Nagesh UG

Dear Uma (2025) throws you right into the tangled mess of modern relationships, and honestly, it doesn’t pull any punches. Nagesh UG, who’s quickly making a name for himself, digs into the nitty-gritty of love, loss, and the weird ways people try to make sense of life when nothing’s going their way. The film follows Uma, this fiercely stubborn yet heartbreakingly vulnerable woman caught in the aftermath of a breakup that totally upends her sense of reality. She’s got this wild mix of hope and cynicism, bouncing between cheesy dating apps and quiet self-doubt, all while her friends keep offering the world’s worst advice. The city around her is a character too—loud, unpredictable, totally unforgiving. Uma’s journey is messy and, frankly, sometimes cringeworthy, but that’s what makes it feel real. She messes up. She ghosts people. She cries over her coffee. But she also finds these little flashes of joy in the weirdest places—karaoke nights, awkward family dinners, even long walks when she’s too broke for a cab. The script doesn’t let her off easy, but it doesn’t wallow in misery either. There’s a sharp edge of humor running through it all, poking fun at the whole “find yourself” cliché. By the end, Uma’s not magically fixed, but she’s found a way to move forward—step by uncertain step. If you’ve ever tried to rebuild your life when the world feels upside down, you’ll see yourself in her story, flaws and all.