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Aranmanai (2014): Cast & Plot

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Aranmanai is a 2014 comedy horror film starring Saravanan as Ayyanar, Manobala and Kovai Sarala. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.

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Aranmanai (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 41m (161 min)
Genres
Comedy , Horror
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aranmanai About?

The premise of Aranmanai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A family attempts to sell their traditional ancestral home, an aranmanai, only to uncover supernatural occurrences within its walls. As they investigate the unsettling events, they experience increasingly frightening and bone-chilling moments, revealing a dark history connected to the palace.

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Cast & crew

Aranmanai Cast & Characters

Saravanan leads the cast as Ayyanar, with Manobala as Kesavan and Kovai Sarala as Eshwari.

Plot

Aranmanai Plot Summary

What happens in Aranmanai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a quiet village, Ayyanar leads a small band to clean a palace whose owners intend to sell the property, setting a tense mood from the start when a night-time fright drives the palace cook to vanish in fear of a supernatural presence.

The next day, the scene widens as the estranged Eshwari returns with her husband Kesavan and their son Muliankannan, joined by her older brother and his daughter Maya. They all gather with the aim of selling the palace to Ayyanar, while Paalswamy sneaks into the palace disguised as a cook to uncover a photo that would prove he is also an heir, so he can claim his share.

Full summary

The whole story of Aranmanai, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aranmanai?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which character sneaks into the palace disguised as a cook to find a photograph proving his inheritance?

Details

Aranmanai Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Chandrakala” and “Aranmanai - Le Palais”.

Also known as
  • Chandrakala
  • Aranmanai - Le Palais

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FAQ

Aranmanai FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aranmanai, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aranmanai?

Aranmanai runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).

When was Aranmanai released?

Aranmanai was released on September 19, 2014.

Who is in the cast of Aranmanai?

Aranmanai stars Saravanan as Ayyanar, Manobala as Kesavan and Kovai Sarala as Eshwari, among 16 credited actors.

Does Aranmanai have a post-credit scene?

No. Aranmanai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aranmanai in?

The original language of Aranmanai is Tamil.

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