After a blockbuster debut as a director with “Tourist Family,” Abishan steps in as a hero with “With Love.” Directed by Madan and produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth, the film is dubbed into Telugu with the same title. Let’s see how it connects with the audience.
With Love Story: Satya and Monisha meet at a coffee shop during an arranged marriage meeting and later realize they studied in the same school. As they share their pasts, both discover they never expressed their true love. They decide to confess now, hoping to find closure and happiness. Their journey takes unexpected turns, leading to an emotional finale.
Performances: Anaswara Rajan, who earlier appeared in mostly silent roles, looks fresh in this film with a more dominant character. Her screen presence and characterization are good, and the role suits her age well. She looks especially charming in the school portions.
Abhishan never feels like a newcomer and fits perfectly as a common young man. His comedy works really well, especially the drunk phone-call scene in the climax. The supporting cast also does justice to their roles.
Technical Aspects: The makers took good care with the Telugu version, avoiding visible Tamil letters and adding Telugu memes that work well. Though some authenticity is missing, comedy covers it up. Director Madan presents familiar emotions in a fresh way, with young leads fitting perfectly in school portions and creating nostalgia.
The film focuses more on relatable situations than plot, which works well. Sean Roldan’s songs are decent, though Telugu lyrics feel forced. Art, production design, and cinematography are major highlights, making limited locations look engaging.
Analysis: The Telugu release of “With Love” went largely unnoticed due to a last-minute decision and an unexciting title. However, with proper promotion, the film had the potential to achieve Premalu-level success. Packed with clean entertainment, laugh-out-loud moments, and heartfelt emotions, it truly deserves a watch.
Verdict: With clean fun, relatable emotions, and strong comedy, With Love is a feel-good entertainer that deserved better promotion. Despite a low-key Telugu release, it’s a refreshing and engaging watch.
Bottom Line: Must-watch entertainer.
Rating: 3.5/5
