
Dia
8.0
6.3
An introverted college student's first love becomes an overwhelming emotional passage through intimacy, hope, and loss.
Ember's analysis
- MoodSomber
- EnergyEnergetic
- PacingMeasured
- IntensityStrong
- ComplexityEasy to follow
- ViolenceNone
More about the film
Overview
A quiet girl's world transforms when she discovers love, leading to an emotional journey of self-discovery.
What critics said
Audiences strongly connected with the film's emotionally charged romantic story, though aggregate critic reception data is limited.
What sets it apart
- Dia's reserved personality makes expressing her feelings for Rohith the central emotional obstacle.
- The plot frames Dia's experience as an emotionally consuming journey rather than a lighthearted courtship.
- The film's carefully shaped emotional journey presents the romance with cues that gain significance as the story progresses.
- The film is a Kannada-language production from India, with college life and family relationships embedded in its romance.
Films like Dia, and why
- 96emotionally intense romantic drama centered on a shy young woman and difficult expressions of love
- Premamtender coming-of-age romance with introverted characters, wistful longing, and strong emotional turns
- Sita RamamIndian romantic drama combining youthful love, personal vulnerability, and bittersweet emotional stakes
Movie Details
- Director
- K. S. Ashoka
- Release Date
- 2020-02-07
- Runtime
- 137 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (27)
Common questions
- What is Dia about?
- An introverted college student's first love becomes an overwhelming emotional passage through intimacy, hope, and loss.
- What is Dia like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dia as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Dia violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Dia.
- What did critics think of Dia?
- Audiences strongly connected with the film's emotionally charged romantic story, though aggregate critic reception data is limited.
- Which films are like Dia?
- Films with a similar feel include 96, Premam, and Sita Ramam.
- How long is Dia?
- Dia runs 137 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dia?
- In United States, Dia streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Cast
- K. S. AshokaDirector
- Kushee RaviDia
- Dheekshith ShettyRohit
- Pruthvi AmbaarAdi
- Pavitra LokeshDr. Lakshmi aka Lucky
- Aravind RaoDia's Father















