Jaanu (U)
07/Feb/2020 Romance, Drama 2hrs 30mins

3.00

Sharwanand is outstanding in this Telugu remake of '96'

Jaanu, like 96, is poetic. Stay with its pace and give in to the performances and the music. (more)

Source: SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO, The Hindu

3.50

This is not a feel-good film because it's much heftier than that

Jaanu is a film as palatable as a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. This is not a feel-good film because it's much heftier than that. Watch it if you've ever been in love, especially for the performances, the music and just give in. It'll make you smile and cry if nothing e...(more)

Source: Neeshita Nyayapati, Times Of India

3.25

Sharwanand, Samantha's bittersweet romance drama is heartbreakingly cathartic

Jaanu is a nostalgic trip filled with lots of beautiful moments, and it also makes you ask yourselves if you can truly move on from some relationships. By the end of the film, Ram is so moved after meeting Jaanu that he clings on to her memories even more, and Jaanu herself struggles to let go despi...(more)

Source: Hemanth Kumar, Firstpost.com

3.00

Mature and Decent

Jaanu is a faithful remake that has the emotions intact from the original. The film will surely draw comparisons as those who did not see 96 will like the film and all those who watched it will find it slow-paced. The film is clearly an A center and multiplex film but Sharwanand and Samantha give c...(more)

Source: 123telugu Team, 123telugu.com

3.00

Matured Romance

"Jaanu" has its moments, is very pleasant for its pure love. The slow-paced romantic drama will work who like matured romantic dramas. Despite some issues, the screenplay and good performances from the lead pair have created an impact.(more)

Source: GreatAndhra, greatandhra.com

3.00

Jaanu is a faithful remake that has good performances and conveys intense emotions.

Jaanu banks graciously on the performances of Samantha and Sharawanand. The former's performance (coupled with Chinmayi's soothing voice) is consistently good, particularly during the scene in the parking lot where she delivers a lengthy monologue. (more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

3.50

Samantha and Sharwanand's film is an earnest remake of 96

Prem Kumar's Jaanus' pace is extremely slow and he lets you consume the film one frame at a time. For those who have watched 96, Jaanu is a faithful remake which will not disappoint you(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

3.25

Sharwanand, Samantha's bittersweet romance drama is heartbreakingly cathartic

Jaanu is a nostalgic trip filled with lots of beautiful moments, and it also makes you ask yourselves if you can truly move on from some relationships. By the end of the film, Ram is so moved after meeting Jaanu that he clings on to her memories even more, and Jaanu herself struggles to let go despi...(more)

Source: Hemanth Kumar, Firstpost.com