Partner review: Hansika scores the brownie points in this light-hearted entertainer

Entertainment Read the article By Manigandan KR 25/08/2023

Manoj Damodharan has directed Partner, with the sole ambition of entertaining the masses. The story is about two friends Sridhar (Aadhi Pinisetty) and Kalyan (Yogi Babu).

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It is a simple light-hearted entertainer, that doesn’t pay too much attention to logic and has no message whatsoever to offer audiences.

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When all that a film has to offer is comedy, one can do nothing but just smile and while away time. However, even for this to happen, most jokes in the film must work.

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To his credit, the director creates a number of situations in the plot that provide the scope for comedians to deliver genuinely funny jokes. However, while some jokes work, others don’t.

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Aadhi Pinnisetty and Yogi Babu combine well, in the beginning, to keep the film engaging and entertaining.

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As the story progresses, the responsibility of providing the laughs falls heavily on the shoulders of actress Hansika who does a reasonably good job.

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Ravi Mariya as Agni Kunju and Robo Shankar as Samadhanam also provide entertainment. However, despite their best efforts the film doesn’t impress.

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Partner is meant for those who wish to watch a film that doesn’t look to preach and has a few laughs to offer.

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