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Thaayin Manikodi(1998)

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Tamil145 mins

Thaayin Manikodi (1998) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Arjun. Starring Goundamani, Venniradai Moorthy and Chinni Jayanth.

Director:Arjun
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 August 1998
Director
Arjun
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
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Storyline

A dedicated CBI officer rescues a kidnapped woman from terrorists, but her parents are killed. He takes her into his home, and together they create a sketch of the crime's mastermind to publish in the papers. This forces the criminal kingpin to order a local gangster to kill the officer.

A cop's rescue mission ignites a deadly manhunt.

Film Details

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145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 August 1998
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThaayin Manikkodi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
justicerevengecorruptionfamily
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the only film where actor Arjun Sarja directed himself alongside actresses Tabu and Rani Mukerji.
  • The movie's title 'Thaayin Manikodi' translates to 'Mother's Jeweled Rooster', a traditional Tamil phrase for a beloved son.
  • Composer Deva reused the film's popular song 'Kadhal Enbathu' from his own earlier unreleased soundtrack for another project.
  • Despite being a thriller, the film included a comedy track featuring actors Vadivelu and Charle, which was common for 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • The movie was released during a period when Arjun Sarja was frequently starring in and directing action-oriented police stories.
  • Actress Rani Mukerji, who played a key supporting role, was still early in her career across Indian film industries at the time.

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