24 Mani Neram(1984)
24 Mani Neram is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Manivannan. The lead cast includes Mohan, Sathyaraj, and Nalini. The story follows Raj, a journalist whose wife is murdered by a wealthy businessman. Raj is framed for the crime and must clear his name within 24 hours. The film is known for its tight pacing and Sathyaraj's performance as the villain. It was a commercial success, running for 27 weeks in theatres. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 18 July 1984.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 October 1984
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young reporter named Raj is framed for his wife's murder. The real killer is a powerful businessman who wants to destroy Raj. Raj escapes custody and has only 24 hours to find the truth. He must fight a corrupt system and a ruthless enemy to prove his innocence.
“24 hours to clear his name.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for 24 Mani Neram
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Ilayaraja & Jaishankar (34 films together), and Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by the real-life 24-hour deadline concept used in Hollywood thrillers like 'Dying Room Only' and '24 Hours to Kill'.
- This was one of the earliest Tamil films to use a countdown narrative structure, building tension around a single day.
- Director Manivannan also played a supporting role in the film, as was common in many of his directorial ventures.
- The movie featured a then-popular villain actor, Jaishankar, in a negative role, which was a slight shift from his usual heroic image.
- It was released during a period when revenge dramas with urban settings were becoming popular in Tamil cinema.
- The climax involving the protagonist's prison escape and chase was noted for its fast-paced editing for that era.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Shankar–Ganesh, included a hit romantic duet that contrasted with the tense plot.