Movie Review: ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ – a Lighthearted Urban Romance Carried by Anushka Shetty and Naveen Polishetty
The humorous charm of Naveen Polishetty and the composed performance of Anushka Shetty do contribute positively, however, the basic and foreseeable storyline of ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ could have benefited from additional emotional depth.
“It appears that the producers of Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty opted to maintain a straightforward, sophisticated, and secure approach from outset. This romance drama artfully combines two individuals with distinct perspectives on love, matrimony, and parenting, beautifully woven together with abundant humor; some clever, some unpretentious.
“The feature involving Miss Shetty and Mr. Polishetty certainly delivers in terms of entertainment; however, it doesn’t provide additional value beyond that”.
Naveen Polishetty and Anushka Shetty, leading the cast with their exceptional comedic timing and grace respectively, turn a predictable plot into a notably amusing piece.
Anvita Shetty, played by Anushka Shetty, is portrayed as a master chef who finds herself in Hyderabad after a twist of fate prompts her to move from the UK.
Everything about her bears the mark of discreet elegance, similar to the impeccable dishes she creates. A stand-up comedy line referenced in the film compares her world to a roasted aubergine carefully garnished with seasonings, contrasting with the heavy, spicy vankaya (brinjal) bajji that Naveen Polishetty’s character, Sidhu Polishetty, prefers.”
The main emphasis of the film featuring Miss Shetty and Mr Polishetty is centered around the differing perspectives on relationships held by their characters, Anvita and Sidhu.
This narrative is further garnished with a subplot that champions the inclusion of stand-up comedy. Displaying his knack for humour, a major trait of Mr Polishetty’s acting, he manages to make even the less impressively crafted segments appear enjoyable.
The film’s lively aura is uplifted following Mr Polishetty’s entrance, and jests can be found regularly pacing the script.
This includes the ebbs and flows of conversation he holds with his parents (characterized by Murali Sharma and Tulasi), his workmates, or while playing a scene alongside Anvita.
Despite the fact that some humourous references appear to be drawn from prior stand-up comedy shows, Mr Polishetty’s effectual delivery still makes them worthwhile.
THE NEGATIVE POINTS
The storyline’s trajectory is evident once the two protagonists’ roles are set. The creators adhere to a proven structure of misunderstanding, confusion, and resolution. However, the palpable predictability is disappointing, coupled with the lack of emotional intensity.
For instance, Anvita’s aversion to relationships is mentioned without an in-depth understanding of its severity.
The age difference between the two central characters is only superficially examined. Thus, the narrative fails to explore the significance of their age gap or to investigate how their relationship would have been affected if she was not older than him. These aspects prevent us from becoming emotionally invested in their characters.
Before delving into themes of love and longing, the initial part heavily uses double entendre for entertainment.
The concluding part somewhat makes up for the lack of emotional intensity in the prior segments. Naveen Polishetty effortlessly transitions into humor from the inherent melancholy of his role.
Anushka maintains a poised and gracious personality with a subdued performance. It is commendable that the roles enacted by Murali Sharma and Tulasi abstain from being over-dramatic and sidestep the stereotype of a traditional parental reaction to an unexpected romance.