Starring: Syed Sohel (Gautham), Roopa Koduvayur (Mahi), Suhasini Manirathnam, Raja Ravindra, Brahmaji, Ali, Harsha, Abhishek Reddy Bobbala, Swapnika
Director: Srinivas Vinjanampati
Producers: Appi Reddy, RaviReddy Sajjala, Venkat Annapareddy
Music Directors: Shravan Bharadwaj
Story:
Gautham (Syed Sohel Ryan), a renowned tattoo artist, initially overlooks Mahi’s (Roopa Koduvayur) deep affection for him. Eventually, he reciprocates her feelings but with the condition of not having children. Despite her love for babies, Mahi reluctantly agrees, and they get married. Everything goes smoothly until Mahi becomes pregnant. Gautham, who strongly dislikes kids, struggles with this situation and surprisingly decides to carry the baby himself. The movie delves into the reasons behind his bold decision, its consequences, and the reactions of their parents and the society.
Plus Points:
The unique concept is a rarity in Tollywood, and the makers deserve appreciation for tackling such a distinct subject.
Sohel’s performance is admirable, showing restraint and improvement from his previous films.
Roopa Koduvayur impressively portrays a hyperactive teen and an emotional mother.
Contributions from Suhasini Maniratnam, Harsha Chemudu, and Brahmaji enhance the film.
Minus Points:
The unconventional concept itself might be a drawback as not everyone may accept it.
Director Srinivas Vinjanampati could have focused more on the emotional rollercoaster aspect, especially considering the concept.
The responsibility of creating impactful emotional scenes ultimately rests with the director.
Some characters have minimal presence and don’t significantly influence the narrative.
Verdict:
Mr Pregnant is an emotional drama that resonates to some extent. Sohel and Roopa’s performances, along with Brahmaji’s comedy, shine. While the story is fresh for Telugu audiences, its direction is somewhat predictable. A more engaging first-half screenplay could have elevated the film further. If you’re okay with these aspects, consider watching this film in theaters this weekend.