Moggina Manasu

A bud's heart) is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Shashank and produced by E. Krishnappa under the banner E. K. Entertainers.

The supporting cast features Yash, Jadi Akash, Skanda, Manoj, Sangeetha Shetty, Manasi and Harsha.

This takes her back to remembering her first day, where her parents are supportive and tell her to stay focused about studies.

Their first class is held by an English male teacher, Ramesh who later plays a big role in influencing Chanchala.

Chanchala ends up getting dropped by her teacher, Ramesh when she is caught in heavy rains, and here she starts to have feelings towards him.

She ends up being unwell and taken care by her parents during this time and realises she doesn't need a boy like him and tells him to forget her.

Deeksha, tired of her father's constant controlling behaviour walks out of the house, while her mother requests her to stay.

Renu has been spending a lot of time with Akash, though Chanchala tells her that she is moving too fast with him and needs to slow down and focus on studies.

Chanchala while spending time at the beach, hears a child playing a beautiful tune on handmade violin, selling them to finance her education.

At the event, which is Rahul's parent's 25th anniversary, it is seen that his family have sponsored the same child that Chanchala bought the wooden violin toys from.

Deeksha's mother passes away and she tries to attend the funeral but her father doesn't let her and slaps her boyfriend in front of everyone.

Akka tells her Akash will not agree to be a part of her life and that all men are the same who use women and throw them away, giving the example of her sister.

At that moment, Chanchala receives a call and she rushes to the college hostel to find out that Renu has committed suicide.

He continues to sing while she cries her heart out in a separate scene, she cleans up and comes back to watch the show.

[4] Upon its theatrical release, Moggina Manasu received generally positive response from critics.

and further added writing, "Shubha Punja has also done a neat job and the other two girls Sangeetha Shetty and Manasi also fit the bill perfectly.

"[5] R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff too gave the film a 3/5 rating and wrote, "Great performances from the new talents, superior technical work by cameraman, great work by Chandrashekhar and good editing by Suresh Urs, enhance the film."