Directed by: Hanu Raghavapudi
Produced by: Prasad Chukkapalli, Sudhakar Cherukuri
Starring: Sharwanand, Sai Pallavi, and others
Music by: Vishal Chandrasekhar
Cinematography: Jay Kay
Edited by: A. Sreekar Prasad
Production Company: Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas
Release date: 21 December 2018
Country: India
Language: Telugu

Rating: 2.5/5

Young hero Sharwanand who recently scored a super hit with 'Mahanubhavudu' movie came up with a romantic entertainer 'Padi Padi Leche Manasu'. 'Fidaa' beauty Sai Pallavi played the female lead in the movie under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi of 'Andala Rakshasi' fame. The movie has been carrying a decent buzz among the audience. The colourful chemistry between the leads has already grabbed the attention of the audience. Sudhakar Cherukuri under Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Creations banner bankrolled this project. The movie has finally made it into the theatres today on December 21st, 2018. Let's check out the review of the film.

Story:
Surya (Sharwanand) loves Vaishali (Sai Pallavi) and she also loves him back equally. For something that happened in his personal life, Surya breaks up his relationship with Vaishali fearing problems after marriage. What happens then? How did they unite with one another again? Forms the story of the movie.

Performances:
Most of the story revolves around the character portrayed by Sharwanand and the young hero has delivered his best performance in the film. He not only sported a different look in the film but also will impress the audience with his outstanding performance. Sai Pallavi is an absolute stunner in the film. She will definitely steal the attention with her beautiful performance. Her chemistry with Sharwanand is the major highlight of the film. The duo is too cute together and their sizzling onscreen chemistry will definitely get the extra brownie points.

Murali Sharma delivered a decent performance. Vennela Kishore's performance will definitely tickle the audience. Sunil did an impressive job and got an interesting role after a long time. The rest of the cast also made their presence felt.

Technical Aspects:
The production values by Sudhakar Cherukuri are lavish. The producers haven't hesitated in investing in the movie and came out with an impressive output. The visuals by JayKay are stunning. The beautiful backdrop of Kolkata made this film even more refreshing and pleasant. Music by Vishal Chandrasekhar is astounding. He has produced amazing music for the film. Two of the songs have already become super hits on the Internet. Editor Sreekar Prasad also did an impressive job.

Analysis:
Hanu Raghavapudi has executed the story really well. The way he narrated the story is really beautiful in the first half of. Not only the gripping plot but also the proper execution of the film is impressive in the first half but the film falls flat drastically in the second half. Although the visuals, music director made the film beautiful. The first half of the movie is completely great but the second half of the movie is completely disappointing.

The initial Conflict is much better than the one that the director has forcefully pushed into the second half and towards the climax. Because of this, the movie appears slow, boring and uninteresting.

Plus Points:
Performances
Sai Pallavi
Music
Camera Work

Minus Points:
Not-So-Convincing Conflict
Slow Pace

Final Verdict: Impresses in Parts!

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