MUNGARU MALE YOGRAJ BHAT

  • INDIA

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  • KANNADA

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  • 2006

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  • 143 mins

Set against the lush, rain-soaked landscapes of Karnataka, Mungaru Male follows Preetham, a cynical young man who falls for Nandini. Just as he discovers his feelings, he learns she is engaged to another. It’s a beautifully bittersweet tale of unrequited love, destiny, and the melancholy of the monsoon.

Producer(s) or Production Company :

E Krishna

Screenplay :

Yogaraj Bhat, Preetam Gubbi

Director of Photography :

S. Krishna

Editor :

Deepu S. Kumar

Music :

Mano Murthy

Cast :

Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, Ananthnag, Jai Jagadish, Padmaja Rao, Sudha Belavadi, Diganth, Ashwath, Sunitha

Premier Status :

Indian Premier

Awards - Winner :

Filmfare Awards South 2007 (Best Director, Best Playback Singer, Best Actor), Karnataka State Film Awards 2006-07 (Best Film, Best Director, Best Music Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Lyricist)

Yogaraj Bhat (b, 1972) born in Mandarthi, Karnataka, is a prominent Kannada filmmaker, screenwriter, and lyricist. He rose to stardom with the MUNGARU MALE, which set box-office records and ran for a year in multiplexes. Known for poetic storytelling and witty dialogues, Bhat has directed hits like GAALIPATA (2008), MANASAARE (2009), PANCHARANGI (2010), and PARAMATHMA (2011). His recent works include GAALIPATA 2 (2022) and MANADA KADALU (2025). Beyond directing, he is a celebrated lyricist, winning a Filmfare Award for the song "Bombe Aadsonu." His unique style significantly influenced modern Sandalwood cinema.

Yogaraj Bhat (b, 1972) born in Mandarthi, Karnataka, is a prominent Kannada filmmaker, screenwriter, and lyricist. He rose to stardom with the MUNGARU MALE, which set box-office records and ran for a year in multiplexes. Known for poetic storytelling and witty dialogues, Bhat has directed hits like GAALIPATA (2008), MANASAARE (2009), PANCHARANGI (2010), and PARAMATHMA (2011). His recent works include GAALIPATA 2 (2022) and MANADA KADALU (2025). Beyond directing, he is a celebrated lyricist, winning a Filmfare Award for the song "Bombe Aadsonu." His unique style significantly influenced modern Sandalwood cinema.