| Mannaru | |
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| Directed by | Jai Shankar |
| Written by | Jai Shankar |
| Screenplay by | Thambi Ramaiah |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Agu Ajmal |
| Music by | Udhayan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Mannaru (transl. King) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Jai Shankar and starring Appukutty and Swathi.[1][2]
The music was composed by Udhayan.[3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dappa Dappa" | Kampadi Amali, Vaigai Kovith, Vaigai Selvi, Krishnaraj | |
| 2. | "Do Do Dubai" | Udhayan | |
| 3. | "Dubu Dubu Dubaayie" | Bavan | |
| 4. | "Ingu Ethvum Sariyila" | Velmurugan | |
| 5. | "Ooraiyellam Kaaval" | S. P. Sailaja , Krishnaraj |
A critic from The Times of India gave the film 2/5 and criticised the subplot and numerous flashbacks.[4] A critic from News18 wrote that "The highlight is Jai Shankar's sincere attempt to stay away from the clich's. The film begins on a sweet note and proceeds the same way all through".[5]
A critic from Sify wrote that "Once again Appukutty goes through the village simpleton act which he does with consummate ease, in a film which has no story or script".[6] A critic from Maalai Malar praised the film, but called the concept old.[7] A critic from Dinamalar called the film average, but praised Appukutty's performance.[8]
