Maanikya (English: The Ruby; Kannada: ಮಾಣಿಕ್ಯ) is a 2014 Indian Kannada action drama film directed by Sudeep featuring Sudeep, V. Ravichandran, Varalaxmi Sharathkumar and Ranya Rao in the lead roles. The film is a remake of 2013 Telugu film Mirchi. Maanikya is the costliest film ever made in Kannada cinema and released on 1 May 2014. Upon its release, Maanikya got an excellent response from the critics and audience, and had a decent opening at the box office.