Manalo Okkadu

Manalo Okkadu is a 2016 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by R. P. Patnaik and starring himself, Anita Hassanandani, P. Sai Kumar and Tanikella Bharani. It was released theatrically on 4 November 2016.

Plot

Manalo Okkadu is a persistent attack on the egos within the media. Which throws light on how an innocent lecturer from a college is wrongly framed by the media as a molester and his journey back to dignity.

Reception

A critic from The Hindu says "Stretching close to 150 minutes, the film lacks any cinematographic and musical appeal. But for the climax twist, where you’re genuinely surprised, the lack of a narrative high hurts its cause. Perhaps, that’s the reason you relate with the Yesudas’ track titled ‘Kalikaalam’". A critic from Samayam wrote "The story is carried somewhat well but misses the tempo at some places. How a person who has lost his dignity due to the media regained his dignity with his intelligence. How he reminded the media of its responsibility is the key in the movie".