Sriram Adittya directs Manamey to star Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles. This was set against the wonderful backdrop of London and explores things of love, loss, and responsibilities we didn’t expect. Manamey is a cinematic treat of Telugu cinema featured by TG Vishwa Prasad, starring Arun Prabhu, and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad’s ‘People Media Factory’.
Rob Under the London Bridge starring Sharwanand is the story of a London-based Vikram, a free-thought man. Vikram is happy to be a carefree man with his light heart, light relationships, and light habits that have matured him not to take responsibility. But after meeting Subhadra (Krithi Shetty), a woman stuck in a comprise between life with an arranged marriage, his life takes a bizarre turn.
Manamey tells the story of two people navigating their feelings and familial expectations and life’s ordinary and extraordinary challenges, all the while unraveling a tale of love, self-discovery, and the acceptance of unexpected duties.
Performance
Sharwanand as Vikram: Sharwanand’s characterization is the main reason why he shines as Vikram, from being an otherwise cool dude to a guy with weighty emotional responsibilities. The nuanced performance by Vaibhav serves to depict Vikram’s inner struggle which would almost be a believable and captivating protagonist.
Krithi Shetty as Subhadra: Krithi Shetty delivers a commendable performance as Subhadra and excels in showing off how she feels emotionally, which is why the underdog wins in this case. Her chemistry with Sharwanand is real and her love story along with them is a real one!
Supporting Cast: The ensemble cast of the film includes Vikram Aditya, Seerat Kapoor, Ayesha Khan, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ravindran, Rahul Ramakrishna, Shiva Kandukuri and Sudharshan and they contribute to the film’s story development. The distinctions in all these actors play well enriching the world of the film and providing some depth to the story.
Direction and Screenplay
R dream Adittya writes a beautifully layered narrative with romance drama and familial themes. The screenplay put in his direction ensures he tells a story that keeps you hooked and relatable. Both the dialogues are sharp and meaningful and also work the audience on an emotional level.
Music
Of the film’s standouts is Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music. The soundtrack boosts the emotional beats of the narrative and the background score fits perfectly to cut between lighthearted and poignant landmarks. The songs also help fill in the romantic and dramatic aspects of the film.
Theme
Themes of love’s complexities, the weight of familial expectations, and the twists and turns life often takes are the subject of Manamey’s work. This is about the journey of self-discovery and growth, of how love and responsibility can trigger a great personal transformation.
Conclusion
Manamey is a story of romance and family drama, done just right. The film’s presentation is powerful, thanks to Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty’s fabulous performances, Sriram Adittya’s sage direction, and Hesham Abdul Wahab’s superb music.
This movie is the embodiment of a well-told story to make you feel a combination of things and a greater understanding of life and love’s ever-changing nature. Manamey is a must-watch on iBOMMA if you’re a fan of romantic dramas that will make you cry.
