Hometown

The show often gets stagnant in its proceedings. For all its anecdotal plot points, Home Town is devoid of any drama or high stakes. It is established early on that Srikanth’s father has invested in a policy to finance his son’s higher education. Every once in a while, the writer-director reminds us of this in a dry manner, barely attempting to increase the drama. The track around Srikanth’s romantic pursuit with Sameera, a Muslim girl who proudly wears her identity and aspirations, brings some respite as well as hope. However, the writer’s stubborn resolve to keep his protagonist’s challenges ‘chapterish’ spoil the proceedings. The adolescent romance has some sweetness, but provides no insight into the lovers' inner lives. You move on from the segment before you could emotionally invest into it. This criticism holds true for all the five episodes.