Rajinikanth’s 1987 hit Manithan, directed by SP Muthuraman, is set to return to theatres on October 10 in a restored and digitised format. The film, written by Panju Arunachalam, was originally a silver jubilee hit, running for 175 days, and was the second-highest grosser of the year after Kamal Haasan’s Nayakan. Rajinikanth’s 1987 hit Manithan, directed by SP Muthuraman, is set to return to theatres on October 10 in a restored and digitised format. The film, written by Panju Arunachalam, was originally a silver jubilee hit, running for 175 days, and was the second-highest grosser of the year after Kamal Haasan’s Nayakan. This return to theatres coincides with Rajinikanth’s golden jubilee year in cinema, giving longtime fans and new viewers a chance to experience the classic film on the big screen once again.