Soundtrack Music was by Premi–Srini, with lyrics by Muthu Bharathi. The background music and re-recording was by Manachanallur Giridharan. Release and reception Naalai Manithan was released on 14 January 1989. N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express wrote on 20 January 1989, "The murderous hunt is what the film is about and such sequences are put together with crisp finesse. 2008 notwithstanding, Naalai Manithan is closer to what Cain did to Abel." Sequel The sequel Adhisaya Manithan was released in 1990, and was also directed by Prabhakaran. References External links 1980s science fiction action films 1980s science fiction horror films 1980s serial killer films 1980s Tamil-language films 1989 directorial debut films 1989 films Films directed by Velu Prabhakaran Films set in Chennai Indian action horror films Indian remakes of American films Indian science fiction action films Indian science fiction horror films Indian serial killer films Mad scientist films 1980s action horror films