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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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KANNADA MANASOLOGY
EDITOR'S PICK
Rating: *
Amoolya made a sensational debut with Cheluvina Chiththaara four
years ago. She was just 14 at that time and after that she has worked in one
film a year because she can only shoot during her college holidays.
In a short span, Amoolya not only proved her mettle with films like Premism
and Naanu Nanna Kanasu, but also matured as an actress therefore the
Kannada fans were expecting something different from Manasology. But
the film, produced and directed by her brother Deepak Aras, disappoint.
Amoolya`s performance is average and the reason is weak script and boring
narrative. Another flaw is that her inexperienced brother mishandles the
subject.
Other artists Rakesh and veterans Achyutha and Sadhu Kokila too fail to ignite
the screen due to the unpreparedness of the director.
The weakness of the story and the script apart, the director has not been able
to extract right performances from the lead artists. The only redeeming feature
of the film is the music by Anoop Sileen. Sugnaan`s picturisation of songs are
good.
The story starts with a music student, Sihi, getting calls from Manas, who is in
love with her. Sihi shares everything with her father Achchu therefore he knows
about this unknown friend who has been talking to her on phone.
The day Sihi decides to meet Manas, Achchu gets a call that Manas met with an
accident and when he reaches the spot, he finds out that Manas is dead. But he
does not tell all this to his daughter.
Meanwhile Manas` look alike keeps meeting Sihi regularly. Achchu is disturbed
and tries to tell Sihi the truth, but she refuses to believe him.
Finally, in the climax mystery is unfolded.
Manasology suffers because of immature handling. Avoid it.
