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The core plot and lead characters had potential, but the storytelling turns it into a dull, outdated mess. Forced emotional beats, random scenes, and clichés pile up with zero finesse. The screenplay is flat, unengaging, and nowhere close to believable. Dialogues feel disconnected from the setting-like they were translated on Google at 2 a.m.

Casting is another major slip. Pawan Kalyan, though never known for stellar acting, at least had some spark in his early days. Now he just coasts, looking bored and out of place. Nidhhi Agerwal, though dedicated, delivers a painfully awkward performance-her look and body language come off more like a transgender impersonation than a nuanced female lead. The rest of the cast, well, they follow orders without questions or expression.

Technically, the film disappoints across the board. Music is forgettable, cinematography is below average, and the costumes and sets look like they're trying hard to appear rich but end up looking tacky. Direction is the biggest letdown-it lacks clarity, control, and any modern touch.

It's sad to see a banner like A. M. Rathnam's reduced to this level. Unless you're a die-hard fan who's immune to logic and taste, this one's tough to sit through.

This isn't a great film, but thankfully, it's not a total disaster either. While one might expect a heavy dose of cringe, it turns out to be more restrained than anticipated. At its core, the story is simple, with a hint of emotional depth-but the straightforward, TV-serial style treatment makes it feel a bit dull and predictable.

Kireeti impresses with his dance moves, though his acting still leaves room for growth.

Sree Leela never quite disappears into her characters-on screen, she often feels more like herself, whether she's in a film, at a public event, or just being her off-screen self.

Genelia is given a well-written role, but given her familiar range, it doesn't come as a surprise.

The music and cinematography are serviceable-not extraordinary, but they carry a polished, big-budget feel. The production values are definitely on the richer side, which gives the film a more refined look even if the content doesn't fully match.

All in all, a below-average film that plays it safe-watchable for some, skippable for many.

The plot and characters definitely had potential, but sadly, that's where it stops. The story doesn't develop well, and there's no real connection to the conflict-it just feels flat. The screenplay is stuck in the past with outdated style, no proper flow, and a good dose of clichés. At times, it's not just boring-it's mildly annoying. The direction, too, feels like it's from another decade.

Laya and a few of the female actors give solid performances, but the child artist doesn't really land it. Nithin is decent in the action scenes, but when it comes to acting-especially emotional moments-it doesn't quite work. The rest of the male cast is just okay.

Cinematography is fine, nothing special. Music doesn't help much either. Production values are decent, but not enough to save the film.