Manjapai(2014)
Manjapai is a 2014 Indian Tamil comedy drama film directed by N. Ragavan. Produced by Thirupathi Brothers and A Sarkunam Cinemaz, it stars Vimal, Rajkiran and Lakshmi Menon. The film saw its worldwide release on 6 June 2014 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 6 June 2014
- Director
- N. Ragavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- 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
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Manjapai
Cast reunions in this film: Vimal & A. Sarkunam (4 films together), Vimal & N. R. Raghunanthan (3 films together), Vimal & Dinesh Master (3 films together), Lakshmi Menon & Dinesh Master (3 films together), Lakshmi Menon & N. R. Raghunanthan (2 films together), and Rajkiran & Dinesh Master (2 films together).
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.