Is Ranangan Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2018)

📖 The Core Premise

Ranangan stands as a 2018 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the various landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Shyamrao Deshmukh is a selfish politician.Hi son Varad was married earlier but his first wife left him in few months while second wife committed suicide on the wedding day itself.Shyamrao decides him to marry again with Sanika whose lover Avinash ditched after she got pregnant.After her getting married to Varad ,Sanika sees Shyamrao's adopted son Sholk in the house whose look alike of Avinash and also shares his habits Sanika believes that Sholk is Avinash .But what was Shyamrao's intention of getting Varad married to already pregnant Sanika."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Ranangan, even the presence of Sachin Pilgaonkar struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good cinema. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Ranangan worth your time? If you appreciate various films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Ranangan misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 131 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.