#Single Review: Sree Vishnu's film is relatable and has youthful comedy

#Single Story

#Single is the story of Vijay (Sree Vishnu), an insurance agent who is well past the typical marriage age. He falls for Purva (Ketika Sharma), but she does not reciprocate his feelings. The twist in the tale arises when a young girl named Harini (Ivana) proposes to Vijay, but he rejects her. The story then unfolds to reveal whom Vijay ultimately chooses.

#Single Review

#Single has been written and directed by Caarthick Raju, who previously made Chaavu Kaburu Challaga. He has taken a very relatable subject, which showcases the struggles faced by singles these days, and penned it as a fun comedy. He banks heavily on humour and delivers well in that aspect. However, when it comes to the emotional thread, the film falls short and lacks strong moments that justify the core subject.

#Single is clearly targeted at youth and caters to them effectively. The jokes land well, and Sree Vishnu’s comic timing is top-notch. His conversations with Sathi Gani Rendu Yekaralu fame, Vennela Kishore, are filled with pop culture references. The way Sree Vishnu reacts to different situations is portrayed well within the film's setup.

However, the film suffers from repetitive scenes and takes time to reach the interval block. Although the first half has decent comedy, it feels unnecessarily dragged out. The second half contains most of the fun scenes, and the way the hero gets stuck between two heroines is showcased in a hilarious manner. The film ends on an interesting note, which has been conceived well. The setup for a sequel is also handled nicely.

Coming to the performances, Sree Vishnu, of Thippara Meesam, Veerabhoga Vasatha Rayalu, and Needhi Nadi Okae Katha fame, is a laugh riot and delivers a solid performance. His body language, screen presence, and comic timing are major highlights of the film. 

After a long gap, Vennela Kishore gets a substantial role and evokes plenty of laughs. His contribution brings many memorable moments. The chemistry between Sree Vishnu and Vennela Kishore is a major attraction, while the heroines are somewhat sidelined.

Ivana makes an impressive debut and gives a decent performance, although her role is not well-developed. Ketika Sharma of BRO fame is surprisingly good and plays a meatier role, around which much of the film revolves. The rest of the cast is adequate.

Vishal Chandrasekhar composed the music, but unfortunately, none of the songs stand out. The film has good production values and an engaging setup. However, the editing is weak, especially in the first half with repeated scenes.

Single is a comedy-driven film that doesn’t delve deeply into other aspects. There is no seriousness in the film as it has been made just to evoke laughs. If viewed purely as a light-hearted comedy, it’s an enjoyable watch, otherwise, it may come across as just another routine entertainer.

#Single Verdict

On the whole, #Single is a time-pass comedy aimed at the youth. Its pop culture references and situational humor are the major highlights, making it a breezy watch this weekend.