Mankatha (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Mankatha is an action and thriller film directed by Venkat Prabhu, running about 149 minutes. “Strictly no rules” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vinayak, a suspended cop, helps a group of four men rob cricket betting money amounting to 500 crores INR. When it comes to splitting the amount, betrayal hits the team hard and a chase ensues.
Who’s in it. Mankatha stars Ajith Kumar as Vinayak Mahadevan, Arjun Sarja as Prithviraj, Trisha Krishnan as Sanjana Arumugam and Vaibhav Reddy as Sumanth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mankatha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mankatha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mankatha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mankatha (2011)?
- In US, Mankatha is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mankatha worth watching?
- Mankatha holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mankatha?
- Mankatha stars Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Vaibhav Reddy and Mahat Raghavendra.
- When was Mankatha released?
- Mankatha was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.