Manithan
A struggling lawyer files a PIL in a hit-and-run case involving a business scion's son hoping that the resulting publicity would be good for his business.
Directed by I. Mueenuddin Ahmed · Comedy · Drama · 146 min · 2016
Director
I. Mueenuddin Ahmed
Studio
Red Giant Movies
Release
2016-04-29
Runtime
146 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Cast & Characters
'Sakthi' Sakthivel
Udhayanidhi Stalin
Ram Dewan
Mohan Agashe
Moorthy
Sangili Murugan
Vijay Nair
Krishna Kumar
Kamalakannan
Raja Rishi
Vasu
Aswin Rao
Did You Know?
Udhayanidhi Stalin appears in 14 films in our catalog, including Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam, Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ahmed and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin planned a film titled Idhayam Murali, which would star Udhayanidhi and Hansika Motwani.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express wrote, "The courtroom drama with its twists and turns, is engaging and well crafted.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Manithan holds 6.4/10 on TMDb (14 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manithan good? What are critics saying?+
Manithan holds 6.4/10 on TMDb (14 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Manithan?+
Manithan has a runtime of 146 min.
Who directed Manithan?+
Manithan was directed by I. Mueenuddin Ahmed.
Where can I watch Manithan?+
Manithan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Manithan received generally positive reviews for its engaging courtroom drama, well-crafted twists, and light-hearted take. Critics praised the film's adaptation to local sensibilities, casting, and message-driven approach, with some noting its ability to balance humor and lengthened female presence. However, opinions were mixed on the script's crowd-pleasing nature, with one critic describing it as a "welcome relief" in an otherwise crowded genre.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
