<p><em>Vishnu Priya</em> follows the classic tropes of an intense romantic drama: young lovers falling in love, forces trying to keep them apart, followed by a tragic ending.</p><p>The movie checks some boxes for a classic romantic drama including melodious music, spectacular cinematography and heart-wrenching scenes. However, it fails to live up to the standards of a classic romantic drama.</p><p>Vishnu (Shreyas), Priya (Priya Varrier) and Balaji (Nihal Raj) are college students. Balaji claims to be in love with Priya and sends Vishnu as a messenger to confess his feelings. Priya reveals that she’s actually in love with Vishnu and he reciprocates. The story takes a turn as forces try to keep the lovers apart. </p>.16th BIFFes lineup: Harsh realities of ordinary people.<p>The story is set in the 1990s, but director Prakash fails to recreate the past accurately, overlooking minor but important details.</p><p>Gopi Sundar’s background score elevates the mood and complements emotions. Vinod Bharati’s cinematography enhances the emotional impact of certain scenes, particularly the ones conveying a sense of loss, separation, and frustration.</p><p>A subplot about Vishnu and his stepfather is heartwarming.</p><p>Lyrics fail to linger or complement the situation and emotion. While the action sequences are sometimes unconvincing, a few characters lack depth, and the ending is predictable. Voiceover by Yogaraj Bhat lacks emotion and intensity.</p><p>Achuth Rao as the stepfather, Suchendra Prasad as a helpless father and Priya as a young lover are convincing. Shreyas excels in action sequences, but struggles with emotional scenes. </p><p>Despite these flaws, the movie manages to keep the audience engaged in parts.</p>
<p><em>Vishnu Priya</em> follows the classic tropes of an intense romantic drama: young lovers falling in love, forces trying to keep them apart, followed by a tragic ending.</p><p>The movie checks some boxes for a classic romantic drama including melodious music, spectacular cinematography and heart-wrenching scenes. However, it fails to live up to the standards of a classic romantic drama.</p><p>Vishnu (Shreyas), Priya (Priya Varrier) and Balaji (Nihal Raj) are college students. Balaji claims to be in love with Priya and sends Vishnu as a messenger to confess his feelings. Priya reveals that she’s actually in love with Vishnu and he reciprocates. The story takes a turn as forces try to keep the lovers apart. </p>.16th BIFFes lineup: Harsh realities of ordinary people.<p>The story is set in the 1990s, but director Prakash fails to recreate the past accurately, overlooking minor but important details.</p><p>Gopi Sundar’s background score elevates the mood and complements emotions. Vinod Bharati’s cinematography enhances the emotional impact of certain scenes, particularly the ones conveying a sense of loss, separation, and frustration.</p><p>A subplot about Vishnu and his stepfather is heartwarming.</p><p>Lyrics fail to linger or complement the situation and emotion. While the action sequences are sometimes unconvincing, a few characters lack depth, and the ending is predictable. Voiceover by Yogaraj Bhat lacks emotion and intensity.</p><p>Achuth Rao as the stepfather, Suchendra Prasad as a helpless father and Priya as a young lover are convincing. Shreyas excels in action sequences, but struggles with emotional scenes. </p><p>Despite these flaws, the movie manages to keep the audience engaged in parts.</p>