Manitha Jaathi (transl. The human caste) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film written, directed and produced by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Sivakumar, Ramki, Nirosha and Ravichandran. It was released on 7 June 1991.[1]
Manitha Jaathi is the third and final film directed by Kalaimani,[2] who also wrote and produced it. The film was in production as early as November 1988.[3] The film took two years to be completed as Kalaimani, being a perfectionist, changed the characters as per his wish; especially Nirosha's character was changed and was again reshot.[4]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6] The song "Puthusu Puthusu" is set to the raga Sarasangi.[7]
