'Single' Movie Review: Fun Mix of Comedy and Entertainment

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Well-known Telugu cinema actor Sree Vishnu is once again in the news among the audience with his new film 'Single'. It is a romantic comedy film directed by Karthik Raju. The film stars Sri Vishnu along with Ketika Sharma and Ivana in the lead roles while Vennela Kishore has added a tadka of humor. Released on 9 May 2025, the film is known for its funny moments and light-hearted style but its weak story has caught the attention of some critics. Let's know the review of this film.


Plot Summary

The story of the film revolves around Vijay (Sri Vishnu) who is a bank employee and is fed up with his single life. He is looking for love and falls in love with Poorva (Ketika Sharma) as soon as he sees her in the metro. To impress Poorva, he adopts many funny and sometimes deceptive methods like the drama of saving her from fake goons. But the twist in the story comes when Harini (Ivana) enters Vijay's life and falls in love with him. Vijay being torn between two women and his fun chemistry with his best friend Arvind (Vennela Kishore) is the highlight of the film. Whom does Vijay choose in the end or whether he stays single is the main suspense of the film.


Performance and Humour

Sri Vishnu is known for his humour and he did not disappoint in 'Single' as well. His dialogue delivery and comedy timing is superb which manages to make the audience laugh. Especially the use of social media memes and trending dialogues makes his performance more fun. Vennela Kishore has brought life to the character of Arvind and each of his lines has been successful in making the audience laugh. The pairing of the two is the biggest strength of the film which makes many scenes memorable. Ketika Sharma has played a simple character as Poorva but her role does not have much depth. Ivana has left her mark as Harini but her character could have been written better. Co-stars like Rajendra Prasad and VTV Ganesh have been used limitedly and their talents have not been fully exploited.


Technical Aspects and Direction

Director Karthik Raju has tried to make the film light and entertaining. The first half moves fast with funny scenes and witty dialogues. The references to social media and pop culture have been liked by the young audience. However, the second half is a bit weak as the story lacks depth and emotional scenes are missing. An emotional subplot involving Rajendra Prasad's character seems forced and does not connect with the audience completely.

In terms of cinematography, R Velraj has made good use of real locations like Hyderabad's metro and showrooms. Vishal Chandrasekhar's music is average and the songs do not leave much impact. KL Praveen's editing is fine but some scenes in the second half could have been edited more tightly. The production value is good and the film has a rich look.


What is special and what is lacking

'Single' is a film that completely rests on the comedy of Sri Vishnu and Vennela Kishore. The chemistry between the two and the funny one-liners have managed to make the audience laugh. The first half of the film is fun and relatable especially for the youth as it shows singlehood and the search for love in a light-hearted manner. But the weakness of the story and the loss of momentum in the second half is the biggest drawback of the film. Due to the lack of emotional depth and strong script, this film remains an average entertaining experience. Some critics have termed it as an old-fashioned comedy which does not fit perfectly for the modern audience.


Audience response

The film has received mixed reactions on social media. Some viewers have called it a perfect summer entertainer in which the pair of Sri Vishnu and Vennela Kishore made people laugh a lot. The first half has been especially appreciated but many people called the second half and the climax weak and hastily ended. Some called it a timepass comedy that can be watched without much expectations.


Rating and Conclusion

'Single' is a light-hearted comedy that can prove to be fun for fans of Sri Vishnu and Vennela Kishore. This film is not for those looking for a deep story or emotional depth. If you want to pass time with laughter and pop culture references without much thinking then this film is for you. Our Rating: 3/5. It is a timepass entertainer that delivers on its promise to a large extent but could have been better in the absence of a strong story.