This movie shows how not to approach dating

‘#Single’ tries to be a lighthearted rom-com but ends up normalising stalking, sexist jokes, and outdated patriarchal ideas in the name of love and comedy.

Romantic comedies are supposed to be light, refreshing, and maybe even a little silly. They give us laughter, a dash of escapism, and, if done right, a feel-good love story. But when you sit through ‘#Single’, Caarthick Raju’s 2025 Telugu rom-com, you are left asking yourself one question: What exactly did I just watch?