Ashish’s “Love Me If You Dare” REVIEW

Story:
Ashish, also known as Arjun, is a YouTuber. He continually looks for answers to mysteries and follows advice from others. Arjun discovers that Divyavathi is a ghost and that anyone who has attempted to approach her has perished. As Arjun discovers what happened to Divyavathi, he discovers several shocks and falls in love with the ghost. This Divyavathi—who is she? What occurred to her? How did Prathap (Ravi Krishna) and Priya (Vaishnavi Chaitanya) help Arjun solve the Divyavathi mystery? This is the main subject of the film.

Pros:
In comparison to his first film, Ashish has significantly improved. In a part where he must act subtly, he has demonstrated greater maturity in his portrayal. In every picture, Ashish exudes charm, and his delivery of the dialogue is well-done. While the first half of the screenplay isn’t flawless, the main notion of the film—the hero falling in love with a ghost—keeps us watching. The ghost’s past gives an intriguing start to the film. Even though the movie doesn’t really pick up after that, the strong visuals and the core idea keep our interest. In his role, Ravi Krishna is fine.

Cons:
Not all intriguing concepts translate well on screen. The notion of the hero falling in love with a ghost isn’t thoroughly explored, but the way it’s presented isn’t compelling. By the time the major reveal occurs in the conclusion, the initial intrigue has diminished. Everything appears ridiculous and nonsensical after the last secret is revealed. The entire movie centers on the character development of an artist, which isn’t done successfully.

The second part of the film is supposed to be an exciting ride, but instead of that, what we witness is a convoluted story that tries to fit in a lot. The number of personalities we encounter as the hero and Vaishnavi Chaitanya begin solving the mystery is too great to handle. Too much information is offered, much of it beyond our comprehension. We start to question what is truly going on in the second half. Because of the way her character is written, Vaishnavi Chaitanya doesn’t get a lot of opportunities to shine. The intricate storyline is not the only flaw. The movie receives a low rating for emotions as well. They don’t appear natural, and the emotional bond between the main characters isn’t given enough attention.

Technical Aspects:
Keeravani’s background has a respectable rating. The tunes are only passable. We shouldn’t anticipate much from the music department because the writing is subpar. P.C. Sreeram’s graphics are excellent, and the artwork is outstanding. The renowned cinematographer deserves recognition for his outstanding images, which are abundant in this magnificent film. The computer graphics work is good. There is too much uncertainty, and the editing quality is poor. Though he has some intriguing concepts, director Arun Bhimavarapu is unable to adequately translate them to the screen. While the second half’s events are confusing due to the complex storyline, the first half is largely enjoyable.

Verdict:
Overall, Love Me is a silly and unconvincing movie that strives to be a distinct horror thriller but falls short. The intriguing concepts are not presented well, and there are numerous instances in the film where they appear nonsensical. The first half is passably entertaining, and Ashish does a terrific job on the part. However, the second half is entirely unclear due to an abundance of information, and the main twist is really disappointing.

#Rating: 3/5

Director: Arun Bhimavarapu
Starring: Ravi Krishna, Ashish, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Simran Chowdhary, and others
Music Director: M.M. Keeravani
Cinematographer: P.C. Sreeram
Editor: Santosh Kamireddy
Producers: Harshith Reddy, Hanshitha Reddy, Naga Mallidi