Mowgli movie review: A romantic tale that struggles to stay captivating

Mowgli is running in the theatres

Cast: Roshan Kanakala, Sakshi, Bandi Saroj

Director: Sandeep Raj

Producer: People Media Factory

Rating: 1.5/5

Mowgli (2025) starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi looks like an interesting Telugu love story, but it's just another story we've heard before that doesn't have a lot of emotional depth. Here’s the review.

The major premise of Mowgli is the love between its two main protagonists, which encompasses their troubles, arguments, and attraction to each other. The plot follows a standard emotional arc: two people who are intended to be together but have to deal with things that are out of their control. It's easy to understand the idea, but the wording goes on for too long and is too predictable.

The movie goes by too fast. Since a lot of the plot is about things that happen every day, it looks like it's not going anywhere. There isn't much potential for shocks or drama because the emotional beats are already there.

The primary performers do a terrific job of being honest and amusing in their roles. Their chemistry works for short situations, but their character arcs aren't strong enough to make their performances stand out. Most of the secondary characters don't accomplish anything to drive the story along or have a clear reason for being there.

No matter how hard they try, the performers can't make things that are already predictable in structure and execution better.

The graphics and music in Mowgli are good and aid him. The movie looks better since it shows off lovely areas. The music isn't new, but it matches the romantic ambience of the movie and makes the sorrowful parts even better.

The editing makes the flow quite seamless, yet the first half feels slow because there aren't any sharp cuts or tight areas.

The script is one of the worst parts of the movie. Mowgli feels more like a copy of previous love stories than a new take on the issue because the plot is full of clichés. The ads and marketing make it seem like the emotional stakes will be quite high, yet they don't happen very often.

The directing is fine, but it doesn't add anything new. The movie doesn't delve into any dangerous or deep areas. It stays in a safe place that some people would like, but it doesn't change the movie much.

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You may watch Mowgli (2025), a love story. The acting and images are good, but the movie doesn't get interesting enough. The story isn't very intriguing because it's too predictable, the pacing is off, and it doesn't come up with any new story concepts. People who want light, romantic stories might like it, but people who desire stories that are deeper, more emotional, or scarier won't.

In a world where love stories are continuously changing, Mowgli feels like something we've heard before. There are some good portions, but the whole thing isn't strong enough to stick with you.