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The movie barely leaves a mark. It explores the toxic relationship between a woman and a male chauvinist, but the issue is there's hardly any real drama that unfolds. Everything is predictable, every character is one dimensional, no organic progression in story and it's like every male in this world are toxic, which feels unrealistic to be honest. Rashmika puts maximum effort, but the writing lets down, none of the supporting cast stand out in terms of writing or acting. Missed opportunity 😕

This is certainly not your regular popcorn rom com, deals with complicated stuff. And the end result, is well, certainly not satisfactory.

Initial setup about the lead characters and their emotions are nicely designed, when the real conflict arises, the drama that follows feels staged. That's the biggest issue, everything appears on screen, yet you don't feel like rooting for anyone. And the closure given is so generic and contrived, as if director didn't had any idea.

Siddu gives a matured a performance, good that he came out of Tillu's hangover, Rasi Khanna, though acted well, the character just stares at things, Srinidhi Shetty character could have been given a better payoff, Viva Harsha is fine.

Technically, movie is decent, although editing feels uneven. But the biggest complaint is Thaman's score, it's just too loud and unnecessary.

Coming to Neeraja Konna, she picked up a really unique subject and although writing is fine, the narration somewhere lacks that seamlessness.

BOTTOMLINE: WATCH IF YOU WANT SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE.

Although nothing novel or groundbreaking, the movie for most parts engages and entertains.

First half is hilarious, with constant humor, subtle yet effective emotions, and pre-interval twist hits the nail, ends well. Second half should have been handled better, especially the emotions, felt undercooked and generic at places, but nothing feels out of place.

Pradeep once again hits it out of park with his infectious and unique screen presence, making a mark for himself in rom com entertainers. Mamitha looks cute and gives a good performance, Sarath Kumar role comes with a twist, and the veteran actor pulls off with ease. Rest all fine.

Technically, movie looks cool, thanks to cinematography by Niketh Bommi, editing by Barath is okay. Man of discussion, Sai Abhyankkar, music although not so impressive, does well with his score, utilises the BOOM song well.

Coming to writer director Keerthiswaran, he comes up with a good and relatable subject, scores in terms of direction, but writing needs some tinkering.

BOTTOMLINE : PRADEEP RANGANATHAN AND GENZ, MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN, THUMBS UP 👍