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{{Infobox film
| name = 24 Mani Neram
| image = 24 Mani Neram.jpg
| caption = VCD cover
| director = [[Manivannan]]
| writer = Manivannan
| producer = S. N. S. Thirumal
| starring = [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]]<br />[[Sathyaraj]]<br />[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]]
| cinematography = A. Sabapathi
| editing = B. Kandasamy
| music = [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| studio = Thirupathisamy Pictures
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|1984|07|20}}
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''24 Mani Neram''''' (read as "Irupatthi Naalu Mani Neram"; {{Translation|24 Hours}}) is a 1984 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[thriller film]] written and directed by [[Manivannan]], starring [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[Sathyaraj]], and [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 January 2017 |title=மறக்க முடியுமா? - மவுன ராகம் |url=http://m.dinamalar.com/cinema_detail.php?id=89884 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726142746/https://m.dinamalar.com/cinema_detail.php?id=89884 |archive-date=26 July 2020 |access-date=9 May 2021 |website=[[Dinamalar]] |language=Ta}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]] with editing by B. Kandasamy and cinematography by A. Sabapathi.

The film was released on 18 July 1984 and was a commercial success, running for 27 weeks.<ref name="mohan">{{Cite web |date=23 August 2020 |title=Happy Birthday, Mohan: 'Payanangal Mudivathillai' to 'Mouna Ragam', six films of the lovable star that had a Silver Jubilee in theaters |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/happy-birthday-mohan-payanangal-mudivathillai-to-mouna-ragam-six-films-of-the-lovable-star-that-had-a-silver-jubilee-in-theaters/photostory/77675366.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509180449/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/happy-birthday-mohan-payanangal-mudivathillai-to-mouna-ragam-six-films-of-the-lovable-star-that-had-a-silver-jubilee-in-theaters/photostory/77675366.cms |archive-date=9 May 2021 |access-date=9 May 2021 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''Jayabheri'' (1989).<ref>{{cite web |title=Jayabheri – ಜಯಭೇರಿ (1989/೧೯೮೯) |url=https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/jayabheri-1989/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230124171835/https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/jayabheri-1989/ |archive-date=24 January 2023 |access-date=24 January 2023 |work=Kannada Movies Info|date=8 April 2013 }}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{more plot|date=May 2021}}
X. W. Ramarathinam is a wealthy businessman known for his immoral and murderous behaviour toward women. One day, he notices Janaki and her husband, Raj, celebrating their wedding at his luxury hotel. Drawn to Janaki, Ramarathinam attempts to manipulate her into becoming his mistress. Disturbed by his advances, Janaki informs Raj, a reporter.

Upon learning of Janaki’s complaint, Ramarathinam retaliates, leading to Janaki’s death, with Raj wrongfully implicated in the incident. Determined to clear his name and seek justice, Raj vows to bring down Ramarathinam within 24 hours.

Later, Ramarathinam turns against his personal assistant and henchman — Swapna’s brother — for failing to complete an assignment. Seeking to avenge her brother, Swapna confronts Ramarathinam. However, he discovers her intentions and kills her.

In the end, Raj follows through on his vow, ensuring Ramarathinam is held accountable for his actions within the promised 24 hours.

== Cast ==
{{cast listing|
*[[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]] as Raj<ref name="filmcompanion">{{Cite web |last=Venkatachari |first=Shashank |date=20 January 2023 |title=10 Riveting Kollywood Thrillers That Take Place In A Day |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-lists/10-riveting-kollywood-thrillers-that-take-place-in-a-day |url-status=live |website=[[Film Companion]] |access-date=4 August 2023 |archive-date=30 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230130050327/https://www.filmcompanion.in/fc-lists/10-riveting-kollywood-thrillers-that-take-place-in-a-day }}</ref>
*[[Sathyaraj]] as Ramarathinam<ref name="filmcompanion" />
*[[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] as Janaki
*[[Jaishankar (actor)|Jaishankar]] as Vijay
*[[Vadivukkarasi]] as Lakshmi, Raj's mother
*[[Swapna (actress)|Swapna]] as Swapna
*[[Ilavarasi]] as Rekha
*[[Chinni Jayanth]] as Seenu
*[[Senthil]] as Sidekick
*[[Jyothi Lakshmi]] in a special appearance
*[[Jayamalini]] in a special appearance
*[[Anuradha (actress)|Anuradha]] in a special appearance
*[[Bayilvan Ranganathan]] as Marutha Muthu
}}

== Production ==
[[Manivannan]] retained three actors from his ''[[Nooravathu Naal]]'' – [[Mohan (actor)|Mohan]], [[Sathyaraj]] and [[Nalini (actress)|Nalini]] – for this film.<ref name="news18" /><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Sunil |first=K. P. |date=29 November 1987 |title=The Anti-Hero |url=https://ibb.co/426dJsW |url-status=usurped |magazine=[[The Illustrated Weekly of India]] |publisher=[[The Times Group]] |volume=108 |pages=40–41 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303083322/https://ibb.co/426dJsW |archive-date=3 March 2023 |access-date=3 March 2023}}</ref> Sathyaraj initially suggested [[S. Balachander]] or [[M. N. Nambiar]] for the role of the antagonist, but Manivannan urged him to do the role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 August 2016 |title=மொட்டைத் தலையுடன் சத்யராஜ் நடித்த நூறாவது நாள் |url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinehistory/2016/08/08220155/1031520/cinima-history.vpf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509180441/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinehistory/2016/08/08220155/1031520/cinima-history.vpf |archive-date=9 May 2021 |access-date=21 September 2020 |website=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=ta}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
Lyrics were written by [[Pulamaipithan]] and composed by [[Ilaiyaraaja]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=24 Mani Neram Tamil FIlm EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja |url=https://mossymart.com/product/24-mani-neram-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509180453/https://mossymart.com/product/24-mani-neram-tamil-film-ep-vinyl-record-by-ilayaraja-2/ |archive-date=9 May 2021 |access-date=21 September 2020 |website=Mossymart}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 1984 |title=24 Mani Neram (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/pt/album/24-mani-neram-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1601502264 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626154710/https://music.apple.com/pt/album/24-mani-neram-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-single/1601502264 |archive-date=26 June 2022 |access-date=26 June 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kulikkum Pothile
| length1 =
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = [[Malaysia Vasudevan]], [[S. Janaki]]
| title2 = Kalloori Manavaraa
| length2 =
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = [[S. Janaki]], [[S. P. Sailaja]]
}}

== Release and reception ==
''24 Mani Neram'' was released on 20 July 1984.<ref name="news18">{{Cite web |date=20 July 2022 |title=வெள்ளி விழா கண்ட மணிவண்ணனின் த்ரில்லர் திரைப்படம் |url=https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-manivannans-thriller-movie-celebrates-silver-jubilee-774352.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230124180715/https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-manivannans-thriller-movie-celebrates-silver-jubilee-774352.html |archive-date=24 January 2023 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=[[News18]] |language=ta}}</ref> [[Subha (writers)|Jayamanmadhan]] of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' said the story was old fashioned, but praised the manner in which it was told.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=ஜெயமன்மதன் |author-link=Subha (writers) |date=5 August 1984 |title=24 மணி நேரம் |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki1984-08-05/page/n83/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230123153102/https://archive.org/details/kalki1984-08-05/page/n83/mode/2up |archive-date=23 January 2023 |access-date=13 November 2022 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |pages=82–83 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> Balumani of ''Anna'' praised acting, music and cinematography and praised Manivannan for directing the film without losing the pace from beginning to end.<ref>{{cite news |last=பாலுமணி |date=22 July 1984 |title=24 மணி நேரம் |url=https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_8_270/3.jp2/full/1000,1386/0/default.jpg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250624004457/https://images.eap.bl.uk/EAP372/EAP372_6_23_8_270/3.jp2/full/1000,1386/0/default.jpg |archive-date=24 June 2025 |access-date=24 June 2025 |work=Anna |pages=3 |language=ta |via=[[Endangered Archives Programme]]}}</ref> The film was a success, and is considered among the most significant projects for Mohan, Sathyaraj and Nalini.<ref name="mohan" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kesavan |first=N. |date=14 April 2016 |title=Villains with heroic pasts |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/tamil-film-industry-villains-with-heroic-pasts/article8475517.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206203016/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/tamil-film-industry-villains-with-heroic-pasts/article8475517.ece |archive-date=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=ராம்ஜி |first=வி. |date=5 December 2019 |title=ஒரே வருடத்தில் மோகன் 15 படங்கள்; ஒரேநாளில் 3 படம் ரிலீஸ்; அத்தனையும் ஹிட் |url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/528829-mohan-1984.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200320104001/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/tamil-cinema/528829-mohan-1984.html |archive-date=20 March 2020 |access-date=21 September 2020 |website=[[Hindu Tamil Thisai]] |language=ta}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0319576}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|24_mani_neram}}

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