The wait is over! The Telugu romantic film Chennai Love Story finally hit theatres on July 24. Directed by Ravi Namburii, the movie stars Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles. The film features music composed by Mani Sharma and has been produced by SKN and Sai Rajesh under the banners of Amrutha Productions and Mass Movie Makers. Fans rushed to theatres for the first-day-first-show, and the first reactions are now pouring in on social media.

Netizens review Chennai Love Story

The romantic drama had generated considerable buzz before its release, thanks to its promotional campaign and a pre-release event attended by Megastar Chiranjeevi. While expectations were high, the early response on X (formerly Twitter) suggests that audiences are divided over the film. Many praised the performances, music and emotional moments, while others felt the lengthy runtime and second half affected the overall experience.

The first wave of social media reviews paints a mixed picture. One viewer described Chennai Love Story as an interesting attempt that starts on a promising note but gradually loses momentum.





According to the user, the first half keeps the audience invested with its music, emotional scenes and an engaging twist. However, the second half was said to be stretched, emotionally inconsistent and overly dramatic. The reviewer appreciated the sincere performances by Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, along with Mani Sharma's music, but felt they could not fully make up for the weak latter half. The user rated the film 2.25 out of 5.

Another moviegoer had a more positive opinion and worte, "An emotional cinematic tale.. if you like love stories.. you will love this..".



They praised the first half, especially the interval sequence, saying it delivered a powerful emotional impact. While they admitted the second half slows down in places, they felt the final 20 minutes and the climax brought the story back on track.




Another shared similar thoughts. The fan praised the film's introduction, narration and songs, calling the first half enjoyable. However, they noted that the second half experiments with a different narrative style, which may not connect with every viewer. Despite this, the user gave the film an overall rating of 3 out of 5, saying audience reactions could vary depending on personal taste.

Kiran Abbavaram, Sri Gouri Priya and Mani Sharma win praise

Even among viewers who had reservations about the screenplay, the performances received widespread appreciation. Several users singled out Sri Gouri Priya for her emotional performance, calling her one of the biggest strengths of the film. Many also appreciated Kiran Abbavaram for portraying his character's innocence convincingly.



One fan wrote that the chemistry between the lead pair worked well, adding that Mani Sharma's background score elevated several emotional scenes. According to the viewer, the comedy, romance and emotional moments blended effectively, making the film an enjoyable watch despite its flaws.

Another audience member praised the performances of both lead actors and described Chennai Love Story as a heart-touching romantic drama. The user felt the interval and climax stood out as the film's strongest moments, while Mani Sharma's music added emotional depth throughout the story. The reviewer gave the film 4 out of 5, recommending it to audiences looking for an emotional love story.

Several posts also talked about the film's emotional core is likely to connect more strongly with viewers who enjoy relationship-driven dramas. At the same time, some cautioned that the slow pace in the second half may not appeal to everyone.

About Chennai Love Story

Chennai Love Story is directed by Ravi Namburii and stars Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead roles. The romantic drama features music by veteran composer Mani Sharma and has been jointly produced by Sai Rajesh and SKN under the banners of Amrutha Productions and Mass Movie Makers.

Ahead of its release, the makers organised a grand pre-release event at Hyderabad's Shilpakala Vedika, where Megastar Chiranjeevi attended as the chief guest. His presence added to the excitement surrounding the film. The lead actors also travelled across several cities in Andhra Pradesh to promote the movie before its theatrical release.

The production houses behind Chennai Love Story have previously delivered acclaimed projects such as Colour Photo, which won a National Award, and the blockbuster Baby. That successful track record had further raised expectations for the film.

Going by the first-day reactions, Chennai Love Story has opened to a mixed response. Let's see how it performs at the box office.