Director: Sriram Aditya Cast: Sharwanand, Krithi Shetty, Vennela Kishore When I was scrolling Instagram a couple of days back, I came across this post that read, “Having a kid is like getting a tattoo on your face. You better be committed.” Hilarious, yes.
I couldn’t agree more though. Parenting is a commitment, one that decides what life looks like for another human being and I see people take it lightly all around me. The choice is made to ward off the pressure from society the majority of the time, and it is something that I have always pondered on.
Interestingly enough, Manamey, the film starring Sharwanand and Krithi Shetty in lead roles, is about parenting. It is about two adults who did not choose to become parents, but the situation pushes them to take on the responsibility. These two strangers — Vikram and Subhadra — come together to take care of their friends’ child after their friends lose their life in an accident.
This plotline is not really new considering we have seen that in many Hollywood films. What really makes Manamey interesting is how it sets this up in the milieu of Indian families and a society that is hardwired to frown upon a situation where the parents are not married. In Manamey’s case, we do not see the social context drawn upon too upon, which I personally feel could have added much weight to the film.
Instead, as a romantic feel, it hides behind humor most of the times to really entertain audiences. Considering the fact that the tw.
