Dil Raju's nephew Ashish Reddy who made his debut with Rowdy Boys is now coming to scare viewers with the horror thriller Love Me: If You Dare. The presence of Baby beauty Vaishnavi Chaitanya is attracting the attention of all. Let us see what impact the duo made on movie lovers with love Me If You Dare.
Love Me If You Dare story revolves around a youngster who falls in love a beautiful girl which turns out to be a ghost and his romantic encounters and the horrific thrills involved in it. Young, handsome, and inquisitive Arjun (Ashish Reddy) unexpectedly falls in love with a ghost named Divyavathi (Simran Chaudhary). Despite discovering the truth about her, he remains determined to unravel the mystery surrounding her. The narrative unfolds as Arjun's quest to solve the enigma of Divyavathi intertwines with the life of a beautiful girl Priya( Vaishnavi Chaitanya), leading to a series of surprising and intriguing events.
Ashish Reddy delivered a sincere performance as the inquisitive youngster determined to unravel the mystery of his ghost lover. His simple look suited the role, and his serious expressions were fitting for the character he portrayed.
Vaishnavi Chaitanya looked appealing on screen and performed well, though the impact of her role may not satisfy her fans due to its lack of power and intensity. Ravi Krishna did a commendable job in his role as the friend, adding a solid support. Rajeev Kanakala had a brief appearance in one scene, while Simran Chaudhary managed to make her presence felt.
Love Me If You Dare directed by Arun Bhimavarapu is a romantic horror thriller. Arun Bhimavarapu introduced some intriguing and exciting ideas in his story. However, after the initial setup, he struggled to establish the core plot, and the protagonist's romance with a ghost defied logic, leading to a disconnect with the viewers. Despite his novel concepts, Bhimavarapu failed to create characters and a story with conviction, causing the film to lose its appeal as the narration progressed.
While viewers anticipated a stronger second half, Bhimavarapu disappointed them further by introducing more confusion through his screenplay. Simran Chaudhary's role and Viashnavi Chaitanya's character left viewers perplexed, questioning the director's intentions.
The music composed by Keeravani failed to make an impact. The songs did not resonate and dragged the narrative, testing the audience's patience. Although the background score started strong, it became quite average as the film progressed. The situational songs also lacked impact, leaving viewers disappointed.
On the positive side, PC Sreeram's cinematography stood out, effectively using camera angles to elevate the film's dark elements. However, the editing by Santosh Naidu and Kami Reddy was lacking and negatively impacted the second half. Despite these issues, the production values were grand.
Altogether, Love Me If You Dare turned out to be a confusing and unconvincing thriller. Despite Arun Bhimavarapu's novel idea and the actors' sincere performances, the lack of clarity ultimately affected the film's impact. The makers should have put more effort into refining the script and screenplay before proceeding. Considering these elements, Cinejosh awards Love Me If You Dare a rating of 2.