Single Review: A Pop Culture Parody Blast for Single Boys

RATING - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5*

Single Review Movie Talkies:

Single, also referred to as #Single, is silly on many occasions, but never loses its grip on the comedic platter. The film, however illogical it may be in its storytelling, gains momentum through numerous pop culture moments that every cinema lover would enjoy. From Pushpa 2, Geetanjali, Premalu, Prema song, Prabhas, Salman Khan, Adhi Da Surprisu (yes, when Ketika Sharma is there), and whatnot—it serves maximum pop culture references for cine buffs. It’s a dated story elevated by highly clever parodic moments.

Single Story:

Single follows the story of a single guy, Vijay (Sree Vishnu), who is desperate to mingle. He spots Purva (Ketika Sharma) and instantly falls in love. To get her attention, he poses as a customer at her showroom. During one of his stunts to impress Purva, he accidentally saves Harini (Ivana), who instantly falls for him. In short, Vijay is chasing Purva, who barely notices him, while Harini is chasing Vijay, who is oblivious to her affection. Who will end up with whom?

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Single is a love triangle, and naturally, it’s messy. Love triangles are always messy—unless you go the intellectual route like Casablanca (1942) or Thoovanathumbikal (1987). Single falls into the usual trap and becomes illogical at times. Why would a guy go to such lengths for a girl who clearly doesn't care for him? And why would another girl chase a guy who's chasing someone else? That’s not mature—and ironically, Vijay, behaving immaturely and foolishly, keeps calling himself a mature man. That’s terrible writing. Thankfully, there's so much fun and comedy that you overlook these flaws. The screenplay keeps things moving, nailing the comic elements—from parody and modern jokes to double meanings and social media memes about single boys. The wedding scene at the end is an absolute blast. The guy chasing one girl ends up surrounded by exes and then walks off to Prema song. You're going to love that.

Single Cast:

Sree Vishnu is solid in the lead role, and Vennela Kishore aces his typical comic timing in every scene. Ketika Sharma looks simple and beautiful—nothing like her steamy avatar from Adhi Da Surprisu. Ivana is adorable and charming; her temple scene is going viral on social media, and it’s easy to see why. VTV Ganesh gets a few low-brow gags and does okay, and the rest of the supporting cast is decent.

Single Movie Review:

Caarthick Raju's direction isn’t top-tier, but his vision as a screenplay writer delivers. The story falters at times, but he quickly picks up the scattered pieces to regain momentum. The film packs genuinely funny moments and is made specifically for single boys and girls who are familiar with pop culture riffs from the film industry. Watch it with a group of friends—it’s more fun that way because someone (or everyone) will relate to at least one scene. The cinematography is decent, the music is average, and the editing keeps the narrative engaging. Watch it with your gang if you’re okay with spoofy comedy without a solid script.

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