Sahaa – Life of Sanju is an emotional and romantic drama that follows Sanju’s journey through love, dreams and unexpected turns in life.
His relationship with Sahaa brings back memories and emotions that shape his journey from childhood to adulthood.
Directed by Nishanth Doti, the film stars Shiva Kumar Kasaram, Swetha Lakshman and Vrajana Pandya.
Story:
Sanju and Sahasra, affectionately known as Sahaa, have known each other since their school days. Head over heels in love with her, Sanju goes to extraordinary lengths to win her heart—from joining a tuition class simply to be around her to making sacrifices that could alter the course of his own future.
Eventually, Sahaa realises the depth and sincerity of Sanju’s love and falls for him too. Before long, the two become inseparable. However, their journey is far from smooth, as they must overcome several obstacles in their fight to be together. Against all odds, Sanju and Sahaa eventually get married.
The story then moves several years into the future, where we meet Sanju again. What happened between him and Sahaa after their marriage remains a mystery, gradually unfolding through a series of flashbacks. As the past and present intertwine, the story explores what truly happened to Sahaa and Sanju—and how Sanju ultimately comes to terms with his past.
What about on-screen performances?
Shiva Kumar Kasaram, who plays Sanju, is clearly one of the film’s strongest assets. As the story revolves largely around his character, he carries much of the narrative and allows the audience to experience its emotional journey through Sanju’s eyes. With a charming screen presence and a convincing emotional range, Shiva portrays Sanju across several stages of his life, effectively reflecting the character’s growth and changing circumstances throughout the story.
Swetha Lakshman plays Sahaa, the film’s titular character and the emotional heart of the story. Much of the film’s emotional journey revolves around her character, making Sahaa central to the narrative and its impact. Swetha looks natural on screen and is given ample scope to showcase her abilities. While she delivers a sincere performance and brings authenticity to the role, there are moments where a stronger and more nuanced performance could have elevated the character further.
Vrajana Pandya appears in a brief yet significant role in the film. Her character serves as an emotional anchor for Sanju and plays an important part in helping him find closure. Despite her limited screen time, she makes a decent impression and performs her role adequately.
There are several other supporting characters in the film, and all of them were decent in their roles.
What about off-screen talents?
Nishanth Doti is the writer and director of the film, and his intentions are evident throughout the narrative. He set out to create an emotionally resonant story. His heart seems to be in the right place while writing the story, but his vision does not entirely translate onto the screen, particularly towards the end, where the film struggles to evoke the emotional impact it appears to be aiming for.
The film follows a non-linear narrative, moving back and forth between different points in time. However, despite this structure, the screenplay does little to maintain intrigue or gradually reveal new layers of the story. Much of the plot becomes predictable within the first 20 minutes, and the film ultimately progresses towards an equally foreseeable conclusion.
While the first half features a few interesting scenes and engaging sequences, the second half loses momentum considerably. It becomes slow and repetitive, offering little that feels new or compelling, making the overall experience feel stretched and emotionally less effective than intended.
Cinematography by Karunakar is decent, while the editing by Dinesh Peddi could have been much sharper and more concise.
Music by Shekar Chandra is pleasant to hear, but no particular song stands out, as they are all quite forgettable. His background score is one of the main assets of the film, often elevating several scenes.
Production values and artwork are quite good.
What’s hot?
1. Some sequences in the first half
2. Shiva Kumar’s performance
3. Background score
What’s not?
1. Predictable screenplay
2. Dragged-out first half
3. Poor second half
4. Lack of emotional depth
5. Takes forever to reveal the plot
Verdict:
Sahaa: The Life of Sanju wants to be a heartfelt tale of love, loss, and everything in between. Its intentions are sincere, but the emotional impact never truly comes through on screen. The film drags for most of its runtime and takes too long to get to the point, making it a tiring watch.
TeluguBulletin.Com Rating 1.5/5
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