Jungle Mangal

The movie has a very unique setting with amazing twists and it keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout its duration. Can be watched with the whole family.

There are no unnecessary fight scenes. The locations chosen to shoot are very scenic and suit the movie well. The director has really taken great effort to bring forth the best points in the story and has really done great justice.

It is very rare to see such great movies with good storyline in kannada film industry nowadays so I hope this movie gets all the support required and achieves the success it deserves. All the best to the director and the team.

This movie is an experience in itself. Keeps you hooked throughout from start to end. Amazing screen play and superb effort by the director.kudos to the team nd very well done 👏..good Job by supporting actors ..all the characters have a unique story to themselves....it also reminds us of the covid days ( that's the backdrop)... must watch recommendation from my side ...title sounds funny but it truly is ........ Liked the way they captured the western ghats in true essence ....beautiful picturization...lush green western ghats ....and also natural characterization....once again superb efforts by the team and it shows on scree....

Jungle Mangal is a refreshing and much-needed shift in Kannada cinema, focusing on strong content rather than individual stardom. The screenplay is crisp, engaging, and keeps you invested throughout the narrative. The direction is precise, bringing out the story's emotional depth without relying on gimmicks or over-the-top performances. It's truly heartening to see a Kannada film that dares to be different - driven by substance, sincerity, and storytelling, making it a standout experience that deserves to be celebrated and wholeheartedly supported by audiences who crave meaningful and thoughtful cinema.

Jungle Mangal is a director's triumph-an atmospheric thriller that captivates with its layered storytelling and immersive craft. Rakshit Kumar makes a confident directorial debut, delivering a film that's both emotionally resonant and cinematically rich.

Set against the hauntingly beautiful backdrop of the Western Ghats, the film treats its setting as more than just scenery-it becomes an integral part of the narrative's mood and tension. The story unfolds across timelines, slowly unwrapping the emotional complexity of its characters. While a few flashbacks slightly affect the pacing, they ultimately deepen the story's impact.

Performances are a major highlight. Yash Shetty and Harshitha Ramachandra bring raw emotion and intensity to their roles, while Ugramm Manju is a chilling presence as the antagonist. The entire supporting cast is well utilized, with no weak links.

Technically, the film is a visual and auditory treat. The cinematography is lush and evocative, and the background score perfectly complements the film's tone-tense, introspective, and gripping.

A good movie to watch with family, hope we get more such movies in Kannada Cinema. Although I had not expected much initially as I went in to spend some time while I was waiting for someone, I did not realise how time passed, the story telling goes in a steady pace and in every few mins there is a new twist which changed the whole assumption that we would have had in our minds. Actors have done a decent job but Hats off to the direction and editing. Some of the locations chosen are simply a treat to watch. Somewhere dense inside the forest. Overall, I think if audience support such small movies, movie makers will have the courage to make more such nice movies. Please go and watch in a theatre.