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Manthan was truly ahead of its time. It showed that democratization of resources and elimination of the corrupt middlemen can greatly benefit the society-at-large. The film also portrayed the caste tussle between Harijans and upper-caste men to stirring effect.
The Cannes Film Festival 2024 will showcase the restored version of 'Manthan', a 1976 film by Shyam Benegal. The film, starring Smita Patil, was inspired by the pioneering milk cooperative movement led by Verghese Kurien.