Maanagaram Review

Cast: Shri, Sundeep Krishan, Regina Cassandra, Muniskanth, Charlie

Direction: Lokesh Kanagaraj

Music: Javed Riaz

Most of the films are based on a single plot. What if there are two or more stories interlinking themselves at the right time, giving surprises throughout the film? Maanagaram is such a film, which is well scripted by Lokesh Kanagaraj. A good story alone doesn’t make a film interesting, it needs strong characters and very intriguing screenplay. The stories of each character starts converging at the very beginning keeping the audience engaged throughout. Either it’s Shri’s or Sundeep’s or any person’s character in the film is well defined. The strong characterization makes film authentic.

The movie is full of great performances by everyone. Muniskanth playing an innocent gangster makes everyone laugh with his natural performance ( which can never be termed as acting). The show stealer of Maanagaram, his best after Mundasipatti. Charlie is a underrated actor and yet another film proving it.

The story happens mostly during the night and the lighting is perfect exposing the right details. The cinematography makes the film look glorious. When a film has parallel stories, it tough to narrate the story. The editor’s placement of scenes is brilliant by revealing the stories effectively.

A film with such a interesting narration, it’s the background score that adds flavor to the narration. Javed Riaz’s background score bring the curiosity to know what happens next.

Maanagaram is a film that has rich characters, brilliant performances and a gripping screenplay.

Verdict: Brilliant, engaging, light hearted.

3.75/5

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