aware that Mani and Maasi are the same person. When Divya discovers the truth—while witnessing him beating someone—she finds herself torn about whom to choose.

Bhoopathy, the new local inspector who is also interested in Divya, is determined to expose Maasi. He tries to prove that Mani is actually Maasi and begins troubling Maasi’s relatives. Selvi, Maasi's cousin (his aunt’s daughter), is injured in an accident caused by Bhoopathy. She reveals the truth to Maasi and her mother. Meanwhile, Divya rejects Bhoopathy’s marriage proposal and chooses Mani to be her husband. Maasi confronts Bhoopathy for harassing his family.

Later, Maasi stages a fake death to make Divya realize her true feelings. She recognizes her mistake, and the two embrace, reuniting in love.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Nakul (actor)|Nakul]] as Maasilamani
* [[Sunaina]] as Divya Ramanathan, Maasilamani's love-interest
* [[Pawan (actor)|Pawan]] as Sub Inspector Bhoopathy Perumalsamy
* [[Sangeetha]] as Tinku, Divya's sister
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Retired Tahsildar Ramanathan, Divya and Tinku's father
* [[Meera Krishnan]] as Divya and Tinku's mother
* [[Tatineni Rajeshwari]] as Divya's grandmother
* [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] as Pazhani, Maasilamani's friend
* [[Srinath (Tamil actor)|Srinath]] as Kathir, Maasilamani's friend
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as 'Coma' Ramaswamy
* [[Karunas]] as the unknown man who betrays 'Coma' Ramaswamy by stealing his money
* [[Santhana Bharathi]] as Councillor
* [[Manobala]] as Advocate
* [[Raj Kapoor (Tamil film director)|Raj Kapoor]] as Kanthuvatti
* [[T. K. Kala]] as the woman who was assaulted by Bhoopathy
* Rajendranath as Police Inspector
* KVM Kannan as Judge
* Tharini as Karpagam
* Harini as Priya, Divya's student
* Azhagu as Police Officer
* Krishna
* Mahima
* V. Mahadevan
}}

== Soundtrack ==
The songs were composed by [[D. Imman]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karthik |author-link=Karthik Srinivasan |date=17 May 2009 |title=Music review: Masilamani (Tamil – D Imman) |url=https://milliblog.com/2009/05/17/music-review-masilamani-tamil-d-imman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027085305/http://milliblog.com/2009/05/17/music-review-masilamani-tamil-d-imman/ |archive-date=27 October 2017 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[Milliblog]] |language=en}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
|-
! Song !! Singer(s)!! Lyrics
|-
| "Chikku Chikku Boom Boom"
| [[Keerthi Sagathia]], Feji, Baby Harini
| [[Viveka (lyricist)|Viveka]]
|-
| "Dora Dora"
| Balram, [[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]], Kalyani nair
| [[P. Vijay]]
|-
| "Nacka Romba Nacka"
| [[Benny Dayal]], Rita
| [[Na. Muthukumar]]
|-
| "O Divya O Divya"
| [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| P. Vijay
|-
| "Odi Odi Vilayada"
| [[Mukesh Mohamed]], [[SuVi]], Emcee Jesz
| Na. Muthukumar, Emcee Jesz
|}

== Critical reception ==
A critic from ''Chennai Online'' wrote, "''Maasilamani'' is an unpretentious attempt at a masala film sans logic or finesse. Nevertheless, it works as an entertainer with comic elements, helped by the chemistry between lead pair Nakulan and Sunaina and twists in the tale".<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 2009 |title=Impressive in Parts: Maasilamani |url=https://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2009/july-2009/jul09-tamil-review-maasilamani.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810153618/https://www.siliconeer.com/past_issues/2009/july-2009/jul09-tamil-review-maasilamani.html |archive-date=10 August 2024 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=Chennai Online |via=Siliconeer}}</ref> Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' wrote, "It might be run-of-the-mill, but ''Maasilamani'' does have its enjoyable moments. If you want to kill a couple of hours, here's the flick for you".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=12 June 2009 |title=Maasilamani has its moments |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/jun/12/maasilamani-has-its-moments.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126080040/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/jun/12/maasilamani-has-its-moments.htm |archive-date=26 January 2021 |access-date=15 February 2025 |website=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Malathi Rangarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Finding his way into a rather arresting romantic arena, writer-director R.N.R. Manohar holds the viewer’s attention for quite a while. Sad that the interesting ascent climaxes in a run-of-the-mill finale".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=19 June 2009 |title=Yarn, not entirely new -- Maasilamani |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/06/19/stories/2009061950570200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090622053920/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/06/19/stories/2009061950570200.htm |archive-date=22 June 2009 |access-date=16 February 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref>

==Box office==
The film opened at number 1 at the Chennai box office. The trade attributed this "decent opening" to aggressive campaigning of the film on television.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 June 2009 |title=Chennai Box Office: (June 12 - 14) |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14894261&cid=13525926 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110211093833/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14894261&cid=13525926 |archive-date=2011-02-11 |access-date=2026-01-23 |website=Sify}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}

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EzraDrago8750 at 04:22, 3 March 2026