Maanasi(2019)
Tamil127 mins
A drama film directed by Navaz Suleiman, starring Harissa Begum and Naresh Madeswar in the lead roles.
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 22 Mar 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 22 March 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 2019
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 0
Storyline
A man forms a close friendship with a goat. The story focuses on their unique bond and the connection they share.
“A man finds an unlikely friend in a goat.”
Film Details
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 March 2019
Also Known AsManasi
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
YO
YouTube MoviesSubscription
Available from 22 Mar 2019
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipfamilyidentitylove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
H
Harissa BegumActress
→#2N
Naresh MadeswarActor
→#3A
Anbil ManimaranSupporting Actor
→#4A
Anoop PalaSupporting Actor
→#5A
Anoop SatheeshanSupporting Actor
→#6A
Ashique RahmanSupporting Actor
→#7S
Salman FarisSupporting Actor
→#8N
Navaz SuleimanSupporting Actor
→#9K
Kannan PatteriPhotographer
→#10S
Shiv RamMusic Director
→Trivia
- The film's director Navaz Sulaiman is also a well-known cinematographer who shot the acclaimed Tamil film 'Kaaka Muttai'.
- The goat in the film was not a trained animal actor; its natural reactions were captured during filming.
- The movie was shot in the rural areas of Tamil Nadu to show authentic village life and landscapes.
- It was screened at the Chennai International Film Festival in 2019 before its wider release.
- The story is inspired by real-life bonds between farmers and their animals in Indian villages.
- The film uses very little background music to keep the focus on natural sounds and dialogues.
- Despite being a drama, the film includes subtle social comments on modern life versus traditional values.
