H3O Motion Pictures and Just Right Films’ Manjar (Marathi; UA) is the story of four friends. These four friends have their own quirks, personalities and minds. They all have a carefree approach to life. At the core is the attempt to get two of the friends married. What initially seems to be a simple plan turns into a funny chain of unexpected situations and untold obstacles. One plan leads to another, resulting in confusion, chaos, fun, surprises and shocks.
Sushil Mahadev and Kunal Pawar have written a story which is not very interesting or engaging. Their screenplay does have some funny scenes but they are few and far between. What should have been a rib-tickling comedy turns out to be a drama which makes the audience laugh at places only. Sushil Mahadev and Kunal Pawar’s dialogues are good.
Siddharth Menon is alright as Jayesh. Onkar Bhojane is good as Mantya. Tejas Raut does an average job as Ramesh. Bhagyashree Limaye is so-so as Shamal. Sayaji Shinde has his moments as Appasaheb Kulvant. Ashwini Kalsekar is impressive. Anshuman Vichare lends able support. Vaishnavi Andhale does a routine job. Others pass muster.
Sushil Mahadev’s direction is ordinary. Rohan-Rohan’s music and Prashant Madpuwar’s lyrics go well with the mood of the film. Jayshree Kelkar’s choreography is fair. Amar Mohile’s background music is alright. Vilas Chavan’s camerawork is okay. Action and stunt scenes (by Sunil Rodrigues) are functional. Bunty Nagi’s editing is suitably sharp.
On the whole, Manjar is too ordinary to make a mark at the box-office. Flop.
Released on 18-9-’26 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru AA Films. Publicity & opening: poor.
