What is mankatha?

Mankatha

Mankatha is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu. It features Ajith Kumar in the lead role as a suspended police officer who gets embroiled in a high-stakes gambling heist.

The film revolves around a large sum of money, 500 crores, belonging to a Mumbai-based don. A police officer, Vinayak Mahadevan (Ajith Kumar), is suspended for helping smugglers. He then gets involved with a group planning to steal the money. The plot unfolds with twists and turns, betrayals, and power struggles as various characters vie for the money.

Key elements of the movie include:

  • Gambling and high-stakes heists
  • Police corruption and moral ambiguity
  • Themes of betrayal and trust
  • Stylish action sequences and stunts
  • A fast-paced, twist-filled narrative.
  • The film's music, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, was also a major success.

Mankatha was a major commercial success and is considered a cult classic in Tamil cinema, particularly known for Ajith Kumar's performance and the film's overall stylish presentation.