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Mangathaayaru Tifin Centre(2008)

Telugu129 mins

Mangathaayaru Tifin Centre is a 2008 Telugu comedy-drama film directed by Venky. The cast includes Mumaith Khan, Mohammad Ali, Krishna Bhagavan, Jeeva, and M.S. Narayana. The story follows Mangathaayaru, a loud and hardworking woman who runs a small tiffin centre in a busy town. She faces constant harassment from a greedy landlord who wants her land. Her life changes when a mysterious stranger arrives and reveals a long-buried family secret. The film blends slapstick comedy with emotional family drama. It received low ratings from critics and audiences. The movie was released in India in 2008.

Director:Venky
Filmed In:Annapoorna Studios, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
Venky
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 9m
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Storyline

Mangathaayaru runs a small tiffin centre and fights a greedy landlord every day. A rich stranger named Raja starts eating at her shop and seems to know her. She discovers he is her long-lost son, and together they save her business from destruction.

Food, family, and a big secret.

Film Details

129Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Filmed InAnnapoorna Studios, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familysurvivalfriendshiplove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Mangatayaru' but later added 'Tiffin Centre' to highlight the story's focus.
  • Director Venki also played a supporting role in the film as a village elder.
  • It was shot primarily in and around the villages of East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh.
  • The movie's music was composed by Koti, who was known for his work in many Telugu family dramas.
  • Actress Kamalinee Mukherjee, who played Mangatayaru, learned to cook local dishes for her role.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained popularity through television broadcasts.
  • It features a cameo by comedian Brahmanandam in a brief but memorable scene.

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