Movie Name : Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama
Release Date : February 21, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 3/5
Starring : Pavish Narayanan, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, Mathew Thomas, Sharath Kumar, Rabia Khatun, Ramya Ranganathan, Sharanya Ponvannan, and others
Director : Dhanush
Producer : Kasthoori Raja, Vijayalakshmi Kasthoori Raja
Music Director : G.V Prakash Kumar
Cinematographer : Leon Britto
Editor : G.K Prasanna
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After Pa Paandi and Raayan, Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama (Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam in Tamil) marks the third directorial venture of Kollywood star Dhanush. Starring a relatively young cast, this youthful romantic comedy was released in cinemas today. Check out our review to know if the film has managed to entertain the Telugu audience.
Story:
Prabhu (Pavish Narayanan), a middle-class young man, dreams of becoming a chef. He gets heartbroken and loses interest in marriage after his breakup with his rich girlfriend Neela (Anikha Surendran). But destiny has different plans for Prabhu and he falls for his school friend Preethi (Priya Prakash Varrier). However, Prabhu still can’t forget his ex, and more drama unfolds when he receives an invitation to Neela’s wedding. Will he attend the wedding? Why did Prabhu and Neela part ways? Who marries whom in the end? Watch the movie in cinemas to know the rest of the story.
Plus Points:
Dhanush has taken enough care in making Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama appeal to young audiences with his direction and engaging storytelling. Apart from the love story, he also handles beautiful emotions like friendship quite well. The comedy scenes are executed well and provide decent entertainment. Certain scenes in the second half are edited in a way that connects well with the Telugu audience. The film also features a few mass scenes that appear during the climax, and Dhanush fans will have a gala time in cinemas.
The way Dhanush portrayed friendship, love, and breakups in several sequences is a major highlight of the movie. Among the actors, Pavish Narayanan delivers a commendable performance. His acting skills in single-take scenes are praiseworthy. He also impresses with his dialogue delivery and dance moves.
Young actress Anikha also makes an impact with her gorgeous looks and performance. Mathew Thomas, who played Pavish’s friend, is brilliant in his character that delivers a lot of comedy. Ramya Ranganathan is another beautiful actress who impresses the audience despite a limited screen time. Senior actors Sharanya Ponvannan, Aadukalam Naren, and Sharath Kumar perform their roles meticulously, adding depth to the movie. Priya Prakash Varrier and Priyanka Arul Mohan make special appearances in the film.
Minus Points:
The film lacks a strong storyline, and the core plot feels routine. Dhanush chooses a familiar storyline that doesn’t feel very fresh or engaging. The narrative leaves the audience asking for more at several places. The film lacks freshness as several scenes were handled with the typical template that was seen in several rom-coms in the past, thereby diluting the overall experience. Adding to this, GV Prakash Kumar’s soundtrack fails to leave a lasting impact, and even the background score feels quite functional. While the lead actors perform well in certain moments, there’s definitely room for improvement in key emotional scenes.
Technical Aspects:
The film has some solid production values. Dhanush presents the film quite well technically. He displays his directorial prowess in several scenes, including the execution of songs. GV Prakash Kumar disappoints with an underwhelming score. The visuals by cinematographer Leon Britto are pleasing, while editor GK Prasanna’s cuts are just about okay.
Dhanush previously made Raayan without a strong story but still managed to engage the audience. He does the same with Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama. Although it’s a routine love story, Dhanush’s direction keeps the audiences engaged for the most part. Dhanush succeeds in making the youths connect with the film’s storyline and lead actors, making for a decent experience on the whole.
Verdict:
Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama is a routine yet entertaining romantic comedy. Dhanush chooses a simple story and brings it to life with an engaging screenplay, keeping the young audience engaged for the most part. Barring a few predictable scenes, the film is likely to be enjoyed by young audiences this weekend.
123telugu.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team