‘EPIC – First Semester’ Twitter review: ‘Baby’ combo Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya win praise for chemistry, netizens call climax ‘unconvincing’ | Telugu Movie News

Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s latest romantic drama, ‘EPIC – First Semester’, has arrived in theatres today, Friday, and initial reactions from moviegoers are now emerging online. While several viewers have praised the lead pair’s chemistry, comedy and emotional moments, others have criticised the film’s second half and found the climax unconvincing.The film reunites Anand and Vaishnavi after their successful 2023 outing ‘Baby’, which earned considerable appreciation for their on-screen chemistry. Going by the early reactions on X (formerly Twitter), the new film appears to have received a mixed response, with the first half emerging as a highlight for several viewers.

‘EPIC – First Semester’ Twitter review: Fans praise Anand and Vaishnavi’s chemistry

Several viewers on X have responded positively to the chemistry between Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, while also praising the film’s comic portions and emotional sequences.One viewer wrote, “First half full on entertaining with comedy and great chemistry. Second half brings strong emotions, especially the father son scenes. BGM is the soul. #Epic is a fun and emotional watch.”Another viewer appeared satisfied with the reunion of the ‘Baby’ pair, writing, “Baby combo meeda expectations pettukuni vellina vallaki full satisfaction. Content tho malli prove chesaru”.Another review read, “1st half antha funny funny vellipoyindhi. 2nd half father & son emotion baga work ayyindi. Movie lo excercise chrstune vunnaru. Naaku nachindhi.”

Some viewers feel ‘EPIC – First Semester’ loses pace in the second half

While the first half has received praise from some moviegoers, the second half has attracted criticism from others. A section of viewers felt that the film loses momentum after the interval and that its relationship conflict is not handled convincingly.One review described the film as “A Relationship Drama That Never Really Connects”. The viewer felt that the India portions make a promising start but found the film tiring as it progressed. The review also criticised the characters’ behaviour and questioned the contribution of the UK portions to the overall narrative.

‘EPIC – First Semester’ climax gets a mixed response

The climax has emerged as one of the key talking points in the early reactions. While several viewers enjoyed the overall experience, some felt that the pre-climax and ending could have been more convincing.One viewer praised the lead pair and music but felt the ending fell short, writing, “The lead pair, their moments and the music still left me with a smile. Overall, #EPIC is a feel-good rom-com that gave me a good time in the theatre. A more convincing ending could have made it even better.”

Another viewer had a more positive response to the emotional portions, writing, “1st half antha full comedy, village vallu abroad velthe situations ela vuntaru ani chupincharu. 2nd half lo father son emotional scenes ki connect ayya. Hero heroine scenes 2 hrs bore kottakunda feel ayya, finally worth watch.”

About ‘EPIC – First Semester’

‘EPIC – First Semester’ is directed by Aditya Haasan, who previously helmed the successful web series ‘90s – A Middle Class Biopic’. The filmmaker now takes his storytelling to the big screen with the Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya starrer.