Ninnila | Ninnila -2021-

As they bond, Dev reveals the source of his eccentricities: the "ghost" of his childhood friend, Maya ( Nithya Menen ), who died years prior but remains a constant, visible presence in his life. The narrative eventually intertwines Tara’s search for her estranged father with Dev’s need to find closure, using food as the ultimate catalyst for reconciliation.

However, the film did face minor criticism. Some viewers found the pacing too slow, especially in the first half. The nonlinear narrative, while effective, confused a segment of the audience expecting a linear boy-meets-girl story. A few critics also pointed out that the London setting felt too "globalized," distancing the film from its Telugu roots. Ninnila Ninnila -2021-

(Ritu Varma): A fellow chef at the restaurant who is disciplined, meticulous, and suffers from OCD. As they bond, Dev reveals the source of