Sri Manjunatha is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language hagiographical film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Arjun Sarja, Soundarya, Meena, Ambareesh, and Sumalatha in main roles. The film is based on the life of the Shiva devotee, Bhakta Manjunatha of the Kotilingeshwara Temple.

Plot

Manjunatha is an atheist, but a good person helping others in need and fighting evil. Even though Manjunatha hates his namesake Lord Siva, the latter loves his would be devotee. Being an atheist, Manjunatha always scolds Lord Shiva which is watched by Shiva's vehicle Nandi and his attendant Bhrungi. Manjunatha meets Katyayini who is about to become a devadasi (Servant of the Lord) and marries her. Soon they beget a son, Siddhartha ("Siddhu"), who like his mother is a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.