Mata (2006): Cast & Plot
Mata is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Guruprasad, starring Jaggesh as Upkathe Govindu/Venkatesh, R. N. Sudarshan and Tabla Nani. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- Guruprasad
- Original language
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Kannada - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mata About?
The premise of Mata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set within a modern Indian matha, the film follows the daily lives and rituals of its inhabitants, exploring the spiritual teachings of the shrine. It portrays the journey toward enlightenment, emphasizing that true awakening requires conquering anger, lust, desire and other passions.
Mata Themes & Keywords
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Mata Cast & Characters
Jaggesh leads the cast as Upkathe Govindu/Venkatesh, with R. N. Sudarshan as Appayya and Tabla Nani as Venugopal. Directed by Guruprasad; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Guruprasad
- Jaggesh as Upkathe Govindu/Venkatesh
- R. N. Sudarshan as Appayya
- Tabla Nani as Venugopal
- Mandya Ramesh as Nagesh
Also Starring in Mata
· 2 more- Vaijanath Biradar Siddha
- Nagathihalli Chandrashekar Former matha head
More from Guruprasad
More films directed by Guruprasad: Eradane Sala and Maryade Ramanna.
Mata Plot Summary
What happens in Mata 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
The taxi driver Venkatesha (Jaggesh) welcomes Sister Martha as she arrives in Bangalore and urgently needs a ride to a matha in Thirthahalli. To pass the time and keep the journey engaging, he begins weaving a layered tale, peppering the main story with quick subplots that hint at bigger currents underneath.
Full summary
The whole story of Mata, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mata?
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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Who plays the taxi driver Venkatesha in the film?
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Movies Like Mata
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mata Hari, Angry Indian Goddesses and Moksha: Salvation.
Mata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mata, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mata?
Mata runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Mata released?
Mata was released on February 10, 2006.
Who directed Mata?
Mata was directed by Guruprasad.
More films by Guruprasad Who is in the cast of Mata?
Mata stars Jaggesh as Upkathe Govindu/Venkatesh, R. N. Sudarshan as Appayya and Tabla Nani as Venugopal, among 6 credited actors.
Does Mata have a post-credit scene?
No. Mata has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mata in?
The original language of Mata is Kannada.
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