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'''''Muni''''' is an Indian Tamil-language [[horror comedy]] film series created and directed by [[Raghava Lawrence]] who also appeared in lead roles in all the films. The first film is ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' (2007) and the second is ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]'' (2011) with the third installment of the franchise titled ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni 3: Kanchana 2: Ganga]]'' (2015). The latest movie, the fourth instalment is [[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]] (2019). and stars [[Raghava Lawrence]] and [[Kovai Sarala]] with [[Rajkiran]], [[Sarathkumar]], [[Devadarshini]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]], [[Vedhika]], [[Vinu Chakravarthy]], [[Raai Laxmi]], [[Nithya Menon]], [[Taapsee]], [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]], [[Oviya]], [[Nikki Tamboli]], Alexandra Ri Djavi. All films were successful at the box office, continuing the trend of the comedy-horror genre in Tamil cinema that began with ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005).
'''''Muni''''' is an Indian Tamil-language [[horror comedy]] film series created and directed by [[Raghava Lawrence]] who also appeared in lead roles in all the films. The first film is ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' (2007) and the second is ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]'' (2011) with the third installment of the franchise titled ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni 3: Kanchana 2: Ganga]]'' (2015). The latest movie, the fourth instalment is ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]]'' (2019). and stars [[Raghava Lawrence]] and [[Kovai Sarala]] with [[Rajkiran]], [[Sarathkumar]], [[Devadarshini]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]], [[Vedhika]], [[Vinu Chakravarthy]], [[Raai Laxmi]], [[Nithya Menon]], [[Taapsee]], [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]], [[Oviya]], [[Nikki Tamboli]], Alexandra Ri Djavi. All films were successful at the box office, continuing the trend of the comedy-horror genre in Tamil cinema that began with ''[[Chandramukhi]]'' (2005).


All four films revolve around the same plot of a coward who gets possessed by a ghost to take revenge on the people who killed them, and the rest of the film shows how he takes revenge. Raghava Lawrence and Kovai Sarala are the only actors to appear in every installment of the series.
All four films revolve around the same plot of a coward who gets possessed by a ghost to take revenge on the people who killed them, and the rest of the film shows how he takes revenge. Raghava Lawrence and Kovai Sarala are the only actors to appear in every installment of the series.


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
=== Muni (2007) ===
=== ''Muni'' (2007) ===
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{{Main|Muni (film)}}
A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader.
A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader.


=== Muni 2:Kanchana ===
=== ''Muni 2: Kanchana'' (2011) ===
{{Main|Kanchana (2011 film)}}
{{Main|Kanchana (2011 film)}}
When three spirits possess a timid young man and start making him act like a woman, his mother consults an exorcist who unearths a heartbreaking tale of societal injustice, murder and vengeance.
When three spirits possess a timid young man and start making him act like a woman, his mother consults an exorcist who unearths a heartbreaking tale of societal injustice, murder and vengeance.


=== Muni 3: Kanchana 2 ===
=== ''Muni 3: Kanchana 2'' (2015) ===
{{Main|Kanchana 2}}
{{Main|Kanchana 2}}
A cameraman is petrified of ghosts but obliges when his director proposes a show on ghosts to revive their TV channel. However, strange things happen when they start working on the show.
A cameraman is petrified of ghosts but obliges when his director proposes a show on ghosts to revive their TV channel. However, strange things happen when they start working on the show.


=== Muni 4: Kanchana 3 ===
=== ''Muni 4: Kanchana 3'' (2019) ===
{{Main|Kanchana 3}}
{{Main|Kanchana 3}}
Raghava is a young man who lives happily with his family but is scared of ghosts. When he visits Coimbatore with his family, he is possessed by a vengeful ghost with a sinister past.
Raghava is a young man who lives happily with his family but is scared of ghosts. When he visits Coimbatore with his family, he is possessed by a vengeful ghost with a sinister past.


=== Muni 5: Kanchana 4 ===
=== ''Muni 5: Kanchana 4'' (2025) ===
{{Main|Kanchana 4}}
{{Main|Kanchana 4}}
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=== Muni (2007) ===
=== ''Muni'' (2007) ===
{{Main|Muni (film)}}
{{Main|Muni (film)}}
The first installment of the series, based on fictional incidents. A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader. ''Muni'' was released on 9 March 2007 and gained positive response.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/muni-review-tamil-pclwmDegajaaa.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224155526/http://www.sify.com/movies/muni-review-tamil-pclwmDegajaaa.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=24 December 2015 | title=Muni | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> It earned ₹15 crore against a budget of ₹4 crore.<ref name="indiaglitz2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/muni-review-tamil-movie-review-8602 |title=Muni Review – Three cheers to Saran and Larencce |work=IndiaGlitz |date=2007-03-09 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref>
The first installment of the series, based on fictional incidents. A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader. ''Muni'' was released on 9 March 2007 and gained positive response.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/muni-review-tamil-pclwmDegajaaa.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224155526/http://www.sify.com/movies/muni-review-tamil-pclwmDegajaaa.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=24 December 2015 | title=Muni | website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> It earned ₹15 crore against a budget of ₹4 crore.<ref name="indiaglitz2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/muni-review-tamil-movie-review-8602 |title=Muni Review – Three cheers to Saran and Larencce |work=IndiaGlitz |date=2007-03-09 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref>


=== Kanchana ===
=== ''Kanchana'' ===
{{Main|Kanchana (2011 film)}}
{{Main|Kanchana (2011 film)}}
After the success of ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' Raghava and Sarala Re-unite once again for sequel. The film was titled as ''Muni 2: Kanchana'' and also second installment in this series.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramaniam DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/lawrence-gearing-sequel-993 |title=Lawrence gearing up for a sequel |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-02-29 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> The film was released on 22 July 2011 worldwide. The film's soundtrack was composed by [[S. Thaman]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Sheilah Wenning says |url=http://www.downloadsouthmp3.com/kanchana-muni-2011-tamil-mp3 |title=Kanchana Muni&nbsp;— Part 2 (2011) Tamil MP3 Songs, Soundtracks, Music Album Download |publisher=Download South MP3 |date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> ''Kanchana'' opened to mostly positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9224/tamil/kanchana/3218/review.htm |title=Kanchana Review|first=Rohit|last=Ramachandran |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2011-07-22 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> The film grossed ₹68 crore worldwide<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lawrence-s-kanchana-strikes-gold-news-tamil-libkKThadff.html |title=Lawrence's Kanchana strikes gold<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=1 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314042635/http://www.sify.com/movies/lawrence-s-kanchana-strikes-gold-news-tamil-libkKThadff.html |archive-date=14 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> becoming the [[List of Tamil films of 2011|second highest grossing Tamil film of 2011]].
After the success of ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' Raghava and Sarala Re-unite once again for sequel. The film was titled as ''Muni 2: Kanchana'' and also second installment in this series.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web|author=Anupama Subramaniam DC chennai |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/kollywood/lawrence-gearing-sequel-993 |title=Lawrence gearing up for a sequel |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=2012-02-29 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> The film was released on 22 July 2011 worldwide. The film's soundtrack was composed by [[S. Thaman]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Sheilah Wenning says |url=http://www.downloadsouthmp3.com/kanchana-muni-2011-tamil-mp3 |title=Kanchana Muni&nbsp;— Part 2 (2011) Tamil MP3 Songs, Soundtracks, Music Album Download |publisher=Download South MP3 |date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> ''Kanchana'' opened to mostly positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/9224/tamil/kanchana/3218/review.htm |title=Kanchana Review|first=Rohit|last=Ramachandran |publisher=Nowrunning.com |date=2011-07-22 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> The film grossed ₹68 crore worldwide<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/lawrence-s-kanchana-strikes-gold-news-tamil-libkKThadff.html |title=Lawrence's Kanchana strikes gold<!-- Bot generated title --> |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=1 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140314042635/http://www.sify.com/movies/lawrence-s-kanchana-strikes-gold-news-tamil-libkKThadff.html |archive-date=14 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> becoming the [[List of Tamil films of 2011|second highest grossing Tamil film of 2011]].


=== Kanchana 2 ===
=== ''Kanchana 2'' ===
{{Main|Kanchana 2}}
{{Main|Kanchana 2}}
A [[Standalone film|stand-alone]] sequel, ''Muni 3: Kanchana 2'', was commissioned after the success of the previous films and was also directed by Raghava.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78724.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301080512/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78724.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2012 |title=Make way for 'Munni 3'! - Tamil Movie News |work=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-02-29 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> It stars [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghava]], [[Taapsee Pannu|Taapsee]] and [[Kovai Sarala|Sarala]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88792.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206022741/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88792.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 December 2012 |title=Raghava Larencce and Tapsee in Muni 3&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |work=Indiaglitz.com |date=3 December 2012 |access-date=3 October 2013}}</ref> And also the third installment in this series. It was released on 17 April 2015 in around 750 screens worldwide alongside [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]''. The Telugu version titled ''Ganga''<ref name="kanchana2">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/muni-3-rechristened-kanchana-2|title='Ganga' Rechristened 'Kanchana 2'|date=23 February 2015|publisher=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|access-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> was released later on 1 May 2015 in around 550 screens.<ref name="first day">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ok-kanmani-kanchana-2-first-day-box-office-collection-films-mani-ratnam-raghava-get-629595|title='Ok Kanmani', 'Kanchana 2' First Day Box Office Collection: Films of Mani Ratnam, Raghava Get Fantastic Openings Worldwide|newspaper=IB Times|date=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ganga-first-week-collection-ap-t-box-office-lawrence-starrer-grosses-19-3-crore-7-days-631817 'Ganga' First Week Collection at AP/T Box Office: Lawrence Starrer Grosses ₹19.3 Crore in 7 Days]. Ibtimes.co.in (8 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-05-29.</ref> Film received positive response from audience.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kanchana-2/movie-review/46960748.cms|title=Kanchana-2 Movie Review|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 April 2015}}</ref> Proving to be similarly successful to the first entry in the series, the film emerged as a huge box office success, becoming the [[List of Tamil films of 2015|third highest grossing Tamil film of 2015]].<ref name="IB Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kanchana-2-box-office-collection-raghava-lawrences-film-crosses-50-crore-mark-631484|title='Kanchana 2' Box Office Collection: Raghava Lawrence's Film Crosses ₹50 Crore Mark|newspaper=International Business Times|date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=779&cid=6&fid=1001|title=Ganga Final Total Collections|publisher=Andhra Box Office|date=9 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="weekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kanchana-2-and-ok-kanmani-are-super-hits-news-tamil-pevjEngjjhfde.html |title='Kanchana 2' and 'OK Kanmani' are super hits! |website=[[Sify]] |date=21 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005050821/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanchana-2-and-ok-kanmani-are-super-hits-news-tamil-pevjEngjjhfde.html |archive-date= 5 October 2015 }}</ref>
A [[Standalone film|stand-alone]] sequel, ''Muni 3: Kanchana 2'', was commissioned after the success of the previous films and was also directed by Raghava.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78724.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301080512/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/78724.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 March 2012 |title=Make way for 'Munni 3'! - Tamil Movie News |work=IndiaGlitz |date=2012-02-29 |access-date=2012-08-06}}</ref> It stars [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghava]], [[Taapsee Pannu|Taapsee]] and [[Kovai Sarala|Sarala]] in lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88792.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206022741/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/88792.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 December 2012 |title=Raghava Larencce and Tapsee in Muni 3&nbsp;– Tamil Movie News |work=Indiaglitz.com |date=3 December 2012 |access-date=3 October 2013}}</ref> And also the third installment in this series. It was released on 17 April 2015 in around 750 screens worldwide alongside [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[O Kadhal Kanmani]]''. The Telugu version titled ''Ganga''<ref name="kanchana2">{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/muni-3-rechristened-kanchana-2|title='Ganga' Rechristened 'Kanchana 2'|date=23 February 2015|publisher=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|access-date=5 March 2015}}</ref> was released later on 1 May 2015 in around 550 screens.<ref name="first day">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ok-kanmani-kanchana-2-first-day-box-office-collection-films-mani-ratnam-raghava-get-629595|title='Ok Kanmani', 'Kanchana 2' First Day Box Office Collection: Films of Mani Ratnam, Raghava Get Fantastic Openings Worldwide|newspaper=IB Times|date=18 April 2015}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ganga-first-week-collection-ap-t-box-office-lawrence-starrer-grosses-19-3-crore-7-days-631817 'Ganga' First Week Collection at AP/T Box Office: Lawrence Starrer Grosses ₹19.3 Crore in 7 Days]. Ibtimes.co.in (8 May 2015). Retrieved on 2015-05-29.</ref> Film received positive response from audience.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/Kanchana-2/movie-review/46960748.cms|title=Kanchana-2 Movie Review|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 April 2015}}</ref> Proving to be similarly successful to the first entry in the series, the film emerged as a huge box office success, becoming the [[List of Tamil films of 2015|third highest grossing Tamil film of 2015]].<ref name="IB Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kanchana-2-box-office-collection-raghava-lawrences-film-crosses-50-crore-mark-631484|title='Kanchana 2' Box Office Collection: Raghava Lawrence's Film Crosses ₹50 Crore Mark|newspaper=International Business Times|date=6 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://andhraboxoffice.com/info.aspx?id=779&cid=6&fid=1001|title=Ganga Final Total Collections|publisher=Andhra Box Office|date=9 June 2015}}</ref><ref name="weekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kanchana-2-and-ok-kanmani-are-super-hits-news-tamil-pevjEngjjhfde.html |title='Kanchana 2' and 'OK Kanmani' are super hits! |website=[[Sify]] |date=21 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005050821/http://www.sify.com/movies/kanchana-2-and-ok-kanmani-are-super-hits-news-tamil-pevjEngjjhfde.html |archive-date= 5 October 2015 }}</ref>


=== Kanchana 3 ===
=== ''Kanchana 3'' ===
{{Main|Kanchana 3}}
{{Main|Kanchana 3}}
The fourth installment in this series, written and directed by Raghava.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/kanchana-3-2019|title=KANCHANA 3|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref> The film was titled as ''Naagaa'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kanchana-3-is-titled-as-naga.html|title=Kanchana 3 is currently titled as Naagaa|date=3 August 2015}}</ref> then changed to ''Muni 4: Kanchana 3'', produced by [[Sun Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-pictures-officially-confirms-kanchana-3-news-tamil-rjjkMSfcaejbe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912072319/http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-pictures-officially-confirms-kanchana-3-news-tamil-rjjkMSfcaejbe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 September 2017|title=Sun Pictures officially confirms Kanchana-3|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghava]] in a dual role with [[Oviya (actress)|Oviya]], [[Vedhika]], [[Nikki Tamboli]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |title=Oviya vedhika: Oviya, Vedhika team up with Lawrencce in 'Kanchana 3' |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110083057/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |archive-date=10 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Keerthi Pandian]] and Ri Djavi Alexandra. While [[Kovai Sarala]], [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], [[Tarun Arora]], and [[Kabir Duhan Singh]] play supporting roles. ''Kanchana 3'' was released on [[Good Friday]] in 2019.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|date=2018-11-13|title=Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 3 aka Muni 4 to release on April 19|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/raghava-lawrences-kanchana-3-aka-muni-4-to-release-on-april-19.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from audiences, comparisons of Kanchana 1 and 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/for-tamil-film-industry-2019-was-a-mixed-bag-star-power-and-content-were-key-draws/article30445290.ece|title=For Tamil film industry, 2019 was a mixed bag; Star power and content were key draws|last=V|first=NARAYANAN|website=@businessline| date=January 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Wetalkiess|title=Kanchana 3 Movie Review {{!}} Raghava Lawerence {{!}} Oviya {{!}} Wetalkiess|date=2019-04-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bago99Jjfh4|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> It earned ₹130 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹20 crore, becoming one of the [[List of Tamil films of 2019|fourth highest grossing Tamil film of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-kanchana-3-hits-a-jackpot-mints-rs-100-crore-in-a-week/articleshow/69068381.cms?from=mdr|title=Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week|date=2019-04-27|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref>
The fourth installment in this series, written and directed by Raghava.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/kanchana-3-2019|title=KANCHANA 3|publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref> The film was titled as ''Naagaa'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/kanchana-3-is-titled-as-naga.html|title=Kanchana 3 is currently titled as Naagaa|date=3 August 2015}}</ref> then changed to ''Muni 4: Kanchana 3'', produced by [[Sun Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-pictures-officially-confirms-kanchana-3-news-tamil-rjjkMSfcaejbe.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912072319/http://www.sify.com/movies/sun-pictures-officially-confirms-kanchana-3-news-tamil-rjjkMSfcaejbe.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 September 2017|title=Sun Pictures officially confirms Kanchana-3|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref> The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghava]] in a dual role with [[Oviya (actress)|Oviya]], [[Vedhika]], [[Nikki Tamboli]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |title=Oviya vedhika: Oviya, Vedhika team up with Lawrencce in 'Kanchana 3' |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110083057/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/oviya-vedhika-team-up-with-lawrencce-in-kanchana-3/articleshow/60891104.cms |archive-date=10 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Keerthi Pandian]] and Ri Djavi Alexandra. While [[Kovai Sarala]], [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], [[Tarun Arora]], and [[Kabir Duhan Singh]] play supporting roles. ''Kanchana 3'' was released on [[Good Friday]] in 2019.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|date=2018-11-13|title=Raghava Lawrence's Kanchana 3 aka Muni 4 to release on April 19|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/raghava-lawrences-kanchana-3-aka-muni-4-to-release-on-april-19.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from audiences, comparisons of Kanchana 1 and 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/for-tamil-film-industry-2019-was-a-mixed-bag-star-power-and-content-were-key-draws/article30445290.ece|title=For Tamil film industry, 2019 was a mixed bag; Star power and content were key draws|last=V|first=NARAYANAN|website=@businessline| date=January 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Wetalkiess|title=Kanchana 3 Movie Review {{!}} Raghava Lawerence {{!}} Oviya {{!}} Wetalkiess|date=2019-04-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bago99Jjfh4|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> It earned ₹130 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹20 crore, becoming one of the [[List of Tamil films of 2019|fourth highest grossing Tamil film of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-kanchana-3-hits-a-jackpot-mints-rs-100-crore-in-a-week/articleshow/69068381.cms?from=mdr|title=Tamil film 'Kanchana 3' hits the jackpot, mints Rs 100-crore in a week|date=2019-04-27|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-09-26}}</ref>


=== Kanchana 4 ===
=== ''Kanchana 4'' ===
{{Main|Kanchana 4}}
{{Main|Kanchana 4}}
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
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! Status
! Status
|-
|-
|Durga
| ''Durga''
|2024
| 2024
|colspan=3 {{TBA}}
| colspan="3" {{TBA}}
|[[Raghava Lawrence]]
| [[Raghava Lawrence]]
|Filming<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/raghava-lawrences-durga-follows-the-kanchana-template-news-tamil-vijeMJfgcahhc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809165720/https://www.sify.com/movies/raghava-lawrences-durga-follows-the-kanchana-template-news-tamil-vijeMJfgcahhc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 August 2021|title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Durga' follows the Kanchana template?|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref>
| Filming<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/raghava-lawrences-durga-follows-the-kanchana-template-news-tamil-vijeMJfgcahhc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210809165720/https://www.sify.com/movies/raghava-lawrences-durga-follows-the-kanchana-template-news-tamil-vijeMJfgcahhc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 August 2021|title=Raghava Lawrence's 'Durga' follows the Kanchana template?|website=[[Sify]] }}</ref>
|-
|-
|Muni 5: Kanchana 4
| ''Muni 5: Kanchana 4''
|{{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|colspan=3|[[Raghava Lawrence]]
| colspan="3" | [[Raghava Lawrence]]
|{{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|Announced{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
| Announced{{Citation needed|date=February 2022}}
|}
|}


=== Durga (2024) ===
=== ''Durga'' (2024) ===
{{Main|Durga (2024 film)}}
{{Main|Durga (2024 film)}}
A spin-off, ''Durga'' ,was commissioned after the success of the [[Kanchana 3|previous film]] and directed by renowned stunt masters Anbarivu. It is a directional debut for the twins. The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence]], [[Kovai Sarala]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] and [[Devadarshini]] in lead roles. The film will release theatrically worldwide in summer 2024.<ref name="autogenerated2" />
A spin-off, ''Durga'' ,was commissioned after the success of the [[Kanchana 3|previous film]] and directed by renowned stunt masters Anbarivu. It is a directional debut for the twins. The film stars [[Raghava Lawrence]], [[Kovai Sarala]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] and [[Devadarshini]] in lead roles. The film will release theatrically worldwide in summer 2024.<ref name="autogenerated2" />
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== Recurring cast and characters ==
== Recurring cast and characters ==
This table lists the main characters who appear in the Muni film series.
This table lists the main characters who appear in the Muni film series.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| Actors
! scope="col" rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| Actors
! scope="col" colspan="5" style="text-align:cente"| Films
! scope="col" colspan="5" style="text-align:cente"| Films
|-
|-
! scope="col" | ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni:3 Kanchana 2]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni 3: Kanchana 2]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni:4 Kanchana 3]]''
! scope="col" | ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]]''
! scope="col" | Muni:5 Kanchana 4
! scope="col" | ''Muni 5: Kanchana 4''
|-
|-
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2007'''}}
! scope="row"|[[Lawrence Raghavendra|Raghava Lawrence]]
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2011'''}}
⚫
|Ganesh
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2015'''}}
⚫
|Raghava
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2019'''}}
⚫
|Raghava/Shiva
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2025'''}}
⚫
|Raghava/Kaali
⚫
|Raghava
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Kovai Sarala]]
! scope="row"| [[Lawrence Raghavendra|Raghava Lawrence]]
⚫
| Ganesh
⚫
|colspan=5|Sarala, Raghava's mother
⚫
| Raghava
⚫
| Raghava/Shiva
⚫
| Raghava/Kaali
⚫
| Raghava
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Vedhika]]
! scope="row" | [[Kovai Sarala]]
⚫
| colspan="5" | Sarala, Raghava's mother
⚫
|Priya
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
|Priya
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Raai Laxmi]]
! scope="row" | [[Vedhika]]
⚫
| Priya
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
|Priya
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| Priya
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
|{{TBA}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[ViroshanSKA]]
! scope="row" | [[Raai Laxmi]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| Priya
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
! scope="row" | [[ViroshanSKA]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
|Prasad
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
|Dr. Prasad
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
|colspan=2|Prasad
| {{TBA}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Devadarshini]]
! scope="row" | [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| Prasad
⚫
|colspan=4|Kamakshi
⚫
| Dr. Prasad
⚫
| colspan="2" | Prasad
|-
|-
! scope="row"|Yuvasri Lakshmi
! scope="row" | [[Devadarshini]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| colspan="4" | Kamakshi
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
|colspan=2|Pappa
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]]
! scope="row" | Yuvasri Lakshmi
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
|Nandini's sister-in-law
⚫
| colspan="2" | Pappa
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
⚫
|{{cEmpty}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Taapsee Pannu]]
! scope="row" | [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|Nandini
| Nandini's sister-in-law
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{TBA}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Nithya Menen]]
! scope="row" | [[Taapsee Pannu]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
| Nandini
⚫
|Ganga
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{TBA}}
|-
|-
! scope="row"|[[Mayilsamy]]
! scope="row" | [[Nithya Menen]]
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
|fake priest
⚫
| Ganga
⚫
|Watchman
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|{{cEmpty}}
| {{cEmpty}}
|-
|-
! scope="row" | [[Mayilsamy]]

⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| fake priest
⚫
| Watchman
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
⚫
| {{cEmpty}}
|}
|}


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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; "
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; "
|-
|-
! rowspan="2" | Occupation
! rowspan="3" | Occupation
! colspan="4" | Film
! colspan="4" | Film
|-
|-
! | ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]'' <br />(2007)
! ''[[Muni (film)|Muni]]''
! | ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]'' <br />(2011)
! ''[[Muni 2: Kanchana]]''
! | ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni:3 Kanchana 2]]'' <br />(2015)
! ''[[Kanchana 2|Muni 3: Kanchana 2]]''
! | ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni:4 Kanchana 3]]'' <br />(2019)
! ''[[Kanchana 3|Muni 4: Kanchana 3]]''
|-
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2007'''}}
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2011'''}}
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2015'''}}
! style="background:ivory;"| {{small|'''2019'''}}
|-
|-
! Producer(s)
! Producer(s)
| [[Saran (director)|Saran]]
| [[Saran (director)|Saran]]
| colspan="2"| [[Raghava Lawrence]]
| colspan="2"| [[Raghava Lawrence]]
| [[Kalanithi Maran]]<br />[[Raghava Lawrence]]
| [[Kalanithi Maran]]<br>[[Raghava Lawrence]]
|-
|-
! Director
! Director
| colspan="4" ; rowspan="3"| [[Raghava Lawrence]]
| colspan="4" rowspan="3"| [[Raghava Lawrence]]
|-
|-
⚫
! Story writer

⚫
! Story Writer

|-
|-
! Screenplay Writer
! Screenplay writer

|-
|-
!Dialogue writer
! Dialogue writer
|[[Ramesh Khanna]]
| [[Ramesh Khanna]]
| colspan="3" | [[Raghava Lawrence]]
| colspan="3" | [[Raghava Lawrence]]
|-
|-
! Song <br>Composer(s)
! Song composer(s)
| Bharadwaj
| Bharadwaj
| [[S. Thaman]]
| [[S. Thaman]]
| [[S. Thaman]]<br />C. Sathya<br />Aswamithra<br />Leon James
| {{ubl|[[S. Thaman]]|C. Sathya|Aswamithra|Leon James}}
| Doo Paa Doo
| Doo Paa Doo
|-
|-
! Background Score
! Background Score
|[[S. P. Venkatesh|Sangeetharajan]]
| [[S. P. Venkatesh|Sangeetharajan]]
| colspan="3" | [[S. Thaman]]
| colspan="3" | [[S. Thaman]]
|-
|-
! Director of <br>photography
! Director of <br>photography
| [[K. V. Guhan]]
| [[K. V. Guhan]]
| [[Vetri (cinematographer)|Vetri]],<br /> E. Krishnasamy
| [[Vetri (cinematographer)|Vetri]],<br>E. Krishnasamy
| Rajavel Oliveeran,<br />[[R. B. Gurudev]]
| Rajavel Oliveeran,<br>[[R. B. Gurudev]]
| Vetri, <br>[[Sarvesh Murari]]
| Vetri,<br>[[Sarvesh Murari]]
|-
|-
! Editor(s)
! Editor(s)
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| colspan="3" | Jana
| colspan="3" | Jana
|-
|-
! stunt co-ordinator
! Stunt co-ordinator
| colspan="4" | Super Subbarayan
| colspan="4" | Super Subbarayan

|-
|-
! Production <br>Companies
! Production companies
| rowspan="2"|[[Saran (director)|Gemini Productions]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Saran (director)|Gemini Productions]]
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]], <br> [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]], <br> [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]] <br>
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]] <br>
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]], <br> [[Sun Pictures]]
| [[Raghava Lawrence|Raghavendra Productions]], <br> [[Sun Pictures]]
|-
|-
! Distributing <br>company
! rowspan="2" | Distributing company
⚫
| rowspan="2" | [[Sun Pictures]]

| [[Sun Pictures]] <br>
| colspan="2" | [[Sun Pictures]]
|-
| [[Sun Pictures]], <br> [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| [[Sun Pictures]], <br> Wellborn International (Kerala)
| [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| Wellborn International (Kerala)
|-
|-
! Running Time
! Running time
| 153 minutes
| 153 minutes
| 170 minutes
| 170 minutes

Revision as of 00:09, 7 February 2024

Muni
Series logo
Directed byRaghava Lawrence
Written byDialogues:
Raghava Lawrence
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2, Kanchana 3)
Ramesh Khanna
(Muni)
Screenplay byRaghava Lawrence
Story byRaghava Lawrence
Produced bySaran
(Muni)
Raghava Lawrence
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Kalanidhi Maran
(Kanchana 3)
StarringRaghava Lawrence
Kovai Sarala
Rajkiran
Sarathkumar
Devadarshini
Sriman
Vedhika
Vinu Chakravarthy
Raai Laxmi
Nithya Menon
Taapsee
Renuka
Oviya
Nikki Tamboli
Ri Djavi Alexandra
CinematographyK. V. Guhan
(Muni)
Vetri
E. Krishnasamy
(Kanchana)
R. B. Gurudev
Rajavel Olhiveeran
(Kanchana 2)
Vetri
Sarvesh Murari
(Kanchana 3)
Edited bySuresh Urs
(Muni)
Kishore Te.
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Music byOriginal Songs:
Bharadwaj
(Muni)
S. Thaman
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Leon James
(Kanchana 2)
C. Sathya
(Kanchana 2)
Ashwamithra
(Kanchana 2)
Doo Paa Doo
(Kanchana 3)
Background Score:
Sangeetharajan
(Muni)
S. Thaman
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Doo Paa Doo
(Kanchana 3)
Production
companies
Gemini Productions
(Muni)
Raghavendra Productions
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Sun Pictures
(Kanchana 3)
Distributed byTamil:
Gemini Productions
(Muni)
Sri Thenandal Films
(Kanchana, Kanchana 2)
Sun Pictures
(Kanchana 2, Kanchana 3)
Release dates
1: 9 March 2007 (2007-03-09)
2 : 22 July 2011 (2011-07-22)
3 : 17 April 2015 (2015-04-17)
4 : 19 April 2019 (2019-04-19) 5 : TBA (TBA)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹ 49 crore (see release and revenue below)
Box office₹ 238 crore (see release and revenue below)

Muni is an Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film series created and directed by Raghava Lawrence who also appeared in lead roles in all the films. The first film is Muni (2007) and the second is Muni 2: Kanchana (2011) with the third installment of the franchise titled Muni 3: Kanchana 2: Ganga (2015). The latest movie, the fourth instalment is Muni 4: Kanchana 3 (2019). and stars Raghava Lawrence and Kovai Sarala with Rajkiran, Sarathkumar, Devadarshini, Sriman, Vedhika, Vinu Chakravarthy, Raai Laxmi, Nithya Menon, Taapsee, Renuka, Oviya, Nikki Tamboli, Alexandra Ri Djavi. All films were successful at the box office, continuing the trend of the comedy-horror genre in Tamil cinema that began with Chandramukhi (2005).

All four films revolve around the same plot of a coward who gets possessed by a ghost to take revenge on the people who killed them, and the rest of the film shows how he takes revenge. Raghava Lawrence and Kovai Sarala are the only actors to appear in every installment of the series.

Synopsis

Muni (2007)

Main article: Muni (film)

A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader.

Muni 2: Kanchana (2011)

Main article: Kanchana (2011 film)

When three spirits possess a timid young man and start making him act like a woman, his mother consults an exorcist who unearths a heartbreaking tale of societal injustice, murder and vengeance.

Muni 3: Kanchana 2 (2015)

Main article: Kanchana 2

A cameraman is petrified of ghosts but obliges when his director proposes a show on ghosts to revive their TV channel. However, strange things happen when they start working on the show.

Muni 4: Kanchana 3 (2019)

Main article: Kanchana 3

Raghava is a young man who lives happily with his family but is scared of ghosts. When he visits Coimbatore with his family, he is possessed by a vengeful ghost with a sinister past.

Muni 5: Kanchana 4 (2025)

Main article: Kanchana 4

Coming Soon

Films

Film Release date Director Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s)
Muni 9 March 2007 Raghava Lawrence Saran
Muni 2: Kanchana 22 July 2011 Raghava Lawrence
Muni 3: Kanchana 2 17 April 2015
Muni 4: Kanchana 3 19 April 2019 Kalanithi Maran, Raghava Lawrence
Muni:5 Kanchana 4 2025 Raghava Lawrence

Muni (2007)

Main article: Muni (film)

The first installment of the series, based on fictional incidents. A young man, along with his wife and his parents, migrates to Chennai where he gets possessed by the spirit of a kind-hearted person who was murdered by an ambitious and corrupt political leader. Muni was released on 9 March 2007 and gained positive response.[1] It earned ₹15 crore against a budget of ₹4 crore.[2]

Kanchana

Main article: Kanchana (2011 film)

After the success of Muni Raghava and Sarala Re-unite once again for sequel. The film was titled as Muni 2: Kanchana and also second installment in this series.[3] The film was released on 22 July 2011 worldwide. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman.[4] Kanchana opened to mostly positive reviews.[5] The film grossed ₹68 crore worldwide[6] becoming the second highest grossing Tamil film of 2011.

Kanchana 2

Main article: Kanchana 2

A stand-alone sequel, Muni 3: Kanchana 2, was commissioned after the success of the previous films and was also directed by Raghava.[7] It stars Raghava, Taapsee and Sarala in lead roles.[8] And also the third installment in this series. It was released on 17 April 2015 in around 750 screens worldwide alongside Mani Ratnam's O Kadhal Kanmani. The Telugu version titled Ganga[9] was released later on 1 May 2015 in around 550 screens.[10][11] Film received positive response from audience.[12] Proving to be similarly successful to the first entry in the series, the film emerged as a huge box office success, becoming the third highest grossing Tamil film of 2015.[13][14][15]

Kanchana 3

Main article: Kanchana 3

The fourth installment in this series, written and directed by Raghava.[16] The film was titled as Naagaa,[17] then changed to Muni 4: Kanchana 3, produced by Sun Pictures.[18] The film stars Raghava in a dual role with Oviya, Vedhika, Nikki Tamboli,[19] Keerthi Pandian and Ri Djavi Alexandra. While Kovai Sarala, Soori, Tarun Arora, and Kabir Duhan Singh play supporting roles. Kanchana 3 was released on Good Friday in 2019.[20] The film received mixed reviews from audiences, comparisons of Kanchana 1 and 2.[21][22] It earned ₹130 crore worldwide against a budget of ₹20 crore, becoming one of the fourth highest grossing Tamil film of 2019.[23]

Kanchana 4

Main article: Kanchana 4

Coming Soon

Future films

Film Release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Story by Producer(s) Status
Durga 2024 TBA Raghava Lawrence Filming[24]
Muni 5: Kanchana 4 TBA Raghava Lawrence TBA Announced[citation needed]

Durga (2024)

Main article: Durga (2024 film)

A spin-off, Durga ,was commissioned after the success of the previous film and directed by renowned stunt masters Anbarivu. It is a directional debut for the twins. The film stars Raghava Lawrence, Kovai Sarala, Sriman and Devadarshini in lead roles. The film will release theatrically worldwide in summer 2024.[24]

Recurring cast and characters

This table lists the main characters who appear in the Muni film series.

Actors Films
Muni Muni 2: Kanchana Muni 3: Kanchana 2 Muni 4: Kanchana 3 Muni 5: Kanchana 4
2007 2011 2015 2019 2025
Raghava Lawrence Ganesh Raghava Raghava/Shiva Raghava/Kaali Raghava
Kovai Sarala Sarala, Raghava's mother
Vedhika Priya Priya
Raai Laxmi Priya TBA
ViroshanSKA TBA
Sriman Prasad Dr. Prasad Prasad
Devadarshini Kamakshi
Yuvasri Lakshmi Pappa
Renuka Nandini's sister-in-law
Taapsee Pannu Nandini TBA
Nithya Menen Ganga
Mayilsamy fake priest Watchman

Additional crew and production details

Occupation Film
Muni Muni 2: Kanchana Muni 3: Kanchana 2 Muni 4: Kanchana 3
2007 2011 2015 2019
Producer(s) Saran Raghava Lawrence Kalanithi Maran
Raghava Lawrence
Director Raghava Lawrence
Story writer
Screenplay writer
Dialogue writer Ramesh Khanna Raghava Lawrence
Song composer(s) Bharadwaj S. Thaman
Doo Paa Doo
Background Score Sangeetharajan S. Thaman
Director of
photography 		K. V. Guhan Vetri,
E. Krishnasamy 		Rajavel Oliveeran,
R. B. Gurudev 		Vetri,
Sarvesh Murari
Editor(s) Suresh Urs Kishore Te. Ruben
Art Director(s) Mohana Mahendran Jana
Stunt co-ordinator Super Subbarayan
Production companies Gemini Productions Raghavendra Productions,
Sri Thenandal Films 		Raghavendra Productions
Raghavendra Productions,
Sun Pictures
Distributing company Sun Pictures Sun Pictures
Sri Thenandal Films Wellborn International (Kerala)
Running time 153 minutes 170 minutes 164 minutes 166 minutes

Release and Revenue

Box office performance

The franchise has been notable for its profit, with Muni[2] and its follow-up having earned a combined revenue of ₹238 crore, according to IBtimes.[25]

Film Release date Budget Box office revenue Ref.
Muni 9 March 2007 ₹4 crore (US$480,000) [2]
Muni 2: Kanchana 22 July 2011 ₹7 crore (US$840,000) [6]
Muni 3: Kanchana 2 17 April 2015 ₹18 crore (US$2.2 million) ₹108 crore (US$13 million)
Muni 4: Kanchana 3 19 April 2019 ₹20 crore (US$2.4 million) ₹130 crore (US$16 million) [25]
Total ₹49 crore (US$5.9 million)
(four films) 		₹238 crore (US$29 million)
(four films)

Remakes

Year Film Language Cast Notes Ref.
2012 Kalpana Kannada Upendra, Raai Laxmi, Saikumar, Babu Antony Remake of Kanchana [26]
2016 Maya Sinhalese Ranjan Ramanayake, Pubudu Chathuranga, Giriraj Kaushalya, Nilmini Kottegoda and Upeksha Swarnamali [27]
2017 Tar Tay Gyi Burmese Nay Toe and Shwe Thamee [28]
Mayabini Bengali Bangladesh Symon Sadik, Airin Sultana, Amit Hasan [citation needed]
2020 Laxmii Hindi Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, Ayesha Raza Mishra, Rajesh Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar and Sharad Kelkar [29][30]
2016 Kalpana 2 Kannada Upendra, Priyamani and Avantika Shetty Remake of Kanchana 2 [31]

Legacy

Along with Chandramukhi (2005), Muni became a trendsetter for horror comedy films. The success of the film inspired several other horror comedy films including the Aranmanai film series (2014) and Darling (2015).[32][33][34]

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