Synopsis
Manikkam is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Surya Prakash (credited as K. V. Pandian) and produced by T. Siva in his debut.
The film stars Rajkiran and Vanitha Vijayakumar, with Vinu Chakravarthy and Gandhimathi playing supporting roles.
The story follows Manikkam (Rajkiran), a protector of many local villages who resides at a village in Vadipatti. He operates according to the "arul vakku" from the local Neethi Amman kovil.
Manikkam battles against Karuvayan (Mansoor Ali Khan), a ruthless bandit terrorizing local villagers from a nearby town called Vakkanoor.
The film was released on 7 September 1996 and is based on the Tamil religious belief of yesteryear heroes becoming worshipped as sub-deities and believed to become "protectors" of villages.
