Movie Review: Manamantha
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth, Baby Raina Rao, Anisha Ambrose, Vennela Kishore, Tarakaratna, Krishna Chaitanya, Nasser, Urvashi, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Naresh, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Others
Cinematography: Rahul Srivatsav
Music: Mahesh Shankar
Dialogues: Ravichandra Teja
Producer: Rajani Korrapati
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Chandrasekhar Yeleti
Release Date: 5th August 2016
Chandrasekhar Yeleti has left a mark of his own on the Industry with unique films such as 'Aithe', 'Anukokunda Oka Roju', 'Okkadunnadu' & 'Saahasam'. Audience expect something afresh every time a project of this Sensible Filmmaker hits the screens. After a long gap of 3 years, Yeleti arrived with 'Manamantha' starring Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth and Raina Rao in lead roles. What this promising filmmaker wishes to convey with his new venture?
Synopsis:
Sairam (Mohan Lal), an Assistant Manager of a Super Market, aspires to become Manager one day and he is just alike any other middle-class man who isn't happy with his salary. He also fears that another Assistant Manager might bag the post.
Gayatri (Gauthami), a middle-class woman, does household chores inspite of good academic career. One fine day, She gets an offer which might change her life completely and a decision need to be taken by her.
Abhiram (Viswanth), an Engineering Student, who falls in love with Aira (Anisha Ambrose). However, Aira treats him just as a friend.
Mahitha (Raina Rao), a school girl, who does her bit to keep people around her happy all the time. She gets school admission for a kid living in a hut. But, The boy goes missing.
Each of these four people have a problem to solve. What have they done & how their paths crossed forms the rest of the tale.
Performances:
The role of Sairam will haunt Audience even after stepping out of the theatres. You don't see a Superstar but the struggle of a middle-class man every time Mohan Lal appears on the screen. Subtle performance of the Mollywood Superstar is simple superb. Initially, There might be few complaints on his dubbing but we get used to it after sometime.
Gauthami uses all of her experience to leave a mark of her own. Especially, She performed brilliantly in the jewellery shop sequence.
After Mohan Lal, Its Baby Raina Rao who steals the show. This Child Artiste impresses big time with her first sequence itself. Deserves applause for the kind of expressions she has given.
Viswanth does a fine job. Anisha Ambrose irritates with her over-action. Urvashi entertains well. Gollapudi, Paruchuri, Nasser, Harshavardhan and Vennela Kishore have done justice to their roles. Tarakaratna's special appearance has come out well.
Pros:
Performances of Lead Cast
Screenplay
Emotional Scenes
Cons:
Snailpaced
Lacks Commercial Elements
Analysis:
'Manamantha' is technically sound. While the Two Songs included in Love Story were decent, Both of the Theme Songs were pretty good. Mahesh Shankar's Background Score is in tune with the mood of the film. Rahul Srivatsav's Camera Work is a treat for eyes. Dialogues penned by Ravichandra Teja were meaningful. Production Values are appreciable. As a Writer & Director, Chandrasekhar Yeleti has yet again left his mark. Screenplay, Characterizations and Emotional Scenes in the Climax were the strength of the movie. On the flip side, Pace of the movie is a bit slow.
Analysis:
Chandrasekhar Yeleti have the knack of surprising the Movie Buffs. Each of his movies were different from one another and he is ahead of his times to say the least. This time, Yeleti presented a movie based on lives of middle-class people in four different age groups. 'Manamantha' throws a light on 'Mechanical Lives & Human Emotions'. The whole essence of the movie is conveyed through the dialogue 'Brathakadam Nerchukunna Anukunna...Manishila Brathakadam Marichipoya'.
The Director has made an attempt to create awareness on 'How the Mechanical Lives were effecting the human relations?'. He succeeded in touching the hearts with highly emotional scenes in the last half hour.
Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth and Raina Rao are the four pillars of 'Manamantha'. Through Mohan Lal's role, An attempt was made to say small mistakes that we commit could disturb a family. Gauthami's character conveys happiness lies in being content with what we have. Viswanth's role is a reflection of how Youth were ruining the careers for love. Raina Rao's character is a reflection of unconditional love. Yeleti has done magic with his Screenplay. Better to watch on the screen how the Director has interlinked each of the four lead characters.
Compared to First Half, Second Half is much better and the emotional scenes in Climax hit the right chord. Except for the Love Story, All the scenes were executed well and audience connect with them instantly. The pace of the movie is a big worry. 'Manamantha' will be pleasing to watch if gone with minimal expectations.
Bottom Line: A Chandrasekhar Yeleti-mark Film!
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth, Baby Raina Rao, Anisha Ambrose, Vennela Kishore, Tarakaratna, Krishna Chaitanya, Nasser, Urvashi, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Naresh, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Others
Cinematography: Rahul Srivatsav
Music: Mahesh Shankar
Dialogues: Ravichandra Teja
Producer: Rajani Korrapati
Story, Screenplay & Direction: Chandrasekhar Yeleti
Release Date: 5th August 2016
Chandrasekhar Yeleti has left a mark of his own on the Industry with unique films such as 'Aithe', 'Anukokunda Oka Roju', 'Okkadunnadu' & 'Saahasam'. Audience expect something afresh every time a project of this Sensible Filmmaker hits the screens. After a long gap of 3 years, Yeleti arrived with 'Manamantha' starring Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth and Raina Rao in lead roles. What this promising filmmaker wishes to convey with his new venture?
Synopsis:
Sairam (Mohan Lal), an Assistant Manager of a Super Market, aspires to become Manager one day and he is just alike any other middle-class man who isn't happy with his salary. He also fears that another Assistant Manager might bag the post.
Gayatri (Gauthami), a middle-class woman, does household chores inspite of good academic career. One fine day, She gets an offer which might change her life completely and a decision need to be taken by her.
Abhiram (Viswanth), an Engineering Student, who falls in love with Aira (Anisha Ambrose). However, Aira treats him just as a friend.
Mahitha (Raina Rao), a school girl, who does her bit to keep people around her happy all the time. She gets school admission for a kid living in a hut. But, The boy goes missing.
Each of these four people have a problem to solve. What have they done & how their paths crossed forms the rest of the tale.
Performances:
The role of Sairam will haunt Audience even after stepping out of the theatres. You don't see a Superstar but the struggle of a middle-class man every time Mohan Lal appears on the screen. Subtle performance of the Mollywood Superstar is simple superb. Initially, There might be few complaints on his dubbing but we get used to it after sometime.
Gauthami uses all of her experience to leave a mark of her own. Especially, She performed brilliantly in the jewellery shop sequence.
After Mohan Lal, Its Baby Raina Rao who steals the show. This Child Artiste impresses big time with her first sequence itself. Deserves applause for the kind of expressions she has given.
Viswanth does a fine job. Anisha Ambrose irritates with her over-action. Urvashi entertains well. Gollapudi, Paruchuri, Nasser, Harshavardhan and Vennela Kishore have done justice to their roles. Tarakaratna's special appearance has come out well.
Pros:
Performances of Lead Cast
Screenplay
Emotional Scenes
Cons:
Snailpaced
Lacks Commercial Elements
Analysis:
'Manamantha' is technically sound. While the Two Songs included in Love Story were decent, Both of the Theme Songs were pretty good. Mahesh Shankar's Background Score is in tune with the mood of the film. Rahul Srivatsav's Camera Work is a treat for eyes. Dialogues penned by Ravichandra Teja were meaningful. Production Values are appreciable. As a Writer & Director, Chandrasekhar Yeleti has yet again left his mark. Screenplay, Characterizations and Emotional Scenes in the Climax were the strength of the movie. On the flip side, Pace of the movie is a bit slow.
Analysis:
Chandrasekhar Yeleti have the knack of surprising the Movie Buffs. Each of his movies were different from one another and he is ahead of his times to say the least. This time, Yeleti presented a movie based on lives of middle-class people in four different age groups. 'Manamantha' throws a light on 'Mechanical Lives & Human Emotions'. The whole essence of the movie is conveyed through the dialogue 'Brathakadam Nerchukunna Anukunna...Manishila Brathakadam Marichipoya'.
The Director has made an attempt to create awareness on 'How the Mechanical Lives were effecting the human relations?'. He succeeded in touching the hearts with highly emotional scenes in the last half hour.
Mohan Lal, Gauthami, Viswanth and Raina Rao are the four pillars of 'Manamantha'. Through Mohan Lal's role, An attempt was made to say small mistakes that we commit could disturb a family. Gauthami's character conveys happiness lies in being content with what we have. Viswanth's role is a reflection of how Youth were ruining the careers for love. Raina Rao's character is a reflection of unconditional love. Yeleti has done magic with his Screenplay. Better to watch on the screen how the Director has interlinked each of the four lead characters.
Compared to First Half, Second Half is much better and the emotional scenes in Climax hit the right chord. Except for the Love Story, All the scenes were executed well and audience connect with them instantly. The pace of the movie is a big worry. 'Manamantha' will be pleasing to watch if gone with minimal expectations.
Bottom Line: A Chandrasekhar Yeleti-mark Film!