Epic - First Semester Explores Young Love and Challenges of Studying Abroad with Mixed Reviews
Epic - First Semester, directed by Aditya Haasan and starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, explores the complexities of young love and personal growth among Indian students studying abroad. The film portrays the challenges of relationships, career pressures, and cultural adjustments in London. Critics and audiences have offered mixed reactions, praising its realistic moments, performances, and emotional depth, while some found the narrative slow, stretched, and lacking a fully satisfying conclusion.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, indianexpress, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:31 am. Other outlets followed.