Movie Name: Psyche Siddhartha
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Nandu, Yamini Bhaskar, Priyanka Rebeka Srinivas, N Simha, Sukesh Reddy, and others
Director: Varun Reddy
Produced By: Shyam Sunder Reddy Thudi and Nandu
Release Date: 1st January 2026
Psyche Siddhartha features Nandu (who was recently seen in Dhandoraa) in the lead role after a long gap, with Yamini Bhaskar as the female lead. The film’s posters and promos hinted at a crazy character-driven drama. Let us find out how the film has come out in the following review.
Story:
Siddharth (played by Nandu) is cheated by his girlfriend Trisha (Priyanka Rebeka Srinivas). She betrays him by supporting Mansoor (Sukesh Reddy), who starts a business with Siddharth as his partner. Trisha and Mansoor get into a relationship and force Siddharth out of the company. After losing all his money, Siddharth rents a small apartment in a poor neighborhood and struggles to even pay his rent.
In the same building, Shrāvya (Yamini Bhaskar) moves into the apartment below him. She has recently left her abusive husband after suffering physical and sexual violence. The story focuses on how Siddharth and Shrāvya meet, how their lives change, and how they support each other.
Performances:
Nandu puts in a sincere effort and portrays Siddharth well. He tries to carry the film on his own and does well in several scenes. Yamini Bhaskar delivers a natural and emotionally strong performance, especially in key moments. Simha N. gives a decent performance as Revanth, and Priyanka Rebeka Srinivas suits her role as Trisha.
Analysis:
For his directorial debut, Varun Reddy attempts to create interesting characters and present the story with a unique visual style. While some scenes show his potential, he fails to tell the story in a clear and impactful way.
The idea of two broken people falling in love is not new. But the relationship between the lead characters is not developed well enough to feel convincing. They are brought together too quickly, without showing a strong emotional bond. Siddharth’s pain, heartbreak, and financial struggles fail to create sympathy, and his attitude often feels unnatural.
In contrast, Shrāvya’s suffering and vulnerability are portrayed more effectively and connect better with the audience. Some comedy scenes in the middle work well and provide brief relief.
The opening scenes are stretched in the name of fun, but end up being irritating. The first half of the film feels weak overall. The second half is better and has more engaging moments, with the final thirty minutes being fairly okay.
Positives:
- Nandu and Yamini Bhaskar’s Performances
- Few Fun Moments
- Crucial Scenes in the Second Half
Negatives:
- First Half
- Annoying Dosage of Vulgarity in Several Scenes
- Weak Emotional Impact
Psyche Siddhartha Review and Verdict:
Overall, Psyche Siddhartha features convincing performances from the lead actors and an interesting concept, with a few strong scenes in the second half. But the storytelling feels incomplete and uneven, resulting in an ordinary output.