Mattuthavani is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Pavithran. The film stars Ramkiran and Meenakshi, whilst Soori appeared in a supporting role, with music composed by Deva. The film was released on 20 April 2012. Notably, this film also marked the comeback for actress, Menaka Suresh in Tamil cinemas after 26 years.
The film was launched in May 2007 with director Pavithran announcing a comeback to films but it developed slowly as a result of a series of legal problems. In November 2009, director Pavithran held an event to showcase the film to the media, revealing that the film would feature an all-new cast.
Soundtrack was composed by Deva.
The delay of the film meant that planned release dates were regularly evaded, with the earliest such date being August 2007. The film stepped up promotions to have an April 2009 release though such plans were also unsuccessful. The film eventually released on 20 April 2012 and fared poorly at the box office. A critic from The Times of India wrote that "It is difficult to believe that the movie is directed by the same Pavithran who had earlier given us movies like âÂÂSuriyanâ and âÂÂI love IndiaâÂÂ". Thinnai wrote .