Manada Kadalu
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| Directed by | Yogaraj Bhat |
| Written by | Yogaraj Bhat Gadda Viji Amol Patil |
| Screenplay by | Yogaraj Bhat Gadda Viji Amol Patil |
| Produced by | E. Krishnappa |
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| Cinematography | Santhosh Rai Pathaje |
| Edited by | K. M. Prakash |
| Music by | V. Harikrishna |
Production company | E. K. Entertainers |
| Distributed by | E. K. Pictures |
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Running time | 154 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Manada Kadalu is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film co-written and directed by Yogaraj Bhat, and produced by E. Krishnappa. The film marks the reunion of the director-producer duo after 18 years of their successful film, Mungaru Male (2006). The film stars Sumukha, Rashika Shetty and Anjali Anish in lead roles, along with Rangayana Raghu and Dattanna in key supporting roles.
The film's principal photography began in 2024 in various parts of Karnataka such as Bengaluru, Kodagu and Mangalore and few portions were shot in Maharashtra's Murud-Janjira fort. The musical score and soundtrack for the film is composed by V. Harikrishna and the cinematography and editing were handled by Santhosh Rai Pathaje and K. M. Prakash respectively.
Manada Kadalu was released on 28 March 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics and the audience.