With decent performances by GV Prakash Kumar and Aishwarya Rajesh, "DeAr" is a mediocre romantic comedy drama overall.
Gist of the Story
Deepika and Arjun are a young married pair. The latter’s snoring keeps the former awake at night. How are they going to manage the current scenario between them both?
| Directed by | Anand Ravichandran |
|---|---|
| Written by | Anand Ravichandran |
| Produced by | Varun Tripuraneni Abhishek Ramisetty G. Pruthviraj |
| Starring | G. V. Prakash Kumar Aishwarya Rajesh |
| Cinematography | Jagadeesh Sundaramoorthy |
| Edited by | Rukesh |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production company | Nutmeg Productions |
Detailed Plot
The plot of Dear Story revolves around a newlywed couple who encounter difficulties when their wife’s snoring keeps the husband awake at night. Their difficulties show the concessions required for a long-term union. The plot of “DeAr” centers on a young, recentlywed newsreader named Arjun (GV Prakash Kumar) and his endearing bride, Deepika (Aishwarya Rajesh). Their happy marriage suddenly takes a strange turn as they run into a number of odd obstacles. The story shows how they overcome these challenges when their relationship is put to the test by a seemingly insignificant yet important problem.
Artistes’ Performances
As GV Prakash struggles with his marriage and family dynamics, he gives a commendable performance that captures the essence of his character’s struggles. Rohini Molleti’s portrayal of GV Prakash’s mother is another noteworthy performance that shines brightly in the narrative. Aishwarya Rajesh’s skillful portrayal of a complex character is admired for her demonstration of both acceptance and sophistication in her performance.
Direction / Technical Side
Anand Ravichandran, the director, offers a compelling idea with the intention of entertaining and moving viewers on an emotional level. Though the premise sounds intriguing, the execution is inadequate, giving the narrative a weak appearance and the main topic a sensation of underdevelopment. The movie appears to lose direction as it briefly touches on a number of subjects without going in-depth, including feminism, discrimination against women, and family status. You’ll be shocked if the story revolves around snoring and how it affects a marriage. The reunion of an old couple becomes the main topic of discussion in the second half, while sleep apnea dominates the first half. Regretfully, the sequences that deal with the problem are shallow, and the main narrative drags easily. Notably missing is emotional depth, which is essential for this kind of plot.
The film’s pacing isn’t improved by Kripakaran Rukesh’s editing, as several sequences drag and try the patience of the audience. But Jagadeesh Sundaramurthy’s cinematography, which masterfully conveys the plot’s core, is a saving grace. Although GV Prakash Kumar doesn’t have many standout tracks, his soundtrack does a good job of enhancing the story. ‘DeAr’ has strong production values, which contribute to its visual attractiveness, despite these flaws.
Verdict; The film’s intriguing concept is undermined by weak execution, with superficial references to topics like feminism, discrimination, and family status, making the story appear weak and underdeveloped. Overall; DeAr falls short of expectations and doesn’t raise the bar for its idea, even if it makes an effort to address a novel subject.