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ABOUT THE MOVIE (24)

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24 (2016) – Tamil Sci-Fi Action Film

24 is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film written and directed by Vikram Kumar, produced by Suriya under 2D Entertainment. The film stars Suriya in a triple role, alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen.

The story follows Sethuraman, a brilliant scientist who invents a time-travel watch. His ruthless twin brother Athreya is determined to steal it, leading to a life-altering chase that separates Sethuraman from his infant son, Mani.

Synopsis

Sethuraman hides the powerful watch with baby Mani while trying to escape Athreya’s attack. Believing Athreya to be dead, Mani is raised by a woman named Sathyabhama, unaware of his true origins.

Years later, Mani grows up to become a talented watch mechanic. He discovers the time-travel watch, unlocking its extraordinary abilities. Meanwhile, Athreya—who survived the fall but is now paralyzed—learns that the watch has resurfaced. Determined to reclaim his lost youth, he manipulates events to get Mani to upgrade the device.

When Mani uncovers Athreya’s deception and the truth about his parents, he attempts to change the past. This leads to a dramatic confrontation in 1990, where Sethuraman ultimately stops Athreya and destroys the cycle of violence. The film concludes with Sethuraman and Priya starting a new life as teachers, securing a peaceful future for young Mani.

Cast

  • Suriya in a triple role as
    • Manikandan "Mani", a watch mechanic, Sethuraman's biological son
    • Athreya, the main antagonist, Sethuraman's twin brother
    • Dr. Sethuraman, a scientist, Athreya's twin brother, Mani's biological father
  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Sathyabhama aka Sathya, Mani's love interest (voice dubbed by Chinmayi)
  • Nithya Menen as Priya Sethuraman, Sethuraman's wife, Mani's biological mother
  • Saranya Ponvannan as Sathyabhama, Mani's adoptive mother
  • Ajay as Mithran, Athreya's trusted sidekick
  • Girish Karnad as Sathyabhama and Raghu's father, Sathya's grandfather
  • Mohan Raman as Raghu, Sathya's father
  • Sudha as Sathya's mother
  • Sathyan as Saravanan, Mani's friend
  • Charle as Reddiyar
  • Appukutty as Reddiyar's staff
  • Harsha Vardhan as Kalai, an electrician who works for Athreya
  • Natarajan Balkrishna as Sathya's uncle
  • T. S. Ranganathan as Sathya's uncle

Reception

Released on 6 May 2016, 24 was both a critical and commercial success.
It won Best Cinematography and Best Production Design at the 64th National Film Awards, and Suriya received the Critics Best Actor Award at the 64th Filmfare Awards.