Manu is a 2018 Indian Telugu language experimental romantic art film directed by debutant Phanindra Narsetti. The film stars Raja Goutham and Chandini Chowdary. The film, banked on crowdfunding, released to average reviews. However, the film is praised for its unique story-telling, direction, production design, music, colour correction, costumes, but criticised the film's excessive length, unnecessary detailing.[1]
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| Directed by | Phanindra Narsetti |
| Written by | Phanindra Narsetti |
| Produced by | Srujan Yarabolu |
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| Cinematography | Vishwanath Reddy Chelumalla |
| Edited by | Phanindra Narsetti |
| Music by | Naresh Kumaran |
Release date |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Cast
edit- Raja Goutham as Manu
- Chandini Chowdary as Neela[2]
- Aberaam Varma as Ranga
- Mohan Bhagatas Antony
- John Kottoly as Akbar[3]
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Rudraprathap
- Srikanth as Amar
Production
editRaja Gowtham and Chandini Chowdary were cast to play the lead roles.[4][5] The film was set in the 1980s and Chowdary played an English woman in the film.[6] The film is a crowdfunded venture.[7]
Reception
editA critic from The Hindu wrote that "If only it had been less indulgent, Manu would have been worthwhile".[8] A critic from The Times of India gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Manu had all the ingredients to be a rewarding experience, though it falls short of being one".[9] A critic from Sify gave the film a rating of one-and-three-quarters out of five and wrote that "Manu, a thriller, is full of abstract ideas and surrealistic moments. It definitely has style and good technical values but it also is absurd and is boring". A critic from Deccan Chronicle gave the film two out of five stars and noted that "An interesting plot and good screenplay could have perhaps salvaged this film. While Manu starts off on a promising note, the director hasn’t been able to see it through till the end".[10]
References
edit- ^ kavirayani, suresh (8 July 2018). "Manu is a suspense thriller". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ https://telanganatoday.com/there-was-no-need-for-glycerin-chandini-chowdary [dead link]
- ^ "'Manu' fame John Kottoly passes away; Telugu film fraternity offers condolences". The Times of India. 28 January 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Chandini Chowdary's 'Manu' trailer release shows to be held on August 12". The Times of India.
- ^ Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Raja Goutham and Chandini Chowdary's 'Manu' gets its certification!". The Times of India.
- ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (28 July 2017). "Chandini Chowdary sports an English look". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Chandini Chowdhury pins hopes on Manu". Cinema Express.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 September 2018). "'Manu' is a mixed bag of riddles". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Manu Movie Review {2.5/5}: Manu is one film where its form takes precedence over content". The Times of India.
- ^ kavirayani, suresh (10 September 2018). "Replete with plot-holes". Deccan Chronicle.