Mannaru

2012 Indian Tamil-language film by Jai Shankar

Mannaru

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Directed by| Jai Shankar
Written by| Jai Shankar
Screenplay by| Thambi Ramaiah
Starring|

* Appukutty
* Swati

Cinematography| Agu Ajmal
Music by| Udhayan

Release date

* 7 September 2012 (2012-09-07)

Country| India
Language| Tamil

Mannaru (transl. King) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Jai Shankar and starring Appukutty and Swathi.[1][2]

## Plot

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## Cast

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* Appukutty as Mannaru
* Swathi as Anjali
* Thambi Ramaiah
* Vaishali
* Naadodigal Gopal
* Thavasi
* Rama
* Scissor Manohar
* Pandiarajan (special appearance in a song)

## Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Udhayan.[3]

No.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Dappa Dappa"| Kampadi Amali, Vaigai Kovith, Vaigai Selvi, Krishnaraj|
2.| "Do Do Dubai"| Udhayan|
3.| "Dubu Dubu Dubaayie"| Bavan|
4.| "Ingu Ethvum Sariyila"| Velmurugan|
5.| "Ooraiyellam Kaaval"| S. P. Sailaja, Krishnaraj|

## Reception

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A critic from The Times of India gave the film 2/5 and criticised the subplot and numerous flashbacks.[4] A critic from News18 wrote that "The highlight is Jai Shankar's sincere attempt to stay away from the clich's. The film begins on a sweet note and proceeds the same way all through".[5]

A critic from Sify wrote that "Once again Appukutty goes through the village simpleton act which he does with consummate ease, in a film which has no story or script".[6] A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film, but called the concept old.[7] A critic from Dinamalar called the film average, but praised Appukutty's performance.[8]

## References

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1. ^ "Appukutty is back with 'Mannaru'". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
2. ^ "MANNARU MOVIE PREVIEW". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 16 July 2019. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
3. ^ "Mannaru (2012) Tamil Mp3 Songs Free Download Masstamilan". May 2019.
4. ^ "Mannaru Review {2.0/5} by The Times of India". The Times of India.
5. ^ "Tamil Review: 'Mannaru' has a good storyline". News18. 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
6. ^ "Mannaru". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
7. ^ "மன்னாரு [Mannaru]". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 7 September 2012. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
8. ^ "மன்னாரு [Mannaru]". Dinamalar (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2022.

## External links

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* Mannaru at IMDb

*[transl.]: translation
*[No.]: Number