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Manjapai(2014)

6.7/10
Tamil131 mins

Manjapai (2014) is a 131-minute Tamil film directed by N. Ragavan. Starring Vaiyapuri, Lakshmi Menon and Rajkiran. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Manjapai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:N. Ragavan
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 June 2014
Director
N. Ragavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 11m
GudVibe Rating
6.7/10

Storyline

A kind-hearted grandfather visits his city-dwelling grandson, who hopes to move to America. The grandfather's old-fashioned ways clash with his grandson's modern life and annoy the neighbors. Just as people start to appreciate him, a sudden tragedy occurs.

A grandfather's love bridges city life and village roots.

Film Details

6.7Rating
131Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 June 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsManja Pai · Manja Pye · Manjappai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director N. Ragavan is the son of veteran lyricist and poet Na. Muthukumar.
  • Actor Raj Kiran, who played the grandfather, returned to Tamil cinema with this film after a long break.
  • The movie's title 'Manjapai' refers to the yellow cloth bag traditionally used by villagers in Tamil Nadu.
  • Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Chennai to show the contrast between village and city life.
  • The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman, who used folk instruments to highlight the grandfather's rural roots.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Vimal played a modern IT professional character.
  • The film subtly criticizes the rush to go abroad by showing the grandson's dream to settle in the US.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Manjapai

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