Vidya Vasula Aham

"Vidya Vasula Aham," directed by Manikanth Gelli and released on May 17, 2024, is a Telugu-language romantic comedy starring Rahul Vijay and Shivani Rajashekar. The film explores themes of marriage and ego through the story of Vidya, an IT professional, and Vasu, a mechanical engineer. Despite their differences, they enter an arranged marriage driven by mutual attraction to each other's attitudes. Financial discrepancies and ego clashes strain their relationship, especially after Vasu quits his job without informing Vidya. When their finances dwindle, Vasu reveals his startup plans, and Vidya supports him financially and emotionally. Their bond deepens as they learn to respect each other's perspectives, culminating in Vasu surprising Vidya with a diamond ring on her birthday. The film concludes with a divine message about mutual respect being essential for marital harmony. While the lead actors received praise, critics noted the weak screenplay, disjointed storytelling, and forced dialogues, contributing to an underwhelming reception. Initially planned for theaters, the film was released directly on Aha.