Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (English: Without You, I Am Not There) is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film, starring Tarun, Aarti Agarwal, Laya, Sarath Babu, Chandra Mohan, and Radha Kumari. This film was released on 14 January 2002 with positive reviews and became a blockbuster.
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Plot
Radha Krishna (Tarun) and Krishna Veni (Aarthi Agarwal) grow up together as childhood friends. Their parents are close companions and business partners. Over time, their childhood bond deepens into love.
When their parents' business faces challenges, a kind-hearted elder (K. Viswanath) steps in to offer help. In return, he requests that Krishna Veni marry his grandson. To honor the elder's support, Radha Krishna decides to sacrifice his love. Krishna Veni, though unwilling, reluctantly agrees to the arrangement. Meanwhile, Radha Krishna gets engaged to another girl, and jealousy creeps over Krishna Veni, who is once again reminded that her marriage is happening against her will. Nevertheless, she tries to get closer to Radha Krishna, but fails, when she finds out that he has no problem that he is engaged to someone else. Heartbroken, she gives up and goes away.
In the end, however, the elders recognize the depth of the couple's love and their selflessness, bringing the two lovers together for a joyful and heartwarming conclusion.
Reception
A critic from Idlebrain.com wrote that "This is a feel-good and pleasant film with a story that is time tested and in tune with the current trend of youth films". A critic from Sify wrote that "To sum it up NLNL is a weak and undernourished love story". A critic from The Hindu wrote that "An interesting and pleasant love story, handled well by debutant director Y. Kasi Viswanath. It is a carefully crafted film, keeping in view the present craze for youth-oriented subjects". Telugu Cinema wrote "Despite being the fact that the film is a retelling of some recent hits, the film succeeds in entertaining audience. The first time director played it safe this way".