Movie Name : Little Hearts
Release Date : Sep 5, 2025
Cast : Mouli Tanuj Prashanth, Shivani Nagaram, Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, Sathya Krishnan etc.
Director : Sai Marthand
Music Director : Sinjith Yerramilli
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.75/5
Story:
Akhil (Mouli), after failing his engineering entrance exam, joins a long-term coaching center in pursuit of a B.Tech seat. There, he meets Kathyayani (Shivani Nagaram) and falls in love at first sight. But when he finally expresses his feelings, her revelation puts him in a tough dilemma, changing the course of his love story.
On the other hand, Gopal Rao (Rajeev Kanakala) dreams of seeing his son become a successful software engineer. Though Kathyayani initially rejects Akhil, she later accepts his love. The crux of the story lies in whether their journey ends in togetherness and marriage, or takes a different path.
Review:
Mouli, makes a remarkable entry into Telugu cinema with Little Hearts. Having built a huge following through his quirky and creative videos, he now surprises audiences with a performance that feels natural and effortless. He doesn’t try to project himself as a typical commercial hero, yet his presence dominates the screen. With sharp expressions and comic timing, Mouli brings to life the role of a carefree, irresponsible intermediate student, leaving viewers smiling throughout.
Shivani Nagaram, played as Kathyayani, is apt for her character and delivers a good performance. Rajeev Kanakala and S.S. Kanchi add humor in their fatherly roles, while Sathya Krishnan and Anitha Chowdary make their presence felt.
A newcomer playing Mouli’s friend turns out to be a big surprise, matching his energy and contributing to some of the film’s funniest moments. Their camaraderie strongly reminds audiences of classic hero–friend duos in Telugu cinema.
As far as the story goes, Little Hearts follows the predictable teen romance path—friendship, attraction, conflict, and pressure from family. Where it differs is in the whimsical aspect of both boy and girl being equally slack and relaxed, giving freshness to a somewhat run-of-the-mill plot. Although the movie is not dependent on massive plot twists or suspense, its light-hearted tone makes even the grimmest of scenes light-hearted fun, making the whole story flow smoothly and remain entertaining.
On the technical part, the score for Sinjith Yerramilli is catchy, youthful, and cool, and the perky score contributes to the film. Suriya Balaji’s cinematography is reasonable, although the budget is certainly evident in places. At times, the visuals are web series and not necessarily feature film, but there is enough humor to offset this.
Director Sai Marthand, on his debut, proves to have a good grasp of the current youth and their leisure culture. Having his roots in meme creation, he incorporates smart one-liners, situational humor, and popular scenarios that appeal big time to young viewers. Though Little Hearts is not particularly groundbreaking in terms of its story, it manages to create a light, youthful experience which the current generation can relate to in a big way.
Overall Little Hearts is a fun, youthful entertainer powered by Mouli’s charm and humor. Despite a predictable story and modest making, the comedy, trendy vibes, and youthful performances make it a breezy watch for today’s generation.
