Lover

As an avid movie watcher, I was eager to watch "Lover" (2024), streaming on Disney+ Hotstar and available in 5 languages. Directed by Prabhuram Vyas and starring Manikandan, Sri Gouri Priya, Kanna Ravi, Geetha Kailasam, Harish Kumar, and Saravanan, "Lover" tells the story of Arun and Divya, a couple whose drastically different personalities are connected by their fondness for each other. Dating each other for six years, they find themselves at a crossroads as insecurity and possessiveness threaten to split them apart. The plot revolves around a toxic relationship with a realistic portrayal. Can these two lovers, a young woman who wants to be independent and a boyfriend who is insecure and possessive, manage to remain together?

In a world filled with movies portraying "toxic" relationships, like "Kabir Singh/Arjun Reddy," "Animal," and more, "Lover" stands apart. It delves into the complexities of Arun and Divya's relationship and breakup, offering both perspectives without judgment or bias, making it a refreshing take on love and heartbreak, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions.

Just watched the movie and loved it, especially the climax. The movie forges perfect connections, leaving a lasting impact. What a fantastic performance from Manikandan and Gouri Priya.

Throughout "Lover," Prabhuram Vyas gives us variations of the opening scene - the fighting, the drinking, the gaslighting, the warning, the apologizing, the patching up - and keeps us engaged with the push and pull of this relationship at a crossroads. The writing tries to be truthful, reflecting the mindset of contemporary 20-somethings when it comes to relationships.

We see this in Divya, who loves Arun but has to make decisions that preserve her identity, even at great cost. We see this in her friends, who want to protect her but also let her make her own decisions. We see this in Madan (Kanna Ravi), Divya's new teammate, who finds himself drawn into a clash between two lovers. We also see this in Arun, who, for all his flaws, realizes the error of his ways and turns over a new leaf.

The sub-plot involving Arun's parents not only humanizes Arun's nature but also shows how even older adults are all at sea when it comes to dealing with relationship issues.

Kudos to the creators and the team behind this cinematic gem. The director has taken his best call and made the film in his own style. To someone in the corner who is broken and overcoming the love they are committed to, watch this-it will surely offer relief. The ultimate goal of love is to accept to let it go, a true trendsetter.

LOVE IS A BATTLE, LOVE IS A WAR, LOVE IS A BREAKUP, LOVE IS GROWING UP.

This entire movie appears candid n realistic. The first half of the story revolves around complexities in 6 yrs relationship n the second half about the breakup n the process of trying to get a closure. The last 20 mins climax is indeed appealing. In most of the relationships around us, one starts thinking it's responsibility of the other to keep me happy but in reality nobody would take that responsibility which is rather more like getting the other burdened n that's when both let each other down n start suffocating. May be rather relationship should be about companionship where there is mutual respect n an ease of comfort to be with each other being devoid of dependency. Also sometimes breakups are inevitable n better than making going tough for both everyday. Unfortunately breakups are the toughest n most painful thing one can ever go through n only one who has gone through can vouch for it. Available in all South Indian languages along with Hindi in Disney Hotstar. My ratings 7/10!

Amazing movie... Please do watch this movie. The characters in this movie good. And background score also good and songs also good. Nice script and nice visuals and cinematography the character of arun in this movie is extraordinary.. This script Made me cry and melting background score also and stunning visuals this movie is only for relationships . The manikantan acting is amazing. And sana song alsoo good.this movie makes you emotional and cry. Overall acting is good and songs are good and cinematography and visuals fine. Screenplay is okay . Please do watch this movie in ott .go and watch.

This Movie Broke my feelings after many years, with heavy heartedness I'm typing because in some of the scenes i would feel my tears that were hidden inside, felt not like drama that was actually seeing the relationship in front soo surreal i forgot for a while that, that was just a movie that's the way screen play was carried out, the last Bye from Arun and the way crumbles was served at end, Arun character was top notch in graph, Divya charac was best in tolerance, Arun Moms charac made fruitful purpose to the story that arun friend, Divya friends and office colleague are well placed in story with zero fault, Director had taken his best call and made the film in own way of style as he wanted to be, See I'm not forcing you to watch the movie and I don't even care if you had watched and don't like the movie, but to the someone in the corner who is broken and overcoming the love they are committed, hey you watch this will relief you for sure, the ultimate goal of love is to accept to let it go, actual trendset.

The movie perfect connections, leaving an indelible mark on the audience, one that stuck long after the credits rolled. Performances weren't just recited lines..they spilled out like heartfelt confessions, hitting you right in the feels. The storyline delved into personal insecurities, toxic relationships, dysfunctional family & deep-rooted trauma, resonating with viewers on a deeply personal level.

The background score, music, dialogue & cinematography were like gifts from above -blending seamlessly to create an experience that felt like a warm embrace for the soul. This film wasn't just a feast for the senses..it was therapy wrapped in cinema, offering solace & understanding in equal measure. It's a cinematic journey that's not to be missed!

A beacon of enlightenment for those seeking deeper meaning in the art of storytelling.

Hats off to the creators and the entire team behind this cinematic gem.