![]() ![]() She gets a meaty role that gives her to scope to perform she goes all out with it. She’s a believer of science yet someone who finds herself relying on faith to save her child. Cinematographer Nagesh Banell and music composer Prashanth R Vihari deserve a special shout-out. Light, darkness, sound (or lack of it) all aid well in telling a tale that keeps you engaged despite the lengthy run-time and pace. The golden glow of the morning makes way to the blues and reds of the night with ease. ![]() ![]() Rotting walls and piling garbage on the street seem to denote the state of affairs. He wastes no time getting into the thick of things when it comes to the gore and violence. Sai Kiran makes excellent use of the world he has built to ease us into what’s unfurling. The word ‘Masooda’ might mean happy and fortunate but the film is anything but that. To reveal anything much would be a disservice. Can family only be defined by those bound by blood? Are women only valuable to society if they behave a certain way? As the film peels back the layers and tries to provide a glimpse of who the titular Masooda bi truly is, Neelam also fights to save her child, proving she’s capable of doing the job without the help of her husband. Masooda might be centered around the possible possession of a young girl but the film raises many questions about the way we treat each other too. What does all of this have to do with the titular Masooda? You smile, sometimes chuckle, jump, stare wide eyed at the screen and flinch at what follows. He is scared but also savvy enough to Google how to perform an exorcism. Her daughter is exhibiting signs of what could either be mental illness or possession. On fine night, Neelam finds herself banging his door. Gopi might be as much of a coward as anyone else but he is also willing to put himself in harm’s way if it means he can help someone in need. ![]() Gopikrishna (Thiruveer) is a software employee who’s like family to his neighbours – single mother, science teacher Neelam (Sangitha) and her young daughter Naziya (Bandhavi Sridhar). If you’re a fan of horror, the basic beats of the film might be familiar but he does a good job of not just lending it a local flavour but also ensuring the film remains rooted enough for you to connect with the characters. Review: Director Sai Kiran pulls off a deft horror film with his maiden outing, Masooda. Story: When a sixteen year old begins exhibiting signs of possession, a single mother and her cowardly neighbour must come together to rid her of evil. ![]()
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