Cast : Shubha Poonja, Radhika Pandit, Yash
Director : Shashank
Kannada movie industry is really going through a golden era, the directors doing a great job with their original, fresh, youthful scripts. This time the surprise came in a small package called Moggin Manassu.
Moggina manassu is the best coming of age movie about 4 teenaged girls each of them with different mindset.
The movie starts with a flashback, where Chanchala (Radhika Pandit) belongs to a middle class family being ragged by her seniors on the first day of college. She meets another girl Renuka (Shubha Poonja) who comes from a remote village to pursue her studies. In a short time they become very close friends. Things starts changing in their lives (dressing style, talking , attitude) when they meet two of their seniors and their boy friends. These innocent girls start haunting for their boyfriends. The film is all about how they find their boyfriends, what mistakes they do in their so called dangerous teen age, how they learn from their mistakes, how they overcome from all these and take life seriously.
If you talk about actors the real surprise is Radhika Pandit who has done exceptionally well in her first film. To enact a complex character in her first film can be a big challenge to any fresh talent, but Radhika Pandit has been able to manage a miracle. Shubha (who appeared in Chanda with Vijay) has done justice to her role, The other two girls Sangeetha Shetty and Manasi have limited opportunities still they managed to get attention , Rajesh is just perfect for his role , Yash has nothing much to offer in the film. Actor in Radhikas father role is noticeable.
The films credit should go to Director Shashank, its yet another triumph . He has narrated a simple story in so effectively that today's teenagers would be able to identify themselves with these characters.The director has tried (and succeeded in most parts ) to convey a message to youths with his interesting narration and believable story. No doubt he will be considered as one of the finest directors of Kannada films and film too.
Moggina Manassu has some fantastic technical work which enhances the film's quality. Mano Murthy once again comes out with his melodious tunes, Chandrashekhar has shown his brilliance behind the camera you find a freshness in every frame of the film.
Its a must for every teenage girl who just entered into college and for their parents, no surprise if you remember your college days while watching this movie, Dont miss it.
