Aranmanai 2
Aranmanai 2

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Aranmanai 2

2016
Movie
136 min
Tamil

A ghost enters a palatial mansion and starts attacking the men in the family. What is its back story?

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users70%
Director: Sundar C.Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman's ancestral mansion is haunted by a vengeful spirit. He enlists the help of his estranged cousin, who possesses psychic abilities, to uncover the truth behind the haunting and appease the spirit before it causes more destruction. The film blends supernatural horror with comedic elements as they navigate the sinister events within the mansion.

Critical Reception

Aranmanai 2 received a mixed response from critics and audiences. While some praised its attempt at a horror-comedy blend and the performances of the cast, many found the plot to be formulaic and predictable, with pacing issues and an overreliance on jump scares and dated horror tropes. The film performed moderately at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a familiar horror-comedy formula but doesn't quite hit the mark.

  • Performances are generally adequate, though the script offers little depth.

  • The plot is predictable, relying heavily on typical haunted house clichés.

Google audience: Google users seemed to appreciate the entertainment value and the blend of comedy and horror, finding it a decent watch for fans of the genre. However, some viewers pointed out that the storyline could have been more original and engaging.

Fun Fact

The film is a spiritual successor to the 2014 film 'Aranmanai', sharing the same director and cast members like Sundar C., Hansika Motwani, and Trisha Krishnan, but features a completely new storyline and characters.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

One of the factors that worked in Aranmanai's favour when it came out in 2014 was the prospect of seeing Sundar C, a director known for the comedy in his films, attempt a horror comedy. That film was formulaic — largely a rehash of Aayiram ...