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Haiku Film Review: Romance Tempered by Insecurity
25 Oct
Summary
- College career collapses after a viral prank leads to expulsion.
- Young man falls for a classmate while battling jealousy and unemployment.
- Film explores romantic expectations clashing with personal insecurity.
The Tamil romantic drama 'Haiku' made its theatrical debut on October 23, 2026. Directed by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy, the film centers on Mano, whose academic life implodes following a viral prank, leading to his expulsion from engineering college. He subsequently enrolls in a women's college as its sole male student.
There, Mano develops a relationship with Pavalakodi, but their romance is tested by his jealousy and joblessness. The narrative then shifts to Chennai, where Mano finds employment as a design team lead. He forms a connection with Nivedha, a trainee who joins his team.
'Haiku' delves into the complexities of love, jealousy, career challenges, and self-respect. The film examines how romantic expectations can conflict with personal insecurity and accountability. ETimes rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, noting that while visually well-made and featuring pleasant music, the protagonist is not always relatable. The makers have not yet announced an official OTT release date or confirmed potential dubbed versions.
