Manu

Non-linear narration might sound so passé internationally, but it still is a method seldom dabbled with in our regional films. And regardless of how familiar you find the technique, you feel a ripple of thrill if it's pulled off well. That's what makes this approach so dependable for filmmakers. And it sure makes the narrator look smart and in control of his subject matter.

However, this very handy tool can appear wannabe when it ends up as more of a stunt than a strategy. Phanindra Narsetti, the writer, editor and director of Manu, is well-versed in this area, but seems to be ....