Director: Shrijith
Cast: Nithya Menen, Sharafudheen, Mala Parvathi, Ashokan, Shanti Krishna, Rajeev Panicker
Masterpeace, a web series streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, has captured the attention of OTT viewers with Nithya Menen in the lead role. Helmed by director Shrijith, the series features a talented ensemble cast including Sharafudheen, Mala Parvathi, Ashokan, Shanti Krishna, and Rajeev Panicker. This Malayalam web series promises family entertainment and has successfully delivered, thanks to Shrijith’s direction.
Plot Summary:
The story revolves around Ria (Nithya Menen) and Binoj (Sharafudheen), who meet through a dating app and decide to get married despite their differences. The complexities arising from their contrasting backgrounds create comical situations. Unaware of each other’s family backgrounds, Ria and Binoj’s parents, played by Ashokan, Shanti Krishna, and others, try to resolve their differences. How Ria and Binoj navigate these challenges forms the crux of the story.
Strengths:
Strong Performances: Nithya Menen shines in her full-length comedy role, impressing with her looks, costumes, and acting skills. Binoj, portrayed by Sharafudheen, also does justice to his character.
Family Entertainment: Masterpeace strikes a balance between traditional values and modern challenges, making it a suitable watch for family audiences.
Weaknesses:
Predictability: Some parts of the series follow predictable plotlines, which might not offer much surprise for seasoned viewers.
Comedy : The forced comedy made only to bang head against the wall.
Casting : Except Nitya Menen, no other character is known to telugu viewers.
Story: Similar to Tollywood movies like F2, Ante Sundaraaniki and recent Kushi.
Verdict:
Masterpeace, spanning only Five episodes, manages to keep the audience engaged. Watch it if your a Nitya Menen fan or bored to death.
Telugu Funda Rating: 1.5/5
