OK Jaanu movie review: Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur as Tara and Adi will make you fall in love with them 

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur's OK Jaanu will be a hit at the theatres

The remake of Mani Ratnam’s 2015 hit O Kadhal Kanmani that starred Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menen in the lead roles. Helmed by Shaadi Ali, OK Jaanu reunites the superhit Aashiqui 2 jodi of Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor to reprise the characters of Adi and Tara played by Dulquer and Nithya in the original. Is the film worth your money? Well, here’s our take on Shraddha – Aditya’s latest outing on screen.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor's love story is surely a unique one

OK Jaanu is the story of non committal Tara and Adi who want to focus on their careers. Adi is a game developer whose only aim is to make it big and go to the US. Adi accidentally meets Tara first at the railway station and then at a friend’s wedding. The two instantly hit it off and even exchange numbers. Tara reveals that she is looking forward to pursue architecture in Paris and the two decide that marriage is not in their cards and move in together. They convince an elderly couple (Naseeruddin Shah and Leela Samson) to accept this modern concept.

Aditya Roy Kapur's OK Jaanu is not another Romeo Juliet story

While the film’s lead protagonists are Shraddha and Aditya and the story revolves around their lives, it is Naseeruddin Shah and Leela Samson’s love story that will touch you the most. Yes, Mr and Mrs Srivastava give this otherwise regular story some much needed depth. There’s nothing wrong with Mani Ratnam’s OK Jaanu story, yes it is not a Romeo Juliet and it does not have some trying situations for the couple to fight and realise their love for each other. But not all love stories need tragedy and sometimes it is in fact an easy breezy romance that makes for a good watch. It’s a regular girl meets boy story and how their initial attraction transforms to some strong feelings for each other.

Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur fare well as actors in OK Jaanu

The part actually lends to Aditya’s real life easy personality and hence he manages to do justice to his character in most parts. While Aditya’s good looks and charming smile will keep you distracted there is one particular scene where Shraddha tricks him about their parents meeting to take their relationship forward, where the actor shines by emoting perfectly. Shraddha as the happy-go-lucky girl does a good job.

The Humma Humma song in OK Jaanu

seems

like a complete misfit

The song seems too forced and visually jarring. And I’m not complaining about the perfectly choreographed moves inside a hotel room. But the whole vibe, is too abrupt. Juvenile as it may seem, Shraddha’s hot pants with latkans hurt your eyes and one wonders if she’s indeed going to sleep in those. A feeling you often have while you catch one of the saas bahu promos on TV.

OK Jaanu will be a treat to Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya's fans

While Shraddha and Aditya both fare decently through the first half, the emotional scenes are a major let down. There’s very little scope for an actor to NOT perform in this film, and the climax is where the real test lies. Unfortunately both Shraddha and Aditya fail to make you feel for their characters when it is most needed. What’s worse is you have two prolific actors in the same frame. And yes, Shaad Ali has a massive Saathiya hangover. If you are a sucker for romantic films or then easy movies then you wouldn’t mind spending your two hours and fifteen minutes in the theatre for this one.