EVOL: A Love Story in Reverse

A Beautiful, Frustrating Experiment in Cinema" EVOL: A Love Story in Reverse is like a beautiful painting that you can't quite understand. You know it's impressive, you know the artist put in a lot of effort, but at the end of the day, you're just not sure what it all means. That's the experience Ram Yogi Velgapudi offers with this film-an experience that's both frustrating and mesmerizing in equal measure.

Let's start with the good: this is one of the most visually stunning films I've seen in a long time. Every shot is a work of art. The cinematography, the lighting, the production design-it's all top-notch. Velgapudi clearly has an eye for detail, and his technical team has done an outstanding job of bringing his vision to life. This film doesn't just look good; it looks incredible.

The reverse storytelling technique is bold and daring, and I can appreciate the effort it took to pull off something like this. Telugu cinema has rarely seen anything this ambitious, and for that alone, Velgapudi deserves a round of applause. He's breaking new ground here, pushing the boundaries of what we expect from our films.

But here's the rub: the narrative is all over the place. Watching this movie felt like trying to solve a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. I'm all for unconventional storytelling, but there has to be something that grounds the audience-something that keeps us emotionally invested. In EVOL, that grounding force is nowhere to be found. The characters feel distant, their motivations unclear, and by the end, I wasn't sure if I was supposed to feel moved or just confused.

Still, I can't completely dismiss the film. There's a certain charm in its madness-a willingness to throw caution to the wind and just go for it. Velgapudi is taking risks, and I have to respect that. Telugu cinema needs more filmmakers who are willing to push the envelope, even if they don't always succeed. So, while EVOL may not be perfect, it's definitely worth watching if you're looking for something different.

Innovative and Annoying: A Love-Hate Relationship" Imagine watching a love story unfold in reverse. Now imagine watching it with your head spinning as you try to keep up with a plot that defies logic, characters that feel more like ideas than real people, and a director who seems determined to challenge every rule of cinema. That's EVOL: A Love Story in Reverse, the brainchild of Ram Yogi Velgapudi. And wow, what a ride.

Technically, this film is near-perfect. I've got to hand it to the cinematographer-every shot is stunning, every frame meticulously crafted. The lighting? Brilliant. The sound design? On point. In fact, if we were judging EVOL purely on its technical merits, it'd be a masterpiece. Velgapudi knows how to wield a camera like a painter with a brush. This is the kind of film that film students will study for years to come, marveling at its unconventional style and bold choices.

But here's where I have to be brutally honest: the narrative? A total mess. Watching the story go backward is cool, sure. But the novelty wears off after a while, and what you're left with is a plot that feels more like a puzzle than a cohesive love story. You can tell Velgapudi was going for something deep here-something about the nature of love, loss, and time. But did it work? I'm not so sure.

And yet, I can't bring myself to completely dismiss EVOL. The sheer audacity of its approach demands respect. Telugu cinema rarely sees this level of innovation, and for that alone, Velgapudi deserves applause. He's pushing the boundaries of what a Telugu film can be, and that's no small feat. It's just that in breaking all the rules, he might've forgotten that some rules exist for a reason.

Breaking Rules, Breaking Hearts, and... Breaking My Brain?" If I had a rupee for every rule Ram Yogi Velgapudi broke in EVOL: A Love Story in Reverse, I'd probably be richer than the producers who greenlit this wild ride. Let's be real: this film is more about making you scratch your head than actually feel anything about the love story it supposedly tells. But that's exactly why it works. Sometimes.

Technically, this film is a masterpiece. The visuals are stunning, like something out of a dream, or maybe a stylish nightmare. Every frame is composed with such precision that you almost forget the plot is unspooling backwards at a pace that feels like a fever dream. The camerawork is seductive, pulling you into a world that feels both familiar and alien. Bold content? Absolutely. Telugu cinema hasn't seen anything like this in years-if ever. We needed someone to break the mold, and Velgapudi took a sledgehammer to it.

But here's where I get a little sarcastic-because honestly, I'm impressed by how hard this film tries to be "different" without giving us a reason to care. Breaking the rules of screenplay structure? Yeah, that's cool... until you realize that breaking the rules doesn't automatically make your story profound. At some point, it just becomes an exercise in confusion.

Do I praise the film for trying to deconstruct love in the most non-linear, disorienting way possible? Sure. It's a gutsy move. But at the same time, the characters feel like little more than pawns in this grand experiment of "What if we told this backwards?" By the time the credits roll, I'm left wondering if the film was about love or just a showcase of Velgapudi's willingness to take risks that don't always pay off.

Still, props to the technical team. The sound design, the lighting, the way the film plays with time-it's all there, polished and pretty. So, should you watch it? If you're into films that challenge your patience and your perception of storytelling, then definitely. If you just want to enjoy a love story? Well, maybe you should look elsewhere.

I watched this movie seeing the high rating on IMDB. But this is one of the worst movie i have ever seen in my life. Acting so bad that even Ekta Kapoor daily soaps feel better. Characters are immensely superficial. At many places, this movie seems so pretentious and cool just for the sake of it. Unnecessary weird camera angles, lighting so bad that every location feels like a cheap.shady bar. I am just amazed if all the 10 out of 10 ratings are paid bots. The non linear narration felt so boring as there were no information revealing agenda. Its just a wanna be cool amateur film. At best its a decent student film. Wasted 2 hours of my life. Highly not recommended.

This movie being rated 9.5 is a complete joke. It doesn't deserve even half a star. Everything about it is awful-the acting is laughably bad, the dialogue feels like it was written by a 5-year-old, and the story? Don't even get me started. It's an incoherent mess that drags on forever with no payoff. Every attempt at humor or emotion was so painfully cringy, I wanted to turn it off 10 minutes in. The directing is sloppy, the cinematography is bland, and the soundtrack is obnoxious. Honestly, I can't believe people are hyping this garbage. It's hands-down one of the worst movies I've ever seen. A total insult to anyone who values their time. Save yourself the agony and avoid this catastrophe at all costs.