Mantra (2017): Cast & Plot
Mantra is a 2017 film directed by Nicholas Kharkongor, starring Rajat Kapoor as Kapil Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin and Shiv Panditt. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Nicholas Kharkongor
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mantra About?
The premise of Mantra without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 2004, during India’s ‘India Shining’ campaign, this film explores the impact of economic globalization on one family. It follows Kapil Kapoor, the founder of a popular snack brand from the era of the ‘License Raj,’ as he struggles to maintain his business against a powerful multinational corporation. As Kapil fights to save his company, his family also faces personal challenges, reflecting the broader societal shifts occurring in New India.
Mantra Cast & Characters
Rajat Kapoor leads the cast as Kapil Kapoor, with Kalki Koechlin as Piya Kapoor and Shiv Panditt as Viraj Kapoor. Directed by Nicholas Kharkongor; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nicholas Kharkongor
- Rajat Kapoor as Kapil Kapoor
- Kalki Koechlin as Piya Kapoor
- Shiv Panditt as Viraj Kapoor
- Adil Hussain as Man from Jharkhand
Also Starring in Mantra
· 2 more- Rohan Joshi Vir Kapoor
- Shantanu Bhamare
More from Nicholas Kharkongor
More films directed by Nicholas Kharkongor, best-rated first: Axone and Axone.
Mantra Plot Summary
What happens in Mantra from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mantra relocates to Hyderabad after securing a software job, carrying the quiet weight of losing her parents years ago and spending much of her life in hostels. On arrival, a taxi driver—the man from Jharkhand Adil Hussain—presents himself as an assistant sent by her employer and suggests she consider a paying guest arrangement with an elderly couple in the city. The setup feels warm and simple at first: Ramarao and his wife welcome her, easing what could have been a difficult transition, and Mantra begins to settle into a steady work routine that makes the move feel more hopeful than daunting.
Full summary
The whole story of Mantra, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mantra?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city does Mantra relocate for her new software job?
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Mantra FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mantra, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mantra?
Mantra runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Mantra released?
Mantra was released on March 17, 2017.
Who directed Mantra?
Mantra was directed by Nicholas Kharkongor.
More films by Nicholas Kharkongor Who is in the cast of Mantra?
Mantra stars Rajat Kapoor as Kapil Kapoor, Kalki Koechlin as Piya Kapoor and Shiv Panditt as Viraj Kapoor, among 6 credited actors.
Does Mantra have a post-credit scene?
No. Mantra has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mantra in?
The original language of Mantra is Hindi.
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