Mangathaayaru Tifin Centre(2008)
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.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- Venky
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 9m 0
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.”
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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.

