Mankatha
Vinayak, a suspended cop, helps a group of four men rob cricket betting money amounting to 500 crores INR. When it comes to splitting the amount, betrayal hits the team hard and a chase ensues.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu · Action · Crime · Thriller · 155 min · 2011
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Director
Venkat Prabhu
Writer
Venkat Prabhu
Studio
Cloud Nine Movies
Release
31 Aug 2011
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
In Mumbai's underworld, a corrupt police officer and an influential businessman are embroiled in a web of crime and deception. A group of thieves plans to rob a large sum of money, but their leader has other motives. As the story unfolds, alliances are formed and broken, leading to a thrilling confrontation between good and evil.
Cast & Characters
Sona
Lakshmi Rai
Sabitha Prithviraj
Andrea
Sumanth
Vaibhav
Prem
Premji Amaren
Mahat
Mahat Raghavendra
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $6.1M, Mankatha has grossed $28.0M worldwide — about 4.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Venkat Prabhu has directed 11 films in our catalog, including The Greatest of All Time, Maanaadu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ajith Kumar appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Nerkonda Paarvai, VidaaMuyarchi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Ajith Kumar's role in Mankatha was inspired by Heath Ledger's iconic Joker character from the 2008 American superhero film The Dark Knight?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Venkat Prabhu initially wrote three scripts, but Ajith chose to portray a character with grey shades in Mankatha?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that the film's title was initially "Mangaatha", derived from a popular Indian traditional card game, and underwent a minor change due to numerological reasons?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Mankatha holds 7.7/10 on IMDb (16,693 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.7/10 on IMDb (16,693 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mankatha's IMDb rating?+
Mankatha has a 7.7/10 rating on IMDb from 16,693 votes.
Is Mankatha good? What are critics saying?+
Mankatha holds 7.7/10 on IMDb (16,693 votes).
How long is Mankatha?+
Mankatha has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Mankatha?+
Mankatha was directed by Venkat Prabhu.
Where can I watch Mankatha?+
Mankatha is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Mankatha received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Ajith's performance as the standout aspect. While some reviewers found the film to be engaging and entertaining, others criticized its script and length. Overall, the movie was seen as a treat for die-hard fans of Ajith, but average entertainment for others.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
