Masani is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror thriller 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 disaster. Ramki continued with subsequent disasters at the box office after this film.[4][5][6]
| Masani | |
|---|---|
| Tamil | மாசாணி |
| 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 |
| Budget | ₹10 million (US$120,000) |
| Box office | ₹8 million (US$96,000) |
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 labor 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 realize 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 realizes their mistake and apologizes 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
edit| Masani | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by S. N. Fazil | |
| Released | March 21, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2013 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 29:10 |
| Language | Tamil |
| Label | Saregama |
| Producer | S. N. Fazil |
The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Fazil.
| 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 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Masani". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ S. R. Ashok Kumar (16 March 2013). "Audio Beat: Tunes to groove to". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ Udhav Naig (18 May 2013). "Second coming". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
- ^ sify.com
- ^ "Masaani Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Masaani by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Masani Movie Review Masani, Ramky, Iniya".