Production values of the film are top notch as the period visuals in Vizag and school set up have been showcased supremely well. There is no great drama or twists in the love story as the narration is plain.

The pace of the film is quite slow and one needs patience to enjoy the proceedings. The film is a clear A centre multiplex film with not much entertainment. So, for them the film might be a bit dull. Saranya Pradeep was apt as Sharwa’s friend and brings a depth to the film.Īs the film is a remake, many will have mixed reactions and will draw comparisons from the original. Tagubothu Ramesh gets a neat role and he too impressed. Vennela Kishore gets another good role and he charms you with even in his limited screen presence. The BGM is superb and is the heart of the film. The young lovers showcased in the film have done a good job. No other actors besides Sam and Sharwa would have pulled this off.

The chemistry between the lead pair is the biggest asset. With each film, the actor in her is taking rapid steps. She brings tears to your eyes with her emotional act and is too good during the climax. The star in her takes a back seat as Sam becomes Jaanu and delivers a heart-wrenching performance. He stands as the biggest highlight of the film.įor Samantha too, it was the toughest role but boy, she delivers it once again. Be it the innocence or the maturity in emotions, Sharwa takes it to another level with his endearing performance. He gives his career best performance and nails it as Ram. Sharwa, who was going through a low proves what a solid actor he is. One can say that the film is a faithful remake with superlative performances by the lead pair. Remaking such a classic is no joke and credit should go to director Prem Kumar who has managed to keep the soul intact.

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