Dear Uma Story

Uma (Sumaya Reddy) She harbors a singular aspiration: to become a doctor who saves lives. She begins her internship at Ayush Hospital, coinciding with the admission of Dev (Prithvi Amber), who arrives following an accident. Uma provides him with medical care, and after his release, Dev encounters her at an art gallery, leading to a budding friendship. As their relationship develops, Dev uncovers surprising truths about Uma and her career. The actions he takes to assist Uma in overcoming her challenges constitute the core narrative of the film.

Dear Uma Review

Dear Uma is authored by Sumaya Reddy, who also stars as the female protagonist. The film addresses the issue of the medical mafia and conveys a significant message to society. It effectively illustrates the malpractices plaguing the contemporary medical system without being overly didactic, presenting the narrative in an engaging way. Previously, similar themes have been explored in productions like Locked.

To effectively portray such themes, capturing the right emotions is essential; however, in Dear Uma, the film leans towards melodrama. The depiction of excessive pain and trauma feels somewhat contrived after a while. The sequences illustrating how hospitals exploit parents by requiring numerous tests are excellently crafted and presented in a compelling manner.

Had the director, Sai Rajesh, focused solely on the dramatic and emotional aspects, the film could have resonated more effectively. Unfortunately, Dear Uma also incorporates a romantic subplot that appears forced. Numerous scenes disrupt the film's flow and hinder the narrative's coherence. A comparable film addressing the same theme is Breathe, featuring Nandamuri Chaitanya Krishna.

One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the placement of the songs. For no reason, songs drop in at regular intervals and bore the audience. This eats up most of the first half, and things pick up just ahead of the interval block. But once this happens, things tend to unfold in a gripping manner. The twists and turns keep us engaged, and as the conflict point is so good, there is a lot of interest generated in the narrative by the director, Sai Rajesh.

The emotional thread of how lives are lost and how the common man suffers due to this medical mafia is showcased well in the film. Coming to the performances, Prithvi Amber does a neat job in his role. Though he is new, Prithvi makes a decent effort to stand out in the film. Sumaya Reddy, the producer and writer of the film, does well. Though she looked a bit rustic at the beginning of the film, by the time Dear Uma reaches the interval block, Sumaya is in full command. She has a decent screen presence and is showcased well.

Saptagiri, the noted comedian of Sapthagiri Express, evokes a few laughs in the setup. But it is Kamal Kamaraju who gives a very good performance. He is a very good actor who is sadly underutilized in Telugu cinema. But here, he gets a decent role and is neat. Radhan of Arjun Reddy fame has composed the music, and his work is good with the songs. But it is Radhan's background score that is top-notch, especially in the last twenty minutes of the film.

The production values, screenplay, and emotions hold your attention. The basic message that the film showcases is quite realistic and needs attention. If you ignore the romantic angle in the film, Dear Uma has hard-hitting moments that have been addressed well.

Dear Uma Verdict

On the whole, Dear Uma is a social drama based on the medical mafia. The conflict point is interesting and is presented well. If you ignore the unwanted romantic track and slow pace, Dear Uma has thrills that are worth giving a shot. 

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