Thiru.Manickam

Thiru.Manickam - Tale of Righteousness

Directed by Nanda Periyasamy and produced by GP Ravi Kumar, Chinta Gopala Krishna Reddy, and Raja Senthil under the GPRK Cinemas banner, Thiru.Manickam is a drama film that explores the themes of morality, integrity, and human behavior. Released in the theatres on December 27, 2024, this Tamil drama thriller is available to stream on ZEE5 from January 24, 2025.

Thiru.Manickam Movie Plot

The movie plot revolves around the serene town of Kumily on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, where Manickam, portrayed by Samuthirakani, runs a humble lottery ticket shop. Manickam is depicted as a man of unwavering integrity, living a simple life with his wife, Sumathi (played by Ananya), and their two daughters. One of his daughters struggles with a speech impediment. It so happens that an elderly customer, unable to pay for his lottery ticket immediately, leaves it with Manickam with a promise to return the next day. Unbeknownst to them, this ticket turns out to be the winner of a Rs 1.5 crore prize. This windfall brings Manickam to a moral dilemma. He is in two minds whether to keep the money for his family's dire financial needs or return it to its rightful owner. Despite overwhelming pressure from his family and community, Manickam embarks on a quest to find the old man and restore the ticket to him. The film showcases his commitment to doing what is right, even if the circumstances go against him. The narrative delves into themes of honesty, the struggle between personal gain and ethical behavior, and how one's actions impact the lives of those around them.

Thiru.Manickam Movie Cast

Thiru. Manickam is led brilliantly by Samuthirakani. The rest of the cast in the drama includes Ananya, Nassar, Bharathiraja, Vadivukkarasi, Thambi Ramaiah, Ilavarasu, Chinni Jayanth, Sriman, Karunakaran, and Sulile Kumar among others. Meanwhile, many actors such as Arya, R. Parthiban, G. Gnanasambandan, Erode Mahesh, Pa. Vijay, Aari Arujunan, Venkat Renganathan, Kavitha Jawahar, Valaipechu Andhanan, and KPY Bala also appeared in the movie playing themselves.

Watch Thiru.Manickam Online on ZEE5

Catch the exciting thriller drama streaming on ZEE5, from January 24, 2025. By signing up and subscribing to ZEE5, you can also explore Samuthirakani movies, Nassar movies, Ananya movies, and more on the streaming platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Thiru.Manickam suitable for family viewing?

Yes, this drama movie features themes of family, social justice, and resilience, making it a family-friendly film.

Q2: Can I watch this movie with subtitles?

Absolutely. ZEE5 offers subtitle options to cater to audiences who do not know the language but are keen to watch the movie.

Q3. Who is the director of Thiru.Manickam?

The film was both written and directed by Nanda Periyasamy.

Q4: What language is Thiru.Manickam in?

The movie is originally a Tamil language film.

Q5: Where was this movie shot?

The principal photography took place across different locations in Kerala such as Kumily, Munnar, Meghamalai, and Thekkady.

Q6. Where to watch Thiru.Manickam online?

Ans. You can watch this drama movie online on ZEE5. Users will need to sign up and get a subscription to access the movie. With this subscription, you can also explore a wide range of other popular movies on the OTT platform.