Plot
Siddharth, played by Nara Rohith, is a bachelor in his late 30s who is struggling to find a life partner. He has rejected numerous proposals because each candidate fails to meet five specific qualities he has in mind—qualities inspired by his memories and ideals.
One day, he meets Eira (Vriti Vaghani), a younger woman who unexpectedly matches all the traits he has been seeking. Siddharth falls for her, but there’s a significant obstacle: Eira’s mother Vaishnavi (Sridevi Vijaykumar) strongly disapproves of their union, primarily because of the age difference.
As the story unfolds, it is revealed that Vaishnavi and Siddharth share a past—she was his first love during his school days. This twist intensifies the conflict and complicates Siddharth’s attempt to win over both Eira and Vaishnavi’s acceptance.
The narrative then progresses through comedic episodes, family drama, and emotional confrontations as Siddharth strives to overcome misunderstandings and relational hurdles. The film builds up to whether he can reconcile with Vaishnavi’s objections and whether his love for Eira can prevail.
Reception
The Times of India rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "A watchable entertainer with clean humour, strong performances and a quirky hook that falters in execution. If you can overlook the predictable beats and uneven second half, Sundarakanda works as a light watch". [5] Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu stated, "Director Venkatesh Nimmalapudi has a smart premise, though the treatment is a mixed bag. It errs on way too many occasions to be a light, memorable film with a quirky concept". [6] Aditya Devulapally of OTTplay rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, Sundarakanda is a new-age romantic drama that has good comedy, amazing emotions, and a contemporary take on love". [7] A critic from Cinema Express rated the film 2.5/5 and wrote, "It is uneven, often embarrassing, sometimes graceful. It gives us glimpses of a better film within it, and if nothing else, it pushes Telugu cinema a little further into uncomfortable terrain". [8]
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