Movie Name : Subham
Release Date : May 09, 2025
Cast : Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Samantha, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi, Vamshidhar Goud etc.
Director : Praveen Kandregula
Music Director : Shor Police, Vivek Sagar
Telugumopo.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
In the lively town of Bheemili, a cable TV operator Srinivas (Harshith Reddy) gets married to his sweetheart Srivalli (Shriya Kontham). With eagerness and anticipation, Srinivas has romantic visions of leading a happy married life, awaiting a magical first night with his wife.
However, things take an unexpected turn. Much to his surprise, Srivalli seems distant and uninterested. Instead of celebrating their new beginning, she’s completely captivated by a television serial, spending hours glued to the screen, shutting him out emotionally.
Perplexed and dismayed, Srinivas confides in his friends about his plight, to discover an even bigger shocker — their wives are experiencing the very same phenomenon. Gradually, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place: all women in Bheemili are hooked on this enigmatic TV serial, cutting themselves off from their families and becoming completely engrossed in the virtual drama.
The question looms large: What is it about this serial that’s gripping the town’s women? Why has it taken over their lives? And can Srinivas and the other men find a way to break this strange spell? The answers unfold in the rest of this intriguing tale.
Review:
In Subham, most of the lead roles are portrayed by new and emerging actors, and they all manage to do justice to their characters. Harshith Reddy, delivers an honest and natural performance as Srinivas. He effortlessly captures the innocence of his character, winning hearts with his simple yet effective acting.
Playing opposite him, newcomer Shriya Kontham steps into the key role of Srivalli. Instead of appearing as a typical heroine, she seamlessly fits into the story as a character with depth. Shreya impresses, especially in a few pivotal scenes that are crucial to the plot.
Srinivas Gavireddy and Charan Peri bring humor and charm as Srinivas’s friends, making their roles enjoyable. The actresses paired with them also shine in their quirky roles, convincingly portraying characters who behave as if they are possessed, adding a fun, unexpected element.
In a cameo appearance as a sorceress, Samantha is passable, though her role doesn’t quite create the impact one might expect.
The remaining cast members deliver decent performances, though nothing particularly stands out.
In a horror-comedy film, establishing the horror element effectively is key before blending in the comedy. Unfortunately, Subham doesn’t quite nail the horror aspect. The movie fails to build a sense of tension, and the frightening moments lack depth. Although the characters appear to be frightened on screen, the viewer doesn’t experience the fear, and the movie becomes more of a comedy than an actual horror film. This prevents one from taking the story seriously.
But there are some of the comedy sequences that do work and serve to maintain the audience’s interest. As the story is about to flag, Samantha’s character appears, and there is hope that things will get better. Unfortunately, her part is a letdown. Her habit of mangling Telugu words into bizarre meanings becomes tiresome fast, and she does not add anything to the overall narrative.
The first half of Subham is good, but the second half cannot keep up. Although some of the comic points hit home, otherwise the film stagnates at times, and it becomes difficult to be vested. The scenes involving the quest for finding a solution to the core issue are quite run-of-the-mill and don’t provide anything new.
The film also attempts to inject some energy by connecting to characters from Praveen Kandregula’s Cinema Bandi, but this doesn’t quite resonate as expected. The climax is decent but lacks impact. The movie tries to add an emotional layer from a female perspective, but this subplot feels forced and doesn’t add much depth.
In Subham, the songs, especially the show-pollution tracks, fail to make a memorable impact. Vivek Sagar’s background score does succeed in creating suspense at times and adding energy in other moments, but it doesn’t fully elevate the film. The production values are similarly disappointing, lacking the high-quality finish seen in more polished productions.
Vasant Mariganti’s story shows potential with a unique and quirky concept that stands out. However, the execution of the narrative leaves much to be desired, with room for further development. Director Praveen Kandregula displays his knack for comedy, but many scenes feel too light-hearted, failing to convey the intensity the story requires. As a director, his work here is solid but not extraordinary.
Overall, Subham has an interesting concept but feels more like a short film than a full-length feature in its execution. If you’re looking for a light, easy-going comedy without high expectations, Subham can be a fun, casual watch.
