Masani is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by K. Padmaraja and LGR.[1] The film stars Ramki, Akhil, Ineya, and Sija Rose, while Roja, Sarath Babu, Aadukalam Naren, and Y. G. Mahendra play supporting roles.[2] The film marks Ramki's comeback to Tamil cinema after six years.[3] The music is composed by S. N. Fazil. The film was highly panned by critics and a box office failure.
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| Directed by | K. Padmaraja LGR |
| Written by | LGR (Dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Sri Green Productions Team |
| Story by | K. Padmaraja |
| Produced by | M. S. Saravanan |
| Starring | Ramki Akhil Ineya Sija Rose |
| Cinematography | Raja Guru |
| Edited by | V. T. Vijayan T. S. Jay |
| Music by | S. N. Fazil |
Production company | Sri Green Productions |
| Distributed by | Abi and Abi Pictures Studio 9 Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editVishwa, a graduate, is raised by Swami, a leading sculptor, and has learned the skill of sculpting from Swami. Vishwa meets Kavitha, and both of them like each other. Meanwhile, there is a village where many sculptors come to finish a god's idol that is left incomplete a few years back, but all efforts go in vain as the sculptors are frightened and sent away by a ghost which prevents the completion of the idol. The village head's wife Rajeshwari has enmity with her relative Devanna Gounder, who happens to be Kavitha's father. As per the advice from an astrologer, Devanna meets Swami, requesting him to visit his village and complete the god's idol. However, Swami insists Vishwa to do the job on his behalf.
Swami tells a flashback to Vishwa. Vetri is the only brother of the village head who falls in love with Masani, a lower caste girl from the same village. Masani gets pregnant, and Vetri decides to marry her against Rajeshwari's wishes. However, Vetri stands firm in his decision, while Rajeshwari poisons and kills Vetri. She also insults Masani for getting pregnant before wedding and isolates her out of the village, asking no one to help her. Masani undergoes many hardships as she is left alone. Swami comes to the village to make the god's idol and sees Masani in labour pain. Despite his attempts, no one comes forward to help her. Masani delivers a baby boy, informs about her life to Swami, and passes away. Swami gets furious on the village people and leaves the village without completing the idol, believing that the entire village will one day realise their mistake.
Swami adopts the baby, who is none other than Vishwa. Vishwa comes to the village and successfully completes the idol. Masani's soul thrashes Rajeshwari, which makes her confess all the truth to villagers. Rajeshwari then gets killed by Masani's soul. Swami arrives and informs that Vishwa is none other than the son of Vetri and Masani. The entire village realises their mistake and apologises to Vishwa. Finally, Vishwa is married to Kavitha.
Cast
edit- Ramki as Vettri
- Akhil as Vishva
- Ineya as Masaani
- Sija Rose as Kavitha
- Sarath Babu as Village Head
- Roja as Rajeshwari
- Aadukalam Naren as Devanna Gounder
- Y. G. Mahendra as Swami
- Chitti Babu as Minor
- Uma Padmanabhan as Mahalakshmi
- Sutha Prakash as Kamala
- Devan as Swami
- Manobala as Priest
- Pandi as Vishva's friend
- Rajesh Vaidya
- Bonda Mani
- Vasu Vikram
- Halwa Vasu
- Mohan Vaidya
- Rajendranath
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by S. N. Fazil.[citation needed]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Uyir Ragam" | K. S. Chithra | 5:35 |
| 2. | "Malli Malli" | Krishnaraj | 5:32 |
| 3. | "Yedho Yedho" | Shweta Mohan, Haricharan | 4:44 |
| 4. | "Naan Paada" | Chinmayi | 4:54 |
| 5. | "Aatha Ingey" | Mukesh Mohamed | 4:04 |
| Total length: | 29:10 | ||
Reception
editM Suganth of The Times of India wrote, "Taking such a dated concept, directors Padmaraja and LGR have created a film that feels redundant and terribly dull. Even the supernatural serials that you have on TV have some bit of tension which is sorely lacking here".[4] Dinamalar also reviewed the film negatively for its outdated subject.[5] Sify wrote, "On the whole, it is more fatiguing than frightening. It’s rather interesting to note how films like this are still made in Tamil? A waste of time, energy and resources".[6]
References
edit- ^ "Masani". The Times of India. 12 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (16 March 2013). "Audio Beat: Tunes to groove to". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Naig, Udhav (18 May 2013). "Second coming". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ Suganth, M (25 May 2013). "Masaani Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 1 August 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Dinamalar (13 June 2013). "மாசாணி - சினிமா விமர்சனம்(தினமலர்)". Adrasaka (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 13 August 2024. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "Masani". Sify. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
External links
edit- Masani at IMDb
- Masani at Rotten Tomatoes
