Movie: #Single
Rating: 2.5/5
Banner: Geetha Arts & Kalya Films
Cast: Sree Vishnu, Ketika Sharma, Ivana, Vennela Kishore, VT Ganesh, Satya, Rajendra Prasad, Narne Nithiin (guest role), Reba Monica John, Manasa and others
Dialogues: Bhanu Bhogavarapu & Nandu Savirigana
Cinematography: R. Velraj ISC
Music Director: Vishal Chandrasekhar
Editing: Praveen KL
Production Designer: Chandrika Gorrepati
Producers: Vidya Koppineedi, Bhanu Pratapa & Riyaz Chowdary
Writer - Director: Caarthick Raju
Release Date: May 09, 2025
The trailer of #Single gained traction and sparked controversy due to a couple of dialogues that actor Manchu Vishnu found offensive. Ironically, those very lines helped the trailer go viral and generated substantial buzz. But does the film deliver the laughs it promised?
Let’s find out.
Story:
Vijay (Sree Vishnu), a bachelor working at a bank, is desperate to find a girlfriend. He grows increasingly envious when his friend (Vennela Kishore) finds love before him.
One day, Vijay spots Purva (Ketika Sharma), a woman he often sees on the metro, and instantly falls for her.
Discovering that she works at a luxury car showroom, he pretends to be a potential buyer to get close to her.
However, when Purva realizes Vijay lied about his intentions, she decides to teach him a lesson — pretending to reciprocate his feelings and manipulating him into spending large sums of money on her.
Meanwhile, Harini (Ivana), a sincere and affectionate woman, begins following Vijay and eventually confesses her love — only to be rejected.
Why does Vijay turn down Harini’s genuine affection? Why is he so fixated on Purva? And who will he ultimately end up with — Purva, Harini, or will he stay single?
Artistes’ Performances:
Sree Vishnu returns to his forte — comedy. After a brief break, he takes on a role that lets him showcase his knack for mimicking celebrities and using social media lingo, resulting in several genuinely funny moments. His comic timing is sharp, and he appears completely at ease in the role.
Vennela Kishore has a full-length role, though his comedic impact is inconsistent. Ketika Sharma gets a meatier role after a long gap — one that goes beyond glamour and gives her room to perform. Ivana plays a simple, bubbly girl with ease and charm.
Reba Monica John and Narne Nithiin make brief cameo appearances. VTV Ganesh’s comedy feels repetitive and formulaic, while Satya appears in a single, passable scene.
Technical Excellence:
The film boasts a vibrant look, thanks to its Hyderabad locations and Velraj’s cinematography. But the editing pattern lacks stylish approach which is required for this kind of narrative.
The dialogue writing is strong, but the back ground music is below average. Even the songs are dull and hardly register or haunt. Almost all the songs sound like bits.
Highlights:
Comedy portions
Sree Vishnu’s show
Drawback:
Second half
Forced climax portions
Analysis
Sree Vishnu’s recent films, like Swag, ventured into experimental territory and felt too intense for general audiences. With several recent outings failing at the box office, fans hoped he would return to his strength: light-hearted comedies. That’s likely why he chose #Single — a film aimed squarely at delivering laughs.
While #Single maintains a breezy tone and offers several humorous moments, it falters due to a weak storyline and an inconsistent screenplay. Without a solid narrative to back the humor, Sree Vishnu shoulders most of the film’s weight. His mimicry and use of social media slang entertain in parts, though not all the jokes land.
The first half does well in establishing Sree Vishnu’s character, his affection for Ketika Sharma, and his rejection of Ivana’s proposal. A twist at the interval — the possibility of being forced to marry Ivana — raises expectations for an engaging second half. Unfortunately, the film loses steam post-interval, relying on disconnected jokes and a shallow emotional subplot through Rajendra Prasad’s character that lacks depth.
The comic chemistry between Sree Vishnu and Vennela Kishore also starts to fade. One standout moment is when Sree Vishnu discovers his friend has been leaking information — a rare high point in the second half.
The film needed sharper writing and stronger emotional beats to hold attention. Even cameo appearances by Narne Nithiin, Reba Monica John, and Maanasa Choudhary do little to improve the climax, which ends on a flat note.
Overall, #Single works as a passable entertainer for fans of Sree Vishnu’s comic timing, but stumbles in its second half due to weak writing and a lack of narrative depth.
Bottom-line: Hard To Mingle
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