Manthan: Ek Kashmakash is a 2008 Hindi-language Action motion picture written by Madhusudan Kalelkar and directed by Kumar Raj and Raj Dutt and produced by Hiralal M. and Shah. Manthan: ek kashmakash stars Nana Patekar in the lead role along with an ensemble cast including Mohan Gokhale, Avinash Kharshikar, Usha Naik, Anisha Babi, Verona Babi and Ginni Chaddha. The motion picture is based on Joshi-Abhyankar serial murders. The music was composed by Vishwanath More. The film has a running time of 132 minutes. It was released on 1st January 2008.