If you can get beyond the predictable plot and slow pacing to the satisfying, poignant scene at the film's conclusion, Hi Nanna is a watchable film overall.
Gist of the Story
Given his daughter’s medical condition, Viraj (Nani) is reluctant to discuss his history with her. With Yashna’s (Mrunal Thakur) assistance, he is compelled to tell his daughter about his history. In “Hi Nanna,” the central themes are how Yashna is linked to Viraj’s traumatic background and how everything works out in the end.
| Directed by | Shouryuv |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Shouryuv Bhanu Dheeraj Rayudu Vasanth Sameer Pinnamaraju |
| Story by | Shouryuv |
| Dialogues by | Nagendra Kasi Vamshi Bommena |
| Produced by | Mohan Cherukuri (CVM) Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala Murthy K. S. |
| Starring | Nani Mrunal Thakur |
| Cinematography | Sanu Varghese |
| Edited by | Praveen Anthony |
| Music by | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
| Production company | Vyra Entertainments |
Detailed Plot
The narrative of Hello Nanna centers on Viraj (Nani) and the 6-year-old daughter of his Mahi (Baby Kiara Khanna), who have a contented and independent life until Yashna (Mrunal Thakur) inadvertently joins it. Viraj is a Mumbai-based fashion photographer whose daughter and career are his priorities in life. Pluto, their dog, and Jayaram, their grandpa, complete this family. Mahi, who naively refers to her life-threatening illness as “65 roses,” is suffering from cystic fibrosis. The daughter continuously brings up the obvious absence of the mother in their household, as she has no knowledge of her. Not even a picture of her exists in the home. Even after pledging to share the story, Nani refuses to talk about her. After Viraj breaches his word once more, Mahi flees her house early one morning, placing herself in danger. A bystander named Yashna comes to her aid. Joining forces with Mahi, Yashna coerces Viraj into discussing Mahi’s mother.
Finally, Viraj shares the story of his love affair with Varsha (Mrunal Thakur once more), which transpired in Coonoor, close to Ooty. Despite all obstacles and challenges, the love story between a tourist and an aspiring photographer blossoms and ends in marriage. The rest of the tale is around why their link irreparably ruptured, where Mahi’s mother is now, and what becomes to Yashna, who finds herself captivated to this father-daughter pair.
Artistes’ Performances
The performances of Nani, Mrunal, and Kiara are crucial to the plot, and you can’t help but cheer for them. Nani plays a loving father who does all in his power to shield and show his little daughter how much he cares. He gives a really genuine performance. Nani has an easy time playing Viraj, and he does nothing particularly noteworthy in this movie that he hasn’t done before. With two distinct character nuances, Mrunal Thakur not only looks great in one but also gives a strong performance in the other. In her part, baby Kiara Khanna looks adorable. While Jayaram gives an intense performance in a pivotal scene, Priyadarshi plays a clichéd role.
Direction / Technical Side
Following a heavy-handed, brutal Dasara, Nani went with the family-oriented love story “Hi Nanna,” which was directed by a rookie. Though it begins with an intriguing idea, Hello Nanna quickly descends into a standard love story plot. Although the romance tune isn’t very original or surprising, it is mostly watchable because to the lovely background music and well-composed images. The story is already sluggish, and the love story makes it much slower. The first half is plodding but average, but the intermission picks up the pace with fascinating components.
The essence of the film lies in its second half. A couple Goa sequences, Shruti Haasan’s song, and a typical fiance episode are among its bad points. However, the last half hour elevates the film with heartfelt sentiments and top performances from all the actors. The poignant moments that precede it eclipse the inevitable climax once more. Nani, Mrunal Thakur, Priyadarshi, and baby Kiara all perform superbly in the climactic scene. The story’s anguish and Nani’s character’s experience of his wife leaving him for the second time are masterfully portrayed. The plot doesn’t offer anything new, but filmmaker Shouryuv gives it his all in the final thirty minutes, delivering a number of heartfelt scenes that will leave you in tears.
The soundtrack composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab is the film’s greatest feature. The other songs well tie in with the topic, even if the popular song “Samayama” draws the most attention. The entire effect is enhanced by the background soundtrack. The film’s excellence is enhanced by the excellent production design and cinematography.
Verdict;
Despite not being wholly original, “Hi Nanna” is a touching tale of a mother, daughter, and father facing their fears and finding love. Stories like this are always in style, and Shouryuv’s drama is a welcome diversion from the supersized action flicks. If the predictable plot and plodding pace don’t overshadow the poignant scene that awaits at the film’s end, Hi Nanna is an okay film overall.