Mannava (film)

Mannava
Poster
Directed by	L. M. Balaji
Written by	A. Jeeva Kumaran
Produced by	Shanthi
Starring	Prashanth Sanghavi
Cinematography	Imayavaramban
Edited by	D. S. Maniam
Music by	Deva
Production company	Star Movies
Release date	21 February 1997
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Mannava is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by L. M. Balaji and produced by Shanthi. The film stars Prashanth and Sanghavi, while Deva composed the film's music.

Plot

Eshwar is the son of R. Sundarrajan and Vadivukkarasi. He has a naturally helpful personality and will come to the rescue of anyone who is in difficulties. Eshwar's friend faces a problem marrying his fiancée. Eshwar helps his friend, which leads to a skirmish brawl, and Eshwar also falls in love with his friend's sister Kavitha. When Eshwar's love was accepted by both parents, they approach an astrologer, who predicts Eshwar to be isolated for some time to avoid disaster in his life. Eshwar arrives with his friend Mani (Goundamani) to their estate in Coonoor – Ooty, where numerous incidents take place. At one point of time, Sinthamani, a mentally retarded, forcibly takes asylum in Eshwar's estate. A local thug Kabali (Ponnambalam) tries to molest Sinthamani, and Eshwar chases Kabali away. Later, Kabali was found dead. Suriya, a police inspector, is deputed for investigating this case. Suriya is a relative of Kavitha, and they were supposed to marry. The investigation reveals evidence, and Eshwar is blamed for Kabali's murder. What happens next is to be watched.

Cast

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Deva.

Reception

K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times called the film "above average, the kind you won't be tired of (except maybe during some of the songs)".