Review: Dilruba - Shaky and Confusing

 

Movie: Dilruba
Rating: 2/5

Cast: Kiran Abbavaram, Rukhsar Dhillon, Kathy Davison, John Vijay, Aadukalam Naren, Tulasi, Satya, and Others

Director:  Viswa Karun

Produced By: Sivam Celluloids, Saregama, Yodlee Films

Release Date: March 14, 2025

Story:

Siddharth Reddy Aka Siddhu (Kiran Abbavaram) really dislikes saying “sorry” or “thank you.” He breaks up with Meghana, known as Maggie (Kathy Davison), his childhood friend and lover. To heal from his heartbreak, he moves to Mangalore to continue his studies. In Mangalore, Siddhu meets Anjali (Rukshar Dhillon), a fun and playful student. Siddhu falls for her despite being reluctant at the beginning. Just when things are looking cool, an unexpected event comes along and separates them. The rest of the story is about whether Siddhu changes his ways and comes back to Anjali.

Performances:

Kiran Abbavaram looked confident and tried to carry the film with his energy. Though he was fine in some scenes, the overall impact is negligible because of his poor characterization. Rukshar Dhillon was okay, and even her character appears annoying in the first half. Kathy Davison could not deliver a convincing performance. John Vijay is irritated in the villain role, while Aadukalam Naren, Tulasi, and Satya are okay.

What worked for the film:

The initial sequences work for the film and provide an interesting setup for the following scenes. There are a few good dialogues at the emotional moments, both in the first and second half. 

What did not work for the film:

Dilruba's biggest minus point is its lack of a compelling narrative. Without captivating elements to engage viewers, the film appears aimless. From the development of the protagonist to the clichéd emotional scenes in the second half and climax, everything works against the film. The screenplay fails to gain traction, and it needlessly gets dragged on. There are two negative characters in the film, and both look ridiculous, and they add to the irritation instead of driving the dramatic tone of the film.

Dilruba Review and Verdict:

Aside from some decent moments, Kiran Abbavaram's Dilruba disappoints. The main character looks unconvincing, making it difficult to engage with the story. The villain's role seems forced and annoying at times.