Mahesh Manjrekar
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mahesh Manjrekar (born 15 August, 1958 in Mumbai) is an Indian director, actor, writer and producer. He is credited with directing the critically acclaimed films Vaastav: The Reality (1999), Astitva (2000) and Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005). He has won a National Film Award and two Star Screen Awards. Besides direction, he has acted in several films including some of his own productions. He first gained acclaim as an actor for his performance in the 2002 film Kaante, and later played negative roles in the Telugu film Okkadunnadu (2007) and as the gangster Javed in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). He played the role of 'Shivaji Maharaj' in Marathi movie Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy. He also played the role of Harpist Dongara in the "Aakhri Chunauti" series of episodes in CID. Description above from the Wikipedia article Mahesh Manjrekar, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mahesh Manjrekar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Mahesh Manjrekar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mahesh Manjrekar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dhyanimani, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mahesh Manjrekar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mahesh Manjrekar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mahesh Manjrekar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dashavatar | Inspector Michael D'Costa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Coolie | Kakkar | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Sadanand | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Juna Furniture | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Finance Minister | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Katha Kanchiki Manam Intiki | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Pondicherry | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Antim: The Final Truth | Satya Vichare | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Big Bull | Rana Sawant | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Mumbai Saga | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Power | Kalidas Haridas Thakur | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | The White Tiger | The Stork | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Saffron | Ismael Pehelwan | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Saaho | Prince | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | 66 Sadashiv | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Man Who Feels No Pain | Surya's Grandpa / Ajoba | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Total Dhamaal | Chinappa Swamy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mulshi Pattern | Shirpya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Madhav Kurup | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dhyanimani | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bandh Nylon Che | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bajirao Mastani | Chhatrapati Shahu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | A Paying Ghost | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ungli | B.R. Dayal | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Rege | Pradeep Sharma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Singham Returns | CM Vikram Adhikari | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | Babban | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Arrambam | Mahadev Rane | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | Bhinde | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Aajcha Divas Majha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | OMG: Oh My God! | Lawyer Sardesai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bodyguard | Ranjan Mhatre | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Fakta Ladh Mhana | Bababhai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Dabangg | Rajo's father | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Don Seenu | Mukesh Duggal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Shikshanachya Aaicha Gho | Doctor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Adurs | Don Baba | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Wanted | Inspector Talpade | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | 99 | AGM | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Me Shivajiraje Bhosale Boltoy | Shivaji Maharaj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Slumdog Millionaire | Javed | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Uladhaal | Special Appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Okkadunnadu | Sona Bhai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Deha | Madhav 'Maddy' Desai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Musafir | Lukka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Praan Jaye Par Shaan Na Jaye | Munna Bhai Hatela | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Kaante | Raj ‘Bali’ Yadav | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Jeeva Sakha | - | Hit | Similar → |
Mahesh Manjrekar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mahesh Manjrekar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mahesh Manjrekar is "Dhyanimani" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mahesh Manjrekar acted in?
Mahesh Manjrekar has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mahesh Manjrekar?
Other notable films include "Bhai - Vyakti Ki Valli - Uttarardha", "Bhai: Vyakti Ki Valli - Poorvardha", and "A Paying Ghost".