G.P. Ravi Kumar

Thiru.Manickam (2024) throws you straight into the thick of small-town Tamil Nadu, where G.P. Ravi Kumar doesn’t just direct—he kind of stamps his personality onto every frame. The story circles around Manickam, this stubborn, sharp-tongued local who’s got a heart that’s way too big for his own good. He’s not the type to follow rules just because they exist; nah, he’s always questioning, poking, and sometimes straight-up annoying the powers that be. The guy’s got a knack for stirring up trouble, but usually for the right reasons—standing up to local corruption, calling out the usual suspects, you know the drill. But life in this town? It’s messy. Manickam’s got family drama brewing at home—his old-school dad’s constantly at him to settle down, his younger sister is sneaking around with a guy she’s not supposed to, and there’s a nosy neighbor who seems to know everyone’s business before they do. The real kicker is when Manickam stumbles onto a local land scam, and suddenly, he’s neck-deep in a fight that’s way bigger than he bargained for. The film doesn’t sugarcoat anything—there’s grit, humor, and a healthy dose of cynicism. You’ll see street brawls, moments of quiet heartbreak, and those rare glimpses of hope that somehow don’t feel cheesy. Ravi Kumar keeps it real, letting the characters mess up, learn, and sometimes just barely scrape by. If you’re into flawed heroes and small-town politics with a side of punchy dialogue, this movie’s got you covered.