Maaniik
When Maaniik is convinced that he is cursed in love, things take a turn for the better when a girl named Keerthi walks into his life.
Directed by Martyn Nirmal Kumar · Romance · Comedy · 141 min · 2019
Director
Martyn Nirmal Kumar
Writer
starring = Ma Ka Pa Anand, Suza Kumar
Studio
Mohita Cine Talkies
Release
2019-01-04
Runtime
141 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Full Plot
In this 1980s-set drama, a young man named Pasupathy falls in love with the landlord's daughter but is brutally killed by her father. He awakens in heaven, where he meets a mysterious figure who helps him fulfill his wish to be reborn. The story follows Pasupathy's reincarnation as "Maanik," an orphan who finds friendship and purpose with Jack, before embarking on a quest to revive the Chennai Super Kings cricket team.
Cast & Characters
Maaniik
Ma Ka Pa Anand
Keerthi
Suza Kumar
Jack
Vathsan Veeramani
Maya
Anu Anand
Goon
Aruldoss
Jeera, Roshan Lal's daughter
Jangiri Madhumitha
Did You Know?
Ma Ka Pa Anand appears in 7 films in our catalog, including Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum, Panjumittai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Maaniik is a film directed by newcomer Martyn?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know that the movie's title was inspired by Rajinikanth's character from Baashha (1995)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Did You Know that production of Maaniik began at AVM Studios in Chennai in June 2016?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-10-10
Critical Assessment
Maaniik holds 1.0/10 on TMDb (1 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
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (1.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maaniik good? What are critics saying?+
Maaniik holds 1.0/10 on TMDb (1 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Maaniik?+
Maaniik has a runtime of 141 min.
Who directed Maaniik?+
Maaniik was directed by Martyn Nirmal Kumar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Maaniik" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's fantasy elements, others found the rest of the movie lacking, citing mediocre humor and poorly developed characters. The overall tone suggests that opinions were divided between appreciation for the film's unique aspects and criticism of its shortcomings.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
