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Maanagaram(2017)

7.9/10
Tamil137 mins

Maanagaram (2017) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. With an audience rating of 7.9/10, Maanagaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
10 March 2017
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 17m
GudVibe Rating
7.9/10

Storyline

Four people move to Chennai to build better lives. Their paths cross in the big city. When a dangerous criminal targets them, they must join forces to fight back.

Four strangers. One city. A dangerous enemy.

Film Details

7.9Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 March 2017
Also Known AsNagaram · Maanagaram · มานาการัม

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulintenseuplifting
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 28 days on a very tight budget.
  • Director Lokesh Kanagaraj got the idea from a real-life incident where he was chased by strangers in a car.
  • The character Sri was originally written for actor Vijay Sethupathi, but he could not do it due to scheduling conflicts.
  • The movie's climax was filmed at the unfinished Chennai Trade Centre building.
  • It was the first Tamil film to show a live Google Maps navigation sequence during a car chase.
  • The film was a surprise box office hit and later got a direct Telugu remake called 'Maanaadu'.
  • Composer Jakes Bejoy used only a guitar and a keyboard to create the entire background score.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Maanagaram

Frequently Asked Questions