Monalisa (2004): Cast & Plot
Monalisa is a 2004 romantic film directed by Indrajit Lankesh, starring Sadha as Monalisa / Spandana, Sammir Dattani and Umashree. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Indrajit Lankesh
- Genre
- Romance
- Original language
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Kannada - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Monalisa About?
The premise of Monalisa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his girlfriend Monalisa is killed in an accident, Dyan’s world shatters. Pressured to honor his parents’ wishes, he reluctantly agrees to marry Spandana, only to discover she is the spitting‑image of Monalisa, forcing him to confront his grief and the uncanny resemblance that blurs past and present.
Monalisa Cast & Characters
Sadha leads the cast as Monalisa / Spandana, with Sammir Dattani as Dhyan and Umashree. Directed by Indrajit Lankesh; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Indrajit Lankesh
- Sadha as Monalisa / Spandana
- Sammir Dattani as Dhyan
- Umashree
- Rangayana Raghu as ACP Raveendra
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More films directed by Indrajit Lankesh: Shakeela and Aishwarya.
Monalisa Plot Summary
What happens in Monalisa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dhyan Sammir Dattani is behind the wheel in the dead of night when a sudden crash abruptly changes everything, catapulting his life from denial to a complex present. Six months earlier, he’s introduced as a college student full of mischief and without a clear, serious goal, a stark contrast to the future his family imagines. After graduation, his parents push for an arranged marriage, but Dhyan makes it clear he won’t settle for someone picked by a broker; he insists on finding a life partner on his own terms.
Full summary
The whole story of Monalisa, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Monalisa?
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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Monalisa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Monalisa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Monalisa?
Monalisa runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Monalisa released?
Monalisa was released on May 7, 2004.
Who directed Monalisa?
Monalisa was directed by Indrajit Lankesh.
More films by Indrajit Lankesh Who is in the cast of Monalisa?
Monalisa stars Sadha as Monalisa / Spandana, Sammir Dattani as Dhyan and Umashree, among 11 credited actors.
Does Monalisa have a post-credit scene?
No. Monalisa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Monalisa in?
The original language of Monalisa is Kannada.
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