Mani is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance film written and directed by debutant Yograj Bhat.

[2] A critic from Viggy wrote that "In a nutshell, Yogaraj Bhat's Mani is a perfectly polished pearl that shines among the lot".

[3] A critic from Chitraloka wrote that "Hats off to the new director for striking to our eyes the realities happening around us.

[4] S. N. Deepak of Deccan Herald wrote: "Debutant director Yogaraj Bhat has done a brilliant job of depicting a hypocritical male dominated society, helplessness of a prostitute and the humanity surrounding it in this film."

The dialogues have been written carefully to avoid double meanings and vulgarity as the film also deals with prostitution."