Bhale Unnade

<p>revolves around Radha (Raj Tarun), a saree draper whose empathetic and unconventional approach challenges traditional masculinity, blending humor and emotion in his romantic journey with his love interest (Manisha Kandkur).The film attempts to explore modern gender dynamics but struggles with pacing in its second half, where the storyline lacks depth, a point critics noted as a missed opportunity. The film was announced in mid-2024, with a trailer released on August 16 hinting at a light-hearted romantic comedy with a unique twist. Directed by J. Sivasai Vardhan, it was produced under Maruthi Films. Raj Tarun, marking his third release within a 30-day period, took on the role of a saree draper, an unconventional choice for a male lead in Telugu cinema. The film’s release date was confirmed as 13 September 2024. The film emphasizes “soft manhood,” promoting qualities like empathy and emotional intelligence over traditional masculinity. Critics noted this as a refreshing yet underdeveloped angle in Telugu cinema. The soundtrack was composed by . premiered in theaters on 13 September 2024. Critics offered a mixed reception to . described it as a “light-hearted romantic dramedy with a fresh take on relationships and gender dynamics,” appreciating its quirky approach. However, noted that while it had “a very good subject,” the “underwhelming narration” hindered its potential, particularly in the second half. similarly called it “a lost opportunity,” citing its failure to capitalize on an unusual hero. Other reviews echoed these sentiments. and acknowledged the film’s decent performances but criticized its ineffective storytelling. and gave it moderate ratings, pointing to a lack of narrative coherence. and noted some public appreciation for its emotional depth but agreed the execution fell short. underperformed at the box office and was labeled a “massive flop” upon its OTT release in October 2024. The film was later streamed on starting 6 October 2024.</p>