"To be a mom, why do I need to get married?" says Miss Shetty categorically!
...and so Anvitha Shetty (Anushka Shetty) decides to have a baby through IUI. Embarking on a hunt for the right donor, her search leads her to a stand-up-comedian, Siddhu Polishetty (Naveen Polishetty), her 'perfect guy'! The only glitch is that Siddhu has fallen in love with her, but Anvitha has no intention of having any man in her life as her life partner! Siddhu however refuses to be 'used and thrown'!
1) Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty (2023) is a rom-com with an unconventional premise.
2) Beautiful and radiant as ever, Anushka Shetty is ravishing and puts in a restrained act.
3) As the love-struck stand-up comedian stuck in an unusual life situation, Naveen steals the show. With his impeccable comic timing and his ability to lighten up any moment in a blink of an eye, he is charming and refreshing.
4) I was a bit apprehensive about the age gap between the two leads (~Anushka Garu being 8 years older to Naveen). But the pairing is so good and heart-warming that it feels magical.
5) Debutant Writer & Director P. Mahesh Babu has handled the subject splendidly. He takes an adult concept and turns it into a family entertainer. Beautifully crafted, unforgivingly hilarious and very relatable. A thoroughly engaging rom-com with well-written dialogues. No deviations and no unnecessary scenes. Huge applause to him. Bollywood would have made a vulgar film out of the concept.
6) Ace cinematographer Nirav Shah leaves his mark. Every frame is picturesque. Creating the perfect mood & atmosphere, the interval block especially, is truly impressive!
7) The film explores themes of feminism, age gap, parenthood and female vulnerabilities. Two scenes standout: Jayasudha Garu's (Anvitha's mother) final words; and Anvitha's realization at the end.
8) The film's denouement is the beginning of a true commitment between two hope-filled individuals who truly believe in each other.
9) Bottom line: Don't miss this lovely, breezy rom-com.