Starring: Santosh Shoban, Tina Shilparaj, Vishnu Priya, Sangeeth Shoban, Sai Swetha, Srikanth Iyengar, Jhansi Laxmi, Venkat
Director : Jonathan Edwards
Producer : Supriya Yarlagadda
Music Director : Prashanth R Vihari
Cinematography : Suresh Ragutu
Editor : Nageswar Reddy Bonthala
It was released on September 12, 2021(AHA platform). It having 10 episodes each having a length of an average of 30 mins.
Synopsis: The baker and The beauty is the story of love between the supermodel of the town Aira and baker vijju. They both look at each other in a hotel where vijju having an awkward moment with his girlfriend Maheshwari. After that, Aira gave lift vijju and they liked each other instantly. After time passes, the relationship becomes complicated at any time because of vijju’s possessive girlfriend Maheshwari and aira relationship with his ex-boyfriend Roshan. Vijju’s brother Vicky releases one photo of his brother with aira on media unconsciously. The whole vijju’s family is on the media and creates an unwanted nuisance. Both decide to move on to their previous love, but what destiny decides? Maker touches on the very sensitive point which is relevant in present society.
The casting for the series is bang on point. Santhosh, Tina, Jhansi, Srikanth Iyengar, and others deliver impressive performances. Especially, Santhosh excels in emotional episodes. His performance is realistic and impactful.
The unlikely romance that brews between a middle-class baker and a filthy rich actress fuels the narrative and this part is handled very well. The subtle emotions are presented with good conviction. The class disparity between the lead pair and the consequent difference of opinions are portrayed realistically.
The first and foremost flaw of The Baker And The Beauty is the rushed and poorly written ending. The climax is rushed through and the desired level of emotion isn’t sustained. The final two episodes should have been written and executed with more conviction.
Also, the inferiority complex track involving the male lead turns monotonous beyond a point. His being jealous of his girlfriend’s ex looks intriguing at first but the same narrative keeps repeating till the end, which could have been avoided.
Verdict: performance of Santhosh shoban, sangeeth shoban’s comedy timing, performances of all the main leads and emotions in the film make us watch this film without any boring.




