Laila (2025) Movie Review: A Missed Opportunity for Vishwaksen
Read our review of *Laila* (2025), a Telugu action comedy starring Vishwak Sen. Despite an interesting dual role, the film faces criticism for crude humor and weak narrative. See why critics are divided.
kowshik Reddy
Laila (2025) is a Telugu-language action comedy directed by Ram Narayan, featuring Vishwak Sen in a dual role alongside Akanksha Sharma. Released on February 14, 2025, the film has garnered extremely negative reviews from critics.
Plot Overview
The narrative follows Sonu Model, a barber and aspiring model, and Laila, a woman portrayed by Vishwak Sen. The story delves into their intertwined lives, exploring themes of identity and societal expectations.
Critical Reception
Critics have expressed varied opinions on Laila. Telugucinema.com awarded the film a rating of 1.75 out of 5, describing it as "an utter tedious effort, replete with lewd dialogues and retrogressive notions."
Similarly, Deccan Chronicle rated the film 1 out of 5, labeling it "loud, vulgar, and terrible comedy."
The Hindu criticized the film's narrative, stating that it "takes them to a new low by cramming them all together and building a narrative around crude, unfunny gags."
Laila has received criticism for its portrayal of women and the use of lewd dialogues. While Vishwak Sen's dual performance has been noted, the film's overall execution has not resonated well with critics.
