Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu Movie Review
The very collaboration of versatile actor Mohan Babu and comedy star Allari Naresh raised several eye balls. If this is not enough, the film’s title ‘Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu’ drew more attention. Given that the movie happens to be Mohan Babu’s 181st film as lead and 50th film for Naresh, the movie garnered a great buzz. In addition to this, the film marks the reunion of ‘Allari Mogudu’ team Mohan Babu, Ramya Krishna and Meena after 23 years. Find out our take on the film.
Story :
Meet Bhaktavatsalam Naidu and his family (families). He is a man with two wives Suryakantham (Meena) and Priyam Vada (Ramya Krishna). With Surya Kantham, he has a daughter Sruthi (Poorna) and with Priyam Vada, he has a son Goutham Naidu (Varun Sandesh). Bhaktavatsalam takes special care such that neither of his wives nor his children know about this truth.
At a time Goutham trying to befriend Sruthi whom he spoke over phone, suspected Bhaktavatsalam Naidu seeks the help of Balaraju (Allari Naresh) to enter as Goutham Naidu and wants to make Sruthi dislike Goutham. But the twist here is that Balaraju falls for Sruthi and so Sruthi. Bhaktavatsalam has no other option but to agree to their marriage as Balaraju knows his secret. The rest of the story is all about how Bhaktavatsalam Naidu manages with his wives, children and how Balaraju rescues him.
Performances:
Mohan Babu: Mohan Babu’s fine-drawn performance as family head captivates. Bhaktavatsalam Naidu is indeed a tailor-made role for him. Known for his dialogue delivery, he continues to enthrall with witty liners. Mohan Babu is man of the match in Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu.
Allari Naresh: Naresh entertains as Alludu to strict father-in-law. Naresh pulled off the role, film brilliantly. He balances Mohan Babu and brings cheer to us. The cat-and-mouse game between Mohan Babu, Naresh is the USP of the film.
Poorna: Poorna and Naresh make for good pair again. As usual, Poorna comes up with neat performance.
Ali & Others: Ali is seen in a well-etched role Ismail, friend of Bhaktavatsalam Naidu. He is there throughout the film. Varun Sandesh seems to be on a downward spiral. He has to focus on his facial expressions. Krishna Bhagawan as Sanyasi Rao too is okay.
Technicalities:
Director Srinivas Reddy chosen a Marathi film to make a comeback with its remake. Although he did a decent job, but still he could have done much better. Editing should have been much crisper.
Music composed by trio Koti, Achu, and Raghu is refreshing, appealing. Koti’s background score is a winner. It did enhance the scenes at crucial junctions. The production values are good. The film is shot in picturesque locales.
Thumbs Up
- Mohan Babu and Dialogues
- Situation Comedy
Thumbs Down
- Lag Scenes
- Predictable Story
Analysis:
Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu is neither a brainstorming film nor an award-winning film. It’s a simple, cool comic caper. It doesn’t take much time of you to understand this. As soon as the movie stars off, one get to know how the movie is going to be. It’s a complete family entertainer. While the film’s story is something as old as hills, Mohan Babu & Naresh are the two who brought new energy into the movie.
Especially Mohan Babu’s character comedy with Naresh, Ali tickle the funny bones. Though predictable, the movie won’t bore you any where. Situation comedy comes in handy. Scenes involving Mohan Babu, Ali are hilarious.
However, the film struggles post-interval and gets slow. Sluggish narrative here is a dampener. But as the film progresses towards the pre-climax & climax, the film picks up and ends on bright note. On whole, Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu appeals to family audiences.
Verdict: Manchi(u) Family Entertainer!
