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Mankatha(2011)

7.1/10
Tamil160 mins

Mankatha (2011) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Venkat Prabhu. Starring Ajith Kumar, Arjun and Trisha Krishnan. With an audience rating of 7.1/10 and a blockbuster, 100+ crores verdict at the box office, Mankatha stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Venkat Prabhu
Mood:
darksuspensefulfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
31 August 2011
Director
Venkat Prabhu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A suspended police officer helps four men steal a huge amount of money from a cricket betting ring. When it's time to divide the cash, the group turns on each other with betrayals, leading to a dangerous chase.

A heist worth billions. Trust worth nothing.

Film Details

7.1Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date31 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGambler · The King Maker · Mankatha: Strictly No Rules

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulfunny
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticebetrayal
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Mankatha' is a slang term for a type of dice game, reflecting the movie's high-stakes gamble theme.
  • This was the only film where actor Ajith Kumar sported a full beard and long hair for his entire role.
  • Director Venkat Prabhu cast his father, veteran singer-actor Gangai Amaren, in a key role as a police commissioner.
  • The iconic coin-flipping scene by Ajith's character was his own idea and became a major signature of the film.
  • A real, functional set of a police station was built for filming instead of using an existing location.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous 20-minute take requiring precise coordination from the entire crew.
  • Despite mixed initial reviews, it became a major box office hit and developed a strong cult following over the years.

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