Aranmanai(2014)
Aranmanai is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by Sundar C. The ensemble cast includes Sundar C, Vinay, Santhanam, Hansika Motwani, Andrea Jeremiah, and Raai Laxmi. The story follows a family that returns to their ancestral palace to sell it, only to encounter supernatural events linked to a murdered village girl. The film blends slapstick comedy with traditional horror elements, including a vengeful spirit and a possession storyline. It was a commercial success, grossing approximately ₹22 crore at the box office. Hansika Motwani won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film was released on 19 September 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 19 September 2014
- Director
- Sundar C.
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A family gathers at their ancestral palace to sell it. But a vengeful spirit named Selvi possesses the new bride Madhavi. The spirit wants to reunite with her lost love Murali, who is now Madhavi's husband. Ravi, Madhavi's brother, must uncover the truth and stop the ghost before it destroys the family.
“The palace holds a deadly secret.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aranmanai
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Manobala (21 films together), Manobala & Kovai Sarala (15 films together), Sundar C. & U.K. Senthil Kumar (14 films together), Santhanam & Hansika Motwani (8 films together), Santhanam & Sundar C. (8 films together), and Manobala & Sundar C. (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aranmanai' refers to a traditional Tamil mansion, often with a central courtyard, which is central to the story's setting.
- Director Sundar C initially planned to make a different film but switched to this horror-comedy after its script was ready quickly.
- This movie marked the first collaboration between actor Sundar C and actress Trisha Krishnan in a lead role.
- The comedy track featuring actors Santhanam and Kovai Sarala was largely improvised during the shoot.
- It was shot primarily at a real heritage mansion in Karaikudi to get an authentic 'aranmanai' look.
- The film was a major box office hit, reviving the horror-comedy genre in Tamil cinema at the time.
- A real-life incident about a haunted palace in the director's hometown partly inspired the story.
