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*[[Chandini Chowdary]] | *[[Chandini Chowdary]] | ||
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| music = Naresh Kumaran | | music = Naresh Kumaran | ||
| cinematography = Vishwanath Reddy | | cinematography = Vishwanath Reddy Chelumalla | ||
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'''''Manu''''' is a 2018 Indian Telugu language [[experimental film|experimental]] [[romance film|romantic]] [[art film]] directed by debutant Phanindra Narsetti. The film stars Raja Goutham and [[Chandini Chowdary]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/080718/manu-is-a-suspense-thriller.html|title=Manu is a suspense thriller|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=8 July 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | '''''Manu''''' is a 2018 Indian Telugu language [[experimental film|experimental]] [[romance film|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/080718/manu-is-a-suspense-thriller.html|title=Manu is a suspense thriller|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=8 July 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
*Raja Goutham as Manu | {{cast listing| | ||
*[[Chandini Chowdary]] as Neela <ref>https://telanganatoday.com/there-was-no-need-for-glycerin-chandini-chowdary</ref> | *[[Raja Goutham]] as Manu | ||
*[[Chandini Chowdary]] as Neela<ref>https://telanganatoday.com/there-was-no-need-for-glycerin-chandini-chowdary {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | |||
*Aberaam Varma as Ranga | *Aberaam Varma as Ranga | ||
*Mohan | *Mohan Bhagat as Antony | ||
*John Kottoly as Akbar<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/manu-fame-john-kottoly-passes-away-telugu-film-fraternity-offers-condolences/articleshow/73702583.cms|title='Manu' fame John Kottoly passes away; Telugu film fraternity offers condolences|newspaper=The Times of India|date=28 January 2020|accessdate=30 May 2021}}</ref> | *John Kottoly as Akbar<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/manu-fame-john-kottoly-passes-away-telugu-film-fraternity-offers-condolences/articleshow/73702583.cms|title='Manu' fame John Kottoly passes away; Telugu film fraternity offers condolences|newspaper=The Times of India|date=28 January 2020|accessdate=30 May 2021}}</ref> | ||
* | *Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Rudraprathap | ||
*Srikanth as Amar | |||
*Srikanth as Amar | }} | ||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
Raja | [[Raja Goutham]] okayed the film after watching the Phanindra Narsetti's short films ''Madhuram'' and ''Backspace'' and listening to his script narration.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-09-05 |title=Raja Goutham said yes to Phanindra Narsetti's 'Manu' because he was impressed by the story |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/raja-goutham-said-yes-to-phanindra-narsettis-manu-because-he-was-impressed-by-the-story/articleshow/65683479.cms |access-date=2025-09-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> [[Chandini Chowdary]] was cast to play the other lead role.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/chandini-chowdarys-manu-trailer-release-shows-on-august-12/articleshow/65348850.cms|title=Chandini Chowdary's 'Manu' trailer release shows to be held on August 12|website=The Times of India |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/raja-goutham-and-chandini-chowdarys-manu-gets-its-certification/articleshow/65697207.cms|title=Raja Goutham and Chandini Chowdary's 'Manu' gets its certification!|website=The Times of India |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita }}</ref> The film was set in the 1980s and Chowdary played an English woman in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280717/chandini-chowdary-sports-an-english-look.html|title=Chandini Chowdary sports an English look|first=Sashidhar|last=Adivi|date=28 July 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> The film is a crowdfunded venture.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/sep/05/chandini-chowdhury-pins-high-hopes-on-manu-7737.html|title=Chandini Chowdhury pins hopes on Manu|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> | ||
== | == Reception == | ||
A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "If only it had been less indulgent, ''Manu'' would have been worthwhile".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/phanindra-narsettis-manu-is-a-mixed-bag-of-riddles/article24893839.ece|title='Manu' is a mixed bag of riddles|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|newspaper=The Hindu|date=7 September 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite | A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote that "If only it had been less indulgent, ''Manu'' would have been worthwhile".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/phanindra-narsettis-manu-is-a-mixed-bag-of-riddles/article24893839.ece|title='Manu' is a mixed bag of riddles|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|newspaper=The Hindu|date=7 September 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/manu/movie-review/65705864.cms|title=Manu Movie Review {2.5/5}: Manu is one film where its form takes precedence over content|newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/100918/replete-with-plot-holes.html|title=Replete with plot-holes|first=suresh|last=kavirayani|date=10 September 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Manu | |
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| Directed by | Phanindra Narsetti |
| Produced by | Srujan Yarabolu |
| Written by | Phanindra Narsetti |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Naresh Kumaran |
| Cinematography | Vishwanath Reddy Chelumalla |
| Edited by | Phanindra Narsetti |
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Running time | 180 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
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]
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Raja Goutham as Manu
- Chandini Chowdary as Neela[2]
- Aberaam Varma as Ranga
- Mohan Bhagat as Antony
- John Kottoly as Akbar[3]
- Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Rudraprathap
- Srikanth as Amar
Production[edit | edit source]
Raja Goutham okayed the film after watching the Phanindra Narsetti's short films Madhuram and Backspace and listening to his script narration.[4] Chandini Chowdary was cast to play the other lead role.[5][6] The film was set in the 1980s and Chowdary played an English woman in the film.[7] The film is a crowdfunded venture.[8]
Reception[edit | edit source]
A critic from The Hindu wrote that "If only it had been less indulgent, Manu would have been worthwhile".[9] 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".[10] 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".[11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Raja Goutham said yes to Phanindra Narsetti's 'Manu' because he was impressed by the story". The Times of India. 5 September 2018. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ↑ 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.