Manikanda (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2007, Manikanda is an action and drama film directed by Selva, running about 159 minutes.
What it’s about. Based in Mumbai, Raja (Arjun) lives a violent yet poor lifestyle along with his father, Banwarilal. He meets with and comes to the rescue of Madurai/Mahendrapur-based belle, Mahalakshmi/Madhumita (Jyotika), and both fall in love with each other. When she returns home, her dad (Ashish Vidyarthi) finds that she is in love with Raja, instantly approves of him, and asks her to invite him, which she does. Raja accordingly arrives to meet her family - and it is this arrival that will pit him against goons dispatched by none other than Mahalakshmi's dad, who wants him dead - at any and all costs.
Who’s in it. Manikanda stars Arjun Sarja as Raja, Jyothika as Mahalakshmi/Madhumita, Uma and Pasupathy Masilamani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Manikanda has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $500K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manikanda page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manikanda 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 Manikanda (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manikanda change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manikanda worth watching?
- Manikanda holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manikanda?
- Manikanda stars Arjun Sarja, Jyothika, Uma, Pasupathy Masilamani and Vadivelu.
- When was Manikanda released?
- Manikanda was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 159 minutes.