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Movie Name : Manamey

Release Date : June 07, 2024

123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring : Sharwanand, Krithi Shetty, Vikram Aditya, Seerat Kapoor, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ravindran, Ayesha Khan, Rahul Ramakrishna, Shiva Kandukuri

Director: Sriram Adittya

Producer: T.G. Vishwa Prasad

Music Director: Hesham Abdul Wahab

Cinematographers: Vishnu Sarma, Gnanashekar V.S.

Editor: Prawin Pudi

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Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty starrer family drama Manamey released today in cinemas amidst a decent buzz. Delve into the review to know how the film is.

In a shocking turn of events, Vikram, the carefree playboy, and Subhadra, on the verge of marriage, find themselves bound together by Kushi’s intervention. Were they able to meet their responsibilities towards Kushi? What happened to Kushi’s parents? And is there a deeper connection between the caregivers and the child’s family? The answers await you in the unfolding tale of the movie.

Plus Points:

Sharwanand exudes a trendy vibe, and his joyful demeanor and impeccable comedic timing leave a lasting impression. His playboy antics and flirtatious banter generate genuine laughter. Krithi Shetty’s chemistry with Sharwanand adds charm to their scenes together.

Vikram Adittya’s debut performance is endearing and leaves a fine impact. The supporting cast delivers satisfactory performances, and the score and background music effectively complement the movie’s atmosphere.

Minus Points:

While the story begins on an intriguing note, it loses momentum as it nears the interval, lacking the emotional depth needed to captivate the audience in the second half.

Despite the central focus on Vikram Adittya’s character as Kushi, his presence diminishes significantly in the second half. The latter part of the film lacks emotional resonance, with various subplots and characters diverting attention from the main narrative.

Writer-director Sriram Adittya fails to sustain the engagement seen in the first half, impacting the overall viewing experience. The predictable storyline and lackluster climax contribute to the film’s shortcomings.

Certain characters, such as Shiva Kandukuri, Seerat Kapoor, and Mukesh Rishi, could have been better developed to enhance plot engagement. Additionally, the lack of strong emotional scenes between the leads is a problem. While the score enhances certain scenes, the songs fail to make a lasting impression.

Technical Aspects:

Sriram Adittya, both the writer and director, missed an opportunity to improve the second half to match the enjoyment of the first. The screenplay lacks depth, leaving viewers questioning the essence of the story.

Hesham Abdul Wahab’s musical contributions are commendable, with background tracks adding depth, although the original songs fail to leave a lasting impact. The cinematography by Gnana Sekhar and Vishnu Sharma impresses with its visually appealing aesthetics.

Prawin Pudi’s editing could benefit from refinement, particularly in the second hour. While the production values are acceptable, the CGI work falls short of expectations due to inconsistency and a lack of polish. The costume designers need to be appreciated for their creative skills.

On the whole, Manamey presents a decent family drama, with Sharwanand delivering a commendable performance and Krithi Shetty impressing in her role. While the music adds flair to some scenes, the film’s lackluster second half and shallow emotional depth disrupt the overall impact. While Manamey may not resonate with everyone, it has the potential to entertain family audiences.

123telugu.com Rating: 3/5

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Movie Review : Solo – A heart touching romantic family drama

Nara Rohit and Nisha Aggarwal have paired up for the movie Solo and the film has released all over the world today. The movie has been directed by Parasuram and Vamsi Krishna Srinivas is the Producer of this movie. Music has been scored by Mani Sharma. Let us see how the movie fares.

Story : Solo is the story of an orphan Gautham (Nara Rohit) whose aim is to get married to a girl with a big joint family. A chance encounter leads him to Vaishnavi (Nisha Aggarwal), who fits all the requirements. Gautham goes on to woo Vaishnavi, who relents after a while.

But Vaishnavi shares a very strong bond with her rich and powerful father Raghupathi Naidu ( Prakash Raj) and family which also comprises of Raghupathi Naidu’s sister (Jayasudha). Will Raghupathi Naidu accept Gautham and his love? That is the rest of the story.

Plus Points :

Nara Rohit puts up a very impressive show. His histrionics are good and he gives a mature and balanced performance. His dance in the first song is pretty good. Nara Rohit is one solid actor to watch out for in future and let us hope he comes up with more movies soon. His voice and diction will win him many admirers.

Nisha Aggarwal is ok as the heroine. She shows promise, but she is still very raw in emotional scenes. A few more movies under the belt and she will come through as a good actress.

Prakash Raj delivers a text book perfect performance as Raghupathi Naidu. These roles have become a cakewalk for him and it is such a joy to watch him on screen. Jayasudha is good in the brief role that she has. Shayaji Shinde is good as the Father in Law from London. Pavitra Lokesh is good as Prakash Raj’s wife.

Srinivas Reddy is top notch in the role of the hero’s friend. He has generated a good comedy track along with M.S.Narayana (Dr. Dharma) and Ali ( Marriage Broker James Cameron). Rao Ramesh and Ranganath make brief appearances.

Emotional scenes have come out well and will connect with the audience. The dialogues are a major asset here (More on that later). Songs have been picturized well. Mumaith Khan sizzles in the item number

Minus Points :

Some emotional scenes in the second half and the story line will remind you of Nuvvu Naaku Nacchav and Nuvve Nuvve.Some of the scenes appear a little cliched and melodramatic. The sudden ‘U turn’ in behaviour and the abrupt way in which Vaishnawi decides to reciprocate Gautham’s love is a little odd.Some more care should have been taken in the romantic track.

Screenplay is a little slow after the interval. Better utilization of Ali’s James Cameron character would have worked wonders in the second half.

Technical Departments:

Cinematography by Dasaradhi Shivendra is a major asset for the film. The entire movie looks bright and colorful on screen. Parasuram has handled the story well and he largely succeeds in getting the audience involved. Dialogues are a major asset for this film. They are witty, sharp and powerful.

Editing is good. Mani Sharma’s background score and rerecording are impressive. The only fight in the movie has been choreographed well.

Solo is a movie that gets many things right. There are some solid performances from Prakash Raj and Nara Rohit, impressive dialogues and good cinematography. Srinivas Reddy’s comedy is a pleasure to watch. The film is high on entertainment quotient as well as sentiment. A tighter screenplay in the second half would have worked wonders for this movie. Thumbs Up for Nara Rohit’s Solo. You will be solidly entertained.

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As we are the official media partners for Solo, it is not in the right spirit to rate a movie that we have promoted. Hence, we are just writing our opinion of the movie. Read it, enjoy it and watch Solo

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Family Drama Movie Review: A delectable dark comedy

Rating: ( 3.5 / 5).

Morality is a tough nut to crack. When overdone, the story feels preachy, and when under-explored, the film feels insensitive. Here’s Family Drama that doesn’t spend a moment pondering on the ‘correctness’ of the story, with the storyteller not also justifying the morbid actions of its miscreant characters. The situations the writing puts these characters in are dark, and yet, the mood is wickedly humorous. This balance, or should I say, this battle of tone, makes Family Drama , written by Shanmukha Prashant and Meher Tej, a thoroughly compelling film.

Directed by: Meher Tej

Starring: Suhas, Teja Kasarapu, Pooja Kiran, Anusha Nuthula

Streaming on: SonyLIV

The title is fitting, for the crooked dynamics of a family are central to this grotesque premise. When the stringent patriarch of the family threatens to oust his younger, unemployed son, Laxman (Teja Kasarapu) and his new wife, Yamini (Pooja Kiran), were he to fail to procure a job, the son has to come up with an idea to keep a roof over his head. With advice and help from his elder visibly wicked, stoner stepbrother, Rama ( Suhas ), Lakshman convinces his mother, who has been bearing the brunt of an abusive marriage, to poison the father into having him be paralysed forever. The father gets stripped of his motor actions and authority, but this is just the beginning of the film. This morbid opening serves as a preamble to this dark comedy and giving out anything more about the plot would hinder the viewing experience because this film is all about unpleasant surprises and hilarious violence. 

The film has only six major characters and that helps keep the narrative tight. The need for secrecy and the threat of divulgence with horrifying ramifications, lingers even in the simplest conversations. In fact, much of the screenplay is about these characters trying to share their secrets despite knowing that doing so poses danger. When a film succeeds in creating tension out of the smallest actions, you can see it’s a product of effective writing. Barring Yamini and Rama’s wife Mahati (Anusha Nuthula), the outsiders, the rest of this family—the father, mother, and the two sons—are all bad people. Some are frightfully evil, the others, simply flawed. ALSO READ||Heads and Tales Movie Review: A light-hearted drama that plays to its strengths

I liked that the film blurs moral barriers. Throats are slit, innocents are murdered, and even the father’s helplessness is mocked. In fact, some of the funniest moments in the film have the father helplessly gnaw at the chaos unfolding in front of his eyes. The scene where Rama mocks his father’s ailment is, of course, insensitive, but watched in the context of this film, it makes you laugh. So is the scene where an uninvited guest finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time towards the film’s ending. You know that a cruel death is imminent, and the scene has an eerie vibe to it, but the idea itself is so outrageous and silly that you can't help but buy it. 

Most of the film’s likeableness emanates from the presence and performance of Suhas, who is terrific in handling the unpredictability and volatility of his character. Backed by great writing, the Colour Photo -actor makes you root for a callous character. He can get cloying and yet be menacing. A shot where he appears in the darkness just after the characters make a discovery sends a chill down the spine. Is this film loud in places? Sure, but that’s how Suhas’ character is, and he sells it. Even when he is not on the screen, you are seeking him potentially eavesdropping on others. I wish I could praise the other actors as much, but they are functional at best. Teja Kasarapu as Lakshman is perhaps the weakest link in this film. Pooja Kiran and Anusha Nuthula, too, seem to merely exist in this madhouse. I liked though that all these characters get closure.

It’s rarely that you get a simple, contained, innovative Family Drama , and when it manages to double up as a dark comedy as well, it’s more than you can bargain for.

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Family Star review: Vijay Deverakonda, Mrunal Thakur’s family drama tests your patience

Family star review: parasuram petla’s vijay deverakonda, mrunal thakur-starrer defies logic in a plot that’s already wafer-thin..

Family Star review: When it was announced that Vijay Deverakonda was teaming up with director Parasuram Petla for the second time, many hoped they would recreate the magic of Geetha Govindam (2018). That film had its own issues, but Family Star struggles to make a mark or even entertain. The Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur-starrer tests your patience, with things only going downhill as the film progresses. (Also Read: Vijay Deverakonda calls his father his Family Star; shares unseen old pictures: ‘You are my strength, my hero’ )

Family Star story

Govardhan Rao ( Vijay ) carries a lot of responsibilities on his shoulders. He might have two older brothers (Raja Chembolu, Ravi Prakash) and a grandmother (Rohini Hattangadi) but he takes it upon himself to run the family, despite being the youngest. He is careful with the family’s finances, constantly reiterating how many kashtalu (problems) he has. When Indu (Mrunal) rents a portion of his home, she changes his life in more ways than one.

Family Star review

The plot of Family Star is so wafer-thin; you can see through it like one of the CGI dosas Govardhan makes for his nieces and nephews early on in the film. But even within the realm of what it is, Parasuram’s film defies logic, making it difficult to sit through. Even worse, it almost feels like Family Star was written by someone who doesn’t know what living a middle-class life is like, making the whole attempt feel caricaturish.

The biggest issue Family Star suffers from is a lack of emotional depth. Everything in the film feels superficial. You don’t feel anything for the lead characters, let alone the supporting ones, with no proper explanation for their motivations.

The supposedly responsible Govardhan often lets out his inner man-child, yet you never understand why those around him put up with any of it. Indu also hides something from Govardhan, but the big reveals (yes, plural) involving her character, come across as plain silly. And the less said about the friction between Govardhan and one of his brothers, the better.

The chemistry

While the core point of Family Star is Govardhan’s pursuit of giving his family a better life, a lot of the film also hinges on his love for Indu and vice-versa. And yet, Vijay and Mrunal hardly have any chemistry, except in a few scenes. That’s not their fault though because Parasuram doesn’t give them space to breathe or a chance to flourish. 

He instead chooses to focus on scenes that are meant to be funny, but the jokes don’t really land. There’s an unnecessary scene where Govardhan is mistaken for a prostitute which is played for gags, but all it does is make you cringe. So does his behaviour at the work place. This is why it’s ironic that the infamous ‘iron ee vanchala enti’ (do I need to bend the iron) fight scene unintentionally make you laugh.

Vijay and Mrunal

The only thing Family Star has going for it is Vijay and Mrunal ’s performances. Have we seen better performances from Vijay? Sure. But he’s earnest in playing Govardhan. So much so, that the character’s idiosyncrasies get on your nerves because he plays them so well. He stands out in the film's few emotional scenes, where his character is allowed to feel the hurt, instead of just anger. 

Mrunal looks stunning as Indu and tries to give her best, but her lip-sync is so off in the film, that it distracts you from her performance. She gets an emotional monologue at the end, but all you can see is how the words don’t match her lip movement.

In conclusion

Family Star could’ve been a simple, earnest film about a man taking up the responsibility of a massive family and finding love. We could’ve also gotten a film where the protagonist is content with his circumstances till he’s forced to face reality. Instead, you get a film that feels stretched, filled with ridiculous plot points and speeches that make you feel like you're in a time warp. Overall, it’s a shame that Vijay, Mrunal and a cast featuring names like Rohini, Jagapathi Babu, Vasuki and Abhinaya were wasted in a film as middling as this one.

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