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Manu Uncle (1988): Cast & Plot

Manu Uncle (1988) movie poster

Manu Uncle is a 1988 adventure family film directed by Dennis Joseph, starring Mammootty as Manu, Prathapa Chandran and KPAC Lalitha. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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Manu Uncle (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Dennis Joseph
Genres
Adventure , Family
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manu Uncle About?

The premise of Manu Uncle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of children witness the robbery of a sword from a museum. However, they, along with Manu, set out to catch the culprits and also discover a shocking truth.

Manu Uncle Themes & Keywords

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  • girl
  • uncle nephew relationship
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  • neighbor
  • museum
  • robbery
  • arrest
  • gang
  • two word title
  • vacation
  • cameo appearance
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  • actor playing himself
  • witness
  • child in jeopardy
  • child
  • mission
  • children
  • group
  • death of father
  • character name in title
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Manu Uncle Cast & Characters

Mammootty leads the cast as Manu, with Prathapa Chandran as Ravunni Menon and KPAC Lalitha as Mary. Directed by Dennis Joseph; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Manu Uncle

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From the director

More from Dennis Joseph

More films directed by Dennis Joseph: Appu and Adharvam.

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Plot

Manu Uncle Plot Summary

What happens in Manu Uncle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Manu, Mammootty, is a Kollam-based researcher in astronomy whose calm, curious life sits alongside a family rooted in public service. His father is a police officer, a detail that quietly shapes Manu’s approach to danger and truth. The family’s close circle includes Ravunni, Prathapa Chandran, an exporter who is a longtime family friend, and neighbors Antony and Mary, who live nearby. a. Lother and Ikru, who together with Manu’s elder sister’s children form a four-member team led by Dany. The kids spend their vacation days wandering through the city, visiting different places, and playing harmless pranks, all while slowly weaving a shared world of curiosity and adventure.

Full summary

The whole story of Manu Uncle, scene by scene

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Videos

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Manu Uncle?

9 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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Which actor plays the astronomer Manu?

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FAQ

Manu Uncle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Manu Uncle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manu Uncle?

Manu Uncle runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Manu Uncle released?

Manu Uncle was released on April 7, 1988.

Who directed Manu Uncle?

Manu Uncle was directed by Dennis Joseph.

More films by Dennis Joseph

Who is in the cast of Manu Uncle?

Manu Uncle stars Mammootty as Manu, Prathapa Chandran as Ravunni Menon and KPAC Lalitha as Mary, among 12 credited actors.

Does Manu Uncle have a post-credit scene?

No. Manu Uncle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Manu Uncle in?

The original language of Manu Uncle is Malayalam.

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