Mithra Mandali Movie Review: A Fun Idea That Loses Its Way - MovieChronicle

Mithra Mandali starring Priyadarshi and Niharika NM is a small-scale comedy drama that hit theatres this Diwali weekend. The team promoted it well, and the trailer  somewhat promised a light-hearted entertainer filled with youthful fun. But the movie turns out to be more of a mixed ride than a smooth one.

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The story follows four carefree friends, Chaitanya, Satvik, Abhi, and Rajeev, who mostly waste time doing nothing. One day, Satvik and Abhi fall for Swecha, a politician’s daughter, and Chaitanya steps in to help them. What begins as a simple love plan soon pulls all of them into unexpected trouble.

The film’s first half has a few enjoyable moments. The friendship between the boys feels natural, and their silly talk brings some innocent laughs. Priyadarshi fits perfectly as the group’s funny and confused leader. Vishnu Oi, Rag Mayur, and Prasad Behra try hard to keep things entertaining, and they do manage a few chuckles. Niharika NM, in her Telugu debut, does her job neatly.

But the real show-stealer is Satya, who plays a character named “Important Character.” Every time he appears, he lights up the screen. His unique mannerisms and perfect comic timing bring life to dull scenes. He is easily the best part of Mithra Mandali.

However, after a point, the film starts losing steam. The story moves aimlessly, and the jokes become repetitive. The team tries to make it look like Jathi Ratnalu with a crazy tone and silly humor, but it never reaches that level. The second half, especially, drags with scenes that go nowhere.

The makers even joke at the start that the movie has “no story.” It sounds clever, but it backfires because the humor doesn’t stay strong enough to cover up the weak plot. The screenplay feels patchy, and the editing doesn’t help either. You start feeling the length even though the movie isn’t that long.

On the technical side, RR Dhruvan’s background score suits the film’s quirky tone. Cinematography by Siddharth J is neat, and the production values are decent for a small movie. But director Vijayender S couldn’t bring everything together. The idea is fun on paper, but the execution lacks energy and focus, especially in the latter half.

In the end, Mithra Mandali is a light entertainer that works only in bits and pieces. It has a few genuinely funny moments, but the uneven writing and slow pacing stop it from being a solid comedy. Priyadarshi and Satya try their best to keep things afloat, but the movie doesn’t hold attention for long.

Verdict: 

Mithra Mandali is a partly fun, mostly flat comedy that had potential but couldn’t make full use of it. Watch it for a few laughs, but don’t expect a laugh riot.

Rating: 2/5

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