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Kannada CINEMA · 2003
Mani
Overview
Chami (Rangayana Raghu) cheats Shantakka (Umashri) who comes to city with big dreams of marrying Chami but pushed to prostitution by him. Gowri (Radhika), an orphan was brought up by Shantakka while another boy Kummi (Mayur) an orphan too was brought up by Dasanna (Kashi) - Umasri and Radhika in Manian auto driver. The way Shantakka struggle to mould her daughter's life, protect her from the hands of pimps, her affection, frustration, innocence of Gowri, Kummi's true love, corrupt police officers, brutal pimp Chami - every single frame of the film is so aptly done, you have to watch the film to experience it. Whether the two hearts come together? Will Shantakka be able to safeguard her daughter from brutal hands? etc form the story.
A closer look
Mani (2003) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Directed by Yogaraj Bhat. The cast includes Mayur Patel, Radhika Kumaraswamy, Umashree, Rangayana Raghu. Runtime: 136 minutes.
Cast & crew
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Mani FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Mani?
Mani is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Mani?
Our source metadata lists 12 December 2003. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Mani?
The listed director is Yogaraj Bhat.
Who is in the cast of Mani?
The available cast credits include Mayur Patel, Radhika Kumaraswamy, Umashree, Rangayana Raghu, Avinash. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Mani?
The recorded runtime is 136 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Mani about?
Chami (Rangayana Raghu) cheats Shantakka (Umashri) who comes to city with big dreams of marrying Chami but pushed to prostitution by him. Gowri (Radhika), an orphan was brought up by Shantakka while another boy Kummi (Mayur) an orphan too was brought up by Dasanna (Kashi) - Umasri and Radhika in Manian auto driver. The way Shantakka struggle to mould her daughter's life, protect her from the hands of pimps, her affection, frustration, innocence of Gowri, Kummi's true love, corrupt police officers, brutal pimp Chami - every single frame of the film is so aptly done, you have to watch the film to experience it. Whether the two hearts come together? Will Shantakka be able to safeguard her daughter from brutal hands? etc form the story.
