Maanaadu
A Muslim man, who is stuck in a time loop, has to stop a political rally from taking place in order to save the state's chief minister and prevent religious violence.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu · Thriller · Action · Science Fiction · 147 min · 2021
Director
Venkat Prabhu
Writer
Venkat Prabhu, K. Chandru, Ezhilarasu Gunasekaran
Studio
V House Productions
Release
2021-11-24
Runtime
147 min
Genres
Thriller, Action, Science Fiction
Full Plot
A man from Dubai helps his friend elope on his wedding day, but their escape leads to a series of violent confrontations with corrupt police. Trapped in a time loop, he relives the same events over and over, trying to break free. As he tries to understand the cause of the loop, he discovers a connection to a Hindu god of time.
Cast & Characters
Dhanushkodi
S. J. Suryah
Seethalakshmi
Kalyani Priyadarshan
Zarina Begum
Anjena Kirti
Inspector John Mathew
Manoj Bharathiraja
Tamizhvanan
Vagai Chandrasekhar
Eswaramoorthy
Premgi Amaren
Did You Know?
Venkat Prabhu has directed 11 films in our catalog, including Mankatha, The Greatest of All Time.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Silambarasan appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Eeswaran, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
On the opening day of its release, the film crossed ₹14 crore (US$1.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maanaadu holds 7.0/10 on TMDb (52 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (52 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maanaadu's IMDb rating?+
Maanaadu has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 25,840 votes.
Is Maanaadu good? What are critics saying?+
Maanaadu holds 7.0/10 on TMDb (52 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maanaadu?+
Maanaadu has a runtime of 147 min.
Who directed Maanaadu?+
Maanaadu was directed by Venkat Prabhu.
Where can I watch Maanaadu?+
Maanaadu is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Sony Liv, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Maanaadu received highly positive reviews from critics, with many praising director Venkat Prabhu's handling of the time-loop concept and the film's engaging storyline. Some reviewers noted that the movie excelled at delivering an entertaining masala experience, while others appreciated its clever use of a sci-fi trope in a mainstream context. Overall, the film was well-received for its originality and entertainment value.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
