Lavanya Tripathi’s “Miss Perfect!” Review

Miss Perfect, a Telugu romantic comedy web series starring Abijeet Duddala and actress Lavanya Tripathi, is currently available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. To know the in-depth details of this eight-episode series, read our review.

Story: Lavanya Rao (Lavanya Tripathi), an OCD nut and management consultant, relocates from Delhi to the Shanti Nilayam apartment in Hyderabad following a heartbreak. She receives a request from her maid, Jyoti (Abhignya Vuthaluru), to notify her apartment’s software engineer, Rohit Varma (Abijeet Duddala), about her absence from work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

She is mistaken by Rohit for the maid. Lavanya later assumes the role of maid Laxmi. Each begins to feel something for the other. What followed? Why didn’t Lavanya disclose who she was? Did Rohit recognize her identity? We have to watch the story on the little screen, which is what ultimately happened.

Pros: Lavanya Tripathi, who made a dramatic debut in Puli Meka, gives her character a lighthearted spin in this romantic comedy series by playing a person who has a high taste for cleanliness. Her portrayal effectively displays her acting prowess and is both competent and engaging. With a brilliant performance in the crucial part of Rohit, Abijeet Duddala greatly advances the plot.

His charisma gives the character a charming element. Abhignya, who plays a lively maid, brings humor to Miss Perfect with ease, making it a fun film to watch. The supporting cast, including Mahesh Vitta and Harshavardhan, gives good performances.

Cons: Miss Perfect has potential, but it lacks the situational humor that makes a romantic comedy engaging for audiences. The writers, Francis Thomas and Shruti Ramachandran, together with director Vishvak Khanderao, had a great chance to include additional humorous components. Although the first few episodes do a good job of setting the scene, the later episodes don’t have the expected effect. There is a sense of unrealized potential because the main characters’ capacity for drama and humor is not fully explored in the story.

The plot is hampered by the Harshavardhan and Jhansi sub-tracks, and the series may have been improved by stronger finale episodes to take it from mediocre to outstanding. Abhignya’s portrayal of Jyothi’s character lacks emotional nuance in her familial circumstances. The director also had the opportunity to make greater use of Mahesh Vitta and Harsh Roshan in order to provide more powerful comedy elements.

Technical Aspects: As a director, Vishvak Khanderao does his job admirably. But the rom-com series could have been much better if creators Francis Thomas and Shruti Ramachandran had placed more of a focus on situational comedy and drama. Still, they should be commended for their dedication to making a clean, family-oriented romantic comedy.

The series benefits greatly from Aditya Javvadi’s camera work and the music of Prashant R. Vihari. Although the editing is generally good, the mid-episodes may use more fine tuning to improve the overall viewing experience. The excellent production quality is a credit to the hardworking crew that works behind the scenes.

Verdict: The eight-episode rom-com series Miss Perfect isn’t exactly “perfect,” but it holds its share of enjoyable moments. Abijeet, Lavanya Tripathi, and Abhignya give excellent performances. But there are issues with the lack of situational humor, the sporadic, sluggish pacing, and the superfluous sub-track. Keep your expectations in check, and Miss Perfect is a good weekend watch if you’re looking for a family-friendly series and can get beyond these drawbacks.

#Rating: 3/5
Starring: Abhignya Vuthaluru, Lavanya Tripathi, Abijeet Duddala, Harshavardhan, Jhansi, Mahesh Vitta, Harsh Roshan, and others
Director: Vishvak Khanderao
Music Director: Prashant R Vihari
Cinematographer: Aditya Javvadi
Editor: Ravi Teja Girijala
Producer: Supriya Yarlagadda