Dec. 09, 2022|India|141 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: In the 2022 Telugu film *Gurthunda Seethakalam*, Satya Dev portrays Dev, a software engineer traveling to Mangalore. During his journey, he meets a talkative young woman named Divya, played by Megha Akash. The two connect, and Dev offers her a ride while sharing his life story. However, the film, a remake of the Kannada hit *Love Mocktail*, struggles to leave a lasting impression in Telugu. Directed by Nagashekar R, it has its moments but suffers from a slow pace and a less engaging screenplay.
The character of Nidhi, played by Tamannaah, could have been developed more deeply to forge a stronger emotional bond with the audience. Satya Dev brings freshness to his role with a relaxed and honest portrayal, while Tamannaah delivers a subdued yet effective performance. After her role in *Babli Bouncer*, viewers might hope to see her in more complex characters.
Despite the acting skills of the lead cast, the film fails to captivate fully. The comic sequences between Satya Dev and Priyadarshi Pulikonda provide some light-hearted moments, and supporting actors like Megha Akash, Kavya Shetty, and Suhasini Maniratnam perform well within their roles. Cinematography by Satya Hegde stands out as a visual highlight of the movie.
Overall, *Gurthunda Seethakalam* has its highs but falters in delivering a consistently engaging experience.
Cast director: Nagashekar
Cast actor: Satyadev Kancharana, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kavya Shetty, Megha Akash, Suhasini Maniratnam, Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Harshini Koduru
Original name: గుర్తుందా శీతాకాలం