Mann Vasanai (Eng: The Fragrance of Soil) is a 1983 Indian Tamil language film. Mann Vasanai stars debutants Pandiyan and Revathi in the lead roles.
Vinu Chakravarthy, Ganthimathi, and Y. Vijaya play other supporting roles.
Ochayi, a widow, lives in Karisalpatti village with her son Veerannan, a school dropout. Ochayi’s daughter is married to Mookkaiya Thevar, whose daughter is Muthupechi.
Malaichamy Thevar, the chief of the neighbouring village, is the patron of the village school, where children from both villages study.
Mookkaiya Thevar has an extramarital affair with Hamsavalli and spends most of his time and money on her.
Directed by – P. Bharathiraja
Produced by – Chithra Lakshmanan
Screenplay by – P. Bharathiraja
Story by – P. Kalaimani
Starring – Pandiyan, Revathi
Narrated by – P. Bharathiraja
Music by – Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography – B. Kannan
Edited by – V. Rajagopal
Production – Gayathri Films
Release date – 29 July 1983
Country – India
Language – Tamil
Visitor Rating: 5 Stars