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Pon Manickavel(2020)

7.0/10
Tamil138 minsdirect-to-OTT

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

Director:A. C. Mugil
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar
OTT Release Date
19 November 2021
Theatrical Release
16 January 2020
Director
A. C. Mugil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
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

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Vibe & Tags

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

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pon Manickavel

Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu Deva & D. Imman (4 films together), and D. Imman & Nivetha Pethuraj (2 films together).

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.

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