#Single : Latest Telugu Movie Review
Vijay (Sree Vishnu), a lonely bank employee, dreams of finding love. His confidant, Aravind (Vennela Kishore), helps him in his pursuit. Vijay falls for Purva (Ketika Sharma), a saleswoman at an Audi showroom, after spotting her in the metro. While he tries to win her over, another girl, Harini (Ivana), a bank customer, develops feelings for him. The rest of the story revolves around who ultimately wins Vijay's heart and whether he finally breaks his singlehood.
Overview:
After experimenting with offbeat films like Om Bheem Bush and SWAG, Sree Vishnu returns to familiar comedy territory with #Single. Promoted as a laugh riot, the film banks on humorous dialogues, bromance, and light-hearted storytelling. While it delivers on the comedy front to a certain extent, its wafer-thin storyline and average music pull it back from being a memorable entertainer.
Performances:
- Sree Vishnu: Carries the film with ease using his comic timing and relatable body language.
- Vennela Kishore: A perfect companion to Sree Vishnu, delivering consistent laughs.
- Ketika Sharma: Looks graceful but lacks depth due to underwritten role.
- Ivana: Plays the GenZ angle well and brings energy, though chemistry with the lead is weak.
- VTV Ganesh: Stands out in a few scenes with his usual style.
- Rajendra Prasad: Appears in a short cameo, adds a brief nostalgic touch.
Technical Aspects:
- Direction: Caarthick Raju ensures the narrative remains breezy but doesn’t innovate much.
- Cinematography: Velraj captures real locations well, avoiding artificial backdrops.
- Screenplay: Smooth and steady, though it leans heavily on comedy without emotional layering.
- Dialogues: Witty and timely; a major strength of the movie.
Music:
Vishal Chandrashekar delivers a soundtrack that supports the film without shining. The songs are passable but lack replay value or chartbuster quality. Background score fits the tone but doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
Editing:
Praveen K. L’s editing keeps the pace intact. While the flow is mostly seamless, the absence of emotional arcs makes the experience feel somewhat hollow.
Positives:
- Sree Vishnu’s performance and comic timing
- Vennela Kishore’s partnership and humor
- Clever one-liners and hero references
- Smooth screenplay without major lags
- Casual, feel-good tone
Negatives:
- Predictable and basic storyline
- Weak romantic chemistry
- Underdeveloped female characters
- Forgettable music
- Rushed climax and no emotional hooks
Analysis:
#Single knows what it wants to be a fun ride with non-stop comedy and sticks to that vision. With strong performances from Sree Vishnu and Vennela Kishore, the film offers genuine laughs and quirky interactions. However, the lack of a strong plot, subpar music, and limited character development, especially for the female leads, limit its impact. The humor may work well in a theatre setting, but it might not resonate the same way upon rewatch. The makers tease a sequel, indicating their intention to build a comedy franchise, but they’ll need to up the emotional and musical game next time around.
Bottomline: Only #Comedy
Rating: 2.75 / 5
