Mythili Ennai Kaathali

Mythili Ennai Kaathali is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Rajendar, Srividya and Amala in her feature debut. It was released on 4 February 1986.

Plot
Manikkam loves Mythili but it turns out to be a one-sided love. He admires a story writer whose name is also Mythili. She falls in love with him after knowing about his personal tragedies.

Production
Mythili Ennai Kaathali is the feature film debut of Amala. She was cast as Rajendar wanted a trained classical dancer in that role.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the songs. The song "Oru Ponmaanai" is set in the raga Bowli. The song "En Aasai Mythiliye" was later remixed by Yuvan Shankar Raja in Manmadhan (2004).

Release and reception
Mythili Ennai Kaathali was released on 4 February 1986. Jayamanmadhan of Kalki criticised the editing, dances and art direction, feeling that if the multitasking Rajendar handled them too the film may have come better. Rajendar won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director – Tamil.