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{{Infobox film
| name = Munna
| image = Munna_film_poster.jpg
| writer = [[Vamshi Paidipally]] [[Koratala Siva]] [[BVS Ravi]]
| starring = [[Prabhas]] [[Ileana D'Cruz]] [[Prakash Raj]] [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] [[Rahul Dev]]
| director = [[Vamsi Paidipally]]
| producer = [[Dil Raju]]
| studio = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]
| distributor = Sri Venkateswara Creations
| cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]]
| released = {{Film date|2007|04|27|df=y}}
| runtime = 174 minutes
| editing = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| country = [[India]]
| budget =
}}
'''''Munna''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action crime]] film directed by debutant [[Vamshi Paidipally]] and produced by [[Dil Raju]]. The film stars [[Prabhas]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] in lead roles. [[Prakash Raj]], [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] and [[Rahul Dev]] in the supporting roles. The film was postponed several times due to excessive post-production. The film released on 27 April 2007.

The film was later remade in [[Bangladesh]] as ''Amar Challenge'' starring [[Shakib Khan]].

==Plot==
Munna is a college student whose aim is to finish off mafia don Kakha, who keeps the entire city under his grip. An honest politician Srinivasa Rao relentlessly works to expose Kakha but is killed. Meanwhile, Munna's classmate Nidhi falls in love with him. The twist in the tale is that Kakha is none other than Munna's estranged father who tried to sell off his mother and was responsible for the deaths of her and Munna's young sister. Another don in the city named Aatma, who is Kakha's opposition, asks Munna to join him, but he refuses his proposal. The mind game begins. Kakha's second wife, son, and daughter leave him and join Munna. After some incidents including his best friend's death, Munna finds out that Aatma was working for Kakha. The two of them plan on killing Munna in a factory, when all of a sudden, Aatma turns against Kakha and Munna. Kakha kills Aatma for the betrayal. He then commits suicide by shooting himself, having lost everything that he worked for in his life. At the end, Munna succeeds in taking revenge against Kakha.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Prabhas]] as Mahesh alias Munna
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Nidhi
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Kamalakar alias Khakha
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Minister Srinivasa Rao
* [[Rahul Dev]] as Aatma
* [[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]] as Munna's mother
* [[Sukanya (actress)|Sukanya]] as Kaka's second wife, later Munna's stepmother
* [[Surya (Telugu actor)|Surya]] as Dr. Niranjan Chowdary, Nidhi's father
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Nidhi's mother
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Qasim
* [[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Kishan
* [[Brahmaji]] as Purushottam
* Nalla Venu as Tillu
* [[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as 'Spoon' Mohan
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Satti Pandu
* [[Sameer Hasan]] as Police Inspector
* [[Gundu Sudharshan]] as Priest
* [[Uttej]] as Gun Seller
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Home Minister M. Sudhakar
* Sandra as Nidhi's friend
* Sridhar as Prakash
* [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Sridhar's henchman
* [[Fish Venkat]] as Kaka's henchman
* Medha Bahri as Shruti, later Munna's stepsister
* [[Shriya Saran]] in an [[item number]] in the song "Chammakkuro"
{{colend}}

==Release==
The film released on 27 April 2007.

===Critical reception===
Idle brain rated 3/5 stated The movie starts off on a dull note and meanders aimlessly till the dark secret is revealed before interval. The flashback episode is unappealing. There are a couple of surprises in the second half. The plus points of the film are Prabhas, stylish taking of the director and lavish budget. On the flip side, screenplay and narration should have been better. There is no holistic perspective in the film. Let us wait and see if Dil Raju's 'Midas Touch' works for this film or not!<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-munna.html |title=Munna - Telugu cinema Review - Prabhas & Ileana |publisher=Idlebrain.com |date=2007-04-27 |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref> Fullhyd states Munna is perhaps worth a watch for those seeking a testosterone high. Its fate depends less on its own merit and more on the kind of competing attractions at the box office in future weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.fullhyderabad.com/munna/telugu/munna-movie-reviews-2143-2.html |title=Munna review: Munna (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com |publisher=Movies.fullhyderabad.com |date= |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref> CineGoer.com rated 2.75/5 stated The movie has a lot of style, but lacks the necessary soul and substance. Swanky visuals, crisp narration, a demigod like hero and two major twists fail to elevate the movie's average viewing status.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinegoer.net/reviews/munna.htm |title=Telugu Movie Reviews - Munna |publisher=CineGoer.com |date=2007-05-02 |accessdate=2014-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140213042628/http://www.cinegoer.net/reviews/munna.htm |archive-date=13 February 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Telugu Cinema rates 2.5/5 stated There is not much entertainment in the film. The romance between Prabhas and Illeana was not properly developed. Too much of action is the undoing factor for this film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/moviereviews/munna_may0107.php |title=Reviews : Movie Reviews : Munna - Movie Review |publisher=Telugucinema.com |accessdate=2014-04-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105144301/http://www.telugucinema.com/c/publish/moviereviews/munna_may0107.php |archive-date=5 November 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
No one really said this but still - This has the most cringiest and lamest fight scenes ever, like the scene where he is attached by goons in a car with guns, is really lame.

==Remake==
The film was remade into Bengali [[Bangladesh]] as ''Amar Challenge'' starring [[Shakib Khan]] and [[Sahara (actress)|Sahara]].

==Music==
The film had six songs composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The Audio was launched on 23 March 2007 in the presence of guests like [[Krishnam Raju]], [[Allu Arjun]], [[Sukumar (director)|Sukumar]] and [[Bhaskar (director)|Bhaskar]]. Bhaskar released the audio cassette and presented the first unit to Sukumar, Allu Arjun presented the first audio CD to [[Prabhas]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Munna Audio Release |url=http://www.ragalahari.com/functions/2092/munna-audio-release.aspx |website=www.ragalahari.com |accessdate=4 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Soundtrack version of 'Manasa' featured the vocals of [[Sadhana Sargam]] while the film version retained vocals provided by [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]]. [[Harris Jayaraj]] received a nomination for [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Telugu|Filmfare Best Music Director]] for his work in the film.<ref name="Catchy Numbers, Good Vocals">{{cite web| title= cinegoer.com| work= Catchy Numbers, Good Vocals| url= http://www.cinegoer.com/areviews/munna.htm| accessdate= 29 March 2007| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070409052149/http://www.cinegoer.com/areviews/munna.htm| archive-date= 9 April 2007| url-status= dead}}</ref><ref name="Catchy but commonplace">{{cite web| title= idlebrain.com| work= Munna – Catchy but commonplace| url= http://www.idlebrain.com/audio/areviews/munna.html| accessdate= 4 April 2007| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070408001437/http://www.idlebrain.com/audio/areviews/munna.html| archive-date= 8 April 2007| url-status= dead| df= dmy-all}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = Munna
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 23 March 2007
| recorded =2007
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 30:20
| label = Supreme Music [[Aditya Music]]
| language = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| prev_title = [[Unnale Unnale]]
| prev_year = 2007
| next_title = [[Bheemaa]]
| next_year = 2008
}}
{{tracklist|
|extra_column=Singer(s)
|headline = Track-List
|total_length=30:20<ref>{{cite web |title=Munna - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/munna/dH-Sn4k97fg_ |accessdate=4 November 2018}}</ref>
|title1=Kadhulu Kadhulu Padha (Andhanidhaedhee Ilalonaa)|extra1=[[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] (Chorus)| lyrics1 = [[Viswa]]|length1=5:07
|title2=Manasaa Nuvvunde|extra2=[[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Haricharan]], [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]] (Chorus), | lyrics2 =[[Kandikonda]]|length2=5:51
|title3=Vasthaavaa Vasthaavaa|extra3=[[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Pop Shalini]]| lyrics3 = [[Ananta Sriram]]|length3=5:40
|title4=Bhaga Bhaga Mande (Okadochhesaadey/Power Of Munna)|extra4=[[Shankar Mahadevan]] & Chorus| lyrics4 =[[Kandikonda]]|length4= 4:01
|title5=Chammakkuro Challaa|extra5=[[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Anushka Manchanda]], [[Blaaze]] (Chorus) & [[Chinmayi]] (Chorus)| lyrics5 = Viswa|length5=5:00
|title6=Konchem Konchem Ooristhunte (Uyyaalo Uyyaalo)|extra6=[[Kailash Kher]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]| lyrics6 = [[Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar]]|length6=4:41
|title7=Manasaa Nuvvunde (Mahalakshmi Iyer Version - Unreleased/Theatrical Version)|extra7= [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Haricharan]],| lyrics7 =[[Kandikonda]]|length7=5:51
}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Vetri Thirumagan
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2008
| recorded =2007
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 29:17
| label = New Music
| language = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
| producer = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
}}
{{tracklist|
|extra_column=Singer(s)
|headline = Tamil Track-List
|total_length=29:17<ref>{{cite web |title=Vetri Thirumagan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/vetri-thirumagan/iUztyTwrgN4_ |accessdate=4 November 2018 |date=1 January 2008}}</ref>
|title1=Amsa Vennila|extra1=V.V. Prassanna, Vinaiya| lyrics1 =Muthu Vijayan|length1= 4:52
|title2=Purappadu Nanba|extra2=[[Sathyan (singer)|Sathyan]]| lyrics2 =Sarathi|length2=4:02
|title3=Puyalukkum Neruppukkum|extra3=Sathyan| lyrics3 =M.G. Kanniyappan|length3=5:07
|title4=Thimirai Oru Pillai|extra4=[[Padmalatha]], V.V. Prassanna| lyrics4 =Sarathi|length4=5:06
|title5=Adi Vaama En Mayile|extra5=[[Pushpavanam Kuppusamy]], Hemambika| lyrics5 = M. Arul|length5=4:38
|title6=Variya Variya|extra6=[[Yugendran]], Vinaya| lyrics6 = Muthu Vijayan|length6=5:32
}}

==Awards==
*[[Sadhana Sargam]] won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu]] for the song "Manasa".
*[[Nandi Award for Best Cinematographer]] - [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0897374|title=Munna}}
{{Vamsi Paidipally}}{{Koratala Siva}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Munna (Film)}}
[[Category:2007 films]]
[[Category:2000s Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Films featuring an item number]]
[[Category:Masala films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vamsi Paidipally]]
[[Category:Films scored by Harris Jayaraj]]
[[Category:Telugu films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:2007 action drama films]]
[[Category:Indian action drama films]]
[[Category:2007 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films directed by Vamshi Paidipally]]
[[Category:Sri Venkateswara Creations films]]

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