Chennai Love Story Reviews
Chennai Love Story movie review: what 5 critics say
24 Jul 2026 · Directed by Ravi Namburii · Sri Gouri Priya Reddy, Kiran Abbavaram, Thrigun
Chennai Love Story has a Critic Score of 2.7/5 from 5 rated reviews; 0 recommend it. Critics are divided: none of the 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances, the script and the emotion. Criticised: the pacing.
Chennai Love Story critic reviews (5)
What critics say Critics are divided: none of the 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances, the script and the emotion. Criticised: the pacing.
Chennai Love Story Review: Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya deliver heartfelt performances in this emotional romantic drama with memorable moments.
Read the full reviewAfter setting things up beautifully before the interval, the film gradually slips into familiar territory. While the second half doesn't completely go haywire, most of it turns predictable.
Read the full reviewThe breezy first half, effortless chemistry between the lead pair, Mani Sharma's soothing background score and a few heart-touching episodes made the film a satisfying watch, though the film suffers to an extent when it attempts…
Read the full reviewYet, these feel like scattered moments of goodness in a film that ultimately derails its own potential by the time it reaches the finish line.
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