Sri Manjunatha – Complete Overview
Release Year: 2001
Chiranjeevi as Bhagwan Shiva (Shiva/Manjunatha)
Arjun Sarja as Manjunatha (devotee)
Soundarya as Katyayini (wife)
Ambareesh in a key role
Director: K. Raghavendra Rao
Producer: Nara Jaya Sridevi
Music: Hamsalekha
Genre: Devotional / Mythological
The movie is based on the life of a devoted follower of Bhagwan Shiva, named Manjunatha.
❀ Manjunatha is initially a non-believer and arrogant man.
❀ His life changes after divine experiences and struggles.
❀ He becomes a true devotee of Bhagwan Shiva, dedicating his life to bhakti.
❀ Through trials, faith, and miracles, he ultimately attains spiritual upliftment.
The film is closely associated with Dharmasthala Manjunatha Temple, a famous pilgrimage site dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva as Manjunatha. Sri Manjunatha is not just a movie—it feels like a spiritual journey, especially for devotees of Bhagwan Shiva.