| Movie Name | Deewana |
| Rating | |
| Cast | Harshith Reddy, Smeha Manimegalai, Naresh Vijay Krishna, Jhansi, Jeevan Kumar, Balagam Venu |
| Director | Sreekanth Sangishetty |
| Produced By | Arha Media, V Studios |
| Release Date | June 20th, 2026 |
Harshith Reddy, the young actor who impressed audiences with his acting in films like Mail (OTT) and Subham, comes up with a love story called Deewana today. He was also seen in a supporting role in Kalki 2898 AD. Let us find out what he has in store for audiences in this Deewana review.
Story
Munna (Harshith Reddy) is a boy who lives in the Old City. Despite completing his degree, he does not try for a job. His daily routine is to spend time with friends and have quarrels with local guys.
On a fateful day, Munna falls in love with Amulya alias Ammu (Smeha Manimeghalai) at first sight. He searches for her and finds that she works in a Mee-Seva Center. He pursues her daily with several excuses, but she does not respond to his advances. He tries to get an answer from her, and she throws a challenge to him in return.
What is that challenge? Does Ammu really love Munna? What are his parents’ reactions to his acts? Answers to all these questions form the crux of Deewana.
Performances
Harshith Reddy is perfect as the old city boy. He is also successful in showing emotions according to the situation. Actress Smeha Manimeghalai debuts with this film, and she does a good job in her role, adding emotional weight to the film as well.
Senior Actor Naresh has a few scenes to his name in which he does well, and one feels he could have been used better. Jhansi is natural in her mother’s role, while Venu Yeldandi makes his presence felt with a crucial scene in the second half. Raghu Karumanchi, Jeevan Reddy, and other actors who played hero’s friends roles are adequate.
Analysis
Directed by Srikanth Sangishetti, Deewana looks like any other love story from Telugu Cinema, but with a different twist attached to it. The story is about what happens after a girl comes into the life of a young man who recklessly roams around with friends.
The first half shows the aimless lifestyle of the hero, with scenes of his friends and local fights. The scenes in which Hero follows and pursues Ammu are also routine, with a couple of fun moments working well. Near the interval, the director gives a big twist, turning the atmosphere of the film.
Naturally, the second half takes a serious turn. The police station scene is emotional, and a few scenes involving Hero and his parents work well afterward. Similar to Dacoit, Deewana relies on emotional depth in its latter portions. Munna’s efforts to get a government job and his struggles look cinematic. The drama around Heroine’s decision works well, and the climax, where an expected but poignant reveal happens, closes the film on a good note.
Positives
- Harshith Reddy’s Performance
- Interval Twist
- Emotional Scenes in the Second Half
- Suitable Climax
Negatives
- Routine Scenes in the First Half
- Cheap Production Values in a few places
- The Parents Track Could Have Been Handled Better
- Some Logical Flaws
Deewana Review – Final Verdict
Deewana is a typical youthful love story with a serious turn. The performance of the lead pair, music, and the emotional core make sure that the film works for the most part. Though it has some uneven and clichéd parts, it ends up as a decent watch. You can check more details about the film on IMDb.
