Appudu Ippudu Movie Review – A Feel-Good Romantic Drama About Time and Destiny
Appudu Ippudu centres on Megha (Tanishq Ranjan), a college‑going girl who harbours feelings for Arjun (Sujan). Arjun is less responsive, and shortly leaves the college environment. Three years later they meet again, love blossoms — but fate plays its hand. Megha, wounded and moving on, crosses paths with Adi (Sujan again?) who gives her life a fresh direction just as Arjun re‑enters.
The core conflict: Whom will Megha choose? Will her past love win out, or the new beginning with Adi carry the day?
| Movie | Appudu Ippudu |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 3, 2021 |
| Director | Chalapathi Puvvula |
| Producer | M/s. UK Films |
| Cast | Sujan, Tanishq Ranjan |
| Music Director | Padmanav Bharadwaj |
| Genre | Telugu romantic drama |
Appudu Ippudu Movie Trailer
Highlights
The climax of the film brings a meaningful resolution and is written with thought and care.
Tanishq Ranjan’s performance is a highlight; she embraces the emotional arc convincingly.
The concept of returning love, second chances and moving on is handled with sensitivity.
Visually the film is attractive, especially in the first half’s college sequences and the scenic moments.
Drawbacks
The pacing is slow, particularly in the first half; it takes too long for the main tension to surface.
The Arjun–Megha track lacks strong conflict; the emotional journey feels predictive at times.
The new‑love track (Megha‑Adi) gets space but could have been tighter and more impactful.
Some character motivations feel weak or under‑explored, reducing the emotional weight of key moments.
Verdict
On the whole, Appudu Ippudu is a feel‑good romantic drama with a commendable premise and some strong performances, particularly by Tanishq Ranjan. But the slow build, routine storyline, and under‑realised conflict hold the film back from being fully satisfying. If you are a fan of soft romances and can forgive the pacing issues, this film offers enough to give it a shot this weekend.
Bottom line: A sincere love story that delivers modestly; ideal for the weekend when you’re in the mood for something gentle, but don’t expect fireworks.
