Movie Name : Dilruba
Release Date : March 14, 2025
Cast : Kiran Abbavaram, Rukshar Dhillon, Kathy Davison, Aadukalam Naren, John Vijay, Dayanand Reddy, Satya etc.
Director : Viswa Karun
Music Director : SAM C.S
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2/5
Story:
Siddharth Reddy, better known as Siddhu, played by Kiran Abbavaram, believes that one need not say Thank You or Sorry under any circumstance. It is all attributed to a traumatic incident that imparted a certain outlook towards life and relationships into this character.
Siddhu’s love story with Maggie (Kathy Davison) closes in heartbreak, leaving him emotionally shattered. In an effort to start anew, he transfers into another college, where he meets Anjali (Rukshar Dhillon). When Siddhu saves her from a troublesome situation involving somebody named Vicky, Anjali falls for the guy. However, Siddhu refuses her love, leaving her searching for answers.
What past trauma led Siddhu to his rigid philosophy? Why did his relationship with Maggie fall apart? What threat did Vicky pose to Anjali, and how did Siddhu step in? How does the mysterious Joker (John Vijay) further complicate things?
It seems that just as Siddhu has moved on, Maggie suddenly reappears, conjuring up all the emotions and feelings he has bottled up in his heart. Is it going to be Siddhu reconciling with Maggie or having an acceptance of Anjali’s love?
Review:
Kiran Abbavaram strives hard with sincerity, adopting various mannerisms and expressions to win over the masses. He has the apt attitude on screen and rocks dance sequences with comfort. But the high-octane action sequences are misplaced and don’t fit into his previously established image as a feel-good romantic hero.
Rukshar Dhillon gives a showy performance, appearing bright and lively on the screen, though her character does not have any depth. Kathy Davison is okay, and John Vijay’s villain role is badly scripted and does not make any impact.
Aadukalam Naren does a good job in the father’s role, injecting some dignity into the proceedings. Satya’s comedy falls flat, and the rest of the supporting cast is average.
Viswa Karun tries to make a romantic action entertainer but fails with a predictable and old-fashioned script. Right from the first scene till the end of the first half, the story lacks inspiration. The movie is over-dependent upon hyping Kiran Abbavaram’s heroism with over-the-top action sequences, which are forced instead of being interesting.
The first half has some scenes of young love, but the arrival of the villain breaks the rhythm and pushes the audience’s patience to the limit. The script is disorganized, and the arrival of a second heroine to bring together the lovers adds to the chaos. The movie plods to an anticlimactic finish, leaving audiences alienated.
Sam CS’s music lends the film a youthful flavor, and his background score intensifies the action sequences. The production standards are fair but cannot salvage the poor storytelling and direction.
Dilruba falters with a dated storyline, a weak screenplay, and over-the-top execution. Although Kiran Abbavaram’s effort to reinvent himself should be appreciated, director Viswa Karun’s clichéd strategy doesn’t help to build an interesting experience. Ultimately, Dilruba appears to be a dull romantic-action drama that doesn’t resonate with the audience.
