Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Action drama

Neranja Manasu (2004): Cast & Plot

Neranja Manasu (2004) movie poster

Neranja Manasu is a 2004 action drama starring Vijayakanth as Ayyanar, Sampath Raj and Susan. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Neranja Manasu (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Neranja Manasu About?

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

In the rural village of Suriyakudi, the locals place their hopes in the young Ayyanar, believing he will be their saviour. Acting on this belief, Ayyanar secures the imprisonment of Sivanandi for the murder of Sivanandi's own father. Years later, a vengeful Sivanandi returns, determined to exact retribution by killing Ayyanar.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Neranja Manasu Cast & Characters

Vijayakanth leads the cast as Ayyanar, with Sampath Raj as Sivanandi and Susan as Irulayi.

Plot

Neranja Manasu Plot Summary

What happens in Neranja Manasu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Suryakudi, a village in the Madurai district, life runs on rough街 economics as people steal from neighboring villages and the local administration turns a blind eye. A thief named Irulaiah escapes the police and leaves behind his pregnant wife. Years later, he returns with a new wife and their daughter, Irulayi Susan. His son, Sivanandi [Sampath Raj], kills him to seize the money, and his wife dies in a bid to shield him. His cousin Ayyanar [Vijayakanth] witnesses the tragedy and informs the police, which leads to Sivanandi’s arrest.

Full summary

The whole story of Neranja Manasu, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Neranja Manasu?

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

Question 1 of 10

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

Who is the village protector and the film's main protagonist?

Seen Neranja Manasu?

FAQ

Neranja Manasu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Neranja Manasu?

Neranja Manasu runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Neranja Manasu released?

Neranja Manasu was released on November 8, 2004.

Who is in the cast of Neranja Manasu?

Neranja Manasu stars Vijayakanth as Ayyanar, Sampath Raj as Sivanandi and Susan as Irulayi, among 16 credited actors.

Does Neranja Manasu have a post-credit scene?

No. Neranja Manasu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Neranja Manasu in?

The original language of Neranja Manasu is Tamil.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app