Little Hearts Movie Review
Movie Name: Little Hearts
Release Date: September 5, 2025
Starring: Mouli Tanuj Prashanth, Shivani Nagaram, Rajeev Kanakala, SS Kanchi, Anitha Chowdary, Sathya Krishnan
Director: Sai Marthand
Producer: Aditya Haasan
Music Director: Sinjith Yerramilli
Cinematographer: Suriya Balaji
Editor: Sreedhar Sompally
Story:
Nalli Akhil Kumar (Mouli Tanuj Prashanth) is a below-average student whose father (Rajeev Kanakala) dreams of making him an engineer. After a poor EAMCET rank, Akhil lands in a long-term MPC coaching center, where he meets Khatyayani (Shivani Nagaram), a BiPC student. A sweet romance blooms, but just as Akhil plans to propose, a shocking truth comes out. How does this twist affect their bond? Can their relationship survive family and personal hurdles? That’s the crux of Little Hearts.
Plus Points:
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Mouli makes a promising lead debut, carrying his natural YouTube charm onto the big screen. His comic timing and innocence feel organic.
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Shivani Nagaram adds warmth, and her chemistry with Mouli feels refreshing.
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Supporting cast, especially Jai Krishna and Rajeev Kanakala, add energy and balance.
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Lighthearted humor works well, with genuinely funny sequences and situational comedy.
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A couple of songs blend smoothly into the narrative without breaking the flow.
Minus Points:
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The storyline is predictable and wafer-thin.
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Strong supporting actors like Rajeev Kanakala are underutilized.
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Pacing dips after the twist, and the climax feels rushed.
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Appeals mostly to youth/college-going audiences; others may find it too light.
Technical Aspects:
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Sai Marthand makes a decent debut, handling fun portions well, though the script feels weak.
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Cinematography by Suriya Balaji is neat, and Sinjith Yerramilli’s music adds flavor.
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Editing could have been tighter in the second half.
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Production values are adequate for a youthful rom-com.
Verdict:
Little Hearts is a fun, youthful rom-com with laughs and sweet moments. Mouli and Shivani shine with their chemistry, and the humor keeps things lively. But the thin plot, minor pacing issues, and rushed climax hold it back from making a strong impact.
A good weekend watch for youth and rom-com lovers, but not everyone’s cup of tea.
Rating: ⭐⭐¾ (2.75/5)
