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It’s a funny coincidence how we were debating the “necessity of marriage” and “the right time for marriage” just a few hours before streaming “Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty.” This 2023 Telugu romantic comedy revolves around Anvitha Shetty (Anushka Shetty), a chef with no interest in romance or marriage, who is searching for a donor to help her become a single mother. On the other hand, stand-up comedian Siddhu (Naveen Polishetty) is on the hunt for a committed relationship. When these two individuals cross paths, an unlikely friendship blossoms, but could there be something more in the cards? Let’s just say that this film isn’t likely to provide strong arguments against marriage.
Written and directed by Mahesh Babu P, “Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty” relies heavily on actor Naveen Polishetty’s comic-timing as Sidhu and the lead hero doesn’t disappoint. Naveen is hilariously entertaining as an engineer with a start-up company, who is almost always evading his responsibilities at his full-time job and instead chasing his dream to make money off stand-up comedy. His journey takes a turn when he meets Anvitha, who is impressed by his jokes and offers him a chance to perform at her hotel in Hyderabad. Unbeknownst to Sidhu, this opportunity comes with a hidden agenda – Anvitha is assessing whether he could potentially be a donor for her unique quest.
Anushka Shetty glows as the beautiful master-chef Anvitha, her personality fills up the screen, however her character in the film is slightly one-dimensional. All we seem to know about Anvitha is that she enjoys cooking, values punctuality, and doesn’t appear to think about much else. Yet, as Sidhu humorously points out during one of his stand-up shows, “Women often have long checklists for what they seek in a man, while men typically don’t have a list; all they need is a woman.” So, while Anvitha does indeed have a lengthy list of qualities she’s seeking in a man, Sidhu falls in love after a few kind words from the older woman.
Naveen Polishtty’s energetic delivery of jokes and multi-faceted portrayal of Sidhu are the film’s highlights. Even when his heart is broken, he maintains his wry sense of humor. “This is not the friend-zone; this is not even the bro-zone; this is the use-and-throw zone, guys,” he says to his friends with a dejected expression after facing rejection. Even when his love-life crashes, his jokes land. Murli Sharma plays Sidhu’s father, and the bickering between the two would be relatable to many. For example, when Sidhu gets ready for a date, his father passes a jibe about how if he showed the same sincerity at work, he would’ve already been married with kids.
The cinematography is straightforward, vibrant, and filled with vivid colors. The film begins with an appetizing sequence featuring various dishes in Anvitha’s upscale kitchen in the UK. While the background score integrates well with the storyline, some of the songs are rather forgettable and seem like recycled versions of older hits. “Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty” is a fun no-brainer movie, which doesn’t take itself too seriously and keeps the story light and comedic for most parts.
Despite its unconventional premise centered around a successful career woman’s goal to become a single mother, the film concludes on a somewhat clichéd note. However, considering the genre, hoping for something too out of the ordinary might be setting expectations too high. Nevertheless, it makes for a worthwhile one-time watch over the weekend.
You can stream “Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty” on Netflix.
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