Cast: Pavan Sidhu, Soniya Singh, Roopa lakshmi, Pradeep Raparthi, Krithika, Ashok Chandra
Director: Winod Gali
Music Director: Sinjit Yerramilli
Cinematography: Rehan Shaikh
Editor: Anil Kumar P
Producers: Harish Kohirkar
Release Date: July 4, 2024
OTT Platform: ETV Win
The latest Telugu romantic love drama web series, “Sasimadhanam,” has premiered on the popular OTT platform ETV Win starting July 4. The main roles are played by Pavan Sidhu and Soniya Singh, who have previously starred together in several short films and are rumored to be a couple in real life. How does the series fare? How captivating is their chemistry? Let’s find out in this review.
What’s the Story?
Madan (Pavan Sidhu) from Warangal lives with his brother’s family and earns money through betting. He falls in love with Sasi (Soniya Singh) from Hyderabad. After losing a significant amount of money in betting, Madan encounters difficulties. When he learns that Sasi’s family will be away for ten days for a wedding, he decides to visit her. However, on the night he arrives, the wedding is canceled, and her family unexpectedly returns. How did Madan manage to evade Sasi’s family? What challenges did he encounter? How did he interfere with Sasi’s arranged marriage prospects? Did Sasi’s family eventually accept their marriage? These questions form the crux of the series plot.
Performances
The acting of Soniya Singh and Pavan Sidhu is a major highlight of the series. Their real-life relationship adds an authentic touch to their on-screen chemistry. They both delivered charming performances. Pradeep, who plays Sasi’s father, excels with his comedic timing, while Ashok Chandra adds an emotional touch in the grandfather role. Keshav Deepak, as Madan’s brother, and Roopa Lakshmi, as the family matriarch, among others, effectively contribute to the series.
Direction
Director Winod Gali successfully crafted a charming love story series, diverging from the usual bold suspense thrillers. Although the plot is conventional, he managed to keep it captivating. The intrigue surrounding what happens next, especially after the hero becomes trapped in the heroine’s house, holds the audience’s attention. The comedic tension that emerges as Madan attempts to hide with Sasi’s assistance adds entertainment value. However, some scenes feel repetitive and the series suffers from a lack of visual variety because it is set in a single location. The screenplay could have been improved.
Technically
Musically, Sinjit Yerramilli did well, especially with two songs that stand out. The background score is adequate. The cinematography is also good, providing fresh visuals suitable for a love story. The production values are high.
Plus Points
– Acting by Siddhu and Soniya
– Confusion comedy
– Music
Minus Points
– Routine story
– The secondary love track
– Some boring scenes
