everything you have heard about this movie is true.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Wow... what a film by thala!!! Awesome cast and crew!! Mankatha released in 1000 screens worldwide and the film had a solo opening in Tamil Nadu on 31 August. It was said to have collected INR28 Crore from 700 screens during the opening five-day weekend, and around INR 360 million in its first week.[12] The film became the biggest grosser of the year as well as that of Ajith's career,[160] while also garnering the second-highest opening after Enthiran (2010).[161] In Chennai city alone, the film earned INR27.2 million in the first weekend from 19 screens. The multiplexes gave it the maximum number of shows including morning shows in all screens.[162] At the Mayajaal multiplex, Mankatha was screened in all 14 screens on the first day, resulting in 70 shows per day, all being sold out,[160] while Sathyam Cinemas reported a net of INR3.4 million from two screens for the five-day weekend.[162] The film grossed INR65 million in 19 days in Chennai.[163] The Telugu version Gambler, which released in 225 screens.[144] In Kerala, the film was released in the original language in Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad districts on 31 August while a dubbed version released all over the state on 9 September, opening at first rank, outclassing other Malayalam releases. The film bought for INR60 lakh in Kerala was expected to get distributor share of INR14 million.[162] The Telugu version got high opening compared to other mainstream films[164][165] It was successful at the Bangalore box office.[166]The film opened at second rank in Malaysia, grossing $803,666 in its first weekend, with a per screen average of $19,602 (highest per screen average)[167] claiming the second-highest opening weekend for a Tamil film. After four weeks, the film grossed INR60 million in Malaysia.[168] In the United Kingdom, the film grossed $179,054 from 16 screens, opening at No.1 spot[169] and No.4 in the all-time chart[170][171][172] Overall the film grossed $1,104,911 in Malaysia in six weeks, and $268,533 in UK at the end of the third week.[173] Sun Pictures the distributor declared that Mankatha grossed INR800 million[174][175] in the first month. Sify termed the film as a blockbuster as well as the year's biggest commercial success.[176][177] The film completed a 50-day run at the box office and was ranked as the fourth biggest grosser in Tamil film history.[178][179] Brand merchandise related to the film were launched for sale after the 50th day. Items included sun glasses, T-shirts, hand cuffs and lockets, all on a limited edition basis.[180]

I don't UNDERSTAND How on Earth this movie can attain 7.2Stars but this is Poor movie ever in Tamil cinema. There is NO proper story and logics in most of the scenes like in IP address and container exchange etc etc. Ajith was a GOOD actor earlier but now doing movies as if HE come out of the Dog's home or i mean HE lost his power to act. Either Way, HE is at his Worst. Premgi was irritating to the core. He was OK only in 600028 movie, but off late we could not tolerate his nonsense in the screen. I don't understand the point why this movie needed lot of characters like Arjun,Vaibhav,Trisha,Lakshmi rai,Angeli,Andrea etc.. I think director was in drunk while writing the story which was supposed to be utter foolish.my only relief was the interval time. Had a cold coffee and sacrificed myself for watching this Pathetic movie.. In any case Don't watch this movie in DvDs.

Mankatha is ajith's 50th movie.Thala scores well with his grey shade performance.Ajith role has be energetic through out the movie.Trisha does not come for the whole movie but the scenes she comes makes it a beauty. Lakshmi rai looks appealing in the movie with her pair with mahath and premji.Premji has tried for comedy and makes a move at scene he pairs up with ajith.Arjun role suits for a cop which he has known logic in it .Vaibhav comes on screen where all he is needed. All other cast have made the movie to come on screens with excitement. Yuvan background scores speaks in the movie. Totally a worthy movie to be watched by all .Dont miss out the end credits of the movie. Director's cut is awesome. Thala with his stunts again is back again after a bang.

Guys,Movie is awesome. Story s definitely unconventional and needs applauds for trying a bold and new concept. Seeing thala as an antagonist of the movie is commendable. And in future we can see many star would follow the suit. He did better than Vaali. Lots of twist n turns make this more intriguing. On technicalities aspect too Venkat did a terrific job. And wow, to see Ajith uttering cuss words (wat an masala element in the movie). As usual Yuvan rocks in BGM. I loved the chess scene were he plots to kill all his accomplices and the movie pans out it ways is also very commendable. In many scenes I find the nuances of the screenplay of Venkat very very interesting. Venkat Prabhu has matured a lot. On the downside -- At many places I find Screenplay little dragging not typical to Venkat Prabhu's movie, and some songs are adding these worries. Except Vilaiyaadu Mankatha all other songs are average. Action sequence is lil bit overdosed and too much gun noises makes its irritating and made it look like a warfare movieOn a whole this is the perfect 50 for Ajith needed when matters the most. And he chooses the perfect director and script for this milestone. Movie is double awesome. There's a lot of scope to break all box office records, since it got perfect opportunity to release on public holidays back-to-back followed by fri, sat n sun. Mind you thala's always king of box office opening. After this movie Sun pictures can be once again in the groove.my rating 10/10. I will watch once again and again just for thala and Venkat Prabhu