Manjha
Manjha

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Manjha

2017
Movie
119 min
Marathi

A working mother with a teenage son shifts to a new town to escape her abusive husband and to begin a new life, but when she finds that her son is being forced to be party to a violent crime by his psychotic class friend, she has to decide if she is going to run away again or fight her deepest fears and stand up for herself.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Amol KasarGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Manjha is a Marathi psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the dark side of obsession. The story follows a woman whose life takes a disturbing turn when she becomes entangled with a manipulative individual. As the narrative unfolds, it explores themes of control, fear, and the desperate struggle for freedom within a suffocating environment.

Critical Reception

Manjha received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at the performances of its lead actors and the film's suspenseful narrative. While some critics found the pacing occasionally slow, the film was generally lauded for its attempt to explore darker psychological themes within Marathi cinema and its effective build-up of tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful plot and the lead actors' performances.

  • The film effectively builds tension, keeping audiences engaged.

  • Some noted that the pacing could have been tighter in parts.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Manjha,' refers to the sharp, glass-coated kite string used in Uttarayan kite fighting, symbolizing the dangerous and sharp nature of the relationships and obsessions portrayed in the movie.

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