The story follows Siddhu (Kiran Abbavaram), who faces tragic losses on the same day — his respected father and his childhood love Meghna (Khyati Davinson). Devastated by this double blow, Siddhu decides to emotionally detach himself from others and joins an engineering college in Mangaluru. There, he meets Anjali (Rukshar), who brings some positive change in him. However, just when Siddhu begins to open up, Anjali too leaves him. The movie unfolds the mystery behind why Siddhu keeps losing people in his life — is it his personality, his attitude, or something deeper?
Sam C.S.’s background score is the standout element in the film. His intense BGM for the Kesipidi song and interval fight scene adds significant impact. The music effectively elevates key moments throughout the movie.
The film’s pacing suffers due to excessive drag in the college scenes and a prolonged climax fight. A crisper edit could have improved the film’s overall flow.
✅ Kiran Abbavaram’s impressive screen presence and youthful performance
✅ Strong background score by Sam C.S.
✅ Visually appealing cinematography
✅ Well-designed interval fight scene catering to mass audiences
❌ Weak emotional depth in key scenes
❌ Dragged-out college episodes causing pacing issues
❌ Climax fight sequence feels unnecessarily prolonged
❌ Underutilized supporting cast
❌ The villain’s arc lacks impactful execution
While Dilruba attempts to balance romance, heartbreak, and emotional depth, it struggles to deliver the emotional connectivity that successful love stories require. Although the film has strong technical elements like music and visuals, the core storytelling falters. Several scenes fail to evoke the intended emotions, making the overall experience somewhat underwhelming. Despite these drawbacks, youth audiences and college students may find it entertaining enough for a one-time watch.
A youth-centric romantic drama with engaging visuals and a strong background score but weakened by emotional disconnect and pacing issues.
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