Aapla Manus

On a rainy night, a body falls from a high rise apartment. The body belongs to an older man, who lives with his son and daughter-in-law in one apartment. This incident leads to a police investigation. The inspector assigned to this case relentlessly follows the son and daughter-in-law to uncover the incident’s real reason — an accident or suicide or something else? This premise forms the story of the Marathi move in Aapla Manus (streaming on Netflix).

On hearing the premise, it might sound like an investigative thriller. But this is an engaging drama about relationships. The real investigation is what happens between you and the older generation. Are you isolating them with your behavior? This movie is an adaptation of a Marathi play, Katkon Trikon, by Dr. Vivek Bele. As a result, the proceedings move ahead based on long scenes where the lead characters converse with each other to resolve the mystery.

Satish Rajwade is the director of this movie. There is nothing specific to point out to the direction except the skillful adaptation to the big screen. The film appears to have low production values because of the setting, and the CGI used to show the exterior of the flat while shooting indoor scenes. Luckily for us, the performances override these negatives.