Manithan(2016)
Manithan is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by I. Ahmed. The ensemble cast includes Udhayanidhi Stalin, Prakash Raj, Hansika Motwani, Radha Ravi, Vivek, and Aishwarya Rajesh. The story follows Sakthivel, a junior lawyer who files a public interest litigation against a wealthy man acquitted in a fatal drunk driving accident. The film is a remake of the Hindi film Jolly LLB (2013) but adopts a more serious and dramatic tone. It received positive reviews for its engaging courtroom sequences, strong performances, and effective adaptation to Tamil sensibilities. Manithan was released in theatres on 29 April 2016.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 29 April 2016
- Director
- I. Ahmed
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A struggling lawyer named Sakthivel moves to Chennai to make a name for himself. He sees a rich man walk free after killing a poor family in a drunk driving accident. Sakthi files a case to reopen the investigation. He must fight against a powerful lawyer and a corrupt system to get justice.
“One man's fight for justice.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Manithan
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Radha Ravi (12 films together), Vivek & Prakash Raj (11 films together), Prakash Raj & Radha Ravi (5 films together), Vivek & Kalairani (4 films together), Prakash Raj & Sathish (4 films together), and Sathish & Radha Ravi (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 2014 Hindi movie 'Jolly LLB', which was itself inspired by real-life hit-and-run cases.
- Actor Udhayanidhi Stalin, who played the lawyer, is a prominent politician and the son of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
- Director I. Mueenuddin Ahmed is better known as a successful film distributor rather than a director; this was his directorial debut.
- The courtroom scenes were noted for their realistic setting, avoiding the dramatic flair common in many Tamil legal dramas.
- The film's climax, involving the key witness, closely follows the plot structure of the original Hindi version.
- Despite being a remake, the film incorporated local Tamil cultural nuances in its character dialogues and settings.
- Composer Vishal Chandrasekhar, known for his work in independent films, provided the background score for this mainstream project.
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