Psych Siddhartha Movie Review : Bold, quirky style fest lacking emotional punch.

Storyline:

Siddhartha (Shree Nandu) is a shattered youngster betrayed by Manohar, who dupes him with false promises of success in event management. To make matters worse, his girlfriend Trisha (Priyanka Rebekah Srinivas) abandons him and sides with Manohar. Disturbed and isolated, Siddhartha withdraws from society. Around the same time, Shravya (Yaamini Bhaskar), trapped in an abusive marriage, escapes her husband and moves into the same apartment complex. An unexpected incident brings Siddhartha and Shravya together, slowly altering their lives. How their troubled pasts influence their present forms the crux of the film.

Positives:

Shree Nandu delivers a committed and risky performance, shedding his usual soft-image roles and embracing a broken, eccentric character wholeheartedly.

His portrayal of madness, frustration, and confusion works effectively in several scenes.

The second-half interactions between Shree Nandu and Yaamini Bhaskar offer a few genuinely funny and light moments.

Simha, as Siddhartha’s friend Revanth, adds energy and humor with his sharp dialogue delivery and expressive performance.

The film’s brisk runtime ensures it doesn’t drag, keeping the narration moving.

Negatives:

The loud, chaotic narration with constant shouting, overlapping dialogues, adult humor, and cuss words becomes exhausting over time.

Yaamini Bhaskar’s performance feels inconsistent, especially in emotional scenes that fail to leave an impact.

Supporting characters like Manohar and Trisha are poorly developed and function merely as plot devices.

Despite its fast pace, the story remains wafer-thin and lacks emotional depth.

Raw language, intimate scenes, and adult content make it unsuitable for family audiences.

Technicalities:

The director’s whacky storytelling style, using pop-up texts, onomatopoeia, and quirky edits, is creative but lacks restraint.

K. Prakash Reddy’s cinematography is clean and complements the gritty tone of the film.

Smaran Sai’s music and background score effectively switch between madness, fun, and emotional beats.

Editing by Prateek Nuti is sharp in parts, though tighter trimming could have enhanced the overall impact.

Production values are decent and adequate for the film’s scale.

Rating: 2.5/5

Final Verdict:

Psycho Siddhartha is an experimental attempt that prioritizes style over substance. While Shree Nandu’s dedication and a few engaging moments stand out, the thin storyline, excessive noise, and lack of emotional depth hold it back. The film may appeal to young audiences who enjoy offbeat and edgy cinema, but it is likely to test the patience of mainstream and family viewers.

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