Maanagaram
Upon moving to Chennai, four lives get intertwined as they strive to achieve success in the city. However, when a vicious gangster threatens them, the group must work together to defeat him.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj · Thriller · Action · 137 min · 2017
Trailer
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Writer
Lokesh Kanagaraj, Karthik Yogi, Chandhru Anbazhagan
Studio
Potential Studios
Release
2017-03-10
Runtime
137 min
Genres
Thriller, Action
Full Plot
A young engineering graduate from Trichy arrives in Chennai for an IT job interview, only to find himself caught up in a series of violent encounters and mistaken identities. A man's unrequited love turns deadly when his past catches up with him, leading to a chain reaction of events that put the protagonist in harm's way. As he navigates the city's underworld, he must confront the darker side of human nature.
Cast & Characters
Barani
Sri
Jeeva
Sundeep Kishan
Aarthy
Regina Cassandra
Barani V.
Shri
P. K. P. alias P. K. Pandian
Madhusudhan
Malli
Arun Alexander
Winnings' kidnapping gang member
Sha-Ra
Raamki a.k.a. Ramakrishnan
Karthik Yogi
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $779,000, Maanagaram has grossed $1.6M worldwide — about 2.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Lokesh Kanagaraj has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Vikram, Master.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sri appears in 4 films in our catalog, including Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum, Vil Ambu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Maanagaram was initially going to be produced by Sundeep Kishan himself?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know that Lokesh Kanagaraj's short film "Kalam" was part of the anthology film project Aviyal in 2016?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know that Maanagaram was shot and completed within just 46 days?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know that the film had a simultaneous release for its Telugu dubbed version, Nagaram?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Maanagaram holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (56 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.4/10 on TMDb (56 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maanagaram good? What are critics saying?+
Maanagaram holds 7.4/10 on TMDb (56 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maanagaram?+
Maanagaram has a runtime of 137 min.
Who directed Maanagaram?+
Maanagaram was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Where can I watch Maanagaram?+
Maanagaram is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Maanagaram" received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its engaging storyline, solid performances, and technical aspects such as direction, music, and editing. Several reviewers noted that the film is a must-watch, while others highlighted its genuine storytelling and well-crafted climax. The majority of critics praised Lokesh Kanagaraj's work, with some even calling it "unparalleled" in recent releases.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
