
Manjapai(2014)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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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.






