Mannava is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by L. M. Balaji and produced by Shanthi.

Eshwar arrives with his friend Mani to their estate in Coonoor – Ooty, where numerous incidents take place.

At one point of time, Sinthamani, a mentally retarded, forcibly takes asylum in Eshwar's estate.

The investigation reveals evidence, and Eshwar is blamed for Kabali's murder.

[3] K. Vijiyan of New Straits Times called the film "above average, the kind you won't be tired of (except maybe during some of the songs)".