Manamey (2024) Movie Overview
Director: Sriram Adittya
Producers: TG. Vishwa Prasad, Vivek Kuchibhotla
Release Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Actors: Sharwanand, Krithi Shetty, Rahul Ramakrishna, Seerat Kapoor, Rahul Ravindran, Ayesha Khan, Vennela Kishore, and more.
What's Behind "Manamey"
Sharwanand, known for his versatility, stars in the upcoming film Manamey. The film's feel-good teaser and trailer have generated a lot of interest. Directed by Sriram Aditya, the film aims to captivate movie lovers.
Story Review
Manamey is about Vikram (Sharwanand), a young man living a playboy lifestyle. His life takes a sudden turn due to unexpected events, leading him to make a shocking decision. The film explores how this decision affects his father (Sharad Khelkar), a girl named Subhadra (Krithi Shetty), and his friends Joseph (Rahul Ravindran) and Karthik (Shiva Kandukuri).
Artists Review
- Sharwanand: He fits perfectly in the role of Vikram, delivering a lively and energetic performance.
- Krithi Shetty: She looks beautiful and delivers her dialogues with ease, but her character doesn't have much depth.
- Seerat Kapoor: Shines in her cameo with a bubbly performance.
- Shiva Kandukuri: Plays an important role but his character is weakly developed.
- Vennela Kishore and Rahul Ramakrishna: Perform adequately in their roles.
- Others: Performances by Tanikella Bharani and Sharad Khelkar are satisfactory.
Technicians Review
Story and Direction:
Sriram Aditya's story is predictable, similar to plots seen in other films. He tries to add freshness with music and comedy scenes, but the film feels average overall. The first half is filled with South comedy dialogues and technical flair, but the second half is heavy on emotions that feel artificial and fail to connect with the audience. The climax is unintentionally funny and the screenplay is just average.
Music and Cinematography:
- Music: Hesham Abdul Wahab provides soulful music. The songs are melodious and shot in beautiful London locations, though too many songs make the story seem directionless.
- Background Score: Enhances the scenes nicely.
- Cinematography: Vishnu Sarma and Gnana Sekar capture foreign locations beautifully.
- Editing: Prawin Pudi's editing is okay but could be improved to eliminate drags.
Production Values:
Rich production values add to the film's visual appeal.
Advantages
- Sharwanand’s performance
- Beautiful cinematography
- Melodious music and background score
- Climax (visually)
Disadvantages
- Predictable plot
- Lack of real drama
Rating Analysis
Overall, Manamey is a predictable feel-good entertainer. Sharwanand's emotional and energetic performance, combined with high emotions and melodious songs, stands out. However, the predictable scenes and numerous drags hurt the narration. Most of the emotional scenes fail to connect with the viewers. Considering all aspects, Cinejosh rates Manamey 2.5 out of 5.