Psych Siddharth Review: Shree Nandu shines in an uneven and boring romantic drama

Psych Siddharth Review: Shree Nandu gives a good performance but the narrative is so raw and bold that it fails to create an impact

Psych Siddharth Review

Psych Siddhartha Story

Siddhartha (Sree Nandu) is a young man who dreams of making it big in the event management world. The twist in the tale arises when his girlfriend Trisha (Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas) cheats on him and gets close to his friend Mansoon. Around the same time, Siddhartha chances upon Shravya (Yaamini Bhaskar), a woman from a broken marriage. They grow closer, and things take a dramatic turn when their past lives resurface and create issues in their relationship. How Siddhartha manages all these challenges forms the crux of the film.

Psych Siddhartha Review

Psych Siddhartha is written and directed by Varun Reddy, who has penned a simple romantic drama with an uneven narrative and bold content. At the outset, and judging by the way the trailers are cut, the film manages to create a sense of interest in its setup.

The film begins on a positive note, but excessive rough editing, cuss words, and loud scenes derail the audience’s interest almost immediately. For films like this to work on the big screen, the emotional side of the lead character needs to be established properly, which unfortunately does not happen here.

The pain the hero goes through after a breakup, and the reasons behind his behavior, are not portrayed convincingly. Several situations are presented in a half-baked manner, upsetting the overall rhythm of the film. On top of this, the narrative moves at a snail’s pace and takes too long to reach the main conflict point.

Things start making sense when there is a shift in the hero’s mentality, and this transformation has been showcased in an interesting manner. There are a few scenes that have been shot well. The fun style of narration, crisp cuts in the second half, and the buildup to the climax are handled reasonably well by director Varun Reddy.

Coming to the performances, Sree Nandu delivers an honest performance. Until now, he has not had many opportunities to showcase his talent, but in Psych Siddhartha, he does well and plays his quirky role to the best of his abilities. His performance in the emotional scenes is particularly effective. Simha, who plays a key role, is very good throughout.

Yamini Bhaskar makes a comeback after a long gap and leaves a decent impression. However, her character is not well etched, and stronger emotional writing would have added more depth.

Simran Sai’s music is good, with the background score standing out even more. The editing is a mixed bag—while it adds a fresh perspective in a few scenes, it becomes irritating when the same technique is overused.

The camerawork is top-notch and presents the film with unique lighting, giving Psych Siddhartha a distinct look. However, the presence of a fair amount of intimate content may not go down well with family audiences.

Psych Siddhartha deals with a simple subject and attempts to narrate it in a raw manner. While it starts well, the film eventually loses steam and intensity.

Psych Siddhartha Verdict

Overall, Psych Siddhartha is a modern-day romantic drama that tries hard to be different but falls apart due to its uneven narrative and lack of emotional depth, making it a dull and underwhelming watch this weekend.

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