Masooda review: This horror flick gives you enough chills

Masooda, starring Sangitha, Thiruveer, and Kavya in the lead roles, is out in the theatres on Friday, 18 November. The horror film is directed by Sai Kiran and produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka.

It managed to live up to the expectations of the audiences and the hype it had created. Here’s our review.

Neelam (Sangitha) is a single mother and a school teacher. Her daughter Nazia (Bandhavi Sridhar) is her only world. She goes to any extent to keep Nazia happy.

Next to their house lives Gopi (Thiruveer), a software engineer and an introvert. He is their go-to guy when in need.

One day, Neelam asks Gopi to come down to her house as there’s an emergency. After visiting Neelam’s house, Gopi realises that Nazia has been possessed and advises her to confirm if it is an evil spirit.

But, by then, Nazia’s condition, both physical and mental, goes for a toss. They learnt that she was possessed by an evil spirit called Masooda.

Who is Masooda? Where is she from? What is her background? And what does she have to do with Nazia? Will she leave Nazia without harming her? You can find answers to these questions on the big screen.

Right casting

Masooda deals with the bonding between mother and daughter, how an introvert can go to any extent to save people who are in need and how a small mistake can change one’s life. Director Sai Kiran needs to be appreciated for portraying all this well.

Sangitha, Thiruveer and Bandhavi Sridhar are too good in their roles. They got into the skin of their respective characters.

Actors like Subhalekha Sudhakar, Surabhi Prabhavati, and Satyam Rajesh did a great job. With a few characters and a sensible plot, the makers have brought out a good film.

Director Sai Kiran pulls it off

The sole purpose of a horror film is to frighten the audience. The more the audiences are frightened, the more entertaining the film is. Masooda successfully managed to do that.

Most horror flicks showcase evil spirits trying to possess humans to fulfil their wishes. Masooda also falls under the same category.

But what matters here is how well the story of vengeance is written and how properly is it executed. Director Sai Kiran came up with a really good story and screenplay. The characters are well-written.

Music and cinematography

Further, visuals and background music are crucial in horror movies to give us chills. Here, they are bang on.

Prashanth Vihari did a notable job in composing the right background score for the horror scenes, especially, when the story progresses at a brisk pace.

The entire first half of the movie gives us an insight into their lives and the flashback. The second half is where the actual horror plot starts and it brings you to the edge of your seat.

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There are lags in the first half. A few emotional scenes could have been avoided to make it crispier.

Producer Rahul Yadav Nakka became the talk of the town for his previous works: Malli Raava and Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya. This is his third film and he chose a script that entertains the audience for two-and-a-half hours.

On the whole, Masooda is an absolute entertainer if you are a fan of horror movies.