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Pon Manickavel(2020)

7.0/10
Tamil138 mins

Pon Manickavel (2020) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by A. C. Mugil. Starring Prabhu Deva, Nivetha Pethuraj and J. Mahendran. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Pon Manickavel stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2020.

Director:A. C. Mugil
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 19 Nov 2021

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
19 November 2021
Theatrical Release
16 January 2020
Director
A. C. Mugil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A cop is assigned to investigate a judge's murder. His investigation leads him to believe a local businessman holds the answers to solving the crime.

A cop hunts a killer. A businessman holds the key.

Film Details

7.0Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 January 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPon Manikavel · Pon Maanikavel · Pon Maanickavel · Krishna Manohar IPS · Krishna Manohar I.P.S

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title is based on a real-life police officer from Tamil Nadu known for his integrity.
  • Director A. C. Mugil is also a former assistant to director A. R. Murugadoss.
  • Actor Gautham Karthik performed many of his own stunts without a body double.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a large, specially constructed set.
  • It was one of the first major Tamil films to release in theaters after the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2021.
  • The background score uses distinct musical motifs to represent the hero and the villain.
  • A subplot involving a political figure was inspired by real-life controversies in the state.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pon Manickavel

Frequently Asked Questions