Verdict: Manjar tries to be a fun, chaos-filled comedy about friendship and marriage plans, but it ends up feeling more like a mild drama than the rib-tickling entertainer it promises to be. It has a few decent moments and sincere performances, but the writing doesn’t hold up through the runtime.
Pros:
Some genuinely funny scenes sprinkled through the film
Solid, natural-sounding dialogues
Onkar Bhojane’s performance stands out and adds energy to the film
Cons:
The core story feels thin and doesn’t stay engaging throughout
Comic timing is inconsistent, so the laughs come in patches rather than steadily
Manjar hit Marathi theatres on 18 September 2026, arriving with a teaser and trailer that had built some curiosity among Marathi film lovers over the past month. The film is backed by H3O Motion Pictures and Just Right Films and brings together a cast led by Siddharth Menon and Onkar Bhojane.
Going in, the film was pitched as a light, humour-driven entertainer meant for the whole family. However, early word of mouth around the release suggests the reception has been fairly muted, with limited buzz compared to what the marketing had hoped for.
The story follows four friends, each with their own quirks and a carefree attitude toward life. At the centre of it all is an attempt by the group to get two of their friends married off.
What starts as a simple plan spirals into a series of unexpected situations, leading to confusion, some laughs, and a few surprises along the way. It’s a fairly familiar setup for a Marathi comedy, built around friendship and chaotic misunderstandings.
Reactions circulating online and among early viewers paint a mixed picture. The dialogues have been called out as one of the film’s stronger points, with several viewers appreciating how natural and grounded they sound.
Onkar Bhojane’s performance as Mantya has also received positive mentions, with many feeling he brings good energy to his scenes. Siddharth Menon’s work as Jayesh has been described as decent, though not particularly memorable.
On the flip side, a common complaint is that the story itself doesn’t have enough substance to keep audiences hooked from start to finish. What was expected to be a laugh a minute comedy instead plays out more like a drama, with humour showing up only in patches rather than consistently.
Some viewers have pointed out that the screenplay has funny ideas but doesn’t execute them often enough to sustain a full comedy. Overall, the sentiment leans more toward “average” than “must-watch,” with the film’s opening and early publicity also being described as fairly low-key.
If you enjoy simple, friendship-driven Marathi comedies and don’t mind a story that’s more gentle than laugh-out-loud, Manjar might still work as a casual watch. Fans of Onkar Bhojane in particular may find his performance worth catching.
However, if you’re expecting a tightly written, consistently funny film, this one may leave you wanting more. Given the mixed reactions and modest theatrical response so far, it’s reasonable to wait for a streaming release rather than rushing to catch it in theatres.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst from Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015, he has been into box office reporting. With a focus on box office collections, OTT trends, and movie analysis, Kadir delivers accurate, data driven insights into the business of films.
