Movie Name : Beauty
Release Date : Sep 19, 2025
Cast : Ankith Koyya, Nilakhi Patra, Vijaya Naresh Krishna, Vasuki Anand, Prasad Behara, Nitin Prasanna, Murali Goud, Nanda Gopal, Nagendra Medida etc.
Director : J S S Vardhan
Music Director : Vijay Bulganin
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.25/5
Story:
Alekya (Nilakhi Patra) is an innocent and expressive girl from a middle-class family in Vizag, where she is studying intermediate. She is known for her innocence, and emotional nature, and she shares a deep bond with her father Narayana (Naresh), who is a cab driver, and believes that Alekya is his world.
Arjun (Ankith Koyya), a pet trainer, meets Alekya near her college, and their acquaintance soon blossoms into love. But one mistake committed by the couple turns their lives upside down. Afraid of their families’ reaction, they run away to Hyderabad. Heartbroken over his missing daughter, Narayana too heads to Hyderabad in search of her.
How does his path cross with Arjun? What happens when the story shifts to Hyderabad? And will Alekya and Arjun’s love story find a happy ending? The rest of the tale reveals it all.
Review:
Ankith Koyya, typically cast in more cheerful and lighthearted roles, appears with a slightly different persona this time and plays the two moods of his character quite well. Nilakhi Patra, cast as the heroine, gives a firm performance, and many of her scenes with Ankith are memorable.
Seasoned actor Naresh proves himself once again. His performance as a father searching frantically for his runaway daughter comes across as true and heartfelt, generating scenes that will deeply connect with those who are fond of father–daughter stories. Vasuki also proves herself as a middle-class mother, and a twist in the second half leaves one curious at first.
Despite a story that could connect with today’s generation, the film’s execution falters. The first half drags with unnecessary, dull sequences that dilute the overall impact. Several romantic scenes between the lead pair feel over-the-top and, at times, cringe-worthy. Even after the twist, the narrative struggles to remain engaging, with certain sequences coming across as forced and unnatural, breaking the audience’s emotional connection.
The love track, in particular, is a weak point. It feels immature and silly, more like a childish romance than a mature relationship. Prasad Behara’s role leaves little impact, and some of the heroine’s scenes can feel irritating. Even the emotional father–daughter moments could have been explored with more depth for a stronger effect.
On the technical front, the production values are decent. Vijay Bulganin’s music stands out as a highlight, while Sri Sai Kumar’s cinematography does its job. The editing, however, could have been sharper to keep the pacing intact.
Director Vardhan chooses a theme relevant to the current generation but struggles to make the narration engaging. With a tighter screenplay and better-crafted sequences between the leads.
Overall Ankith Koyya and Nilakhi Patra deliver good performances, and Naresh shines in emotional scenes. However, a slow-paced first half, forced sequences, and an immature love track weaken the overall impact.