Ninetynine Productions and Bahuroopi Productions’ Soyrik (Marathi; UA) is the story of a lower caste boy (Nitish Chavan) getting married to an upper caste girl (Manasi Bhawalkar). Tension between the two families ensues soon after their court marriage. The caste leaders advise the girl’s brother to kill the girl. But a noble police officer (Chhaya Kadam) saves the couple which had gone to the police station, fearing the worst. What happens finally?
Makarand Mane has written a script in which characters have not been given any names! His story is routine, and his screenplay is hardly any better. The drama unfolds in such a predictable and boring manner that it becomes difficult to remain interested in the proceedings. His dialogues are very ordinary.
Nitish Chavan is so-so. Manasi Bhawalkar does a good job. Shashank Shende acts ably as the police inspector. Kishor Kadam is effective as Manasi’s dad. Chhaya Kadam leaves a mark as the constable. Rajashri Nikam (as Manasi’s mother), Jayshree Jagtap (as the lady constable), Shantanu Gangane (as Manasi’s brother), Atul Kaswa (as Nitish’s maternal uncle), Umesh Jagtap, Vinamra Bhabal and the others lend average support.
Makarand Mane’s direction is uninspired. Vijay Narayan Gavande’s music and Vaibhav Deshmukh’s lyrics are functional. Vitthal Patil’s choreography is so-so. Camerawork (by Yogesh M. Mali) is of an average standard. Yogesh Ingale’s art direction hardly deserves separate mention. Mohit Takalkar’s editing leaves something to be desired.
On the whole, Soyrik is a flop show.
Released on 11-2-’22 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru August Entertainment. Publicity & opening: poor.
