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"Mungaru Male" is a Kannada romantic drama film directed by Yogaraj Bhat and starring Ganesh, Pooja Gandhi, and Anant Nag. The film released on December 29, 2006, and was a major box office success. The movie became so popular that it ran for over one year in theaters all across Karnataka. This film’s music, composed by Mano Murthy, went on to become one of the best selling soundtracks ever in Kannada cinema.

The movie follows the story of Preetham (played by Ganesh), an up-and-coming journalist who meets and falls in love with a free-spirited girl, Nandini (played by Pooja Gandhi), when he is sent on an assignment to her small town. The two fall in love, and Preetham promises to take care of Nandini, even though he knows that her father, Dasharath (played by Anant Nag), will never approve of their relationship.

Despite the odds against them, Preetham and Nandini continue their romance, but Dasharath remains opposed, and eventually, Nandini is forced to marry someone else. Preetham is heartbroken, but he refuses to give up on the love of his life, and he sets out to win her back.

The movie is known for its stunning visuals that capture the beauty of the natural locations where it was shot. The filmmaker used Malnad’s locations, such as the Abbi Falls in Coorg and Balekoppa in Mudigere, as the movie's primary locations, which made the movie even more special in the eyes of Bengaluru's cinema lovers.

The acting in the film by all three of the lead cast members is praiseworthy, with Ganesh, in particular, delivering a convincing performance. Pooja Gandhi played her usual bubbly self, yet, it was a breakthrough performance for her. Anant Nag, who is a veteran actor in Kannada cinema, played the role of Nandini's father excellently, which made the audience empathize with his character side.

The music composed by Mano Murthy is exceptional, with many of the songs becoming massive hits upon the film's release. The music enhances the feel of the movie, and with the scenes that it was used in, it takes the viewer on a charming and emotional journey.

"Mungaru Male" is an entertaining movie that tells the story of love, heartbreak, and perseverance. The actors did a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life, and the visual and audio combined created an immersive experience. The director's vision was executed on a large scale, with the film having a big impact on Kannada cinema. "Mungaru Male" proved to be a turning point for Kannada cinema, and even today, it's one of the most loved movies of all time by Kannada cinema lovers.

Mungaru Male is a 2006 music movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.4.