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| Directed by | Suresh Heblikar |
| Written by | Suresh Heblikar |
| Produced by | Suresh Heblikar |
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| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Mana Manthana is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film directed, produced, and written by Suresh Heblikar. The film features Suresh Heblikar, Ramesh Bhat, Kiran Rajapooth, Arpitha Gowda, Sangeetha, Suman, K S Sridhar, and Lakshmi Gopinath, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released in India on 17 February 2017.[1][2] Ramesh Bhat received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2015 Karnataka State Film Awards for his performance.[3]
Plot
[edit]Mana Manthana examines mental health issues, including depression and societal pressures, through a psychological thriller narrative. The story focuses on the psychological states of its characters, particularly young people, and addresses topics such as suicide and mental instability. It follows a doctor's efforts to understand and address these challenges in contemporary India.[4][5][6]
Cast
[edit]- Suresh Heblikar
- Ramesh Bhat
- Kiran Rajapooth
- Arpitha Gowda
- Sangeetha
- Suman
- K S Sridhar
- Lakshmi Gopinath[2]
Production
[edit]The film was directed, produced, and written by Suresh Heblikar, who also plays a lead role. It was developed with an interest in psychiatry and the mental health challenges faced by youth in modern India.[1][7] Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[8] Filming took place in Karnataka.[6]
Release
[edit]Mana Manthana was released in Indian theatres on 17 February 2017.[2]
Reception
[edit]Critics provided mixed review on Mana Manthana. Muralidhara Khajane, writing for The Hindu, noted its focus on mental health but stated that some scenes lacked depth.[4] A Reviewer in Deccan Herald acknowledged its portrayal of mental struggles but criticized its pacing.[5] GS Kumar of Times of India rated it 3 out of 5, praising Ramesh Bhat's performance and the film's narrative but noting screenplay inconsistencies.[2] Padma Simoga in Vijaya Karnataka recognized its relevance to societal issues like suicide but described the storytelling as uneven.[9] Ramesh Bhat won Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Karnataka State Film Awards.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Contemporary India Fascinates Me: Heblikar". The New Indian Express. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Mana Manthana Movie Review". The Times of India. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Karnataka State Film Awards 2015: Full list". Bangalore Mirror. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Exploring matters of the mind". The Hindu. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- 1 2 "A mirror to depressed mindscape". Deccan Herald. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- 1 2 "Heblikar explores the mind of youths". Bangalore Mirror. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ "Foray into psychiatry". The Hindu. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ "30". The New Indian Express. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ↑ "ಮನ ಮಂಥನ ಚಿತ್ರವಿಮರ್ಶೆ". Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). 17 February 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2025.