Thiru Manickam is a newly released Tamil movie that was written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy. The movie features Bharathiraja, Samuthirakani, Ananya, and Nassar as lead characters. The producers of the movie are GP Ravi Kumar, Chinta Gopala Krishna, Reddy, and Raja Senthil under the banner of GPRK Cinemas and the distribution of the movie is handled by Thirrupathi Brothers and Masterpiece Srichakraas Entertainments.
The Cinematography of the Thiru Manickam movie is done by M. Sukumar, editing is handled by Guna, and the music of the movie is done by Vishal Chandrashekhar. The official runtime of the movie is 2 hours and 2 minutes and the reported budget of the movie is Rs 8 crores. The release date of the Thiru Manickam movie was set earlier to 20 December 2024 but later it was changed to 27 December 2024.
Songs
There is a total of five songs from the Thiru Manickam movie. The first song from the movie is “Bommakka” with lyrics by Ilango Krishnan and sung by Tippu. The length of the first song from the movie is 3 minutes and 44 seconds. The song was released on YouTube by Saregama Tamil on 21 October 2024 and is currently viewed over 577k times.
The second song from the movie is “Aaraaro” with lyrics by Snehan and sung by Haricharan. The length of the second song from the movie is 3 minutes and 4 seconds. The song was released on YouTube by Vishal Chandrashekhar on 17 December 2024, and is currently viewed only 325 times.
The third song from the Thiru Manickam movie is “Odi Odi” with lyrics by Raju Murugan and sung by Vijay Prakash. The length of the third song from the movie is 3 minutes and 28 seconds. The song was released on YouTube by Vishal Chandrashekhar on 17 December 2024, and is currently viewed only 270 times.
The fourth song from the movie is “Anbe Mozhi” with lyrics by Snehan and sung by Shibi Srinivasan. The length of the fourth song from the movie is 2 minutes and 54 seconds. The song was released on YouTube by Saregama Tamil on 1 January 2025, and is currently viewed only over 5k times.
The fifght and last song from the Thiru Manickam movie is “Vanam Thembi” with lyrisc by Sorkko and sung by Sinduri S and Karunguyil Ganesan. The length of the fifth and last song of the Thiru Manickam movie is 1 minutes and 35 seconds. The song was released on YouTube by 17 December 2024, and is currently viewed over 5k times. The total length of these five songs combined from the movie is 14 minutes and 45 seconds.
Cast
- Bharathiraja as an elderly man
- Samuthirakani as Manickam
- Ananya as Sumathi, Manickam’s wife
- Nassar as Bhai, a lottery ticket seller
- Vadivukkarasi as the elderly man’s wife
- Thambi Ramaiah as Gurumoorthy, an NRI from UK
- Ilavarasu as Sumathi’s paternal uncle
- Chinni Jayanth as Samuel, a church father
- Sriman as a private bus driver
- Karunakaran as Constable Sargunam
- Sulile Kumar as SI Rajendran
- Master Videsh Anand as young Manickam
- Baby Shivaani Harikumar as Manickam
- Baby Jaseena as Vanathi, Manickam
- Chaams as Narayanan
- Pondy Ravi as Constable Esakki
- Iravin Nizhal Chandru as Chandru
- Reshma Prasad as Valli
- Singampuli as Sumathi’s father (photographic appearance)
- Pichaikkaran Moorthy as a co-passenger
Contents
- Songs
- Cast
- More TamilYogi Movies
- Reviews
- TamilYogi Reviews
- Critical Reviews
- Audiences Reviews
- How to Watch the Thiru Manickam Movie
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Reviews
TamilYogi Reviews
The predictable plot and exaggerated characters, including Thambi Ramaiah’s role, detract from the story. While Samuthirakani’s performance is restrained, the film’s rushed, simplistic narrative lacks emotional depth and fails to address real-world issues like dowry culture. Its reliance on melodrama makes it tiresome, and despite a relatable premise, the film struggles to evoke empathy due to its monotonous and unrealistic storyline. I will rate the movie two stars out of five stars.
Critical Reviews
Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 rated the movie two stars out of five stars and criticized Thiru. Manickam for its outdated storytelling and poor execution despite a promising premise. Thambi Ramaiah’s exaggerated performance and clichéd writing undermine the compelling ethical dilemma, while inconsistent characterization and excessive melodrama weaken the emotional impact. Director Nanda Periyasamy’s good intentions fall short due to a lack of impactful moments, proving noble themes alone don’t make great cinema.
Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express rated the movie two stars out of five stars and criticized the movie for its contrived writing, exaggerated messaging, and unrealistic elements. Despite a relatable premise, it suffers from poor character use, ineffective humor, and patronizing social commentary. While aiming for a heartfelt story about righteousness, its shallow execution makes it feel more like polished glass than a true gem.
Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India rated the movie two and a half stars out of five stars and criticized Thiru Manickam for its melodramatic, predictable storytelling. The plot, centered on Manickam’s quest to return a lottery ticket, relies on clichéd tropes and implausible scenarios. Despite Samuthirakani’s restrained performance and beautiful cinematography, the film’s lack of subtlety and emotional depth leaves it ultimately uninspiring.
Anusha Sundar of OTTplay rated the movie two stars out of five stars and criticized the movie for its preachy, idealistic portrayal of selflessness, with a predictable plot and lack of emotional connection. The film’s simplistic narrative and caricatured characters, like Thambi Ramaiah’s role, fail to address real issues and feel monotonous, making it tiresome and uninspiring despite Samuthirakani’s decent performance.
Audiences Reviews
The movie got amazing positive reviews from audiences, as over 2k people rated the movie nine and two stars out of ten stars onIMDb, which is an amazing review by audiences.
How to Watch the Thiru Manickam Movie
Thiru Manickam is a currently running film at the box office. To view the movie, audiences are advised to visit the nearest theatre and purchase tickets. Platforms like BookMyShow or Google Maps can help users locate nearby theatres, with the option to buy tickets either online or directly at the theatre. In the event that a local theatre is inaccessible or unavailable, viewers will need to wait until the film’s digital release on ZEE5. The movie’s digital OTT rights have been acquired by ZEE5, while the satellite broadcasting rights have been secured by ZEE Tamil and Zee Thirai.
Once Thiru Manickam is made available on ZEE5, viewers can watch and download the film by subscribing to a premium ZEE5 subscription. This will also grant access to other films and content available on the platform, ensuring a legal and seamless viewing experience.
