Mana Manthana

Mana Manthana is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language psychological thriller film directed, produced, and written by Suresh Heblikar. The film features Suresh Heblikar, Ramesh Bhat, Kiran Rajapooth, Arpitha Gowda, Sangeetha, Suman, K S Sridhar, and Lakshmi Gopinath, with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released in India on 17 February 2017.^[1][2] Ramesh Bhat received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2015 Karnataka State Film Awards for his performance.^[3]

Mana Manthana
Theatrical Poster
Directed by	Suresh Heblikar
Written by	Suresh Heblikar
Produced by	Suresh Heblikar
Starring	Suresh Heblikar Ramesh Bhat Kiran Rajapooth Arpitha Gowda Sangeetha Suman K S Sridhar Lakshmi Gopinath
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Release date	17 February 2017 (2017-02-17) (India)
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Plot

Mana Manthana examines mental health issues, including depression and societal pressures, through a psychological thriller narrative. The story focuses on the psychological states of its characters, particularly young people, and addresses topics such as suicide and mental instability. It follows a doctor's efforts to understand and address these challenges in contemporary India.^[4][5][6]

Cast

• Suresh Heblikar
• Ramesh Bhat
• Kiran Rajapooth
• Arpitha Gowda
• Sangeetha
• Suman
• K S Sridhar
• Lakshmi Gopinath^[2]

Production

The film was directed, produced, and written by Suresh Heblikar, who also plays a lead role. It was developed with an interest in psychiatry and the mental health challenges faced by youth in modern India.^[1][7] Music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.^[8] Filming took place in Karnataka.^[6]

Release

Mana Manthana was released in Indian theatres on 17 February 2017.^[2]

Reception

Critics provided mixed review on Mana Manthana. Muralidhara Khajane, writing for The Hindu, noted its focus on mental health but stated that some scenes lacked depth.^[4] A Reviewer in Deccan Herald acknowledged its portrayal of mental struggles but criticized its pacing.^[5] GS Kumar of Times of India rated it 3 out of 5, praising Ramesh Bhat's performance and the film's narrative but noting screenplay inconsistencies.^[2] Padma Simoga in Vijaya Karnataka recognized its relevance to societal issues like suicide but described the storytelling as uneven.^[9] Ramesh Bhat won Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Karnataka State Film Awards.^[3]