Youthful rom-coms always find their audience, and continuing that streak, Kavya Kalyanram of Balagam fame and Anvesh Michael of Kotha Poradu fame are teaming up for the upcoming film What’s Up Naresh. Produced by Bhagya Laxmi Chinta under the CVV Cinema banner, the film is directed by CV Vishal. The first glimpse, released recently, instantly grabbed everyone’s attention. Now, marking Valentine’s Day, the makers have unveiled the second glimpse.
The first glimpse introduced the protagonist, his family dynamics, their expectations around marriage, and eventually his first meeting with the girl. The newly released second glimpse shifts gears, presenting a more mature and grounded conversation between the lead pair- who connect through a dating app and open up about their past experiences, during a coffee date.
What begins as a light-hearted, humorous exchange gradually takes an intriguing turn when the discussion moves to caste, followed by the protagonist’s candid thoughts on how modern-day relationships work. The glimpse then transitions into moments that highlight the evolution of their bond, offering a warm and charming preview of their love journey, making it a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. Both Kavya Kalyanram and Anvesh Michael look perfectly cast in their roles and share a natural, appealing chemistry.
Though the director takes a bold risk with the lengthy runtime, the emotion holds steady throughout, never losing its charm. Smaran Sai’s soothing score beautifully heightens the romantic energy on screen. The music director, already praised for his work in Psych Siddhartha, delivers an even stronger musical spread here. The track that plays near the end- “Ayomayamga Saaguthunna…”, stands out with its classical depth and electrifying feel.
Overall, the second glimpse carries a consistently pleasant vibe and clearly signals that the film is shaping up to be a refreshing, feel-good romantic entertainer.
The film features editing by Viplav Nyshadam, and cinematography by Vedaraman Sankaran. The team is expected to come up with more updates soon.
Cast: Anvesh Michael, Kavya Kalyanram, K Sai Santosh, Ushashree Murali, Santhosh Nandivada, Priyanka Raviru, Madhu, Padma, Bommakanti Ravinder, Sunandana, Maala Parvathi
Technical Crew:
Written & Directed by: CV Vishal
Producer: Bhagya Laxmi Chinta
Production Banner: CVV Cinema
DOP: Vedaraman Sankaran
Music: Smaran Sai
Editor: Viplav Nyshadam
Executive Producer: Krishna Kanth Mamidala
Sound Design: Nagarjuna Thallapalli, Guna V Balu
Sync Sound Recordist : Bhuvanagiri Hema
Production Design: Bharath Chandra Malkedkar
Art Director: Sangem Nikhil Hassan
Costume Designer: Nikhitha Bachala
Colorist: Venkat P
DI: Kemillion Post
Production Controller: Uba Prasad
Line Producer: Vamshi Krishna
PRO: Sai Sathish
The second glimpse from the feel-good romantic entertainer What’s Up Naresh released, As a Valentine’s Day special
