Cast: Santhosh Sivan, Karthika, Bala, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lekshmi Sharma, Chithra Iyer
Director: Lenin Rajendran
Banner: Green Cinema
Music: Pandit Ramesh Narayanan
Lyrics: avalam Narayana Panicker and K. Jayakumar
Cinematography: Madhu Ambat
Editing: Mahesh Narayanan
Art Direction: Ratheesh Babu
Screenplay: Lenin Rajendran
Dialogue: Lenin Rajendran
Story/Writer: Lenin Rajendran
Costume: S.B. Satheesan
Review By : Thanseer M.A
Makaramanju is one of the most beautiful films in Malayalam.
In the olden day’s movies with lesser dialogues, pathetic subjects, tragic stories, dragging scenes, insufferable music were considered Art films. People had in mind that art films are made to buy awards and these unbearable films will bore them to death. Now time has changed, these films which doesn’t have regular dance and comedy numbers are high in quality and entertainment value.
Plot
The idea of film is based on the painting of Urvashi and Pururavas. Makaramanju comprehends the story of romance between painter Ravi Varma and Sugandha Devi and it is intertwined with the mythological character Pururavas and Urvashi.
The film which celebrates art visually goes deep into the mind of the protagonist and troubles he had to go through in order to get his artistic expression done. Makaramanju also features women who passed through the painter’s controversial life.
Cinematography
Madhu Ambat’s cinematography is at par with the standards of Hollywood, no doubt about that. Makaramanju sure is a text book for upcoming cinematographers and people interested in colors.
Dialogues
Many scenes haven’t got dialogues. The films dialogues were not very natural and it’s done purposefully. Unlike Urumi viewers can understand what the characters are saying.
Music
Music director of Art house cinema, Ramesh Narayan did fine job.
Acting
On acting front Santhosh Sivan has got the look but his acting is average.
The main lead Karthika Nair did wonderful job. Karthika is the daughter of former actress Radha. Nithya Menon, Lakshmi Sharma, Shamna Kassim, Chitra Iyer, Mallika Kapoor have all dedicated their beauty for this splendiferous attempt. Mallika Kapoor was introduced in Malayalam by Vinayan.
Saiju kurup has appeared as brother of Raja Ravi Varma, Jagathy was just reshuffling his old comedy numbers.
Sensuality
Makaramanju traverse through artistic exploration of female sexuality. This finely executed movie is a must watch for serious connoisseurs of cinema as it can be called a masterpiece from director Lenin Rajendran. As the camera lingers around the fine details of anatomy of women, the film oozes explosive amount of sensuality.
There are many bold scenes in the movie, so it is recommended not to take your family with you. There is no better way to tell the life of an artist Ravi Varma. Lenin proved again to be a master craftsman.
Verdict – Anyone who enjoys films above comedy skits will be able to enjoy this mist of Capricorn.
Rating : 3.5 / 5
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