
24 Mani Neram(1984)
Tamil145 mins
24 Mani Neram (1984) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Manivannan. Starring Anuradha, Jyothi Lakshmi and Jayamalini. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, 24 Mani Neram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1984.
Director:Manivannan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 October 1984
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A reporter is framed for his wife's murder by a wealthy serial criminal. He escapes from prison and vows to get revenge for her death within one day.
“Framed for murder, he has one day for revenge.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 October 1984
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionlove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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AnuradhaActor
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NaliniActor
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VijayakanthActor
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MohanActor
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Jyothi LakshmiActor
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JayamaliniActor
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ManivannanDirector
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A. SabapathiCrew
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VadivukarasiActor
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IlayarajaMusic Composer
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IlaiyaraajaMusic
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in 24 Mani Neram
X. W. Ramarathnam-Music Composer53 films →
Actor-Composer50 films →
Director-Composer41 films →
Actor-Composer38 films →
Music Composer-Vijay34 films →
X. W. Ramarathnam-Director29 films →
Actor-Composer22 films →
Actor-Actor13 films →
Actor-Actor12 films →
X. W. Ramarathnam-Actor11 films →
Actor-Vijay11 films →
Director-Actor10 films →
Director-Actor9 films →
X. W. Ramarathnam-Actor7 films →
X. W. Ramarathnam-Vijay6 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Vijay-Actor4 films →


