Mani
2003, Kannada. Directed by Yogaraj Bhat.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Kannada
- Rated
- A
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Cast & crew
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- Released
- 12 December 2003
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Kari Subbu, Duniya Suri, Yogaraj Bhat
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Mani: quick answers
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How long is Mani?
Mani runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does Mani have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mani. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mani parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mani is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mani on?
Mani isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 2003. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mani?
If you liked Mani, try For Sama, Pimp, The Ron Clark Story.
Who directed Mani?
Mani (2003) was directed by Yogaraj Bhat and stars Mayur Patel, Radhika Kumaraswamy, Umashree.