Siddharth is ready with his new film Miss You, a Tamil romantic drama. The Telugu version has Ashika Ranganath as the female lead and Rajasekhar has directed Miss You. The film is out in theaters and read our review here.
Story: Vasu(Siddharth) is a wannabe director, who encounters a tragic accident. This leaves him with memory loss and he reaches Bangalore. After a while, he falls for Subbbalakshmi(Ashika Ranganath) and proposes marriage to her. But she rejects it right away. The twist in the tale arises when Vasu comes to know that Subbu has a connection from his past. What is that past and how did Vasu solve his issues, is the basic story of the film.
Performances: Siddharth is a decent actor and performs well in all his films. He does the same in this film as well. How he emotes in key scenes elevates the film nicely. In a way, he carries the film on his shoulders. Ashika Ranganath is very good in her role. Her character has two shades and Ashika handles them quite well. Karunakaran in a key role does well within his limitations. The rest of the cast were okay.
Technical Aspects: Gibran has composed the music and he does a very poor job with his music. Not one song or the BGM impresses the audience. In a way, it is loud and over the top in a few scenes. The director Rajsekhar has written a normal story and tried to elevate it with a rustic screenplay and engaging scenes but that did not happen and failed to ignite interest. The Telugu dubbing is good and the production design was neat. The Tamil flavor is seen heavily in the film. The editing could have been better in the second half.
Analysis: Miss You is directed by Rajashekhar and, at its core, has a simple storyline. While simplicity in a film isn’t inherently a drawback, the way it is executed determines its success. In this case, Rajashekhar starts the film on a promising note, presenting an engaging first half that gives the impression of something intriguing in the works. The initial setup, character introductions, and the unfolding of events create a sense of anticipation, making the audience curious about where the story is headed.
One of the most significant drawbacks of the film is the absence of chemistry between the lead pair. Although they look good together on screen, their relationship lacks the intensity and emotional connection required to make the audience invest in their journey. The drama that should arise from their interactions feels forced and fails to strike a chord.
Another major issue with Miss You is its uneven pacing. The first half and the second half feel like they belong to two different films, with a noticeable lack of balance. While the first half generates some interest, the second half’s hurried and disjointed storytelling leaves the audience disengaged. There is too much happening at times, yet the events fail to hold any novelty or emotional resonance.
Additionally, the emotional beats of the film, which could have elevated the story, do not land effectively. The moments meant to evoke strong feelings fall flat due to a lack of build-up and authenticity. The conclusion, which should tie the story together in a meaningful way, feels underwhelming and predictable. It doesn’t leave a lasting impression and instead wraps up the story in a generic and uninspired manner.
Verdict: Overall, Miss You is a film that starts off with promise but quickly loses its way. While Siddharth’s sincere performance and the director’s decent execution in the first half offer some merit, the film is ultimately let down by a weak screenplay, lackluster chemistry between the leads, and uninspired storytelling.
Bottom Line: Same old drama
Rating: 1.5/5
