Manthrikan (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2012, Manthrikan is a comedy and horror film directed by Anil, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Mukundan Unni (Jayaram) is a black magician and an exorcist. He is not really keen about his father's black magic skills and is wiling away his time with two dumb cronies in a remote village. There he meets a girl named Malu (Poonam Bajwa), who has no memories about her past but falls pretty easily for the hero after a couple of songs. But they get separated soon after. Some years later, he is called by a wealthy family to exorcise a spirit (Muktha George) from their palatial house, Shenoy Mandir. He meets Malavika there but she doesn't recognise him.
Who’s in it. Manthrikan stars Jayaram as Mukundan Unni, Poonam Bajwa as Malu, Muktha George as Rukkumani and Suraj Venjaramoodu as Usthad Maambaram Maayankutty Sheikh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Manthrikan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manthrikan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manthrikan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manthrikan (2012)?
- In US, Manthrikan is available to stream on Sun Nxt, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manthrikan worth watching?
- Manthrikan holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manthrikan?
- Manthrikan stars Jayaram, Poonam Bajwa, Muktha George, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devan.
- When was Manthrikan released?
- Manthrikan was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.