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Aranmanai 2(2016)

4.7/10
Tamil136 minstheatrical

Aranmanai 2 is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by Sundar C. The cast includes Siddharth, Trisha Krishnan, Hansika Motwani, Poonam Bajwa, and Vaibhav Reddy. The story follows Murali, who returns to his ancestral palace after his father falls into a coma under mysterious circumstances. Strange events unfold as a vengeful ghost named Maya begins attacking the men in the family. The film blends horror with comedic elements, particularly through the character of Devadas. It received mixed reviews for its predictable plot but was noted for its entertainment value. The film was produced by Avni Cinemax and released on January 29, 2016.

Director:Sundar C.
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
29 January 2016
Director
Sundar C.
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 16m
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

Murali returns to his family's old palace after his father lands in a coma. Soon, a ghost starts attacking the men in the house. Murali must uncover the dark secret behind the haunting before it destroys his entire family.

The palace holds a deadly secret.

Film Details

4.7Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 January 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKalavathi · Raj Mahal 2

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
familyrevengelovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Aranmanai 2

Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Kovai Sarala (15 films together), Sundar C. & U.K. Senthil Kumar (14 films together), Aadukalam Naren & Manobala (8 films together), Manobala & Sundar C. (8 films together), Manobala & Soori (8 films together), and Manobala & Subbu Panchu Arunachalam (8 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real haunted mansion in Kerala, which added to the eerie atmosphere.
  • Sundar C originally planned to make this as a standalone horror film, not as part of the Aranmanai series.
  • Actress Trisha learned to perform her own stunts for the action sequences in the movie.
  • The movie reused sets from Sundar C's earlier film 'Aranmanai' to save on production costs.
  • It was one of the highest-grossing Tamil horror films of 2016, despite mixed reviews.
  • The ghost's backstory was inspired by classic Tamil folk tales about vengeful spirits.
  • Composer Hiphop Tamizha recorded the songs in just 10 days to meet the tight schedule.

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