Mannaru (transl. King) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Jai Shankar and starring Appukutty and Swathi.[1][2]
| Mannaru | |
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| Directed by | Jai Shankar |
| Written by | Jai Shankar |
| Screenplay by | Thambi Ramaiah |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Agu Ajmal |
| Music by | Udhayan |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (March 2022) |
Cast
edit- Appukutty as Mannaru
- Swathi as Anjali
- Thambi Ramaiah
- Vaishali
- Naadodigal Gopal
- Thavasi
- Rama
- Scissor Manohar
- Pandiarajan (special appearance in a song)
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Udhayan.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dappa Dappa" | Kampadi Amali, Vaigai Kovith, Vaigai Selvi, Krishnaraj | |
| 2. | "Do Do Dubai" | Udhayan | |
| 3. | "Dubu Dubu Dubaayie" | Bavan | |
| 4. | "Ingu Ethvum Sariyila" | Velmurugan | |
| 5. | "Ooraiyellam Kaaval" | S. P. Sailaja, Krishnaraj |
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India gave the film 2/5 and criticised the subplot and numerous flashbacks.[4] A critic from News18 wrote that "The highlight is Jai Shankar's sincere attempt to stay away from the clich's. The film begins on a sweet note and proceeds the same way all through".[5]
A critic from Sify wrote that "Once again Appukutty goes through the village simpleton act which he does with consummate ease, in a film which has no story or script".[6] A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film, but called the concept old.[7] A critic from Dinamalar called the film average, but praised Appukutty's performance.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Appukutty is back with 'Mannaru'". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "MANNARU MOVIE PREVIEW". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Mannaru (2012) Tamil Mp3 Songs Free Download Masstamilan". May 2019.
- ^ "Mannaru Review {2.0/5} by The Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Tamil Review: 'Mannaru' has a good storyline". News18. 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Mannaru". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "மன்னாரு [Mannaru]". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "மன்னாரு [Mannaru]". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.