KISS MOVIE REVIEW
Cast: Kavin, Preethi Asrani, VTV Ganesh, RJ Vijay, Devayani, Rao Ramesh, Kausalya
Director: Satish Krishnan
Rating: 3.5/5
Satish Krishnan builds a rom-com around a quirky idea. Nelson (Kavin), a romance-averse supermarket owner, chances upon an ancient book linked to a legend about a king who punished lovers. From that moment, every time he sees a kiss he glimpses the couple’s future. Most visions end badly, so he starts meddling, until Sarah Williams (Preethi Asrani), a dance teacher who first hands him the book, walks into his life. A kiss with her shows him a troubling future, and on advice from his friend Sam’s therapist father Thirunavukkarasu (VTV Ganesh), Nelson tries to unravel the book’s hold and decide if fate can be nudged.
The film’s high points are how it stages premonition inside romance. The build-up to Nelson and Sarah’s first kiss plays like a face-off, with dance adding spark. Comedy works often, helped by VTV Ganesh’s easy riffs and RJ Vijay’s breezy energy. Post intermission the narrative firms up, leaning into family history, anxiety, and responsibility. A quiet beat with Nelson and a dog lands with real warmth.
The early stretch wobbles with repeat gags and shifting tone, and a few subplots feel like sketches. The rules of the book are convenient, which softens the stakes, and some supporting parts are underserved. Still, the film keeps things gentle, and the ending aims for hope rather than noise.
Kavin anchors it with easy charm, handling the humor and the doubt without strain. Preethi Asrani is poised, sells the dance portions, and keeps Sarah grounded. VTV Ganesh is reliably funny. Devayani and Rao Ramesh play Nelson’s separated parents with restraint, while Kausalya’s presence feels more functional than felt.
Harish Kannan’s colorful frames keep the mood light, and Jen Martin’s background score is a big asset even when songs slow the pace. A pleasant, lightly inventive date movie that comes together better in the second half.