Manthan (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1976, Manthan is a drama film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. A veterinarian, Dr. Rao, makes a visit to a village, where he intends to commence a co-operative society dairy for the betterment of the rural people. The film is set against the backdrop of the White Revolution of India (Operation Flood) which started in 1970. It was entirely crowdfunded by 500,000 farmers who donated Rs. 2 each.
Who’s in it. Manthan stars Smita Patil as Bindu, Girish Karnad as Dr. Rao, Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Sarpanch and Naseeruddin Shah as Bhola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Manthan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manthan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manthan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manthan (1976)?
- In IN, Manthan is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manthan worth watching?
- Manthan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manthan?
- Manthan stars Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Naseeruddin Shah and Mohan Agashe.
- When was Manthan released?
- Manthan was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.