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Manithan
The Story of a young man who returns from jail after imprisonment on crime he commits for justice during young age. He comes out and again fights for justice in everyway. This film released along with Kamal hassan starred and Mani Ratnam directed Nayakan,Sathyaraj starred Brahma and Vijayakant starred Uzhavan Magan for the Deepavali season. Collection wise, reportedly this was a hit.
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Plot Summary
Manithan tells the story of Manoharan, a young lawyer who fights against corruption and injustice. He takes on a powerful and corrupt businessman, and his legal battles are fraught with danger and personal sacrifice. The film explores themes of righteousness, courage, and the struggle for truth in a society riddled with crime.
Critical Reception
Manithan was a significant commercial success and is considered one of Rajinikanth's popular films from the 1980s. It was praised for its engaging storyline, Rajinikanth's powerful performance, and its strong social message. The film resonated well with audiences for its themes of justice and heroism.
What Reviewers Say
Rajinikanth's star power and performance were a major draw.
The film's social commentary and heroic narrative were well-received.
A strong masala entertainer with elements of drama and action.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's ability to entertain and inspire, with many praising Rajinikanth's charismatic role as a crusader for justice.
Fun Fact
The film was a remake of the Hindi film 'Awaara' (1978) starring Jeetendra and Bindiya Goswami, which itself was inspired by the classic Hollywood film 'The Defiant Ones' (1958).
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