| Uchithanai Muharnthaal | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pugazendhi Thangaraj |
| Produced by | P. Steven Sri Balasundaram T. Sivakanesh K. Ramanan Vijayshankar |
| Written by | Thamizharuvi Manian (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Pugazendhi Thangaraj |
| Story by | Pugazendhi Thangaraj |
| Starring | Neenika Sathyaraj Seeman Sangeetha |
| Music by | D. Imman |
| Cinematography | B. Kannan |
| Editing by | B. Lenin |
| Studio | Global Media & Entertainment |
| Language | Tamil |
Uchithanai Muharnthaal is a 2011 Tamil drama film directed by Pugazendhi Thangaraj, revolving around a 13-year old Eelam girl, portrayed by Neenika.[1] The film also stars Sathyaraj, Seeman and Sangeetha, while featuring music scored by D. Imman with lyrics by renowned Tamil poet Kasi Anandan and dialogues penned by Thamizharuvi Manian.[2] The film released in dec 2011.
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13-year old Punitha (Neenika) lives with her parents in the Mattakalappu locality in Sri Lanka. The neighbourhood and the surrounding more often remains a mute victim to the atrocities perpetrated on unarmed men, women and children by the heavily-armed Lankan army troops. As it happens, tragedy strikes Neenika’s family as she becomes the latest gang-rape victim by the Lankan soldiers. As a result, the 13-year old girl gets pregnant.
Punitha’s mother, in order to save her child from further trouble, lands up on Indian shores by illegal means. Prof. Natesan (Sathyaraj), who is under fire from the local police for offering refuge to illegal immigrants from Lanka, patronizes Punitha and her mother. He and his wife Nirmala (Sangeetha) takes the poor Punitha to Dr. Rekha (Lakshmi Ramakrishnan) for regular medical check-ups.
When Natesan and Nirmala are away on some work, Punitha disappears from their house and lands up in the clutches of some local rowdies. Fortunately for Punitha, she gets unexpected help from a security guard (transgender Aishwarya) who saves Punitha from the custody of those rowdies and reaches her safely to Natesan’s residence. With Aishwarya’s help, Natesan brings the culprits to book. During the course of this case, Natesan befriends the local police inspector (Seeman).
Sify gave the movie a positive verdict calling it a bold film while highlighting Neenika's performance.[3] Rohit Ramachanran of Nowrunning.com rated it 1.5/5 stating that the movie drowns in soap suds.[4]