#FinalVerdict
Mission Mangal is sure to win accolades, acclaim, awards and box-office rewards! Jagan Shakti hits a boundary in his very first #Hindi attempt. An outstanding story narrated with ferocious enthusiasm!
Mission Mangal may be a fictionalized account of true events but Jagan Shakti’s story ensures it does not transform into a documentary that focuses completely and absolutely on the incidents. The director makes sure that it not only enlightens but entertains as well. Bravo!
While the enthralling drama catches your attention, the execution of the written material, besides proficient performances from each and every member of the cast, makes Mission Mangal a game changer. Many might not be aware of this case, hence, the novelty factor is also there.
R. Balki, Nidhi Singh Dharma(first movie as writer), Jagan Shakti & Saketh Kondiparthi’s screenplay blend science & entertainment effortlessly and their dialogues are sure to bring the house down. However, there’s no doubt that some scenes are exceptionally scripted. Double thumbs up!
Mission Mangal’s layered script - a central Mangalyaan theme topped with the second layer of women empowerment/characters’ personal issues and the icing on the cake is nationalism running throughout with humour - shows Jagan Shakti’s level of maturity in his very first endeavour.
Akshay Kumar does complete justice to his character. Once the narrative seizes your attention, he brings alive his character and you don’t draw parallels subsequently with any other role. Vidya Balan is splendid, especially in the first half, & shows effortless acting prowess! You cannot take your eyes off Sonakshi Sinha. She gets to deliver a knockout performance. Taapsee Pannu utilises to the maximum the screen time that is offered to her. Watch out for her in the penultimate scenes. Harihar Gundurao Dattatreya aka Dattanna is delightfully brilliant. Kirti Kulhari again delivers a rock solid/relatable performance. Sharman Joshi is outstanding from start to end. The length of Nithya Menen’s role may not be much but she registers a strong impact nonetheless. Dalip Tahil’s mannerisms and dialogue delivery are exemplary. Sanjay Kapoor is the surprise package of the film. Post interval his transformation would be greeted with claps & whistles. Purab Kohli and Md Zeeshan Ayyub help tremendously in the progress of the film.
AmitTrivedi’s music/background score elevates the mood of the film. Ravi Varman has done a magnificent job with the camera and captures the essence of Mission Mangal with flourish. Chandan Arora’s editing is razor-sharp at most times, but could’ve been spruced up during some portions. The VFX by Famulus Media and Entertainment is top notch.
Mission Mangal easily ranks amongst Fox Star Hindi, Hope Productions & Cape Of Good Films finest films. Do yourself & your family a favour: Watch Mission Mangal. It’s emotional, entertaining, enlightening and it makes you want to stand and applaud in the theatre towards the end!??