Love Reddy Review 2024
Movie: Love Reddy
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Anjan Ramachendra, Shravani Krishnaveni, Ganesh, Tilak, Jyothi, and others
Music: Prince Henry
DOP: K Shiva Sankar Vara Prasad, Mohan Chary, Ashkar Ali
Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Producers: Sunanda, Hemalatha Reddy, Ravinder G, Madan Gopal Reddy, Nagaraj Birappa
Written and Directed by: Smaran Reddy
Release Date: October 18, 2024
There were no significant releases in this week’s box office, hence, Love Reddy created some noise and intrigue especially because of tribal association with Mythri Movie Makers which is a well-known production house. The film had a lot of promise and its delivery was totally different in that there was both good and bad in the amateurish film. However, some moments redeemed the film to a certain degree. Let us explore more of the positive and negative aspects of the film.
Storyline:
Set in the border regions of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Love Reddy traces the journey of Narayana Reddy (Anjan Ramachendra) and his beloved Divya (Shravani Krishnaveni). In the course of her work, a government employee named Divya manages to entice Narayana the instant he sets his eyes on her in a serendipitous meeting at a bus terminal. Although he never blatantly states his feelings for her, believing that she has comprehended that he loves her, assumptions, he resorts to talking to her from afar.
But everything changes when Narayana finds out that Divya is already promised to another man. And in a shocking turn of events, Narayana disrupts the engagement, albeit unintentioanlly and his family begins to wonder if Divya has feelings for him too. The real twist comes when he goes to meet Divya and relations between them lead to an unexpected ending of the movie.
Performances:
Even though Anjan Ramachendra is a relatively fresh face, he is sure to impress most with his commendable and long awaited portrayal. Narayana Reddy is a role that comes easily to Anjan as the dialectic heavy Kannada-Telugu might hinder some audiences. Fitting well into her role, Shravani Krishnaveni is an ideal representation of a forcible Telugu village girl. However, the large majority of the cast in minor roles delivers a disappointing performance when it comes down to professional acting with the exception of the man who plays Divya’s father.
Technical Aspects:
The original soundtrack of Love Reddy has some of Prince Henry’s notable original compositions, particularly those sung by Sid Sriram and Kialsh Kher, which thankfully break the monotony of the slow paced storyline. The film employs average camera angles and low production levels. The same goes for the screen play and the conversations, where there are a few exceptional pieces in an average scene.
Positives:
- The last 20-30 minutes are where the film picks up, offering some unexpected twists.
- Two engaging songs that elevate the movie’s appeal.
Negatives:
- The first half drags with lackluster storytelling.
- Basic and predictable plotline with an amateurish feel.
- Poor performances by most of the supporting cast.
Evaluation:
There is a recent trend that has been seen in the film industry with the word ‘Reddy’ already, and movies such as George Reddy and Arjun Reddy have been at the forefront in starting this trend. Taking advantage of this trend is Love Reddy, but apart from the interesting title, the film is unable to create any significant impression. Movie is narrated in Chikkaballapur district in the state of Karnataka and Madanapalle in Andhra Pradesh, which is entertaining because of the exposure to the unique dialect present in the regions.
It also enhances the viewing experience and the use of the term ‘bidda’ to call out girls will definitely give the film a more regional appeal, but could also put viewers who are not accustomed to the language, in a state of confusion. The movie is a linear progression of a love story that follows the same patterns or clichés of unreciprocated love and the interference of parents. Nonetheless, there comes a twist in the 20 – 30 minutes where the mini climax stirs up the curiosity of the viewers as Narayana tries to find out what Divya feels about him.
The second half is appreciably much better, yet it is insufficient to compensate for the boredom induced in the first half of the film. The picture attempts to cling to realism by stating that it is a recon of a real occurrence, yet the finale, which nearly sweeps the audience off, is so abrupt as to cause whiplash, especially when people’s behavior and values are clearly altered in a matter of moments like the villain’s change of heart.
Final Verdict:
Watching Love Reddy is an experience one can hardly define. It has some enjoyable moments particularly towards the climax, has two nice songs, but due to its uneven narrative and poor execution, it cannot be called a good film. If you are the types who go for a strong story and good acting in a film, Love Reddy may not completely please, but its last part and music may make it worth a watch.
Rating: 2/5