Idi Naa Love Story (2018) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Idi Naa Love Story (2018) Review
Released on 14 Feb 2018, Idi Naa Love Story (2018) is a Telugu drama, romance movie starring Tarun, Oviya Helen, Manchu Manoj. Directed by M Ramesh, Gopi Krisna. Abhiram is an ad filmmaker and his sister sets him on a trip to Araku Valley with an expectation of hooking him up with her fiance's sister Sruthi. She lives in Araku Valley and Abhi comes there with her sister's words. He meets Abhinaya and he falls for her as they share their past love stories wit... Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: FLOP. Runtime: 2h 12m.
Idi Naa Love Story(2018)
Telugu · Drama, Romance
2h 12m · 14 Feb 2018
Writer: N/A
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Idi Naa Love Story is a romantic drama revolving around the life of a young man who falls in love and faces various emotional and situational challenges that test the strength of his relationship.
Tarun: Lead role with earnest attempt but limited impact
Oviya Helen: Played the female lead with charm and screen presence
Manchu Manoj: Supporting role with decent performance
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Fresh romantic storyline
- ✓Lead pair chemistry
- ✓Some engaging moments in the second half
Weaknesses
- ✕Slow pacing in the first half
- ✕Predictable plot
- ✕Lack of strong technical finesse
🎬 Direction & Writing
Direction by M Ramesh and Gopi Krisna was straightforward but lacked innovation, resulting in a film that felt average and failed to leave a lasting impression.
📰 Critic Reviews
Idi Naa Love Story is a combination of three love stories: First one being the story between lead pair, Other two stories about each of their past love. While is a scope in the story to infuse some creative stuff , the director utterly failed to do so. Every scene is filled with multiple pages of silly dialogues with n…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
Critics generally found the film to be an average romantic drama with decent performances but criticized its slow pace and lack of novelty.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Idi Naa Love Story release in theatres?▾
Idi Naa Love Story released on 14 February 2018 (2018).
Is Idi Naa Love Story a hit or flop?▾
Idi Naa Love Story is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Idi Naa Love Story online? OTT release date?▾
Idi Naa Love Story OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Idi Naa Love Story?▾
Idi Naa Love Story directed by M Ramesh, Gopi Krisna. Produced by S. V. Prakash.
Who are the main cast members of Idi Naa Love Story?▾
Idi Naa Love Story stars Tarun, Oviya Helen, Manchu Manoj.
What is the Tollybo rating for Idi Naa Love Story?▾
Tollybo rates Idi Naa Love Story 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
What is the genre and runtime of Idi Naa Love Story?▾
Idi Naa Love Story — Genre: Drama, Romance, Runtime: 132 minutes, Language: Telugu.