
Manithan is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film directed by I. Ahmed and serving as a remake of the Hindi film "Jolly LLB".
The story revolves around Sakthivel, an LLB graduate who defends a surgeon against a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed after his son was operated on.
The narrative begins with an incident involving Rahul Dewan, which sets the stage for Sakthivel's journey as he navigates the challenges faced by junior lawyers within the legal system.
Sakthivel encounters ridicule from colleagues but remains determined in his pursuit of career advancement through justice. He confronts powerful figures and fights against another senior lawyer in court.
The film explores themes related to law, social issues, and professional ambition as Sakthivel fights for his place in the legal hierarchy.
Manithan features an ensemble cast including Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hansika Motwani, Aishwarya Rajesh, Radha Ravi, Prakash Raj, Vivek, and Krishna Kumar.
The film was released on 29 April 2016 after beginning production in August 2015 and ending by March 2016.