‘Deewana’ movie review: Harshith Reddy shines in this part-fun, part-problematic romance
The review critiques the Telugu film 'Deewana' for its problematic portrayal of stalking as a romantic pursuit. While it acknowledges a shift toward a coming-of-age narrative in the second half, it highlights the film's reliance on regressive tropes.
Why it matters
It reflects ongoing cultural debates in Indian cinema regarding the normalization of toxic behavior and stalking in mainstream romantic storytelling.
It has been a long time since Telugu cinema normalised stalking as a form of love, where women inevitably respond in the affirmative to a man’s tireless pursuits. From Idiot to Arya, and Sarrainodu to Peddi , every film-watching generation has experienced this to some degree. It is disheartening that not much has changed with emerging voices in the industry too, the latest addition being Deewana .
The review provides a balanced critique of both the film's narrative structure and its social implications without overt political bias.
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