Laila movie review and rating: A makeover gone wrong, both on screen and script!
Directed by Ram Narayan, the film created buzz due to Vishwak Sen’s unique makeover as a woman. However, did the film live up to expectations? Let’s find out.
Story
Sonu Model (Vishwak Sen) owns a beauty parlour in Hyderabad’s Old City. He gains popularity among women for his exceptional makeup skills. When he helps a customer by allowing her to use his name for her husband’s cooking oil business, things take an unexpected turn. Why does Sonu transform into Laila? What consequences does this bring? These questions form the rest of the film’s narrative.
Performances & Technical Aspects
Performances:
– Vishwak Sen shows dedication by appearing as a woman in the second half, but the poorly written role limits his performance.
– Akanksha Sharma’s role focuses more on glamour than acting, leaving little impact.
– Abhimanyu Singh manages a few laughs, while Babloo Prithiveeraj and Vineet Kumar’s over-the-top performances fall flat.
– Kamakshi Bhaskarla gives a decent performance, but her role lacks depth.
– Prudhvi Raj fails to deliver in this film.
Technical Aspects:
– Leon James’ music fails to impress except for the Icchukundam Baby song which is slightly better than the rest.
– Cinematography by Richard Prasad and editing by Sagar Dadi are just average.
– The film suffers due to weak writing by Vasudeva Murthy and uninspired direction by Ram Narayan.
– Production values are good, with well-executed set designs, but they don’t save the film from its weak storytelling.
Analysis
Vishwak Sen who showed promise in films like Falaknuma Das and HIT has struggled with his recent choices. Laila continues this trend with a weak script and outdated comedy. The film heavily relies on over-the-top humor and double-meaning dialogues that fail to entertain.
The romantic track between Vishwak Sen and Akanksha Sharma feels forced and lacks depth. The story is stretched unnecessarily with too many fight sequences and songs. The attempt to use Hyderabad’s Old City slang for comedy backfires, making the film more annoying than amusing.
While Vishwak Sen has the talent to shine in strong roles, this film fails to showcase his abilities. His transformation into Laila in the second half is wasted on crass humor. Overall, Laila turns out to be a disappointing watch with very little to offer.
–Verdict
Laila is a misfire with outdated comedy, weak storytelling and lackluster performances. With nothing new to offer, it’s best skipped in theaters. If you’re curious, you might watch it when itarrives on a streaming platform.
Rating: 1/5
