Chaitanya Rao and Hebah Patel star in the youthful romantic entertainer Honeymoon Express, directed by Bala Rajasekharuni. The film billed to be a romcom of a married couple, grabs attention with its promos and songs. Honeymoon Express is set to release on June 21, 2024. Let's find out what this film has to offer to movie lovers.
Honeymoon Express revolves around young couple who get disillusioned with their married life and decide to part ways before embarking on a second honeymoon after taking counseling and where this leads to form rest of their journey. Eeshan (Chaitanya Rao) and Sonali (Hebah Patel) decide to give their marriage a second chance by going on a second honeymoon before finalizing their divorce plans, disillusioned with their relationship.
The story unfolds as this decision leads them on an unexpected journey, intertwining their fate with an older couple, Bala (Tanikella Bharani) and Suhasini (Tripura Sundari), and other intriguing characters including Rahul (Arvind Krishna), Dr. Bhangima Bhaskar (Ali), Dr. Ragini (Surekha Vani), and Dr. Vineesh Sharma (Ravi Varma). How these characters connect and influence Eeshan and Sonali's journey forms the crux of the narrative, promising an engaging exploration of relationships and second chances.
Chaitanya Rao delivered a commendable performance, looking natural and confident on screen. He effectively portrayed a character who endures criticism from his wife, displaying a range of emotions and delivering his dialogues with skill and appropriate mannerisms. His ability to show variations in different shades of his character was noteworthy.
Hebah Patel was adequate in her role, adding a touch of glamour with her screen presence. She managed to convey her expressions reasonably well. She played the role of a stubborn wife effectively.
Tanikella Bharani and Suhasini left an impression with their screen presence, though their scenes often came across as overly silly. Arvind Krishna, Ali, Surekha Vani, and Ravi Varma made a significant impact with their performances.
Honeymoon Express story readied by Bala Rajasekharuni is all about a young couple's misunderstandings and how their second honeymoon brings changes in their lives. This concept has potential and can be relatable as the present generation is facing similar kinds of problems. Bala Rajasekharuni attempted to be creative with the events at the resort and he succeeded in maintaining social commentary along with providing marital tips. The first half ends on a positive note with the conflict, and the second half maintains curiosity along with some sci-fi elements into the mix. The pre-climax and climax feels predictable.
Director Bala Rajasekharuni weaves a story with a relatable theme about modern relationships. The film resonates the rising trend of young couples separating due to petty egos and differences. The film emphasizes the importance of respecting each other's interests in a marital relationship to sustain a happy marriage.
Umashankar Gummadidala's editing is okay. Kalyani Malik's music and songs are in sync with the theme of the film. RP Patnaik's background score is adequate. VM Sistla's cinematography is vibrant, and the production values are just impressive.
Altogether, Honeymoon Express turns out to be a tale offering something to relate and take home to. Director Bala Rajasekharuni aimed to create a comedy filled with the humorous quarrels and misunderstandings of a young couple, enriched with romantic elements. Chaitanya Rao and Hebah Patel's performance, the theme of the film made it a watchable ride. Taking these aspects into account, Cinejosh rates Honeymoon Express a 2.5 out of 5.