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{{Short description|2007 Indian Telugu film}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name       = Munna
| name           = Munna
| image       = Munna_film_poster.jpg
| image         = Munna_film_poster.jpg
| writer      = [[Vamshi Paidipally]]<br />[[Koratala Siva]]<br />[[BVS Ravi]]
| director      = [[Vamshi Paidipally]]
| starring   = [[Prabhas]]<br>[[Ileana D'Cruz]]<br>[[Prakash Raj]]<br>[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]<br>[[Rahul Dev]]
| writer        = '''Dialogues''':<br/>[[B. V. S. Ravi|Ravi]]-[[Koratala Siva|Siva]]
| director    = [[Vamsi Paidipally]]
| story          = Vamshi Paidipally
| producer    = [[Dil Raju]]
| screenplay    = Vamshi Paidipally
| studio     = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]
| producer      = [[Dil Raju]]
| distributor = Sri Venkateswara Creations
| starring       = [[Prabhas]]<br/>[[Ileana D'Cruz]]<br/>[[Prakash Raj]]<br/>[[Kota Srinivasa Rao]]<br/>[[Rahul Dev]]
| cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|Ram Prasad]]
| studio         = [[Sri Venkateswara Creations]]
| released   = {{Film date|2007|04|27|df=y}}
| distributor   = Sri Venkateswara Creations
| runtime     = 174 minutes
| cinematography = [[Ram Prasad (cinematographer)|C. Ramprasad]]
| editing     = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]
| released       = {{Film date|2007|05|02|df=y}}
| language   = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| runtime       = 174 minutes
| music       = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| editing       = [[Marthand K. Venkatesh]]
| country     = [[India]]
| language       = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| budget      =  
| music         = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| country       = India
| gross          = <!---MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO A RELAIBLE SOURCE--->
}}
}}
'''''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.
'''''Munna''''' is a 2007 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama]] film directed by [[Vamshi Paidipally]] in his directorial debut and produced by [[Dil Raju]]. The film stars [[Prabhas]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]] in lead roles, while [[Prakash Raj]], [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] and [[Rahul Dev]] appear the supporting roles.


The film was later remade in [[Bangladesh]] as ''Amar Challenge'' starring [[Shakib Khan]].
''Munna'' was released on 2 May 2007 to mixed reviews.


==Plot==
==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.
Mahesh Kumar alias "Munna" is a college student whose aim is to finish Kamalakar alias Khakha, a crime boss who keeps the entire city under his grip. It is revealed that Khakha is actually Munna's estranged father who was responsible for the deaths of his mother and Munna's young sister. Kakha's opposition Aatma asks Munna to join him, but he refuses his proposal. A mind game ensues where Khakha's second wife, son Rahul and daughter Shruthi leave him and join Munna. After many incidents including his best friend's death, Munna finds out that Aatma was working for Khakha. Aatma and Khakha plans to kill Munna in a factory, but Aatma turns against Khakha and Munna in turn of events. Khakha kills Aatma for his betrayal and  commits suicide after losing everything that he worked for his life. With his vengeance completed, Munna leaves the factory.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{colbegin}}
* [[Prabhas]] as Mahesh alias Munna
* [[Prabhas]] as Mahesh Kumar alias Munna
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Nidhi
** [[Manoj Nandam]] as a young Munna
* [[Ileana D'Cruz]] as Nidhi Chowdary
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Kamalakar alias Khakha
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Kamalakar alias Khakha
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Minister Srinivasa Rao
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Srinivasa Rao
* [[Rahul Dev]] as Aatma
* [[Rahul Dev]] as Aatma
* [[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]] as Munna's mother
* [[Kaveri (actress)|Kalyani]] as Munna's mother
* [[Sukanya (actress)|Sukanya]] as Kaka's second wife, later Munna's stepmother
* [[Sukanya (actress)|Sukanya]] as Kaka's second wife and Munna's stepmother
* [[Surya (Telugu actor)|Surya]] as Dr. Niranjan Chowdary, Nidhi's father
* [[Surya (Telugu actor)|Surya]] as Dr. Niranjan Chowdary, Nidhi's father
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Nidhi's mother
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Nidhi's mother
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* [[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Kishan
* [[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Kishan
* [[Brahmaji]] as Purushottam
* [[Brahmaji]] as Purushottam
* Nalla Venu as Tillu
* [[Venu Yeldandi]] as Tillu
* Sridhar Rao as Rahul, Munna's stepbrother
* [[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as 'Spoon' Mohan
* [[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as 'Spoon' Mohan
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Home Minister]] M. Sudhakar
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Satti Pandu
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Satti Pandu
* [[Sameer Hasan]] as Police Inspector
* [[Sameer Hasan]] as an [[Inspector]]
* [[Gundu Sudharshan]] as Priest
* [[Gundu Sudharshan]] as a priest
* [[Uttej]] as Gun Seller
* [[Uttej]] as Gun Seller
* [[Chalapathi Rao]] as Home Minister M. Sudhakar
* Sandra as Nidhi's friend
* Sandra as Nidhi's friend
* Sridhar as Prakash
* Sridhar as Prakash
* [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Sridhar's henchman
* [[Prabhas Sreenu]] as Prakash's henchman
* [[Fish Venkat]] as Kaka's henchman
* [[Fish Venkat]] as Kaka's henchman
* Medha Bahri as Shruti, later Munna's stepsister
* Medha Bahri as Shruti, Munna's stepsister
* [[Shriya Saran]] in an [[item number]] in the song "Chammakkuro"
* [[Sanjay Vellanki]] as Munna's friend
=== Cameo appearance ===
* [[Vamshi Paidipally]] as passerby to 'Spoon' Mohan
* [[Shriya Saran]] in the song "Chammakkuro"
{{colend}}
{{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==
==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>
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>[[Sadhana Sargam]] won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu]] for the song "Manasa". The song "Baga Baga" is based on "[[Pachaikili Muthucharam|Karu Karu Vizhigalal]]", which itself is based on [[Westlife]]’s "[[Face to Face (Westlife album)|Hit You With The Real Thing]]".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nettv4u.com/entertainment/telugu/article/top-10-tollywood-songs-which-were-copied | title=10 Songs Which Copied Their Tunes from Other Films &#124; Telugu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627085045/https://nettv4u.com/entertainment/telugu/article/top-10-tollywood-songs-which-were-copied|archive-date=27 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Inspired-stuff/article14928267.ece | title=Inspired stuff | newspaper=The Hindu | date=30 September 2016 | last1=Srinivasan | first1=Sudhir }}</ref>
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| artist       = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
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| released   = 23 March 2007
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| label     = Supreme Music <br/> [[Aditya Music]]
| label       = Supreme Music <br/> [[Aditya Music]]
| language = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| language     = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| producer   = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| producer     = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| prev_title = [[Unnale Unnale]]
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| prev_year = 2007
| prev_year   = 2007
| next_title = [[Bheemaa]]
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|extra_column=Singer(s)
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|headline = Telugu track listing
|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>
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|title1=Kadhulu Kadhulu Padha <br/>(Andhanidhaedhee Ilalonaa)|extra1=[[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] (Chorus)| lyrics1 = [[Viswa]]|length1=5:07
|title1=Kadhulu Kadhulu Padha <br/>(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]], <br/>[[Mahalakshmi Iyer]] (Chorus), | lyrics2 =[[Kandikonda]]|length2=5:51
|title2=Manasaa Nuvvunde|extra2=[[Sadhana Sargam]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Haricharan]], <br/>[[Mahalakshmi Iyer]] (Chorus & Humming) | lyrics2 =[[Kandikonda]]|length2=5:51
|title3=Vasthaavaa Vasthaavaa|extra3=[[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Pop Shalini]]| lyrics3 = [[Ananta Sriram]]|length3=5:40
|title3=Vasthaavaa Vasthaavaa|extra3=[[KK (singer)|KK]], [[Pop Shalini]]| lyrics3 = [[Ananta Sriram]]|length3=5:40
|title4=Bhaga Bhaga Mande <br/>(Okadochhesaadey/Power Of Munna)|extra4=[[Shankar Mahadevan]] & Chorus| lyrics4 =[[Kandikonda]]|length4= 4:01
|title4=Bhaga Bhaga Mande <br/>(Okadochhesaadey/Power Of Munna)|extra4=[[Shankar Mahadevan]] & Chorus| lyrics4 =[[Kandikonda]]|length4= 4:01
|title5=Chammakkuro Challaa|extra5=[[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Anushka Manchanda]], [[Blaaze]] (Chorus) & <br/>[[Chinmayi]] (Chorus)| lyrics5 = Viswa|length5=5:00
|title5=Chammakkuro Challaa|extra5=[[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Anushka Manchanda]], [[Blaaze]] (Chorus) & <br/>[[Chinmayi Sripada|Chinmayi]] (Humming)| lyrics5 = Viswa|length5=5:00
|title6=Konchem Konchem Ooristhunte <br/>(Uyyaalo Uyyaalo)|extra6=[[Kailash Kher]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]| lyrics6 = [[Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar]]|length6=4:41  
|title6=Konchem Konchem Ooristhunte <br/>(Uyyaalo Uyyaalo)|extra6=[[Kailash Kher]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]| lyrics6 = [[Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar]]|length6=4:41  
|title7=Manasaa Nuvvunde <br/>(Mahalakshmi Iyer Version - Unreleased/Theatrical Version)|extra7= [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Haricharan]],| lyrics7 =[[Kandikonda]]|length7=5:51
|title7=Manasaa Nuvvunde <br/>(Mahalakshmi Iyer Version - Unreleased/Theatrical Version)|extra7= [[Mahalakshmi Iyer]], [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Haricharan]],| lyrics7 =[[Kandikonda]]|length7=5:51
}}
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| name         = Vetri Thirumagan
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| artist     = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| artist       = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover     =
| cover       =  
| alt       =
| alt         =  
| released   = 2008  
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| studio     =
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| genre       = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
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| language     = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
| producer   = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| producer     = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
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|extra_column=Singer(s)
|extra_column=Singer(s)
|headline = Tamil Track-List
|headline = Tamil track listing
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|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
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|title6=Variya Variya|extra6=[[Yugendran]], Vinaya| lyrics6 = Muthu Vijayan|length6=5:32  
|title6=Variya Variya|extra6=[[Yugendran]], Vinaya| lyrics6 = Muthu Vijayan|length6=5:32  
}}
}}
==Release==
The film was released on 26 April 2007. The film was also dubbed and released in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] as ''Vetri Thirumagan,'' in [[Hindi language|Hindi]] as ''Bagawat Ek Jung'', in [[Malayalam]] with the same name.
==Critical reception==
''[[Idlebrain.com|Idlebrain]]'' gave 3/5 stars and praised Prabhas' performances, stylized direction and budget, but criticized its narration and wrote "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>
==Remakes==
The film was also remade into [[Bangladesh]] Bengali as ''Amar Challenge'' starring [[Shakib Khan]], [[Sahara (actress)|Sahara]], [[Misha Sawdagor]] and [[Shiba Shanu]].


==Awards==
==Awards==
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Munna
Directed byVamshi Paidipally
Produced byDil Raju
Written byDialogues:
Ravi-Siva
Screenplay byVamshi Paidipally
Story byVamshi Paidipally
StarringPrabhas
Ileana D'Cruz
Prakash Raj
Kota Srinivasa Rao
Rahul Dev
Music byHarris Jayaraj
CinematographyC. Ramprasad
Edited byMarthand K. Venkatesh
Production
company
Distributed bySri Venkateswara Creations
Release date
  • 2 May 2007 (2007-05-02)
Running time
174 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Munna is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally in his directorial debut and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Prabhas and Ileana D'Cruz in lead roles, while Prakash Raj, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Rahul Dev appear the supporting roles.

Munna was released on 2 May 2007 to mixed reviews.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Mahesh Kumar alias "Munna" is a college student whose aim is to finish Kamalakar alias Khakha, a crime boss who keeps the entire city under his grip. It is revealed that Khakha is actually Munna's estranged father who was responsible for the deaths of his mother and Munna's young sister. Kakha's opposition Aatma asks Munna to join him, but he refuses his proposal. A mind game ensues where Khakha's second wife, son Rahul and daughter Shruthi leave him and join Munna. After many incidents including his best friend's death, Munna finds out that Aatma was working for Khakha. Aatma and Khakha plans to kill Munna in a factory, but Aatma turns against Khakha and Munna in turn of events. Khakha kills Aatma for his betrayal and commits suicide after losing everything that he worked for his life. With his vengeance completed, Munna leaves the factory.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Cameo appearance[edit | edit source]

Music[edit | edit source]

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 and Bhaskar. Bhaskar released the audio cassette and presented the first unit to Sukumar, Allu Arjun presented the first audio CD to Prabhas.[1] 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 Best Music Director for his work in the film.[2][3]Sadhana Sargam won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu for the song "Manasa". The song "Baga Baga" is based on "Karu Karu Vizhigalal", which itself is based on Westlife’s "Hit You With The Real Thing".[4][5]

Munna
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released23 March 2007
Recorded2007
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length30:20
LanguageTelugu
LabelSupreme Music
Aditya Music
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Harris Jayaraj chronology
Unnale Unnale
(2007) 		Munna
(2007) 		Bheemaa
(2008)
Telugu track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Kadhulu Kadhulu Padha
(Andhanidhaedhee Ilalonaa)"  		KK, Karthik (Chorus) 5:07
2. "Manasaa Nuvvunde"  Sadhana Sargam, Naresh Iyer, Krish, Haricharan,
Mahalakshmi Iyer (Chorus & Humming)		 5:51
3. "Vasthaavaa Vasthaavaa"  KK, Pop Shalini 5:40
4. "Bhaga Bhaga Mande
(Okadochhesaadey/Power Of Munna)"  		Shankar Mahadevan & Chorus 4:01
5. "Chammakkuro Challaa"  Karthik, Anushka Manchanda, Blaaze (Chorus) &
Chinmayi (Humming)		 5:00
6. "Konchem Konchem Ooristhunte
(Uyyaalo Uyyaalo)"  		Kailash Kher, Sujatha Mohan 4:41
7. "Manasaa Nuvvunde
(Mahalakshmi Iyer Version - Unreleased/Theatrical Version)"  		Mahalakshmi Iyer, Naresh Iyer, Krish, Haricharan, 5:51
Total length:
 30:20[6]
Vetri Thirumagan
Soundtrack album by
Harris Jayaraj
Released2008
Recorded2007
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length29:17
LanguageTamil
LabelNew Music
ProducerHarris Jayaraj
Tamil track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Amsa Vennila"  V.V. Prassanna, Vinaiya 4:52
2. "Purappadu Nanba"  Sathyan 4:02
3. "Puyalukkum Neruppukkum"  Sathyan 5:07
4. "Thimirai Oru Pillai"  Padmalatha, V.V. Prassanna 5:06
5. "Adi Vaama En Mayile"  Pushpavanam Kuppusamy, Hemambika 4:38
6. "Variya Variya"  Yugendran, Vinaya 5:32
Total length:
 29:17[7]

Release[edit | edit source]

The film was released on 26 April 2007. The film was also dubbed and released in Tamil as Vetri Thirumagan, in Hindi as Bagawat Ek Jung, in Malayalam with the same name.

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Idlebrain gave 3/5 stars and praised Prabhas' performances, stylized direction and budget, but criticized its narration and wrote "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!."[8]

Remakes[edit | edit source]

The film was also remade into Bangladesh Bengali as Amar Challenge starring Shakib Khan, Sahara, Misha Sawdagor and Shiba Shanu.

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Munna Audio Release". www.ragalahari.com. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  2. ↑ "cinegoer.com". Catchy Numbers, Good Vocals. Archived from the original on 9 April 2007. Retrieved 29 March 2007.
  3. ↑ "idlebrain.com". Munna – Catchy but commonplace. Archived from the original on 8 April 2007. Retrieved 4 April 2007.
  4. ↑ "10 Songs Which Copied Their Tunes from Other Films | Telugu". Archived from the original on 27 June 2017.
  5. ↑ Srinivasan, Sudhir (30 September 2016). "Inspired stuff". The Hindu.
  6. ↑ "Munna - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn". 23 March 2007. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  7. ↑ "Vetri Thirumagan - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn". 1 January 2008. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  8. ↑ "Munna - Telugu cinema Review - Prabhas & Ileana". Idlebrain.com. 27 April 2007. Retrieved 22 April 2014.

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