Full Meals Review

Full Meals is a warm romantic drama that serves emotions, humour and familiar moments in a comforting way. The film follows Lucky, a simple and soft spoken wedding photographer who dreams big but struggles to find the path that leads him there. Likith Shetty plays him with sincerity. He is not flamboyant or overly dramatic, and that calmness fits the character well even though his dialogue delivery could have carried a bit more variation.

The story really starts to open up when Lucky meets Pooja during a pre wedding shoot. Kushee Ravi shines in this role. She brings a lovely charm to the screen and her emotional scenes stand out. Her expressions, especially in close ups, make the audience connect to her instantly. On the other side is Preethi, the makeup artist who quietly loves Lucky. Thejaswini Sharma plays her with honesty even though the character itself feels underwritten. A little more depth in her track would have added stronger layers to the love triangle.

The supporting cast adds flavour to the film. Rangayana Raghu as Lucky’s uncle brings warmth and light humour. Chandrakala Mohan, Vijay Chendoor, Suraj Lokre, Rajesh Nataranga and others play their parts neatly without taking the spotlight away from the leads.

Director Vinayaka keeps the film simple and rooted. His storytelling does not try to be flashy or overly stylish. Instead, he focuses on the emotions of everyday people and the messy feelings that come with love, ambition and responsibility. The writing follows a familiar structure, but the intention of the film is honest and that helps it land well with viewers who enjoy feel good romance dramas.

Manohar Joshi’s cinematography is one of the film’s strengths. The visuals around wedding shoots, outdoor locations and romantic moments feel pleasing and vibrant. Gurukiran’s music adds nostalgia and warmth, though the background score becomes dramatic at times and slightly overpowers the emotions. Deepu S Kumar’s editing keeps the story engaging for the most part, although the second half slows down and carries more melodrama than needed.

Full Meals is predictable in many parts and does not offer any major twists. The length also feels a little stretched. But even with these shortcomings, the film carries a sweet innocence. It is the kind of movie that may not surprise you, but it leaves you with a gentle smile because of its simple emotions, good chemistry and soft performances.

Rating: 3.5 / 5