Manthira Punnagai (1986 film)
Manthira Punnagai () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Thamizhazhagan in his debut; he co-produced with G. Thyagarajan. The film stars Sathyaraj and Nadhiya, with Raghuvaran, Baby Sujitha, Thengai Srinivasan, Senthil, Jai Jagadish, Bob Christo and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles. It was released on 11 December 1986. Plot

Cast

Production 
Manthira Punnagai is the directorial debut of V. Thamizhazhagan. Cinematography was handled by Ramachandra Babu, and editing by K. R. Krishnan. Soundtrack 
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Kaali Perungaaya Dappa" is set to the Carnatic raga Vachaspati. The disco-themed "Pavala Malligai" attained popularity. Release and reception 
Manthira Punnagai was released on 11 December 1986, and distributed by Metro Movies. Jayamanmadhan of Kalki unfavourably reviewed the film but praised the music and said since Thamizhazhagan overly desired to give a lot in his debut film, Manthira Punnagai (magical smile) became a Mandha Punnagai (dull smile) full of yawns and concluded "Better luck next time!". References

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1980s Tamil-language films
1986 directorial debut films
Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja