Review in pics: 100% Love

The Telugu flick from Sukumar comes with high expectations. The audience expects more than run-of-the-mill films and usually the director lives up to expectations. The films may not be a hit at the box-office (like his debut film Arya) but they have a dedicated following.

May 06, 2011 16:37 IST

The Telugu flick from Sukumar comes with high expectations. The audience expects more than run-of-the-mill films and usually the director lives upto expectations. The films may not be a hit at the box-office (like his debut film Arya) but they have a dedicated following.
Broadly, 100% Love is a romance with a twist. Balu Mahendra (Naga Chaitanya) is a topper in college and his cousin Maha Lakshmi (Tamanna) comes to his house to continue her studies. She turns out to be a better student and outperforms Balu in college, much to his chagrin.
Balu tries to distract Maha Lakshmi but someone else is a topper now. Meanwhile, Maha Lakshmi tries to get out of a proposal. Balu and Maha Lakshmi help each other out and end up falling in love.

The rest of the movie shows the ups and downs of love, but ends happily. Most of the scenes and situations are refreshing. Remember, this is a complex(and daring) angle.
The second half of the film focuses on family values and relationships, which gets pompous and monotonous at times.
Among the lead actors, Naga Chaitanya needs to improve his repertoire of expressions. Tamanna proves her mettle yet again.

On the technical side, the cinematography and detailing in the film are delightful. Despite a modest budget, the quality has been maintained.
Final word: Watch the film if you are young (in heart at least). It's fresh and entertaining.
On the downside, the climax is somewhat confusing and may not appeal to the masses.