Marakastra
DirectorGurumurthy Sunami
ProducerKomala Nataraaja
StoryAtharv Vijay
ScreenplayGurumurthy Sunami
StarringMalashri
Ayyappa P. Sharma
Harshika Poonacha
MusicSongs:
Manju Kavi
Score:
Sathish Babu
CinematographyDhana Kumar K
Arun Suresh
EditingN.M Vishwa
Released13 October 2023[1]
Runtime156 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageKannada

Marakastra is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action suspense thriller film written and directed by Gurumurthy Sunami and produced by Komala Nataraaja.[2] The film stars Malashri in the lead role. The music is composed by Manju Kavi, the cinematography by Dhana Kumar K, and Arun Suresh, and the editing is handled by N.M Vishwa.[1][3]

Cast

Soundtrack

Marakastra
Soundtrack
ArtistManju Kavi
Released2023
Recorded2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageKannada
LabelA2 Music

The music of the film is composed by Manju Kavi Parashar and released under A2 Music.[3]

Reception

Vinay Lokesh, a reviewer for The Times of India, gave the film a rating of 2/5. In his review, he describes the film's plot, which revolves around a professor named Shankar, who is a well-intentioned man advising his students to work in India for the country's benefit. The city experiences a series of high-profile murders, including those of a lawyer, a police officer, the deputy commissioner, and even Shankar's own daughters, which disrupt his otherwise normal life. Lokesh's review suggests that "Marakastra" aims to be a commercial, action-oriented drama. However, he expresses disappointment with the film, describing it as an uphill task to watch. He points out serious disconnects between the subplots in the story, which he believes contribute to the film's downfall. The action sequences are described as forced, and the songs further distract from the detached storyline.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Marakastra Movie Review : Marakastra: An action-oriented story lost in a quest for justice". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ^ Reddy, Y Maheswara (October 15, 2023). "Marakastra (Kannada) Movie Review: Thrilling debut". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  3. ^ "Thriller Manju is the reason behind my reputation as an Action Queen: Malashree". Cinema Express. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-21.

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