Cast: Anjan Ramachandra, Shravani Reddy, N.T. Ramaswami, Ganesh D.S., Ravi Kalabrahma, Vani Gouda, and others.
Written and Directed by: Smaran Reddy
Music by: Prince Henry
Cinematography by: Mohan Chari, Askar Ali
Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao
Producer: Hemalatha Reddy
Release Date: October 18, 2024
Anjan Ramachandra and Shravani Reddy lead in Smaran Reddy’s ‘Love Reddy‘, with N.T. Ramaswami, Ganesh D.S., Ravi Kalabrahma, and Vani Gouda in supporting roles. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, garnered high expectations among the audience, especially after the recent trailer spiked interest. Let’s see how it fared with the audience as it released on October 18.
The Story
Narayana Reddy (Anjan Ramachandra), at 30, is still unmarried. Despite numerous matchmaking attempts by his family, he rejects every proposal, claiming none of the girls meet his expectations. One day, he falls in love with Divya (Shravani Reddy) at first sight on a bus. Transforming into ‘Love Reddy’, he sees her as his world. Divya befriends Narayana but rejects his love proposal. Even though she likes Love Reddy, why did Divya reject him? What twist does Divya’s entry bring to Narayana Reddy’s life? Does their love story end happily? The film must be watched to find out.
Performance Analysis
All actors in ‘Love Reddy’ are relatively new. Anjan Ramachandra impresses as the lovelorn Narayana Reddy, especially given that this is his first film, captivating with his natural acting. Shravani Reddy justifies her role as Divya. N.T. Ramaswami, playing Divya’s father, catches everyone’s attention, especially with the twist he introduces in the climax. Jyothi Madan, as the girl who likes the hero, and the actor playing the hero’s brother, among others, performed well within their roles.
Direction Analysis
Director Smaran Reddy has crafted a pure love story revolving around the critical issue of honor and prestige. Though the story is routine, it’s presented with a natural flair of Andhra-Karnataka locality. Starting with a matchmaking scene, the director makes the narrative engaging once the protagonist becomes ‘Love Reddy’. However, his efforts to express his love come off as somewhat clichéd. The curiosity of whether Divya will reciprocate Love Reddy’s feelings keeps the first half engaging. The second half, dealing with the rejection of his love and the reasons behind it, connects well with today’s youth. The last 20 minutes are emotionally driven, making the climax particularly impactful. Overall, Smaran Reddy has marked a good score as a director.
Technical Aspects
On the technical front, Prince Henry’s music is a major strength to the film, bringing scenes to life with his distinctive background score. The songs are appealing. The cinematography is commendable, richly presenting each frame. The editing is adequate, and the production values are high.
Plus Points
– Acting
– Emotions
– Music
Minus Points
– Routine story
– Dragged scenes in the first half
