Palace) is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language horror-masala film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Sundar alongside an ensemble cast including Hansika Motwani, Vinay Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Raai Laxmi, Santhanam, Kovai Sarala, Manobala, Chitra Lakshmanan and Nithin Sathya.

The next day, an estranged Eshwari returns to the village with her husband Kesavan and son Muliankannan, along with her older brother and his daughter, Maya.

The pair, and their late elder brother's son Murali and his new wife Madhavi, have gathered to sell their palace off to Ayyanar.

Ravi is shocked and visits the fortune teller, who reveals he witnessed a woman possessed by a vengeful spirit kill a worker.

After hearing the story, Ravi meets a priest who says there are only two ways to stop Selvi: use a powerful emotion to bring Madhavi to her senses or bring Murali to the river junction where a holy ritual will take place, generating a powerful energy that will lay Selvi to rest.

[4] She also stated she played the main lead and that the story revolves around her character,[5] which was later reported to be a lady with supernatural powers.

Ragini Dwivedi stated that she signed up for the film,[7] but she was later replaced by Raai Laxmi to portray another leading role.

[11] Filming started on 28 September 2013 in Pollachi with Laxmi, Andrea, Kovai Sarala, Nithin Sathya and Manobala.

Motwani joined the team on 6 October 2013 and told "it's a super challenging role for me that I haven't done till today".

The visual effects are tacky and often excessive while the performances are functional...but then, the film doesn't take itself too seriously and so, we are able to overlook these niggles, and just about enjoy the ride".

[20] Deccan Chronicle gave 3 stars and called it "a film which entertains you with its Sundar's signature style of slapstick comedy combined with some scary moments".

[21] Bangalore Mirror wrote, "The horror scenes have been thoughtfully crafted and the principal cast punctuates the thrilling moments with great timing.

Tactfully, he (Sundar) has had made a mirch masala from films like Chandramukhi, Arundhathi and Aayiram Jenmangal.

[22] Sify wrote, "The commercial elements comedy, horror and glamour has been mixed in the right proposition by the writer and director.

What works is a riveting performance by Hansika, along with comedy track of Santhanam &Co and is packaged as a fun entertainer by Sundar C".

[23] Behindwoods.com wrote, "Sundar C is back with his typical commercial, fun filled entertainer that has all elements that will keep you engaged all the way, making you overlook those "not-too-glaring" flaws".

[25] Indiaglitz.com wrote, "The saying, "old wine in a new bottle", might fit Aranmanai with Sundar C's narration and screenplay helping the movie out of its predictable script".

[34] The second installment titled Aranmanai 2, starring Sundar C, Hansika Motwani, Siddharth and Trisha Krishnan was released on 29 January 2016.

The third installment titled Aranmanai 3, starring Sundar, Arya, Raashii Khanna and Andrea Jeremiah was released on 14 October 2021.

The fourth installment titled Aranmanai 4, starring Sundar, Tamannaah Bhatia and Raashii Khanna was released on 3 May 2024.