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.

[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 music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.