Mannukkul Vairam(1986)
Mannukkul Vairam is a 1986 Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radhika, and Jaishankar in lead roles. The story follows Raju, a farmer who fights against a corrupt businessman after his family is destroyed. The film is known for its raw depiction of rural corruption and the struggle of the common man. It was praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly by Vijayakanth. The movie was a commercial success and is considered a classic in Tamil cinema. It was released in theaters in 1986.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 1986
- Director
- Manoj Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A poor farmer named Raju refuses to sell his land to a wealthy and ruthless businessman. The businessman attacks his family, killing his wife and kidnapping his daughter. Raju escapes from prison and trains to take down the corrupt system. He fights alone to bring justice and save his daughter.
“One man's fight for justice”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Mannukkul Vairam
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Senthil & Vinu Chakravarthy (31 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Sujatha (19 films together), Senthil & Kovai Sarala (16 films together), Goundamani & Vinu Chakravarthy (16 films together), and Senthil & Murali (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Mannukkul Vairam' translates to 'Diamond in the Mud', symbolising a precious person found in a harsh environment.
- It was the only Tamil film directed by veteran Hindi filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who is famous for his patriotic movies.
- The movie was produced by Motherland Pictures, a name fitting for a director known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his nationalistic themes.
- Actor Sivakumar played the lead role, continuing his successful collaboration with director Manoj Kumar from the Hindi film 'Kranti'.
- The film's release coincided with a period where social dramas were popular in Tamil cinema, often highlighting class struggles.
- Despite the director's huge fame in Hindi, the movie did not achieve major commercial success in the Tamil film industry.
- The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, one of his many scores during his highly prolific period in the mid-1980s.