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24
Directed by Vikram Kumar
Produced by Suriya
Written by Vikram Kumar
Starring Suriya
Nithya Menen
Saranya Ponvannan
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Music by A. R. Rahman
Qutub-E-Kripa
Cinematography Tirru
Kiran Deohans
Editing by Prawin Pudi
Studio 2D Entertainment
Distributed by Eros International
Studio Green
Release date(s) 6 May 2016 (2016-05-06)
Running time 164 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
Budget 75 crore
Money made 157.10 crore

24 is an exciting sci-fi thriller movie from India, released in 2016. It was written and directed by Vikram Kumar. The story is all about time travel, which means characters can go back and forth in time! The movie stars Suriya in three different roles. He acts alongside Nithya Menen, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Saranya Ponvannan.

About the Movie

24 is a thrilling movie that mixes science fiction with a lot of suspense. It explores what might happen if someone could control time. The film was made in India and released in the Tamil language. It became very popular because of its unique story and the amazing acting by Suriya.

The Story of Time Travel

The main idea of 24 revolves around a special watch. This watch was invented by a brilliant scientist named Sethuraman. It has the power to control time. Imagine being able to pause, rewind, or fast-forward moments!

However, Sethuraman has an evil twin brother, Athreya, who wants the watch for himself. He wants to use its power for bad things. The story follows the fight between good and evil for this incredible time-traveling device.

Years later, Sethuraman's son, Mani, discovers the watch. He learns about its powers and the danger it brings. Mani must then protect the watch from Athreya and use it wisely. The movie is full of twists and turns as Mani tries to save his family and stop Athreya.

Main Characters

The movie features a talented cast, with Suriya playing three important roles.

  • Suriya plays three characters:
    • Dr. Sethuraman: He is a smart scientist who invents the amazing time-travel watch.
    • Athreya: He is Sethuraman's evil twin brother. Athreya wants the watch to gain power and cause trouble.
    • Manikandan "Mani" Sethuraman: He is Sethuraman's son. Mani grows up without knowing about his past or the watch. He later finds the watch and learns about his family's secret.
  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Sathya: She is a young woman who becomes important in Mani's life.
  • Nithya Menen as Priya Sethuraman: She is Sethuraman's wife and Mani's mother.
  • Saranya Ponvannan as Sathyabama: She is Mani's kind adopted mother who raises him.

Other characters include Athreya's assistant Mithran, and Sathya's family members.

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