Marakastra is a 2023 Indian Kannada-language action suspense thriller film written and directed by Gurumurthy Sunami and produced by Komala Nataraaja. The film stars Malashri in the lead roles. The music is composed by Siddharth Parashar, the cinematography by Dhana Kumar K, and Arun Suresh, and the editing is handled by N.M Vishwa.
Cast
Malashri
Ayappa P Sharma
Harshika Poonacha
Ugramm Manju
Anand Aarya
Reception
Vinay Lokesh, a reviewer for The Times of India, gave the movie "Marakastra" a rating of 2.0/5. In his review, he describes the film's plot, which revolves around a professor named Shankar, who is a well-intentioned man advising his students to work in India for the country's benefit. The city experiences a series of high-profile murders, including those of a lawyer, a police officer, the deputy commissioner, and even Shankar's own daughters, which disrupt his otherwise normal life. Lokesh's review suggests that "Marakastra" aims to be a commercial, action-oriented drama. However, he expresses disappointment with the film, describing it as an uphill task to watch. He points out serious disconnects between the subplots in the story, which he believes contribute to the film's downfall. The action sequences are described as forced, and the songs further distract from the detached storyline.
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Manju Kavi Parashar and released under A2 Music.