Movie Name: Little Hearts
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Mouli Prashanth, Shivani Nagaram, Rajeevn Kanakala, Anirha Chowdary, and Others
Director: Sai Marthand
Produced By: Aditya Hasan, ETV Win
Release Date: 5th September 2025
Mouli Prashanth and Shivani Nagaram’s Little Hearts is the latest 2025 Telugu-language romantic comedy that has generated buzz for its youthful charm and relatable storyline. Backed by the #90s-A Middle Class Biopic director Aditya Hasan, the film also had a few premieres before the release, receiving positive responses. Now, let us dive into our review to know whether the film meets the expectations or not.
Story:
Akhil (Mouli Tanuj) fails to pass his engineering entrance exams, so his father (Rajeev Kanakala) makes him go for long-term coaching. Kathyayini (Shivani Nagaram), daughter of a medico, is attempting MBBS for the fourth time. They both join the same coaching center and love blossoms between them. The rest of the story is all about how this young pair faces the challenges of love in a funny way.
Performances:
Mouli Tanuj Prashanth excels in the character of Akhil and leads the film from start to end with his one-of-a-kind comedy timing. Shivani Nagaram makes a strong impact, while Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, Sathya Krishnan, and others are perfect. Jai Krishna and Nikhil Abburi are good as the hero’s friends.
Analysis:
Directed by Sai Marthand, Little Hearts is a simple take on two youngsters, who are good for nothing, at least in their families’ eyes. The narrative shows their love journey with a fun touch alongside a few effective parts. The dialogues are playfully crafted to bring out laughs in almost every scene.
Marthand also makes sure that the film’s impact does not get too light by having some heartfelt lines from the hero about why his girlfriend/lover is worth the fight and waiting. The final moments bring completeness to the film.
There’s this hilarious song sequence in the second half that pokes fun at mainstream movie promos, and it even gives a nod to the Prema Desam track ‘Hello Doctor’ with a Shah Rukh Khan-style Happy New Year hairstyle. The director uses this funny moment twice in the film, which brings the same impact on both occasions.
Sinjith Yerramilli’s tunes totally match the film’s fun vibe, from the songs to the background music.
Positives:
- Lead Pair
- Entertainment
- Music
Negatives:
- A Few Repetitive Parts
- Silly Scenes here and there
Little Hearts Movie Review and Verdict:
Sai Marthand’s Little Hearts is a simple/fun ride with many hilarious moments. The performances, music, and comedy work well for the film, though it appears too casual and drags a bit here and there.