Medium Spicy

Who writes such stories? I feel pity for the writers that they didn't know how to choose their career...these creators are the reason why people fear going to theatres to watch marathi films. Due to such worthless self proclaimed intellects who create such nonsense, some of the marathi actors who actually know their craft well are put down. Just copy pasting this and that, blabbering same nonsense which mainstream theatre rejects keep uttering to grab attention. It's a perfect product of losers. I am sure the writer is a wannabe and i feel sorry for the producer whose money was burnt, and the people including me whose 2 hours of life just wasted on this garbage.

Very few movie makers have the guts to create something that is not in a rush to end. Very few movies spend time detailing characters to an extent that the story is irrelevant, and fairly optional. Very few movies dare to narrate a love story with everything - except an explicit display of love between the main characters.

Well, the makers of Medium Spicy have shown quite boldly how it can be done so beautifully. The movie moves at a pace which can discourage the average movie goer who want to see now-and-here from start to finish and quickly. An audience hungry for a T20 style of movie making will be dissapointed, as the movie maneuvers through intertwined lives and instances instead of a black and white narration. The movie has layers of thoughts and ideas which will leave you with a subtle after-taste. I enjoyed it entirely and kudos to the cast, the cinematography, the camera angles and direction, it has been an art worthing noting.

Hope for more of these !

Ridiculous! Parn is relatively new. So ok for her to choose. But Lalit and Sai??? What attracted you in the script???

Dont spend time and money both in theatres for this 3hour. Literally aimless collage movie which is even okay to leave it in intermission.

Medium Spicy (2022) : Movie Review -

Sai Tamhankar and Lalit Prabhakar are having a grand time in the Marathi cinema industry. Two of the busiest actors currently, these two are paired together for the first time (except for Pet Puraan, which was filmed later) along with young talent Parna Pethe. Medium Spicy is a promising film but loses grip in the latter half of the narrative as director Mohit Takalkar fails to make a valid point out of a messy script. When it comes to the foundation, it is a very intellectual product, but the writer and director have built a petty tower on it. A potentially intelligent film suffers from confined vision, despite the actors' best efforts to elevate it.

The film is about Nissim (Lalit Prabhakar), a chef who works at a hotel and has a crush on Prajakta (Parna Pethe). Prajakta is also interested in him, but he hasn't got enough guts to propose to her, while his friendship with his senior chef, Gowri (Sai Tamhankar), keeps growing. Confused about the idea of love, Nissim and Gowri both try to find out the true meaning behind it and learn a new recipe for relationships during the course of the time.

Iravati Karnik's script starts off with high potential but doesn't reach the aimed heights at the end. The biggest problem here is the second half, when things turn out to be predictable and cliched, while the earlier part promises something new. Those subtle dialogues, scenes, maverick ideas, unique conceptualisation, everything just vanishes as the film travels ahead. But why? Why couldn't it be clever throughout, as it was in the first hour? Iravati must be feeling very annoyed about this fact.

Sai Tamhankar has got a makeover she shouldn't ever change. I still remember hooting on her entry scene almost a decade back in films like "Balak Palak" and "Duniyadari" (2013), and I had that image of her in my mind of being a glamorous star and all. Now, she has broken it. Dhurala, Pondicherry, Pet Puraan, and now Medium Spicy. It's so delightful to see Sai emerging as a fine performer in consecutive films like no other contemporary. Her accent, expression, looks, everything is simply awesome. On the other hand, Lalit Prabhakar also continues his great form. These two are not only two of the busiest actors in the Marathi industry, but also two of the finest actors in the Marathi industry currently. Perna Pethe is fantastic in her role, and Sagar Deshmukh will have you hanging with him like a long-time friend.

Medium Spicy has a good start, far better than what you'd expect, but then it fails to continue the flow. The music is situational but doesn't sound too great as audio. However, the visuals make it watchable. The cinematography is beautiful and the editing is below par. One of the biggest problems with Mohit Takalkar's Medium Spicy is its pace and miscalculated use of conflicts. You don't even realise that it is going to end up as a romantic drama because throughout the film you feel like watching a life-lesson journey which never ends up like the one you have imagined. Mohit makes a big mistake of not understanding the real motive, or maybe he didn't know how to present it. It all looks like a big set-up that roams round and round only to grab the first aimed centre point.

Had the same script been modified as a slice of life drama by sidelining the typical Romeo-Juliet romance, believe me, it would have made a solid film afterall. Anyway, the sand has been dropped from the fist now, so let's just look for what's left. Overall, Medium Spicy is an ambitious film which doesn't score anything more than passing marks. A wannabe delicious dish is spoiled by the overuse of unnecessary ingredients, but Sai Tanhankar and Lalit Prabhakar's spicy tadka still makes it digestible.

RATING - 5/10*

The movie that you watched seems like it was an amazing experience overall, but the fact that the love story was missing detracted somewhat from the enjoyment. The Marathi film industry has been producing some truly excellent films over the years, and it's great to see that there's still room for new voices and new styles in the industry.

One of the things that makes the Marathi film industry so unique is its focus on depicting the lives and problems of ordinary people in Maharashtra. Marathi films often deal with social issues and problems faced by the common man. This is one of the reasons why they are so popular in Maharashtra and other parts of India.

From the movies and shows I have seen, it seems like the Marathi industry is one of the most innovative and diverse film industries in the country. The stories and characters are complex and relatable, and the direction, camera work, and music are all top-notch. Even if the love story was missing in the movie you saw, the film was probably still worth watching.

That being said, it is important to recognize the value of a well-written love story in a movie. Love stories have been a fundamental element of filmmaking since the beginning of the movie industry, and for good reason. A well-written love story can elevate a movie from good to great, and can help the audience to feel a deeper connection to the characters and their experiences.

Without a love story, it is easy for a movie to feel like it is lacking something essential. Movies with complex plots and relatable characters can be great, but they may not be as engaging as those with a compelling love story at the heart of the plot.

That being said, it's worth noting that not all movies need a love story to be great. Some of the best movies of all time have been without a romantic plotline, and have still managed to be incredibly moving and engaging. It really depends on the specific movie and its goals.

It's clear that the medium spicy Marathi movie you watched was an amazing experience. You mentioned that the movie was well-made and enjoyable, despite the lack of a love story. The beautiful scenery, well-choreographed fight scenes, and unique characters are all elements of Marathi films that make them so special.

Despite the missing love story, the movie likely still managed to be engaging and enlightening.