Maanagaram

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Sundeep Kishan
• Sri
• Regina Cassandra as the HR officer
• Charle as the taxi driver
• Munishkanth as Winnings
• Madhusudhan as P. K. Pandian a.k.a. PKP
• Ravivenkat as the police inspector
• Arun Alexander as Winnings’ kidnapping gang member
• Sha-Ra as Winnings’ kidnapping gang member
• Sathish as Winnings’ kidnapping gang member
• Dheena as PKP’s main henchman
• Karthik Yogi as Raamki a.k.a. Ramakrishnan
• Master Hamresh as the kidnapped boy
• R. S. Karthik as Sundeep’s friend
• Vivek Prasanna as Sundeep’s friend
• Rekha Suresh as the taxi driver’s wife
• Tigergarden Thangadurai as Sri’s friend
• Vinoth as another taxi driver
• Supergood Subramani as PT Master
• Pasupathi Raj

Storyline:

The film follows the lives of four individuals whose paths intersect in Chennai over the course of a single night. Sri, an engineering graduate from Trichy, arrives in the city for a job interview and celebrates with friends at a bar. Meanwhile, Sundeep Kishan’s character harbors unrequited feelings for Regina Cassandra’s character, who works as an HR officer. As the night unfolds, a series of misunderstandings and violent encounters with local goons lead to chaos and life-threatening situations for the characters.

About Movie:

Maanagaram is a Tamil action thriller film co-written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. It marks the feature directorial debut of Kanagaraj and was produced by S. R. Prabhu. The film stars Sri, Sundeep Kishan, and Regina Cassandra in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Munishkanth, Charle, and Madhusudhan Rao.

Maanagaram received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike upon its release. The film was praised for its engaging narrative, character development, and realistic portrayal of urban life in Chennai. Critics highlighted Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction and the film’s ability to maintain suspense throughout its runtime.

The film was noted for its unique storytelling approach and was recognized as one of the standout films of 2017 in Tamil cinema.

The success of Maanagaram led to its Hindi remake titled Mumbaikar, released in 2023. The film’s narrative style and character-driven plot have influenced subsequent works in the Tamil film industry, establishing Lokesh Kanagaraj as a notable director.

Overall, Maanagaram stands out as a significant entry in contemporary Tamil cinema, blending action and thriller elements with a compelling story that resonates with urban audiences.

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