Manithan was released along with Nayakan for the Diwali of 1987.
The music was composed by Chandrabose and all songs were chartbusters at the time of the film's release.
The film's story was penned by Panju Arunachalam.
The film, made at a budget of 1 crore, made 4.2 crores at the BO.
Despite facing competition from Nayakan, it had a 175-day-run at Bala Abirami theater.
Manithan was screened alongside other films of Rajinikanth like Murattu Kaalai, Pokkiri Raja, Paayum Puli at Albert theatre, on the occasion of his birthday on 12 December 2012.
The film was the second highest grosser in 1987, only behind Kamal Haasan's Nayakan.
A particular scene from the film, where Rajinikanth gets ready for combat with guns and bombs, went viral early this decade.
Manithan was dubbed in Telugu as Prabhanjanam.
Manithan was dubbed in Telugu as Prabhanjanam.
The film, much like many movies of the 80s, was known for its elaborate sets in the songs.
Here are some rare posters and paper-ads of the 1987 film...
