Movie Name : Deewana
Release Date : June 20, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Starring : Harshith Reddy, Smeha Manimegalai and others
Director : Sreekanth Sangishetty
Producers : Arha Media, Vasudev Koppineni, Sridevi Karyampudi
Music Director : Eswar chand
Cinematographer : Vamsi Patchipulusu
Editor : Hrishikesh Pasapal
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Deewana starring Harshith Reddy is now out in theatres. The film is backed by Geetha Arts. Let’s see how this small film is.
Story:
Munna (Harshith Reddy), a good-for-nothing youngster from a middle-class family, spends most of his time roaming around with friends, and getting into fights. One day, he comes across Amulya (Smeha), who works in a government office, and instantly falls for her. He begins pursuing her, but Amulya doesn’t reciprocate his feelings. What happened next needs to be watched on the big screen.
Plus Points:
Deewana is one of the most meaningful films to have come out of Tollywood in recent times. When almost every character carries significance and serves a purpose in the narrative, a film feels truly complete and leaves a satisfactory feeling. This doesn’t happen very often, and the writing team of Deewana deserves a huge round of applause for the way they crafted each and every character.
Young actor Harshith Reddy’s portrayal of a crazy (Deewana) lover tugs at the heartstrings. The actor did good in his previous projects as well, but oh boy, he is simply extraordinary here. It’s a performance that will stay in hearts long after the end credits roll.
The film strikes a neat balance between realistic and commercial cinema, and that’s what makes Deewana even more lovable. The grounded approach in portraying the hero’s world through real locations works to the film’s advantage.
The second half is superbly written and presented. There are several payoffs that bring proper closure to many characters. More importantly, the emotional depth, coupled with entertaining moments, adds a sense of wholesomeness to the proceedings. While certain portions turn disturbing, the drama and dialogues justify them. The father-son bonding and the friendship angle are lovely.
Leading lady Smeha performs to the tee. The way her character and inner turmoil are written makes it easy to connect with and root for her. The rap songs further enhance the entertainment quotient. Naresh, Jhansi, and the entire supporting cast did a phenomenal job. Every one of them infused life into this heartwarming film.
Minus Points:
The first half is basically the set-up for the payoffs in the latter half, and the pacing here is a bit slow. The hero’s attempts to woo the leading lady turn somewhat monotonous after a point, and some fine-tuning would have been good. Some tropes could have been avoided for better impact.
Deewana is a film made with pure heart, and there are some disturbing moments/episodes that may make some people uncomfortable. That is one of the reasons the film was awarded an A certificate, and it’s important to set the right expectations in that regard.
Technical Aspects:
Eshwar Chand’s music is the second hero for Deewana. The love tracks, the crazy rap songs during key moments elevate the experience to another level.
The production values and the cinematography by Vamsi Patchipulusu are on point. Editing is satisfactory overall.
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about how heroines are portrayed in films and how harassment is often mistaken for romance. Deewana stands out by clearly addressing this, with the leading lady calling out the protagonist and pointing out that his behaviour is no different from those who harass her. The film also tracks the protagonist’s transformation into a more responsible person. Director and writer Sreekanth Sanghishetty deserves every bit of appreciation for handling these aspects in a sensible manner. He is a talent to watch out for. The first half is slow, but the second half is highly rewarding.
Verdict :
On the whole, Deewana is a sincere romantic drama with its heart in the right place. The film excels in writing and performances. Harshith Reddy, Smeha Manimeghalai, and the entire supporting cast deliver solid performances. The first half is slow and has some monotony. The film might feel disturbing for a few viewers. The second half is where the film finds its strength, delivering proper payoffs, emotional depth, fun moments, and a satisfying climax.
123telugu.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
