Manidhanin Marupakkam(1986)
Manidhanin Marupakkam is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj. It stars Sivakumar, Radha, Jayashree, and Jai Jagadish in lead roles. The story follows Ravi Varma, a wealthy advertising executive sentenced to death for murdering his wife Kala. A young reporter named Sujatha, who is Kala's sister, uncovers a web of blackmail and deceit that proves Ravi's innocence. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Nirakkoottu. It was praised by critics for its screenplay and cast performances. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 25 July 1986.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- K. Rangaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Ravi Varma is hours away from execution for killing his wife Kala. A young reporter named Sujatha interviews him in prison. She discovers that Ravi is innocent and that a photographer named Arjun is the real killer. Ravi escapes prison to seek revenge and clear his name.
“The truth has two sides.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manidhanin Marupakkam
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Sivakumar (50 films together), Radha & Ilayaraja (35 films together), Ilayaraja & K. Rangaraj (8 films together), Radha & Sivakumar (3 films together), Sivakumar & Jayasree (3 films together), and Radha & K. Rangaraj (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 1985 Malayalam movie 'Nirakkoottu', which was also directed by Rangarajan K.
- Actor Sivakumar played the lead role of Ravi Varma, a character sentenced to life imprisonment, which was a departure from his typical heroic roles at the time.
- The movie's plot revolves around a complex narrative device where the protagonist narrates his story to a news reporter, who is also his sister-in-law.
- Director Rangarajan K was known by his pen name 'SuRa' and was primarily a writer; this film was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The film's title 'Manithanin Marupakkam' translates to 'The Other Side of a Human', hinting at the dual perspectives in the story.
- Despite being a remake, the film is remembered for its strong courtroom and emotional drama scenes that were impactful for Tamil audiences.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, though the film is not primarily remembered for its music compared to his other works from that era.