NT Ramaswami

NT Ramaswami, the dude behind "Love Reddy" (2024), really went all in with this one. The story’s got that old-school, love-against-all-odds vibe but it doesn’t just stick to the same tired script; it actually feels fresh, which is rare these days. The main guy, Reddy, is this straight-shooting, die-hard romantic who’s stubborn as hell about chasing his dreams — and his girl, obviously. He’s the sort who’ll run through a monsoon just to catch a two-minute glimpse of her. Sounds cheesy? Maybe, but it works. The movie’s set in Hyderabad, and, man, you can almost taste the biryani in the background. Reddy’s got family drama up to his eyeballs: overbearing parents, nosy relatives, and a best friend who’s got more one-liners than sense. But the heart of the whole thing is that tug-of-war between tradition and what your heart wants. There’s this tension — like, do you follow your own path, or do you play by the rules? The film doesn’t hand you the answers on a silver platter, either; you kinda have to sit with the messiness. What makes it pop is the way Ramaswami lets the characters breathe. The dialogues are snappy, sometimes hilarious, sometimes brutal. The soundtrack slaps, too — you’ll probably catch yourself humming it days later. It’s not your run-of-the-mill love story. There’s grit, there’s fun, and a lot of heart. Feels like a love letter to anyone who’s ever gone just a little bit crazy for someone.