Review: Subham - Simple and Elegant

 

 

Movie: Subham
Rating: 3/5

Cast: Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi, Madhumanj, Vamsidhar Goud, Samantha and others

Director: Praveen Kandregula

Produced By: Tralala Pictures, Kanakavalli Talkies

Release Date: May 9, 2025

Story:

In the peaceful town of Bheemili during the early 2000s, Srinivas, a regular cable TV operator, marries Srivalli, a bright MBA graduate. Everything seems fine until their wedding night, when Srivalli starts to act oddly—cold and distant. Srinivas soon notices that other women in the village, including his friends' wives, are behaving similarly. As his confusion turns to fear, he uncovers a strange connection among all the women in town. What is causing this unusual change in the women of Bheemili? What secret does the village hold? The answers unfold in the main movie.

Performances:

Harshith Reddy is believable in the role of Srinivas, and he gives a natural touch to the character. Gavireddy Srinivas and Charan Peri perform well and provide the required effect. Shriya Kontham receives more importance/footage than the female leads, and she is good. Shravani Lakshmi and Shalini Kondepudi are also decent, while Madhumani and Vamshidhar Goud make their presence felt. Samantha appears in an insignificant cameo that fails to leave any impact.

What worked for the film:

Praveen Kandreluga skillfully mixes humor and horror to entertain the audience. He tells a unique story in a straightforward way, creating a strong impact throughout. The cast performs well, and Vivek Sagar’s music adds to the mood. The situational comedy is effective in both halves, especially around the interval and during key moments in the second half. The climax neatly conveys the message about men-women participation in marriage and women's empowerment. 

What did not work for the film?

The second half feels repetitive. While the idea of including the characters from Cinema Bandi is interesting, better writing could have made it more impactful.  Samantha's cameo was expected but falls short. Her performance lacks energy, and her dialogues feel more annoying than meaningful.

Subham Review and Verdict:

Praveen Kandregula's Subham offers a basic tale built around a unique idea. The brief story focuses on situational comedy to convey women's empowerment. The first half works well, but the second half has its issues, but at last, it provides an engaging experience for a one-time watch.