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{{short description|2014 Kannada action drama film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Maanikya
| image = Maanikya poster1.jpg
| caption = Music DVD cover
| director = [[Sudeepa]]
| producer = N. M. Kumar Priya Sudeep
| writer = [[Ravi Srivatsa]] (dialogues)
| story = [[Koratala Siva]]
| screenplay = Sudeep
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' (Telugu) by Koratala Siva}}
| starring = [[Sudeepa]] [[Ranya Rao|Ranya]] [[Varalaxmi Sarathkumar]]
| music = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cinematography = Shekhar Chandra
| editing = N. M. Vishwa
| studio = MNK Movies Kiccha Creations Kolla Entertainments
| distributor = M. N. Kumar
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2014|05|01}}
| runtime = 165 minutes
| country = India
| language = Kannada
| budget = ₹18 crore <ref name=":31">{{cite web | url=https://news.abplive.com/web-stories/south-cinema/kannada-star-sudeep-highest-grossing-films-vikrant-rona-eega-pailwaan-1737613 | title=Eega to Vikrant Rona: 9 Top Grossing Films of Kannada Star Sudeep }}</ref>
| gross = {{INR}}35.7 crore <ref name=":31"/>
}}

'''''Maanikya''''' ({{translation}} ''The Ruby'') is a 2014 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[Sudeepa]]. The film stars Sudeep and [[Varalaxmi Sarathkumar]], alongside [[Ranya Rao|Ranya]], [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] and [[P. Ravi Shankar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Presenting-the-Mirchi-girls/articleshow/22188063.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904162958/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-01/news-interviews/41661823_1_kannada-film-industry-sudeep-sandalwood-debut |url-status=live |archive-date=4 September 2013 |title=Presenting the Mirchi girls |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=1 September 2013 |access-date=1 September 2013}}</ref> The music was composed by [[Arjun Janya]], while cinematography and editing were handled by Shekhar Chandra and N. M. Vishwa. It is a remake of 2013 [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]''.

''Maanikya'' was released on 1 May 2014 to positive reviews from critics and was successful at the box office.<ref name="Maanikya budget">{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5183-maanikya-250-days-planned-for-august-8.html|title=Maanikya 100 days Planned for August 8|publisher=www.chitraloka.com|date=10 July 2014}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2014-05-06/Sudeeps-Maanikya-strikes-gold-at-box-office/94215 | title=Sudeep's Maanikya strikes gold at box office | date=6 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/Maanikya_mints_Rs14_crore_on_its_opening_weekend-421829/ENTERTAINMENT/15 | title="Maanikya" mints Rs.14 crore on its opening weekend | publisher=IANS Live | date=6 May 2014 }}</ref> The film retained its title for the Hindi dub.

==Plot==
The movie begins with a girl collecting funds for an organisation in Singapore. A goon gives her money and then chases her at night when she goes home. Then Vijay, enters and resolves the conflict without fighting. The girl introduces herself as Manasa. They slowly become friends. But one day she asks Vijay to leave her and go as she fears that if their relationship develops any further, separation would be painful. He then goes back to India and influences Manasa's brother to a large extent. In his conservative and ancestral village, Vijay changes everyone's viewpoint and makes them more lovable.

Eventually Manasa expresses her love for him, but Vijay hesitates. It is then revealed that he was born to their rival's family. His father wanted to change the people of his village. But his mother Lavanya didn't want to stay there, so she left him. When Vijay goes there, he falls in love with Sindhu.

He starts taking revenge on the Manasa's family without revealing his identity. Then they decide to marry Vijay with Sindhu because they both are in love with each other. During the marriage the Inspector tells his father that the enmity is rekindling because his son is taking revenge on the rivals. Soon afterwards, the rivals come and start killing everyone. After the fight it is known that Vijay's mother dies. His father banishes him and blames her death on him. The story is now back to the present. Manasa's uncle, Beera challenges Vijay that if he can defeat his men then he too would follow non violence. After successfully defeating them, her uncle asks Vijay that if he could defeat the rival's son (not knowing that it was Vijay himself) he would marry Manasa to Vijay.

Vijay gets angry at his stubbornness and reveals his true identity. He starts fighting with Manasa's brother. Then all her family members come and convert him too. This was watched by his father who had just arrived there. His father welcomes him back to the family. The film ends with him reuniting with Sindhu.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Sudeepa]] as Vijay aka manikya
* [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|Ravichandran]] as Adishesha, Vijay's father
* [[Ranya Rao|Ranya]] as Manasa
* [[Varalaxmi Sarathkumar|Varalaxmi Sharathkumar]] as Sindhu, Vijay's paternal cousin
* [[Ramya Krishna]] as Lavanya, Adisesha's wife and Vijay's mother (Extended Cameo Appearance)
* [[P. Ravi Shankar]] as Beera, Adisesha's rival and Manasa's paternal uncle
* [[Shobaraj]] as Bhadra, Adisesha's younger brother
* Dharma as Shiva, Manasa's brother
* [[Ashok (Kannada actor)|Ashok]] as Ugrappa, Beera's elder brother
* [[Padma Vasanthi]] as Lakshmi
* [[Avinash Yelandur|Avinash]] as Adisesha's brother-in-law
* [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] as Adisesha's father and Vijay's grandfather
* [[Sadhu Kokila]] as Veera Pratapa Simha
* [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] as College Security guard
* Rekha Krishnappa as Manasa's mother
* [[Chitra Shenoy]] as Rathna
* [[Sathyajith (Kannada actor)|Sathyajith]] as Bheema, Beera's second brother
* [[Tennis Krishna]] as Nagappa
* [[Veena Sundar]] as Fathima
* Komal Gandhi as Vijay's friend
* [[Rahul Salanke]] as Yogi
* [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[Arjun Janya]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[Yogaraj Bhat]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[Dwarakish]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[V. Harikrishna]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[Chi Guru Dutt]] as cameo appearance in song "Mani Mani Maanikya"
* [[Kiran Rathod]] in item number "Pantara Panta"
* Shweta Pandit in item number "Pantara Panta"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QKYS2WDKb0Y | title=Maanikya || Pantara Panta || HD Video Song || Kichcha Sudeep || V. Ravichandran || Arjun Janya || | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref>
* [[Rishika Singh]] in item number "Pantara Panta"
{{colend}}

==Production==

===Development===
After the success of his previous venture, ''[[Bachchan (2013 film)|Bachchan]]'', [[Sudeepa]] was met with lot of offers from various south film directors. However, he announced in his social network site that he would be teaming up with ace actor – director [[Ravichandran (Kannada actor)|V. Ravichandran]] in his next venture.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2013/sudeep-ravichandran-movie-confirm-115663.html |title=Sudeep Confirms His Next With Ravichandran|publisher=Oneindia |date=27 July 2013 |access-date=25 January 2014}}</ref> It was reported that Sudeepa would be directing Ravichandran for his next film. Later in July 2013, it was speculated that Ravichandran would be playing father to Sudeepa and the film may be a remake of 2013 Telugu film ''[[Mirchi (film)|Mirchi]]'' which starred [[Prabhas]] and [[Satyaraj]] in the son – father roles respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/3622-ravichandran-to-play-sudeep-s-father.html |title=Ravichandran To Play Sudeep's Father?|publisher=chitraloka.com |date=27 July 2013 |accessdate=25 January 2014}}</ref> It was later confirmed that the story is tweaked and Ravichandran would be playing the father role to Sudeep and [[Ramya Krishna]] would be his pair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Mirchi-gets-Crazy-cuts/articleshow/22086977.cms |title=Mirchi gets Crazy cuts|publisher=bangaloremirror.com |date=21 August 2013 |accessdate=25 January 2014}}</ref> [[Bollywood]] actress [[Juhi Chawla]] was initially offered the role of Ravichandran's partner, but turned it down as she didn't want to play a mother to the hero. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/will-juhi-chawla-and-ravichandaran-recreate-their-prema-loka-magic/articleshow/21726173.cms |title=Will Juhi Chawla and Ravichandran recreate their Prema Loka magic?|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=10 August 2013 |accessdate=25 January 2014}}</ref>

===Title===
Sudeepa profusely thanked veteran [[Dwarakish]] for suggesting the title ''Maanikya''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/106677.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429163027/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/106677.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 April 2014|title=It is Mighty 'Maanikya'|work=indiaglitz.com|date=26 April 2014}}</ref>

===Filming===
The filming of the film commenced from August 2013 at a Bangalore city college.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/3768-sudeep-ravichandran-film-shooting-from-august-25.html |title=Sudeep-Ravichandran Film Shooting From August 25 |publisher=chitraloka.com |date=22 August 2013 |accessdate=25 January 2014 |archive-date=18 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140218232730/http://www.chitraloka.com/news/3768-sudeep-ravichandran-film-shooting-from-august-25.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Major portions of the film is shot at [[Bidar]](a crown city of karnataka) and [[Hyderabad]]. The film unit also flew to [[Bangkok]] to film a song sequence and few action sequences.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nthwall.com/ka/news/2014-01-17/Manikya-Team-Flying-To-BangKok.php |title=Manikya Team Flying To BangKok |publisher=nthwall.com |date=17 January 2014 |accessdate=25 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203095036/http://www.nthwall.com/ka/news/2014-01-17/Manikya-Team-Flying-To-BangKok.php |archivedate=3 February 2014 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
| name = Maanikya
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Arjun Janya]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2014|04|09}}
| recorded = 2014
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 29:06
| language = [[Kannada]]
| label = [[Anand Audio]]
| producer = [[Arjun Janya]]
| prev_title = [[Angaaraka]]
| prev_year = 2014
| next_title = [[Paru Wife of Devadas]]
| next_year = 2014
}}

The soundtrack of the film was composed by [[Arjun Janya]]. The soundtrack was released by [[Anand Audio]] on 9 April 2014.

{{Track listing
| total_length = 29:06
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Ninna Hinde
| lyrics1 = [[Jayanth Kaikini]]
| extra1 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| length1 = 04:31
| title2 = Huchcha Na
| lyrics2 = [[Yograj Bhat]]
| extra2 = [[Vijay Prakash]]
| length2 = 04:09
| title3 = Maamu Maamu
| lyrics3 = [[Kaviraj (lyricist)|Kaviraj]]
| extra3 = Vijay Prakash, [[Priya Himesh]]
| length3 = 03:58
| title4 = Pantara Panta
| lyrics4 = Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra4 = [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathi]]
| length4 = 02:02
| title5 = Jeeva Jeeva
| lyrics5 = [[K. Kalyan]]
| extra5 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length5 = 04:55
| title6 = Jeena Jeena Ya
| lyrics6 = Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra6 = [[Shaan (singer)|Shaan]]
| length6 = 03:50
| title7 = Nalla Malla
| lyrics7 = Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra7 = [[Arjun Janya]]
| length7 = 02:43
| title8 = Belake Belake
| lyrics8 = Dr. V. Nagendra Prasad
| extra8 = Shankar Mahadevan
| length8 = 01:11
| title9 = Mani Mani Maanikya
| lyrics9 = Kaviraj
| extra9 = G. Vijay Babu, Shivarudra Naik (kanakapura)
| length9 = 01:43
}}

==Release==

''Maanikya'' was released in around 250 screens on 1 May 2014. And also released on 15 May 2014 in [[Sharjah (emirate)|Sharjah]], on 16 May 2014 in [[Dubai]] and [[Abu Dhabi]].<ref name="Maanikya in UAE">{{cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=234745|title=Dubai: 'Maanikya,' Kannada movie to hit screen across UAE|publisher=daijiworld.com|date=14 May 2014}}</ref><ref name="Maanikya in gulf">{{cite web|url=http://www.bellevision.com/belle/index.php?action=topnews&type=9236|title=Dubai: Most awaited Kannada movie 'MAANIKYA' to hit screen across UAE on May 15|publisher=bellevision.com|date=12 May 2014}}</ref> Maanikya is the first Kannada film released in [[Oman]] and [[Bahrain]] and released on 30 May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2014/sudeep-maanikya-first-kannada-movie-release-muscat-bahrain-141252.html|title=Maanikya, First Kannada Movie To Get Released In Muscat-Bahrain|publisher=Oneindia|date=28 May 2014|access-date=12 June 2014|archive-date=9 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709223422/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/kannada/news/2014/sudeep-maanikya-first-kannada-movie-release-muscat-bahrain-141252.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140526/entertainment-sandalwood/article/maanikya-become-first-kannada-film-release-oman|title=Maanikya become the first Kannada film to release in Oman|publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|date=26 May 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chitraloka.com/news/5009-maanikya-in-oman-first-kannada-film.html|title=Maanikya in Oman – First Kannada film|publisher=chitraloka.com|date=25 May 2014|access-date=12 June 2014|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204151938/https://www.chitraloka.com/news/5009-maanikya-in-oman-first-kannada-film.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Maanikya also released in United States on 30 May 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.towne3.com/|title=Towne 3 Cinemas|publisher=towne3.com|access-date=12 June 2014|archive-date=4 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204154748/http://towne3.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> and in [[Perth]], Australia on 17 August 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://singh.com.au/kannada-movie-maanikya-in-perth-on-17th-august-2014/|title=Kannada Movie "Maanikya" in Perth on 17th August 2014|publisher=singh.com.au|date=18 July 2014}}</ref> Maanikya is the first Kannada film screened in Indian Film Festival of Ireland and screened on 20 September 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianfilmfestivalofireland.ie/pdf/New%20IFFI%202014%20Schedule.pdf|title=Indian Film Festival Ireland 2014 Schedule|publisher=indianfilmfestivalofireland.ie|date=20 September 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220183835/http://indianfilmfestivalofireland.ie/pdf/New%20IFFI%202014%20Schedule.pdf|archivedate=20 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Box office===

Maanikya completed 100 days on 8 August 2014.<ref name="Maanikya boxoffice">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/-nbsp-nbsp-read-full-story-raquo--hindi-news-111652 |title='Maanikya' 100 |work=www.indiaglitz.com |date=8 August 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809224553/http://www.indiaglitz.com/-nbsp-nbsp-read-full-story-raquo--hindi-news-111652 |archivedate=9 August 2014}}</ref>

==Reception==
* Bangalore mirror gave the film 3.5/5 stars saying "It's a near-perfect mix of action, drama, romance and comedy. In a line, it's the story of a scion of a family to bring together two warring families. However, it is not as simple as that. The film meddles with multiple genres —from romance to action to comedy to family drama to something more. The plot of the film matches its length, the narration and the twists keep the audience glued. Credit should go to director Sudeep for packing every available slot with good actors. The film is a real ensemble. There are top-notch actors everywhere."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Movie-review-Maanikya/articleshow/34490100.cms | title=Movie review: Maanikya | publisher=bangaloremirror.com | date=1 May 2014 }}</ref>
* Chitraloka gave the film 3.75/5 stars and called it a complete family entertainer and further said "Maanikya comes as a cool breeze for the summer. It is the perfect holiday gift from Sudeep and team. It has all the masala elements that a commercial film demands. There are so many things in Maanikya but all of them are perfectly placed. It is a film you will love to watch in a cool big screen theatre. This is one film you should reserve a day for this week."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/4912-manikya-review.html | title=Manikya Movie Review | publisher=chitraloka.com | date=1 May 2014 | access-date=1 May 2014 | archive-date=4 February 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220204154747/https://www.chitraloka.com/movie-reviews/4912-manikya-review.html | url-status=dead }}</ref>
* One India gave the film 3.5/5 stars and said "Maanikya, which is the first combination of Abhinaya Chakravarthy Kichcha Sudeep and Sandalwood's ace actor Crazy Star Ravichandran, has got a grand opening across the state, and will be a biggest treat for the long weekend. Sudeep looks superb in action, comedy, dance and sentimental sequence. It is Kiccha, who steals the show."<ref>{{ cite web | url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/reviews/2014/maanikya-movie-review-138113.html | title=Maanikya – Movie Review: Nalla-Malla Rocks | publisher=Oneindia | date=1 May 2014 }}</ref>
* Times of India gave 4/5 stars and said "Armed with a good script, the director has taken care to see that the narration does not lag at any point. The story moves fast and almost all the major characters have equal share of work to do. With a long list of senior artistes, Sudeep has succeeded in giving them the right roles."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/moviereviewarticlelist/movie-review/34599055.cms|title=Maanikya Movie Review|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=3 May 2014}}</ref>
* Deccan Herald gave the film 3/5 stars and said: "Fans will surely have no complaints with Maanikya."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/403727/avenging-wrong-has-another-way.html | title=Avenging a wrong has another way now | publisher=deccanherald.com | date=2 May 2014 }}</ref>
* Sharadhaa from the India express called Maanikya a Refreshing Treat for Sudeep's Fans, saying "Sudeep has pulled off the film credibly as a director and actor but looks a bit tired at times probably because of the huge responsibility he undertook. He is excellent in scenes when he shows the human frailty of his character. A role only matched by Ravichandran as the father. With writing by Koratala Siva, a good supporting cast combined with Arjun Janya’s music, cinematography by Shekhar Chandra and Sudeep’s over all effort, the film has turned out to be a good family entertainer."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/A-Refreshing-Treat-for-Sudeeps-Fans/2014/05/03/article2203356.ece | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503101859/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/A-Refreshing-Treat-for-Sudeeps-Fans/2014/05/03/article2203356.ece | url-status=dead | archive-date=3 May 2014 | title=A Refreshing Treat for Sudeep's Fans | publisher=newindianexpress.com | date=3 May 2014}}</ref>
* Shashiprasad from the Deccan Chronicle said "What happens when Crazy Star V. Ravichandran and Kichcha Sudeep come together on big screen for the first time? 'Entertainment' at its best would be the simplest answer to it. When nobody could imagine the evergreen lover of sandalwood shifting his gear down for a 'fathrer' role, Maanikya is a well crafted remake of the hit Telugu movie Mirchi. Crazy, Kichcha shine in yet another 'remake'."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140502/entertainment-movie-review/article/movie-review-maanikya-crazt-kichcha-shine-yet-another | title=Movie Review 'Maanikya': Crazy, Kichcha shine in yet another 'remake' | publisher=[[Deccan Chronicle]] | date=2 May 2014 }}</ref>

===Other revenues===
The film did {{INRConvert|8.5|c}} of business before its release by the (satellite-dubbing-audio-DVD-other) rights.<ref name="Maanikya sold">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news-interviews/Maanikya-sold-for-Rs-8-5-crore/articleshow/34227065.cms|title=Maanikya sold for Rs 8.5 crore?|website=[[The Times of India]]|date=26 April 2014 }}</ref>

The satellite rights of the film were sold for {{INRConvert|5.5|c}} to [[Asianet Suvarna]] and Hindi dubbing rights for {{INRConvert|1.5|c}}. Meanwhile, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam dubbing rights for {{INRConvert|75|l}} each.<ref name="Maanikya sold"/> The audio rights have been acquired by Anand Audio for {{INRConvert|25|l}} and the DVD rights have gone for a similar amount. The remaining rights too have been secured for {{INRConvert|25|l}}.<ref name="Maanikya sold"/>

==References==
{{reflist|35em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|3184756|Maanikya}}
* {{official website|http://maanikyathemovie.com/}}


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