Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga and Ravi Kishan have come together for the black comedy Maa Behen. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premiered on OTT on the last day. Early responses suggest that the film has generated divided opinions among audiences.
Viewers discuss performances and story in ‘Maa Behen’
Many users appreciated the performances of the lead cast while discussing the film’s unusual approach to storytelling. One Twitter review reads, “Suresh Triveni’s #MaaBehen wants to combine female empowerment and fun, and the result is middling #MadhuriDixit plays the head of a family. She has two daughters, played by #TriptiiDimri and #DharnaDurga. And they get into a crazy situation with their neighbour, played by #RaviKishan. The film is not bad when it’s being serious, but the constant efforts to be wild and wacky are a letdown. That’s the quick review. A more detailed analysis follows, and it may contain spoilers.”Some viewers had positive things to say about the lead performers and the film’s attempt to present something unconventional. Another one wrote, “Triptii Dimri and Madhuri Dixit are an absolute treat in this bold, eccentric and wickedly funny comedy thriller. ‘Maa Behen,’ directed by Suresh Triveni, began streaming on Netflix on 4 June and stars Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga, Ravi Kishan, and Geetanjali Kulkarni.” The review further says, “‘Maa Behen’ is not interested in following the usual rules of a comedy thriller, and that works in its favour. It is bold, unpredictable, and often absurd. The film takes a premise that could have easily turned into a routine murder mystery, but it succeeds in making it into something far more eccentric and entertaining.”
Social media users praise the writing style of ‘Maa Behen’
Some viewers also focused on the film’s narrative approach and its execution. Another one wrote, “”Cleverly mounted movies like Maa Behen seduce us in a music we understand while at once deconstructing the lyrics”. At the same time, negative reactions also surfaced online. Some viewers felt disappointed with the subject and execution. Another one wrote, “#MaaBehan on Netflix was a huge disappointment. What surprises me most is seeing a veteran actress like Madhuri Dixit associated with a subject like this. Completely unexpected.”Suresh Triveni presents a story centered on a mother and her daughters. The plot follows the family as they try to deal with an unexpected situation inside their home. Although the plot seems interesting, the first reactions are not all positive for ‘Maa Behen’.