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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Loud and Lengthy

    Among the good things in the movie, there are couple of genuine laugh moments when Sunil tries to expose the real identity of Bairagi. The track involving Prudhvi, Sunil, and a big family is also funny. These come in the second half but rest of the movie is so boring and loud that it is impossible to appreciate such jokes. All in all, Sunil has come up with another disappointing movie though it has some comedy unlike his recent films.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Refreshing Romance!

    Rarely do we see movies that has fresh feel with their heart set at right place. "Pelli Choopulu" is one such film, refreshingly fun-filled movie with cute characters, simple situations, humorous dialogues. More than the story, the setting, the presentation, and the slice of life characters are what put the film in a different mould. All in all, "Pelli Choopulu" is an good attempt with fun-filled romance. A simple film told in engaging manner.

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    Idle brain

    6.5/10

    RefreshingRomCom

    Tharun Bhascker is one such a short film director who impresses you with his ability to hold your attention throughout the film. First half is thoroughly engaging and is hilarious. Second half is more emotional with a bit a humor sprinkled in. There is a bit of slowness in second half. On a whole, Pelli Choopulu is a refreshing romantic comedy. You may watch it!

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    A Sculpture not worth Watching!

    Basic Plot & Screenplay of 'Jakkanna' keeps on irritating the viewers after a point. Audience get disconnected with the story during the Interval Block. In the second half, Comedy Scenes start coming one after the other without any logic. The end result could have been different had if Director focused on narration rather than punchlines with rhyming words.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Woah! I'm really loving the templatetheme of this website. It's simple, yet effective. A lot of times it's hard to get that perfect balance between usability and visual appeal. I must say you have done a great job with this. In addition, the blog loads super quick for me on Firefox. Excellent Blog! eedkcbaegccegefd

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    Idle brain

    6/10

    Soggadi story

    Soggade Chinni Nayana is a family story with a fantasy element. Plus points are Nagarjuna’s terrific performance for two characters, Bangarraju’s entertainment and village backdrop. On the flipside, the screenplay should have been interesting. Bangarraju character, family orientation (though Bangarraju’s character is flirtatious) and sentiment might work in favor of Soggade Chinni Nayana.

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    idle brain

    6/10

    For masses

    First half of the film is nice. Second half should have been better. Plus points of the films are primary cast, entertainment and sentiment. On the flipside, the film gives deja vu feeling. Screenplay and climax should have been better. On a whole, Winner is aimed at mass audiences.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Not a 'Winner' at all!

    From start to finish, 'Winner' doesn't deviate from the age old formula audience had seen in countless films. The only difference here is the horse racing backdrop but the impact was missing due to terrible execution. Scenes of Hero's preparation for horse race looks outright silly. Even the crucial Climax sequence wasn't executed well. First Half of 'Winner' is partly entertaining. It's the Second Half which tests the patience of the viewers to the fullest.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Formulaic entertainer

    On the whole, Winner is a typical commercial entertainer which has some good moments throughout the first half. A very good plot is diluted after half time by some below average execution. It will be very interesting to see how this film performs during this crunch exam season. There is nothing new that you have not seen before in Winner but Tej’s standout performance and some good comedy make this film an okay watch this weekend.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Routine Radha Krishna

    If a regular story is wrapped with entertainment with a star who hasn't done such similar stories earlier, it may seem okay. "Radha" has many okay moments but it doesn't go beyond that, which is a major issue. Regular storyline, weak narration, routine romantic thread outweighs the positives of Sharwanand's performance and comedy. So, all in all, the movie ends up as a regular masala movie with a dose of comedy. Sharwanand is main highlight in this whole fare.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Radha Review:

    During the first half, director Chandra Mohan, who debuted with this film, has gone by the book to establish the characters; focusing on the love story and working on the comedy scenes. The story however, is very run-of-the-mill and predictable.

    But it’s the film’s second half that comes to its rescue. The narration is quick and interesting as it deals with how the hero tricks the bad guys into confessing their crimes. The movie, which is made as a tribute to police, stands on point with its motto.

    The hero is backed by the police department to teach a lesson to the politician who kills cops to his advantage. Sharwanand looked well-groomed and maintained a sleek look throughout the movie unlike his previous ones.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Style Over Substance:

    The movie goes off on terrific note till the intermission. Later, the director seems to have run out of ideas for the killings and also there are not much of surprises. The only surprise he has stored it for the climax part. In a nutshell, ‘Keshava’ stresses more stress on style. Although the film has nothing new to offer in terms of plot, it keeps engaged with the taking. Good marks for style, thumbs down for routine story.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Keshava killings

    Keshava is a revenge drama with a dash of comedy and and a bit of love. Director Sudheera Varma gave a consistant characterization to hero character. Plus points of the film are Nikhil and screenplay. But, the killings should have been more interesting and story/narration should have been more robust. Emotion is missing in the film. We expect the director to play on the physical (dis)ability aspect (protogonist shouldn’t get excited and he should be cold-blooded) to create a few thrilling moments, but there aren’t any. The graphic killings in the film may not be suitable for universal viewing. On a whole, Keshava is a stylish revenge drama that appeals to a set of audiences.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    New Label, Old Stuff

    Had there been a son to the 'Ladies Tailor ', what would he be doing now? Would he turn up like his father? This must be the idea behind the sequel of "Ladies Tailor" (1986).

    The thought is interesting. So, the makers have made the son as Fashion Designer as per the current trends. But their ideas have not upgraded beyond this peripheral thought.

    The story of "Fashion Designer" is similar to "Ladies Tailor". In the original film, Rajendra Prasad hunts for women who have mole on their thighs as some astrologer told him that if he gets married to such woman, his fortunes would change.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Fun here and there

    One the whole, Fashion Designer is a film which has the glimpse of trademark Vamsy in only a strict few scenes. The proceedings look a bit outdated and some over the top performances make things harder. All those who love Vamsi’s slapstick comedy might end up liking this comedy caper but for the rest, this film is just about okay and can be watched only if you absolutely nothing to do.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Outdated!

    Grave errors like poor script and miscasting didn't let Fashion Designer to make a positive impression on its viewers. Even diehard fans of Vamsy will be left disappointed with this one. Although it is better than recent duds from the master filmmaker, it is nowhere close to his cinematic gems from the eighties.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Fairly decent entertainer

    This one is a throwback to an old-school style of story-telling. Nevertheless, Vamsy's command over the native culture shows itself prominently. Good dialogues and reasonably engaging screenplay help matters.

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    Telugu One

    3.5/10

    Vamsy Mark Bomma

    Vamsy still has fans and followers, though he disappointed them from past few years. Though Fashion Designer is not up to the mark of Vamsy’s previous good-films, Fashion Designer will surely impress them as well as youth.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Interesting story in a boring way

    Ladies tailor which was released in past as Rajendra Prasad as lead role was a super hit and can be termed as classic and is still considered as one of the best movies of Vamshi. Now, the story of ladies tailor ‘s son Gopalam came as Fashion designer s/o ladies tailor to entertain audience to the core like the first movie. This movie has failed to entertain audience with it’s badly written screenplay and out of the way comedy which failed to tickle and make audience laugh. There are a lot of irritating scenes in the movie and they bore the audience to the core. The way talented director Vamsi narrated an interesting story in a boring way makes audience feel bad for him. Except for creatively shot songs there is nothing to experience in this movie. To sum up, avoid this movie and watch Ladies tailor again to have some laughs.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Sumanth Ashwin, who is etching his place in the industry with some decent performances in sensible movies earlier, gets to talk in the street lingo of the Godavari region but it didn’t go well with him given his personality and body language. With mere comedy scenes, the movie majorly has the same plot that Ladies Tailor had except a twist in the end. The three leading ladies put up a decent performance and have done their bit within the scope offered.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Twisty Revenge!

    If this twist was used in an even better way and the movie was narrated grippingly, it would have been a good commercial revenge drama. But director Veligonda Srinivas has come up with poor screenplay. Some comedy scenes and Raj Tarun are positive sides in the beginning. Twists and emotional side are positives post-interval. On the whole, "Andhhagadu" turns out to be an okay watch due to its strength in the storyline. A better narration, a better comedy would have made lot of difference.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Entertaining Family Drama!

    Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam" is an old story packaged with new actors. Climax episodes, Rakul's character and two songs are best part of this regular romantic drama with family values. The film may work with family audiences more. The director also has handled emotional scenes beautifully as his mark can be seen in the depiction of father-son, father-daughter, and mother-daughter relations. The dialogues are also good in those emotional scenes and in break-up episode.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    A Gripping Revenge Drama!

    Story of 'Keshava' is just alike any other Revenge Drama but the presentation of it makes the difference. Inspite of not having many twists n turns, What makes it work is Nikhil's matured performance, stylish narration & high technical values. First Half of 'Keshava' is gripping. However, Sudheer Varma wasn't able to maintain the same standards in Second Half. Full marks to Climax Twist and justification was given to revenge drama in the ended. Over all, 'Keshava' is watchable but it have few shortcomings as well.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Funny Cop - Routine Substance!

    First Half of 'Radha' is entertaining. Film takes a serious turn in the Interval but there is hardly any novelty in this crucial sequence. If not for the routine screenplay in Second Half, This Sharwanand-starrer would have been a commercial hit. Even reduction of Comedy Dose in the latter half worked against the movie. Overall, 'Radha' can be watched once if you doesn't bother about story, screenplay & logics.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Babu Baga Bore

    Remake of Bollywood movie "Hunterrr", "Babu Baga Busy" is a comedy with coming-of-age jokes. Considering the cheap sex comedies Tollywood churns out regularly, this remake of 'Hunterrr' looked refreshing at the beginning of the movie. But the director has wasted the opportunity by resorting to regular way of handling it. All in all, despite an interesting concept and the presence of many glamorous heroines, "Babu Baga Busy" doesn't excite.

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    Great Andhra

    7/10

    Exceptional, Emotional!

    Rajamouli cleverly uses this time to focus on the romance of Prabhas and Anushka by withholding the first question - “Why Kattappa Killed Baahubali?”. Though the romantic part is not good as the comic scenes inserted are out rightly silly, but the grand visuals makeup for these shortcomings. "Baahubali The Conclusion" is a true blockbuster movie that is aimed to impress the larger section of audiences. Rajamouli has stressed more on emotions which were lacking in the first part. So, the film caters to both sections that look for emotions and that want to get swayed by the visuals and war scenes.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Total Mess!

    After two back-to-back duds with "Aagadu" and "Brucee Lee", Sreenu Vaitla has come up with same routine and messy second half wherein many gangs appear, many threads come in, confusion drama goes on. The only positive points of the movie are bearable first half and cinematography. All in all, Sreenu Vaitla has not changed as director. He has not come out from his regular format and dished out another boring story. Either class audiences or mass audiences may not like "Mister". A total waste effort.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Packs a Punch

    "Guru" is as good as the original Hindi movie Madhavan starrer "Saala Khadoos". The movie begins on dull note by focusing on Venkatesh and Ritika's issues. Once the story turns serious, it never slips away. It keeps us engaged till the end and the climax is equally beautiful (though it has shades of "Dangal"). "Guru" also has good technical values. The cinematography and the locations have added richness. All in all, watch "Guru" for Venkatesh's terrific performance and also for the newcomer Ritika. The movie is a good sports drama that we hardly get to see on Telugu screen. It may not go well with mass audiences but it may work for A Center audiences.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Psycho Namaha!

    There is no seriousness either in writing or direction. We get the feeling that Puri went to the location and shot whatever that came to the mind on that day, rather than filming the written script. Every scene shows the frustration of the director. Entire second half looks our rightly silly. Though some dialogues are good here and there, the narration is awfully bad. Non-seriousness in direction is evident throughout the movie. All in all, "Rogue" is unbearable and induces headache and tests the patience limits.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Strictly For Fans

    The movie is far better than "Sardaar Gabbar Singh" with hero Pawan Kalyan looking damn good and giving better performance but the drive is quite predictable. Where the director Kishore has succeeded is in bringing out the best from Pawan Kalyan and his rich taking style. Where he has failed is in not adding any novelty to the second half. A mass-hero movie should have better music, interesting second half and a glamorous heroine. In “Katamarayudu”, all these three elements are lacking in. All in all, “Katamarayudu” has fairly interesting first half and Pawan Kalyan in better form but the story and narration are too clichéd.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Fake Baba Falls Flat

    "Dwaraka" has serious subject of how some godmen and politicians-criminals are duping the devotees. Though intention of the new director is good, the way it is narrated is not entertaining. If not for Vijay Devarakonda, it falls totally flat. Only shining part of this movie is this handsome young hero. And also "Dwaraka" tests the patience with its runtime. The scenes never end and the sequences go on slower pace making us feel that we are watching a 3-hour movie.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Passable Comedy!

    The movie has interesting storyline for a crime-comedy but the screenplay has spoiled it. Comedy is the only better takeaway from this film. The romantic thread between the hero and heroine is very peripheral. There are not much duets either. This whole set up sparkled with dose of comedy is decent. But after the interval, many sub plots and many new characters come. And in the entire second half there is only song. Due to this the movie seems very lengthy though its runtime is shorter.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Stale Guntur Mirchi!

    The movie doesn't have an iota for newness in treatment or narration. While the first half tests the patience, the second half turns into bore fest. Even Megastar Chiranjeevi's voice doesn't help much. Rajendra Prasad's episodes, the presence of Pragya Jaiswal and some of Sri Vasanth's songs are positive points of this movie. It is time that Manchu Manoj should reinvent himself, start working on his looks and recheck his choice of stories. For now, "Gunturodu" turns another dud for him.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Lost The Race

    Starting from the very beginning of the story, the treatment is quite routine and mass-oriented. The first twenty minutes post interval makes an interesting watch. But it drifts again into routine with silly comedy track involving Ali. And the climax sequence is laughable. "Winner" is so hackneyed but delivers what it promises in its theatrical trailer - a film for B and C Center audiences.

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    Great Andhra

    7/10

    Gripping and Stunning!

    In the very beginning, the director has created a mood of being under water. The first half of the movie gives mixed feelings but the second half keeps you on the edge of the seat as the submarines of both Pakistan and India go head-to-head, firing torpedoes. Tension is created in a terrific manner. The screenplay, the narration, and the technical finesse in these parts are superb. The director and his technical team have tried their best to tell a compelling story. It will be remembered forever as one of the best movies made in Telugu cinema.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Dedicated to Devotees

    The way movie is shot richly with perfect graphics has worked out in its favour in the second half. While there are many scenes that are trademark of old-style narrative but the overall feeling towards the end is positive.Unlike "Annamayya" and "Sriramadasu", this movie has no great music. Only two songs - "Akhilanda Brahmanda" and Anushka's introduction song are of worth mentioning. "Om Namo Venkateshaya" has told the story of Hathi Rama Baba with some fine moments, good visuals, and better second half. If you are devotionally-inclined, you would like it.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Suriya Roars!

    There are no major twists and turns in the screenplay. This has made the movie seem lengthy. Despite typical Tamil style comedy track, it is Suriya who makes the movie interesting. As said earlier, director Hari’s grip in handling action episodes with high technical strength and extracting best output from heroes has helped this movie too. After "Yamudu", Suriya has shown high energy now. All in all, "Singam 3" works due to never-a-dull-moment in the second half, Surya's excellent and fab performance and Hari's racy narration. This is paisa vasool for Singam lovers.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Nani In Top Form

    Nenu Local completely has relied on Nani's acting and some fun moments but it is nothing but remixed version of many movies. Predictability is the main issue.Till the interval the drama goes on funny manner though it is predictable. But post interval the time-pass moments are few. What works in the film is Nani's energetic performance and songs. Nani makes many dull moments livelier and his dialogue delivery sure would bring claps. Devi Sri Prasad's songs have helped.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Dubsmash of Family Dramas

    "Shatamanam Bhavati" is mix of many super hit family entertainers. The writer and director Satish Vegesna has taken scenes from movies like "Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu", "A Aa", "Govindudu Andarivadele", "Mr Perfect", "Brundavanam", "Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", etc. Regarding the romantic track between Sharwanand and Anupama, it is exact copy of recent hit "A...Aa". But the chemistry between Sharwanand and Anupama is good. All in all, "Shatamanam Bhavati" is as typical family drama with predictable scenes and routine narration.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Laudable Attempt

    As this is about our Telugu people's rich heritage and history, we should applaud Krish for attempting to tell this story. Krish could have concentrated more on story, dramatic moments and Balakrishna’s make -up. What works in big way apart from visuals are dialogues. They are written beautifully by Sai Madhav and also mouthed by Balakrishna effectively. All in all, despite many flaws "Gautamiputra Satakarni" makes a good watch as it is made with rich visuals and the story is about an unsung Telugu emperor.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Megastar's Show

    Chiru coming back in form is one big asset, and the director sticking to the content in the second half has helped a lot. But on the downside, many scenes involving Chiru, Ali and Brahmanandam seem out of place with the current trend. Even the dialogues mouthed by Chiru in those scenes are outdated. The villain in the movie is a lame duck. The confrontational scenes between hero and villain don't have enough fizz. There are many flaws in the story too and the climax is not convincing at all. Over all, "Khaidi No 150" is a film that has some nice mass moments and has dealt on a topical issue with cliched script. It is Chiru's act that works rather than the content of the movie.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Decent family entertainer

    First half of the film is just alright. The emotions worked well in the film from the breakup scene that comes in the middle of second half. Plus points of the film are Naga Chaitanya (lot of maturity) and post break-up scenes. On the flipside, story is predictable and screenplay is not engaging in the first half. Director Kalyan Krishna definitely knows the pulse of movie lovers and Nagarjuna definitely understands what audiences want. Raarandoy Veduka Chooddam is a decent family entertainer and had sufficient ingredients to make it work at box office!

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Amarendra - King with a golden heart

    First half of the film is excellent with a superb interval block. Second half is good with story and internal political drama taking precedence. Plus points of the film are Rajamouli’s classy vision and conceiving of scenes, first half, interval episode, background music, characterizations and actors. On the flipside, pace slows down in second half and climax appear extended. Despite a couple of shortcomings, Baahubali: The Conclusion gives a perfect ending to the Baahubali: The Beginning. You must watch it in the best theater!

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    It’s Different

    Firstly, the director Sudha Kongara and the actor Venkatesh should be appreciated for uniting to do a subject that was not attempted in the recent past. Films like Aswini (life story of running champion Aswini Nachappa), Mayuri (life story of dancer Sudhachandran) etc used to be produced by Usha Kiron Movies in 80’s and 90’s. These are bio pics and are inspiring stories of women. In Bollywood, Chak De India has started off the trend of a superstar coach redeeming himself through the victories of his girl students. Recently released Dangal is another fine example. Plus points of Guru are story, realistic performances by lead characters and climax. On the flipside, this film has nativity issues. Though it’s a Telugu movie, the proceedings in the film doesn’t involve us directly and doesn’t make us relate to the characters. On a whole, Guru is a nice movie if you ignore nativity issues and relatability.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Made for the masses

    First half of the film is decent as it has the fun part of hero who hates women falling in love. Second half should have been better. How many times we have seen hero going to heroine’s place and stay there in second half. Plus points of the film are Pawan Kalyan and Rao Ramesh. On the flip side, age old story and predictable screenplay mars the freshness. On a whole, Katamarayudu is made for the masses.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Well executed war-at-sea film

    First half of the film is slow as it establishes the characters and premise. Second half is completely engaging. Plus points of the film are submarine backdrop, perfect casting, engaging (and a bit dramatic one that plays on India-Pakistan emotions) second half and technical brilliance. On the flipside, Telugu dubbing for Hindi/English dialogues has marred the feel of few scenes. And the attitude of Kay Kay Menon character and how it behaves appear over-dramatic. Ghazi is a kind of film that has content that works more at national level. On a whole, Ghazi is a daring yet engaging film which should be watched and appreciated despite being a niche film!!!

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Story of Hathiram Bhavaji

    Om Namo Venkatesaya is based on the story of Hathiram Bhavaji. With little information available about Bhavaji, the writer had to fill most of the movie with informative episodes about history of Tirumala and Lord Venkateswara. Plus points of the film are Nagarjuna’s flawless work, music and pre-climax episode. On the flipside, we expect an interesting screenplay and dramatic impact for such kind of devotional films. We need to wait and see how it works at box office.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Routine, yet entertaining!

    First half of the film is alright and second half conflict point is not engaging enough. Plus points are Nani, entertainment and dialogues. On the flipside, story is routine and screenplay is predictable. The makers of the film are very clear about their intention while making this movie. That is to give entertainment oriented film with a bit of message at the end. Nani has single handedly carried the film with his performance. On a whole, Nenu Local provides entertainment despite being routine.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Home calling for NRIs

    First half of the film is pleasant as it establishes characters and conflict. Second half is slow as it takes a lot of time to resolve to the conflict. Plus points are the village environment, family subject and cast. On the flipside, it becomes preachy and predictable towards latter part of second half. It’s sad to see NRIs are typecast as people who neglect their parents/roots. Despite of slugging pace in second half, Shatamanam Bhavati has elements and intent that attract family crowds this festival season.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Untold story of a Telugu King

    It’s a known fact that cinemas act as teaching tools for history. We might not learn about history in textbooks, but if it's made as a cinema, it creates a long-standing impact. When I was a kid, if anybody asks me to name a king, my immediate response would be Sri Krishna Devarayalu as I had seen films on him. 99% of the movie lovers doesn't know about Satakarni as it happened in AD and we don’t have any documentation. Krish should be appreciated for digging the history and introducing us one of the greatest Telugu warriors with this movie Gautamiputra Satakarni. Since the movie is made as issue-based (battles and respecting women) and didn’t show the background and rise of Satakarni, there will not be any scope for historical distortion. A film like Gautamiputra Satakarni should be encouraged by watching in theaters because it introduces us our own Telugu hero who ruled the unified nation.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Chiru Kummudu

    I haven’t seen the original film Kaththi. First half of the film is nicely balanced with entertainment and content. Second half gets into serious mode as the story intensifies. Plus points are Chiranjeevi’s extraordinary comeback, nice story line and thought-provoking dialogues for farmers. On the flipside, the narration should have been more organic. On a whole, Khaidi No. 150 is a feast for fans and a decent movie for the rest.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    Partly Entertaining - Highly Irritating!

    'Andhhagadu' starts off well with the love track of Lead Pair. The film takes a serious turn after the twist in Interval. Pre-Climax Twist, Flashback & Revenge against Villain make the entire Second Half terrible. Comedy scenes in the combination of Satya & Sudarshan were a huge relief. Rajendra Prasad as Ghost offers no thrills but irritates. Audience weren't able to digest the final twist, which is inspired from Prabhas-starrer 'Darling'. Overall, 'Andhhagadu' has nothing much to engage other than the partly entertaining First Half.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Just Watchable!

    Kalyan Krishna failed to either maintain the same standards throughout the movie or live up to the expectations. Routine Story & Screenplay are the biggest drawbacks. Of course, There are few good moments which keep the viewers engaged. Compared to First Half, Second Half is a lot better and stood as an asset. The break-up scene elevates the movie to a whole new level. Overall, 'Ra Randoi Veduka Chudam' isn't up to the tall claims of Akkineni Nagarjuna. This so-called wholesome family entertainer looks like a decent film if gone to theaters with minimal or low expectations.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Babu Baga Boring!

    Srinivas Avasarala is unfit for the role of Playboy. All of his scenes with Mishti Chakravarthy are so boring. Comedy Quotient in 'Babu Baga Busy' is very low. Avasarala & Priyadarsi have tried their best in this department but weren't largely successful. Attempt has been made to present the subject with a different screenplay but the risk didn't pay off. The sequence where realization of Protagonist was showcased looks unconvincing. Inexperience of the debutante filmmaker is evident in the narration. Overall, 'Babu Baga Busy' is a good opportunity gone waste!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Saaho Baahubali!

    Introduction Sequence of Prabhas in 'Baahubali 2' is praise worthy. Rajamouli-mark Heroism elevation sequences will be a feast to watch. Baahubali chants during the pre-Interval Sequence will be remembered for a very long time. Even Bhallaladeva's Raja Darbar scene would hardly make the viewer sit in their seats. War strategies of Mahendra Baahubali & the attack he plans against Bhallaladeva were a bit unconvincing. War Sequence don't meet the high expectations set by 'Baahubali: The Beginning'. Neverthless, 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' is a movie which can't be missed as it have plenty to offer.

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    Watch It If You Have Nothing Worth Doing!

    Firstly, 'Mister' will be appreciated for its grandeur. Makers have shot the movie in several unseen/rare locations & lavish sets has been built. 'Mister' missed the track completely in the Second Half. Neither Story nor Screenplay offer anything new. Viewers get irritated while watching the episode of Royal Family. Climax is even worse as forced emotions and unwanted action block tests the patience. Better Editing could have been a huge relief for the Movie Lovers. Overall, 'Mister' isn't the kind of film one expects from a filmmaker of Vytla's calibre.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    The Best Sports-based Flick in TFI!

    This movie is about the transformation of a Slum Girl into a Boxer, Relationship between a Coach & Player, Politics in Boxing Association and How one could emerge as a Champion with proper guidance & determination. Director Sudha Kongara has done extensive research and that's quite visible on the screen. She balanced all the aspects quite well in this emotional subject. Combination scenes of Venky & Rithika Singh are very interesting. Pre-Climax and Climax are high on emotions. 'Guru' mayn't appeal for all sections of audience due to lack of commercial elements and entertainment. But, It's a kind of film which does pretty well in all the A Centres and Multiplexes.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Only for Pawan Fans!

    'Katamarayudu' is a remake of Tamil flick 'Veeram' which have an outdated plot. Pawan Kalyan's Role will be entertaining throughout the course of the movie. Heroism Elevating Scenes stood as an asset. First Half of the movie entertains with good dose of comedy, romance and fights. Screenplay in Second Half isn't upto the mark. Focus is mostly on the action elements here, comedy & romance take the back seat. Inclusion of few twists could have made it more engaging. Climax is just okay. Even better editing could have helped the cause. Overall, 'Katamarayudu' is a decent Mass Masala Flick.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Only for Front Benchers!

    'Gunturodu - Love Lo Paddadu' - The tagline gives an impression that Love Story might be something special. Actually, Love Track is the weakest link in this movie. Some of the scenes featuring Manoj & Pragya look very silly. Lack of enough Comedy Quotient is an another huge setback. The mind-game of Hero-Villain is pretty ordinary and hence the Second Half falls flat. Even the impressive fights at Interval Bang & Pre-Climax Sequence couldn't be a saving grace. Climax is being executed in a disappointing manner. Overall, 'Gunturodu' is a old wine in old bottle!

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Bow Boy entertains partly!

    'Kittu Unnadu Jagratha' is a complex story with multiple layers. Pruthvi as Rechukka is hilarious. Punchlines of Snigdha during the Love Track of Lead Pair stood as a highlight. 'Kittu Unnadu Jagratha' would have been a promising Crime-Comedy had if it had a good screenplay. Despite short Run Time, Audience get a feeling of watching a lengthy film. Except an Item Number, There is no other song in the Second Half. Even this Dance Number fails to impress. And lastly, Watch this Raj Tarun-starrer for just few laughs!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Underwater Thrills...You Never Experienced Before!

    'Ghazi' isn't a movie but a new kind of experience movie buffs can cherish all their lives. This Underwater War Drama takes the viewers to an altogether new World and makes them believe they are indeed in a Submarine. The thrilling underwater sequences in the Second Half are a must watch & can't be missed at any cost. Technical brilliance of 'Ghazi' took the film to a whole new level. A 70s backdrop movie based on Submarine War is possible Today only because of Sankalp Reddy. The kind of vision & clarity of thought he have as a Director is simply mind blowing. 'Ghazi' is a film which could have been an all-time classic if not for the few setbacks.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Nag-KRR weaves magic once again!

    Lack of Emotional Depth on par with 'Annamayya' and 'Sri Ramadasu' is the biggest drawback in 'Om Namo Venkatesaya'. Still, K Raghavendra Rao who have immense command on the visual medium makes the film worth a watch. He extracted the best output from each of his Team Members. Particularly, The face-to-face interactions of Hathi Ram Baba with Lord Venkateswara Swamy were picturized effectively. Locations, Settings and Visual Effects were appreciable. While the First Half appears quite ordinary, It's the Second Half which really involves the audience into the film. Audience will step out of the theaters with a divine feeling after watch the brilliantly executed Climax.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Pop-Corn Entertainer!

    Don't search for freshness in 'Nenu Local'. We has seen films made with similar story aplenty till date. Although the story is age old, Racy Screenplay makes 'Nenu Local' worth a watch. Dialogues were well-written. They were very entertaining and the command of the Director on comedy is clearly visible. Its Nani's Show in the First Half. Apart from Youth, Even Masses were targeted this time with scenes elevating Heroism. Love Track of lead pair in First Half has come out well. Scenes of Nani & Keerthy Suresh remain as a highlight even in the Second Half. Climax stood as a major attraction. Nani steals the show here with his dialogue delivery & performance. Overall, 'Nenu Local' is a time-pass fare.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Hardly Any Luck!

    'Lakkunnodu' starts off as a light-hearted comedy entertainer. We get to see some really funny scenes in the combo of Vishnu & Satyam Rajesh. Even Vishnu-Vennela Kishore's track has come out well. However, The film loses track soon after the actual story gets started. First Half is passable with few comedy scenes here and there. But, That can't be said about the Second Half. Silly/Illogical Scenes continue to test the patience of the viewer in this part. The mind game between Hero-Villain is hardly exciting. Even the emotional scenes in Climax lacked the depth. Overall, 'Lakkunnodu' is a pretty ordinary attempt.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Nothing New but Worth Watching!

    'Shatamanam Bhavati' offers what Telugus expect during a festival like Sankranti. This film is all about human emotions and the importance of joint families. Love Story & Humour dominate the First Half. A nice Twist in the Interval gives a feeling of watching a good movie. But, Second Half hasn't been dealt properly. Few unnecessary scenes, too much melodrama and lag in the narration bring discomfort to the audience. The film is back on track only in Climax. Prakash Raj creates a lasting impression with his performance here. Overall, 'Shatamanam Bhavati' is a clean family entertainer which could make a decent watch.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Made Telugus Proud Again!

    No one else except Balakrishna could have played Satakarni so well. And, Krish made it look like not even the Top Directors of Telugu Cinema might be able to achieve such an output. Both of them truly deserves all the accolades coming their way. People might wonder how Krish managed to narrate the story of a great warrior in just 2 hours 15 minutes. Here, The Director focussed only on the life ambition of Satakarni and how he achieved it. A special mention for Krish's clarity of thought. Krish didn't add unnecessary commercial ingredients to appease fans but narrated the story sincerely and offered many moments which guarantee goose bumps. Forget about commercial aspects...just embrace this one of its kind movie.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Boss-is-Back for FANS!

    'Khaidi No.150' is based on the 'Farmers Vs Corporate' concept. Whereas, Heroism is being elevated in the scenes featuring Kathi Seenu. Villain Tarun Arora is the weak link in the movie. Makers should have chosen a well-established actor. In the First Half, There are few moments that thrill the fans but it's the Flashback episode which stands out. The Coin Fight thoroughly entertains the masses. The water episode in pre-climax is one of the highlights. Climax could have been better. It could have been nice had if a solution was given to the farmers issue in a convincing manner. Overall, 'Khaidi No.150' makes Mega Fans jump in joy but others find it just satisfactory.

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    6/10

    Fun with twists

    On the whole, Andhagadu is a film which starts off with superb fun but gets sidetracked during the later stages. Good entertainment in the first half and Raj Tharun’s performance are some assets. If you ignore the slightly slow and dragged out second half, the last fifteen minutes and other twists in the film make Andhagadu a time pass watch this weekend.

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    6/10

    Decent Family outing

    On the whole, Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam is a decent family entertainer which has some good moments. It will surely take Chaitanya to the next league because of his improved stamina to hold a film together. Even though the first half is pretty ordinary, the makers add good drama, nice love story and strong emotions in the second half to save the film. The summer season will surely help the film get decent crowds to the theaters but we suggest you keep your expectations in check and watch the film with an easy going attitude.

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    6.5/10

    Stylish Revenge Drama

    On the whole, Nikhil once again lives up to his expectations and comes out with a different crime thriller. His performance is top notch and is the mainstay of the film. Stylish narration by Sudheer Varma, engaging first half and arresting visuals are basic assets of the film. However, the film dips slightly during the second half with too many things happening quickly. If you keep your expectations in check and go well prepared, Nikhil and team will ensure you a stylish crime thriller to watch this weekend.

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    6/10

    Predictable but fun

    Overall, Radha is one film which has only been made to showcase Sharwa in a mass and commercial angle. While Sharwa passes the test with full marks, the film ends up as a routine and predictable watch for most of the time. There is nothing new that you will see in this film but as Sharwa has become quite popular of late, this film will bring in decent crowds because of its trademark fun and commercial elements.

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    4/10

    Disappointing Adult Comedy

    When Tollywood audience is evolving by accepting different kinds of films these days, the makers of Babu Baaga Busy had a good chance of taking the adult comedy genre to the next level. But sadly, this film has neither interesting adult content or the necessary comedy. This remake gone wrong has some romantic scenes which will be liked by the youth but for other audience, this film ends up as a horrible and disappointing watch this weekend and will surely get washed way in the huge wave of Baahubali.

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    8/10

    Salute to Rajamouli

    On the whole, Baahubali 2 is one film which leaves you speechless. Right from the word go, it has intense drama and action as every frame in the film is a visual wonder. Be it the heroic fights or the lavish war scenes, Rajamouli showcases some never before scenes in Indian film history. This film will be remembered and spoken about for years to come and break every possible record in the country. The performances, drama and the lavish scale look jaw dropping and make this film a never before experience for every movie lover. Finally, just ignore the simple story line and do yourself a favor by taking your entire family to watch this magnum opus called Baahubali as wonders like these only happen very rarely.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Mister – Missed Opportunity

    On the whole, Mister is one film which is only good in parts. There is some decent fun during the first half and also has a good star cast to support. But it is the execution which looks weak as the entire second half is disoriented and goes off track completely. Finally, if you do not mind the routine story and are okay with some over the top proceedings, you can give this film a shot only if you have nothing else to do. But for others who are looking for some thing interesting, look out for other options as well.

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    7/10

    Emotional Sports Drama

    On the whole, Guru is definitely Venkatesh’s career best performance to date. The star hero leads by example and shows what kind of films an actor in his age should attempt. The intense drama, Ritika Singh’s performance, and racy boxing matches are huge assets. Guru will surely be liked by the overseas audience for its class taking but we need to see how the masses embrace it. If you ignore the slightly slow pace here and there, Guru is one film which will surely impress you and ends up as an entertaining watch this summer.

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    5/10

    Outdated Entertainer

    On the whole, Rogue is a below average romantic drama which gets quite disappointing post the interval point. The lack-lusture story, tedious narration and over the top scenes make this film go downhill. As the film has been made to launch Ishaan as a movie star, Puri succeeds in doing it decently. But in this process, he ignores the rest of the proceedings and makes Rogue a routine and outdated film for the audience.

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    6.5/10

    A treat for masses

    On the whole, Katamarayudu is a treat for all Pawan Kalyan fans. The star hero’s emotional performance, traditional look, and superb fun during the first half are huge assets for the film. Katamarayudu is bound to do well among the masses but we need to see how the film fares in the overseas market. If you ignore the routine story line and a slightly dull second half, Katamarayudu is one film which ends up as a decent watch this summer.

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    6/10

    Watchable Entertainer

    On the whole, Dwaraka is a watchable entertainer that keeps you occupied by providing some clean comedy. Vijay Devarakonda once again shines in his diverse role which has many shades. The film holds the viewer’s interest about the situations and the conflict between the Swami and his opponents. Despite a lengthy runtime, this film has some good moments and merits an easy one-time watch.

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    6.5/10

    Enjoyable Entertainer

    On the whole, Kittu Unnadu Jagartha is a fun entertainer which has some hilarious comedy during the last twenty minutes. Even though there are many logics which go missing, the makers have cleverly added good fun at regular intervals. On the flip side, an outdated love track and a slow first half are basic drawbacks. All those who are okay with such small glitches and want to ave an enjoyable weekend, you can happily watch this which will be yet another decent outing for Raj Tharun.

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    5.5/10

    Hero’s Show

    On the whole, Gunturodu is one film which is clearly aimed at the masses. Manchu Manoj impresses in a new and powerful avatar and Sampath’s performance gives the film some good moments. But some dragged out and below par scenes keep deviating the good plot throughout the film. If you ignore the above such demerits, this film can be watched for the hero-villain conflict and some racy action episodes.

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    7/10

    Tollywood reaches new heights

    On the whole, Ghazi is one of the most unique films that has come out in Tollywood to date. Very rarely do you get to see a film which has the right story, performances, and gripping narration which hold your attention completely. Superb performance from the lead cast and thrilling underwater war drama make this film stand apart from the others. On the flip side, Ghazi is a class film which will be a bit hard to make its way in the regular mass audience who look for sheer entertainment. Barring that small glitch of its reach, Ghazi is a must watch film which every Telugu movie lover who can be extremely proud off as stuff like this comes very rarely.

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    7/10

    Enlightening Devotional Drama

    When devotional films are considered to be a huge risk in today’s day and age, Nagarjuna and Raghavendra Rao take us on an emotional story of an ardent devotee in a simple yet entertaining manner. Nagarjuna gives an award winning performance as Hathi Ram Baba and holds the film completely. Breezy narration, good performances, and feel good scenes give this film a sacred feeling altogether. If you ignore the predictable story line of what happens in all devotional films, On Namo Venkatesaya is a film which will be loved the family audience.

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    5.5/10

    Only for action lovers

    When you talk about the Singham series, you instantly get reminded of Suriya’s rocking cop avatar and action packed fights. Well, Singham 3 has all of this but there is nothing novel or special to rave about. The story, concept, and execution are the same as previous parts but Suriya once again holds Singham 3 with his superb performance. The action entertainer will mostly be liked by the masses and hardcore action movie lovers. So, go in well prepared as there is nothing much that you have not seen before.

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    6.5/10

    Likeable love story

    On the whole, Nenu Local is a likable love story which is aimed at the youth and mass audience. Today’s younger generation will surely connect to Nani’s character and performance which is the biggest highlight of the film. If you ignore the routine story line and predictable proceedings, this film has decent fun, good songs and some light hearted entertainment which makes up for a good time pass watch this weekend.

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    5.5/10

    Only for few laughs

    On the whole, Lakkunnodu has some decent moments going its way. An interesting interval block, good comedy by Vishnu and gang are some assets. However, a slightly dragged out second half and lack of grip in the proceedings during this time makes this film just an okay watch this weekend.

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    6.5/10

    Simple and Sweet

    On the whole, Shatamanam Bhavati is a clean family entertainer which showcases the various emotions that parents go through when their loved ones stay away from them. Strong family bonding, lively atmosphere, and natural performances are basic assets. If you ignore the routine and outdated story line, this film has some very decent moments which you can enjoy with your entire family this festive season.

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    7/10

    Heroic Historical Drama

    With Kanche, Krish created many paths and gave Telugu cinema a new direction. He continues his astonishing work by narrating a hard hitting and entertaining story of an unsung king in a thumping manner. Films like these come very rarely and icing on the cake is the presence of Balakrishna who single-handedly dominates the proceedings with his towering performance. If you ignore the lack of emotions during the second half, well-executed war scenes and grand visuals make this historical extravaganza a must watch for every Telugu film lover.

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    6.5/10

    Treat for fans

    On the whole, Khaidi No 150 is a typical mass entertainer. The film is set to take record openings and has everything that we expect from a star hero like Chiranjeevi. He makes a thumping comeback and proves that even at this age he can give every star hero a run for their money. If you ignore the predictable story line and dull climax, Chiru’s one man show, superb songs, and a good message makes this film a good watch this festival season.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Blind Man's Mind games

    Andhhagadu isn't a bad film. It has its moments, but falters due to bad screenplay and weak direction. It may appeal to B and C center audience because of its loudness and crass humor. Others may find it partly entertaining mostly because of its leading man.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Colorful Veduka

    On a whole, youngsters who look for a fresh breeze of romance may get disappointed but family audience and matured folks will like it. Rarandoi Veduka Chuddam is a perfect commercial film that hits all the right notes at the right times. Impressive female lead character and good music are its USP. With hardly any boring moments and good emotional impact, Rarandoi should click at the box office. Naga Chaitanya has a winner on his hands.

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    5.5/10

    Slick yet no Kick

    First half moves at a very good pace despite usual plot. The film is good until the intermission part, but fails to hold the viewers interest post interval. Climax of the film seems hurried and totally out of place. Brilliant cinematography and superb background score will make us excuse certain flaws, but on a whole, Keshava ends up as an unexciting crime thriller. There is scope for an engaging screenplay, but the director prefers to style over substance. Keshava may appeal to an extent to the audience that likes watching dark themed movies, but the majority will come out disappointed.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Funny Da..!

    Radha is a typical commercial film in which the director's sole aim is to offer entertainment to the audience. Chandra Mohan succeeds in giving enough enjoyable moments, but there is nothing to take home. You will forget everything once you are out of the cinemas. Radha is a perfect popcorn flick where nothing has to be taken seriously. It may disappoint a section of audience, but people who don't mind watching routine stuff until it is entertaining will give it the thumbs up.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    What a mess Babu...!

    Babu Baga Busy has the makings of a solid sex comedy, but fails to impress because of lackluster direction and badly written screenplay. The film starts off in an interesting way. One could relate to the sexual awakenings of a teenager. Things get repetitive and boring as the story moves forward. Romance track between Srinivas and Mishti lacks verve and turns out to be one of the biggest weaknesses of the film.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Saahore Rajamouli and Co

    While first half is all about Baahubali's heroics, second half focuses on his righteous nature and his life as a commoner. Screenplay loses momentum as the plot thickens. Special efforts have been put to make the 'Why did Kattappa Killed Baahubali' episode to live up to the expectations. One would expect the confrontation of Mahendra Baahubali and Ballaladev to be an epic, but it is very underwhelming. Even the climax war scene is a bit over the top and unconvincing. This may disappoint fans that are expecting another Kalakeya kind of war experience. As a film, Baahubali 2 is definitely better than its predecessor and is also one of the best works of Rajamouli.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Misfire!

    Mister is a badly written, poorly executed but lavishly shot film that will put the audience's patience to test. Although first half is fairly entertaining and passable, the second half turned out to be a total mess. And the sacrificing saga of heroines towards the climax makes it all the more tedious. Despite a few laughs, Mister clearly missed the humorous stamp of Sreenu Vaitla.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Skip it

    Rogue is a terrible waste of time, money and energy. It would exhaust even the diehard fans of the director with its astoundingly silly second half. Watch it at your own risk.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Well Done Guru

    Guru is not a regular commercial film, but has enough to keep the audience engaged and entertained. However, films like these usually don't appeal to the masses as they expect family sentiments and comedy from a star like Venkatesh. If they are willing to accept him as a character without bothering much about his image, Guru can hope for a long run at the ticket window besides the accolades.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Boring Rayudu

    Apart from Pawan Kalyan's screen presence and his timing in few scenes, there is not much to take home in the film. Katamarayudu has little to offer for other sections of audience except for Pawan fans. Pawan's star power will ensure openings, but it will need a miracle to go the distance at the box office.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Very Loud-u!

    Gunturodu is fairly bearable until the interval point, but it turns utterly ridiculous post interval with lots of loud dialogues and ineffective scenes. Nothing about Gunturodu is worth watching except for Manoj's sincere efforts to make it work. Sadly, the talented actor has once again picked up a wrong subject and the director has let him down big time. Gunturodu team will be hoping that it would be lapped up by the masses, but that seems unlikely.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    'Careless' Second Half Spoils the Fun

    Barring the errors, Kittu Unnadu Jagratha offers some genuine fun moments. Prudhvi in particular is at his hilarious best and almost makes it a paisa vasool fare. It is a time pass film if you keep your expectations in check. However, there is a lot of scope for improvement especially in the messy second half.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Too weak to be a winner

    Unfortunately, Gopichand Malineni didn't have the vision to give it a nail-biting finish. All in all, Winner is a film that relies heavily upon the elements that please the B and C center audience. Its box office run will depend upon how they respond to it.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Gazillion times ahead

    Ghazi is a difficult film to make and envision as the total story runs in a cramped up space with a handful of characters. It is too predictable and cinematic. Barring few hitches, Ghazi is a film that cannot be missed. Films like these are not only rare but also make us proud as they are right up there with the standard of world cinema.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Annamayya Team does it again

    Om Namo Venkatesaya turns out to be a surprise package with decent enough story and arresting screenplay. Keeravani's musical score, Nagarjuna's performance and Raghavendra Rao's arresting narration makes Om Namo Venkatesaya worth a watch. It has high chances to click at the box office as there is absolutely nothing that goes against it.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    3 Times Faster

    Singam 3 will definitely appeal to the fans of the franchise. Like the previous two outings, S3 also goes a bit overboard in terms of heroism. It is not as good as the first part of the franchise, but has its own merits to please the fans. First half of the film seemed pointless as the script doesn't offer anything new or exciting.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Paisa vasool

    Nenu Local is a 'been there seen that' kind of film that follows the commercial template of a romance/comedy. Despite the routine script, Nani's performance, DSP's music and entertainment quotient makes it a decent watch. It is a no-brainer film that's sole purpose is to entertain the viewers and it succeeds in doing so.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Routine meal for Sankranthi audience

    Shatamanam Bhavati reminds us of many films like Seetaramayyagari Manavaralu and Govindudu Andarivadele, which is its biggest weakness. Family audience will help the film to get decent openings during the festive weekend, but it may not go very far because of the script's shortcomings. You may try it if you are a sucker for family dramas. For others Shatamanam Bhavati has very little to offer both on the script and entertainment front.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Balakrishna's Memorable Century

    Despite a few shortcomings and the cinematic liberties, Satakarni scores because of Balakrishna's towering performance, Burra's praiseworthy writing and Krish's directorial brilliance. It is certainly a welcome change for film buffs amid routine masala fare. It is a one of its kind of cinematic experience that cannot be missed. Go watch it.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Boss is back with New Innings

    Khaidi No. 150 is a regular commercial dish that is duly served for most of our festivals. It has its share of flaws, but Chiranjeevi did his best to make it an entertaining watch. It will be a treat to his fans for sure. Every element that is associated with a Chiranjeevi's film has been covered and the commercial plot has an emotionally touching theme to fall back on.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Twists may work

    A screenplay that banks on twists and Raj Tarun's acting skills, 'Andhhagadu' will entertain you if you are looking for some popcorn stuff. You could complain about the jaded element that raises its head towards the climax, but if you can be 'blind' to its flaws, give it a try.

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    indiaglitz

    6/10

    Those familiar themes

    A wafer-thin and predictable story, 'RVC' comes with an excellent characterization of the heroine, and largely fine performances. Proper spacing of songs was needed. All said, there are elements that could appeal to family audiences.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    A mixed package

    'Keshava' is a mixed package. Stylish content and a gripping climax. Cliches yes, but it does succeed in scoring high with respect to all the technical departments.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Formula rules

    A formulaic cop story, the comedy could work for a section of audience. The villain's character is the Achilles' Heel. Traces of some films are palpable. At least the climax could have had some gravitas.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    Lack of nativity spoils it

    'BBB' has a heart of its own. But the narration reeks of blind imitation. After a point, it starts seeming affected.

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    Indiaglitz

    7/10

    Saahore Baahubali.. It's showtime

    'Baahubali-2' has its share of hits and misses, writing-wise. How far the audience enjoy the scenes leading up to Baahubali's murder at Kattappa's hands will determine the film's enormity of success. First-rate performances, Devasena and Sivagami's decisions and the visuals are big hits. The war episode may be found to be less fascinating than the Kalakeya war in the first part.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    Losing the plot

    'Mister' throws up a formulaic story line. A stretched narration, its much relied-upon comedy falls flat. The royal element was a recipe for misery.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Mister loses hugely because it is laden with too many unnecessary subplots

    With not many plus points in the final tally, Mister figures in the average, one-time watch category.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    New-age for sure

    A sports drama whose sensibilities and unapologetic story-telling deserve kudos. The performances, narration and technical elements make it a pleasant watch. Go for it.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Done with the same style

    If the story of 'Rogue' is formulaic, the treatment is Puri-esque (you decide if it's a compliment or complaint).

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Those dashing fanboy moments

    'Katamarayudu' works because of Powerstar, who gives a number of fanboy moments with utter ease and grace.  While it will take time to establish the exact antiquity of the story (given how antiquated it is ASI should step in), the film works to an extent.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Of self-redemption

    'Dwaraka' has a fine range of characters and a substantial story line. The last 45 minutes make for a good watch. Otherwise, the screenplay is riddled with flaws.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Comedy comes first

    'KUJ' makes the most of the screenplay. Hilarious episodes save the day. The second half could have been better.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    That self-styled heroism

    'Gunturodu' is unabashedly formulaic and predictable. The hero-villain conflict is fairly well-narrated. But for the projection of heroism, the film doesn't quite give a takeaway.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Formula trumps sentiment

    'Winner', made to a done-to-death template, works due to some comedy moments here and there. Tej takes up a tough role. Gopichand Malineni's treatment falls short of expectations.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Winsome script

    A realistic war film that takes cinematic liberties for good. Gripping screenplay, endearing performances and excellent technical elements. Makes for a nice watch.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Those highs of a devotional

    A proper Tirumala devotional. Artistically, it's much better than 'Shirdi Sai'. Nagarjuna is a super-mature actor who emotes with his eyes. Saurabh and Anushka complement him. Fairly engaging writing from Bharavi, although some stock elements could have been given a miss for good.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Relying on Suriya

    Suriya's fans could put up with the hardcore action. For all its raciness, the screenplay lacks a gripping quality. The run-time gets on the nerves, the loudness could have been safely avoided, the songs could have been better. The less said about the non-native comedy, the better.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Those caricaturish ideas

    A formulaic story, 'Luckunnodu' peters out after a good interval bang. The dialogues tickle the funny bone here and there.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Festival of joys

    'Shatamanam Bhavati' may not have a refreshing story line, but the film works for those who look for feel-good, light touch emotional entertainers.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Emperor of peace

    In a war film, it's the profound dialogues and performances that make the most impact, while the war sequences deliver the least impact. Balakrishna ahoy!

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    A Mega marvel at that

    It's a monstrous Mega comeback. Seen in two contrasting characters, Chiru kills the boredom of formula with 'kaththi'. Vinayak does a commendable job in presenting Tollywood's biggest superstar of last generation in an awesome style. There are certain flaws in the script, the pace does falter here and there, the action sequences could have been better, but as you walk out of the theatre, all that you will say is: HE IS MEGA MARVELLOUS. His dialogue-delivery will go a long way in making this film a worthy watch.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Boring Saga

    Andhhagadu is another disappointer from Raj Tarun. The film may not appeal to any section of audiences.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Rakandoy... Bore Feel

    Autharu Rarandoy Veduka Chudham is not up to the mark of director Kalyan Krishna’s last movie Soggade Chinni Nayana. The film has many negatives than very few positives. The content would please neither families nor youth.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Time Pass Entertainer

    Radha has many entertaining elements for all section of audiences. Watch the movie with least expectations and you will definitely love it.

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    Telugu One

    3/10

    Babu Baga Boring…

    Babu Baga Busy won’t even please ‘one section of audiences’ since the film doesn’t have any pleasing or erotic sequences…

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    Telugu One

    7.5/10

    Baahubali+Baahubali=Baahubali 2

    Baahubali 2 is a must watch for all section of audiences. The visuals, making, cinematography, story narration and direction are simply superb. So, don't miss the film.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Hey 'Mister' What Is This Torture?

    Except for Spain episodes, the film hardly has any episodes to cherish. Better avoid watching this film, or else you will feel bad later...

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    Adirindi ‘Guru’

    Guru is a complete entertainer. Families and class people will love it. The film has high chances to do well in urban centers.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Rogue Chusthe- Rogi (patient) autharu…

    Except for Puri mark dialogues, the film caters almost nothing for any section of audiences. Thus, the film may not please any section of audiences.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    ‘Paisa’ Vasool Entertainer

    Katamarayudu is definitely not a complete entertainer, but it has elements for fans and family audiences to rejoice. Overall, it’s a worth watching in theaters. Since it has ingrediants for all section of audiences, it would do wonders in both class and mass centers.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Boring Saga

    Dwaraka is not the film audience expect from Vijay Deverakonda. The film may not make any magic at box office.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Kittu Is Just Okay

    The film appears okay, if you watch it with fewer expectations. Overall, it’s an average film.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Ghatunnodu

    Gunturodu has potential to lure mass audiences. However, the film’s fate depends on how other sections of audiences receive it.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Botched To Become A ‘Winner’

    Winner is a regular commercial film failed to reach high expectations put on it. Though one section of audiences may partly like the film, others may not enjoy it.

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    Telugu one

    6.5/10

    Patriotism At Peaks

    Telugu filmmakers are of late coming up with unique subjects and audience encouraging them most of the times. Ghazi is another big experiment and the movie is definitely worth a watch in theaters. It has bright chances to shine at box office.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Less Reality, More Fiction

    Om Namo Venkatesaya is an okay film with less drama and emotions. Families may like the movie, if they watch it with fewer expectations. The movie has done exceptional pre-release business and seems like it is tough to recover the investments for distributors!

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Loud And Boring

    Singham 3 completely disappoints regular movie goers, though mass audience may enjoy the film somewhat for action episodes. Overall, the film has fewer chances to survive at box office.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Hilarious Entertainer

    Nani makes magic even with simple concepts. Though Nani Local story isn’t fresh, Nani made it a watchable with his stellar show. The film has good chances to become a hit.

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    Telugu One

    3.5/10

    ‘Unlucky Fellow’

    Luckunnodu hardly has any chances to survive at box office. The film hardly has any saving elements.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Feel Good Entertainer

    Family audience who like feel good entertainers will definitely enjoy the film. It should do well in multiplexes and A centers, wherein chances are less for it do well in mass centers.

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    Telugu One

    8/10

    ‘Saho Gautamiputra Satakarni’

    GPSK is a must watch film, especially for Telugus. The film has all elements for all section of audiences. If you haven’t yet watched the film- go along with your family to enjoy the visual grandeur.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    ‘Boss Is Back!’

    Khaidi No 150 is a treat for mega fans and mass movie lovers. But, it would have convinced all section of audiences if Vinayak had taken extra care in village episodes. Overall, it’s an above average movie.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Decent comedy entertainer

    Andhagadu is a good film. Unlike the routine films coming these days, the film comes with more than one plots. The subplots are cleverly cooked up and designed in engaging screenplay format. The film discusses the blind people through its dialogues and it adds fun in a clean manner. The comedy is a major plus point in the film. The revenge drama angle along with the ghost drama angle individually look different and convincing but when they have been included in the film at one stretch, there’s something that is missing. Except for that, there are no big drawbacks with the movie. There are good fun and entertainment that will work with the B and C centre audiences. The families may also end up liking the movie. The director cleverly mixed all the commercial elements in the film in the required proportion giving the scope for everyone to get interested in watching the movie. The scenes between the romantic pair has also come up in an interesting manner. On a whole, the film is a decent comedy entertainer which can be given a watch.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Movie with family emotions

    Rarandoi Veduka Chuddham is a movie with family emotions with Bramarambha as central character. It’s story has nothing great to talk about just for some scenes. There is actually no story in the first half of the movie where audience are clueless about where the movie is heading. Interval is a surprise and makes audience wait for the second half with the nice twist. Second half is where the actual family story begins and screenplay looks inconsistent as it bores and entertains at times. Director Kalyan Krishna who scored a blockbuster with Akkineni Nagarjuna in the name of Soggade Chinni Nayana failed to live up to the expectations with this movie. He has written some fabulous dialogue but missed in writing a convincing story. This movie can be termed as the one having Naga Chaitanya’s best performance but Rakul Preet has dominated him with well written character of her. Performance of Naga Chaitanya in proposal and break up scenes is the best. DSP has given life to the movie with his background score to this half baked family drama despite having non situational songs. To summarise, watch this movie if you are a fan of Akkineni’s or family dramas.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Keshava disappoints

    As the teaser and trailer revealed, this movie Keshava is a revenge drama of a guy with a rare heart condition where he have to do everything in a calm and composed way without any excitement or anxiety. Movie begins with nice and engaging screenplay having murders and some thrilling twists and mostly first half is so engaging with the tightly packed thrilling elements and comedy part. Comedy scenes work out very well and especially Athadu fight scene is superb which makes audience jump on seats with laughs. This half ends on a very interesting way which makes audience wait eagerly for the second half. This second half seems to be dragged and makes audience bored a bit. As the story line is so thin, its taut and gripping narration makes it a watchable outing. Director Sudheer Varma has done a good job in handling Keshava. The way he narrated a thin story in a gripping way is to be applauded. The rare heart condition of Nikhil which is shown in trailer could have better usage in the movie as it just has gone as a marketing stunt to attract audience. To summarise, Keshava disappoints with a nice first half and a flat and disappointing second half.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Boring and disappointing film

    Radha is the film of Radha Krishna and Radha and their relationship. Story of the film has nothing new in terms of content to rave or excite about. Sharwanand who is making noise with successful films has now disappointed with his choice of Radha when compared with his previous films. Radha Krishna’s character is given life by hero Sharwanand and his energy levels for the character is appreciable. He is turning into a better actor day by day and his choice for this movie might disappoint but not his acting capabilities for the roles he choose. Makers could have taken better care in penning a better and interesting script to match the level of expectations. Except for few comedy sequences there is nothing in the movie to watch out for. Director Chandra Mohan who is debuting as director has dealt with the movie in unimpressive way and he failed to use Sharwanand to make this Radha a successful one. Considering the short run time of the movie, this movie seemed boring and in fact some comedy sequences are well conceived to tickle audience. To sum up, Radha is a disappointing film from Sharwanand.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Adult comedy with no impact

    Babu baaga busy which is released as an adult comedy has nothing more than what is shown in trailer. Story begins with Madhav and runs back and forth in his life where he is trying to get married. He has an emotional friendship story and a sensual story of his affairs with various girls and an aunty. Screenplay is not engaging and it doesn’t move anywhere into the story in the first half and it tests the patience of audience. Second half has an emotional story which is spoiled by bad writing and pointless direction. This movie has nothing to offer or entertain other Srinivas Avasarala who is also a bad choice for the character he played and some adult jokes which are shown in trailer itself. Director Naveen Medaram should have worked more on writing an engaging screenplay and making it convincingly. Even the technical departments has not given their best to make this movie better. To sum up, Babu Baaga Busy is just another movie which may have no impact on audience in anyway.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Perfect timing and a perfect screenplay

    Baahubali – the beginning is a biggest hit and much talked movie which also got a national award. The Conclusion which is also known as sequel of Baahubali is nothing less than that. First half begins on a high note and makes audience engaged from the title sequence itself and gives audience goose bumps with action sequences, well composed background score, well shot songs and well written screenplay. This half is unimaginable and ends in a very very interesting way with a never before interval block which can also be said as best interval block in SS Rajamouli’s career. Second half runs with emotional sequences which are much elevated by MM Keeravani’s interesting background score. Dandalayya song has been shot well and comes at the right place provide ample amount of goose bumps. This conclusion part has an interesting first half and emotional second half which connects well to the audience. Director SS Rajamouli is in the perfect timing and has written a perfect screenplay for this part to match the level of expectations and he has succeeded in doing so. To, sum up, This conclusion is not going to conclude it’s box office run with normal collections and is going to be the biggest blockbuster.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Weak screenplay and a boring movie

    Mister is the story of Chai who loves Meera and accidentally helps Chandramukhi and his attitude towards the problems they create. Movie begins with an interesting intro and goes into regular Srinu Vaitla trademark sequences with his dialogues like rhymes. Even he don’t have clarity about his hero’s characterisation who beats 100s of goons during interval sequences and becomes helpless before Lavanya Tripati’s family when they try to kill him. If we observe Srinu Vaitla’s movies he is always repeating the same characterisations like director and some other scapegoats just to create comedy. First half is filled with comedy in every scene and which fails to work in many scenes and it’s the second half where the real torture begins. It doesn’t have any fresh comedy scenes or any fresh content to engage audience and moreover they look like spoofs to great hits in the past. There are many threads in the story of Mister which are weaved into a weak screenplay that makes this a boring movie. Srinu Vaitla, whose past two movies are disasters has not learnt anything from them, it seems. He made Mister in the same usual way and it’s another disappointment from him.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Badly written and forgettable debut for a debutante

    Rogue begins with the love story of Ishaan and Angela, which makes no impact until the action sequence and jail sequences except for the eye delight visuals. It runs in the same formulaic way of Puri Jagannath which neither entertains nor engage audience. In addition to this boring screenplay, there is a comedy track (in the view of makers) featuring Ali and his beggars batch which doesn’t induce any laugh among audience. Hero’s characterisation is so bad and do not have any impact on audience. Interval point comes where a Psycho is introduced in the form of Anup Singh Thakur whose character is nothing different from the Ishaan’s except for violent behaviour. Second half is just the story between two psychos in the form of hero and villain and the love story between Ishaan and Mannara Chopra. Director Puri Jagannath who is suffering from the series of flops has not changed even a bit in terms of story and characterizations of his actors. He is following the same formula from the beginning of his career. He should direct stories written by some other writers as he became monotonous and be back in form. To summarise, Rogue is one of the badly written film from Puri Jagannath and is easily forgettable debut for a debutante.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    One of the great films in Telugu

    Guru is a remake. The film was already made in Tamil and Hindi. With not many changes, the makers brought the film to the Telugu audiences now. We may see the same actors in Telugu version as well. Only a few known faces can be regarded in the film. The film completely revolves around Boxing, and there won’t be any disturbances or the distractions. The emotional content of the film is a major highlight. All the emotions have fallen in the place in the right manner. The characterisations are interesting, and for every character, there is a realistic touch. The interval bang and climax sequences have come out well in the film. There are so many inspirational moments in this movie. Those who have watched the original already might not get moved but if you are watching the film for the first time, it is a must watch. Guru is one of the great films in Telugu in the recent times.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Good first half and average second half

    Katamarayudu is out and out commercial movie targeted for fans and mass audience. It begins on a very high note with a superbly shot action sequence and goes on and on with some comedy sequences involving Ali and others as well as Pawan Kalyan and Shruthi Hassan’s love track. Pawan Kalyan who don’t like the idea of getting married falls for Shruti Hassan, which is a planned sequence by his brother’s could have shot more convincingly. The vfx for the train sequence looks amateur and is disappointing for a big budgeted film like this. This half is entertaining and is a big relief for fans after the previous movie. Second half begins on a good note and comedy sequences in the beginning works well and then it falls flat without having much to entertain except for some elevation sequences of Power star for fans. Adding to this, Anup Rubens did a bad job in composing background score which doesn’t help the film at all and his songs are not so well shot leaving audience disappointed in terms of music. With a good first half and average second half, Katamarayudu entertains fans and is an average for normal audience.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Commercial entertainer which entertains masses

    Right from the beginning of the promotions Manoj Manchu and team Gunturodu has promoted this film as an out and out commercial film. To be frank, the movie is full of commercial entertainment and is promoted in the right way. Script and character is well suited for Manoj Manchu and he is superb throughout the movie except for his looks. Audience are much entertained when he is uttering dialogues and when he punches in action sequences. Scenes between hero and villain are well written which entertains audience to the core. Those who expect comedy this movie will be a biggest disappointment as it don’t have it and love story between Pragya Jaiswal and Manoj is weak. There are some scenes beyond logic which are okay in a commercial film where hero is beyond anything and anyone. Though the movie is the mix of movies what we have been seeing for a very long time, Director Satya packaged it in a nice way to reach masses. He succeeded in making Gunturodu a commercial entertainer which entertains masses with Manchu Manoj as a cutout.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Not worth of our time

    The film Dwaraka is completely a new one. The film comes as a surprise for those who is expecting a regular film because Vijay Devarakonda completely surprises us in this film. The first half of the film clearly offers us a different movie from the routine stuff and at the same time, the film is also a game changer for the hero in the film industry. The film might not completely a path breaking movie in the film industry but it would be a unique concept for sure for the regular moviegoers. There is a unique concept in the film but the execution was not proper. The narrative style is also impressive. The dialogues of the film are interesting. The main point of the movie was not addressed properly. On a whole, the film offers us a decent watching experience which is really not worth of our time. Can skip it safely

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    Chitramala

    3/10

    Silliest and funny movie

    Kittu unnadu jagratha starts off with a kidnap of dog in a funny way as well as introduction of Arbaaz Khan. From the very beginning itself audience gets a view of a routine and formulaic screenplay which has nothing great to excite about. Raj Tarun and Anu Emmanuel’s love story starts in a flashback mode and it goes on with a mediocre screenplay and not so great writing backed up by super emotional (which we ought to consider) performances. Second half is slightly better than the first half and offers nothing new. Raj Tarun who is a promising young actor who acted in a couple of entertaining films seem to be gotten into a line of formulaic movies. He should reinvent himself by choosing movies which give him showcase his acting potential as well as his uniqueness. Director Vamsi Krishna dealt this movie in an amateur way and failed to cater what we expect or excite about. To sum up, Kittu Unnadu Jagratha is the silliest and funny movie Raj Tarun did which fails to entertain.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Sai Dharam Tej Entertains But Screenplay Disappoints

    Movie begins with a nice emotional tale of father and son and their bonding. This half runs in a hilarious way with Prudhvi as SIgham Sujatha and Vennela Kishore who makes audience glued to screen with their mannerisms. There comes a point where audience get more excited about how the director is gonna clear the conflicts in second half with the predictable yet interesting interval bang. Second half begins with the excitement of first half and disappoints audience in every way possible except for Ali’s sequences. Director could have taken better care in writing screenplay for this half and solving conflicts. To sumup. WInner is not a full meal as promised by the team for this Maha Siva Rathri.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Remarkable film from our film industry

    The best thing about Ghazi is the clear cut detailing of the submarine Mechanism which turned out in a brilliant manner. The characterisations of the characters are impressive. The characterization design of Kay Kay Menon is too good. Even Rana has got a good role in his career. Ghazi is certainly an apparent attempt by the Young Director Sankalp Reddy who has to be credited for every minute detailing regarding VFX works and other technical aspects. Ghazi is a first of its kind Under Water War film in Indian Film industry. The film has a good story-telling and amazing screenplay. The emotional content of the film is also right on track. This movie may not work well commercially because it might not appeal to all the audiences. But the film will undoubtedly remain as a remarkable film from our film industry. A worth watching attempt from PVP Cinema and team.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Nagarjuna and KRR’s Combo Never Disappoint

    Nagarjuna Akkineni and Raghavendra Rao’s combination is the best in terms of making devotional movies surpassing each and every hurdle and expectations with every movie. This movie Om Namo Venkatesaya is nothing short of their previous movies with the perfect casting as main plus point. Jagapathi Babu and Anushka Shetty’s part seemed to be diverted out of the story. Director Raghavendra Rao is unbeatable in terms of making devotional movies in entertaining way. The way he runs the movie with engaging screenplay is his huge addition. He got the best performances from his actors and made this movie full of emotions. Attempting these movie in these days where youth is not interested in watching devotional movies is brave attempt. To sum up, the combo of Raghavendra Rao and Nagarjuna Akkineni never disappoints.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Full commercial and action cinema

    Yamudu was a blockbuster which had given makers a chance to explore something out of that again for makers and they made Yamudu 2 which was a commercial success and the makers now came with Yamudu 3. This part is nothing less than the previous parts in action and logicless scenes. Everything we see in Yamudu 3 is seen by us some other movie and it offers nothing in terms of new content but Surya made it watchable with his action and body language. Director Hari who was criticized for Yamudu 2 seems to have learnt something out of it and written a pretty gripping screenplay for this part and failed to handle the comedy sequences which hinders the flow of the movie. There is absolutely no evidence of him taking care of logics and music is the biggest drawback for this part. This part is definitely better than the previous one in terms of screenplay. To summarise, watch this Yamudu 3 for the full commercial and action cinema.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Out and out commercial

    Nenu Local is a story of a careless guy who is struggling hard to complete his backlogs and what happens when a girl enters his life. The story is much routine in content. Movie starts with Nani narrating his story and then goes into entertaining mode with the scenes and then a girl comes into his life and highly entertaining scenes are written between Nani and Keerthi Suresh which connects to the audience well. Interval comes at a point where Keerthi Suresh challenges her about Babu impressing her father and it is convincingly good. First half of the movie is engaging as well as entertaining. Second half begins in a good note and becomes highly predictable. This movies is out and out commercial one packaged with tried and tested elements. Writer Prasanna Kumar has done fantastic job in writing dialogues which connects to the youth and entertaining screenplay. Director Trinadharao Nakkina has done good job in showcasing Nani in a mass avatar which is new for him. He has taken a routine story and narrated it in engaging and entertaining way and he failed to handle the magic of first half in second half which becomes so predictable. To summarise, Nenu Local is another one in the list of Nani’s successful films.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Vishnu’s luck should save this Luckunnodu

    Luckunnodu begins with a bank robbery and revolves around the money involved in it. This half goes on with some comedy scenes which fail to make audience laugh and some teasing scenes of Vishnu Manchu and Hansika Motwani and songs in between. This half is so boring and do not have anything to entertain and even small guest appearance of Mohan Babu in a song do not save it. Only positive thing about this half is the twists that come up at the interval. These twists have created necessary curiosity for the second half. With an interesting twist at interval point audience get curiosity to watch more such interesting moments in the second half but it disappoints except for some twists. It runs with the comedy of Posani Krishna Murali, Fish Venkat and others. For audience who expect some relief in second half after seeing boring first half, it becomes more pathetic. Director Raaj Kiran who entertained us with his Geethanjali is in a disappointing spree with then Tripura and now Luckunnodu. He made a mediocre movie with an interesting line. Diamond Rathnababu who wrote the screenplay and dialogues for this movie focused more on punches rather than situations which at times dilutes the emotion of the scene. To sum up, Vishnu’s luck should save this Luckunnodu.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Hrithik Roshan’s Finest Performance Till Date

    Kaabil is a film with a story of two blind and talented people who do not give time for their weaknesses to take over them. Their loves story is sweet and they make audience emote with them. We have seen many revenge dramas in past and this one particularly stands out for its fine performances and adrenaline rush mind games. This is a film of Hrithik Roshan who left his stardom at home and performed Rohan Bhatnagar on sets with so ease and convincing. He must be applauded for doing a film like this when he has so much of heroism in him for his looks and body. When Hrithik and Yami Gautham dance on screen we feel delighted with their moves and the mind games between Rohan and Madhavrao are well written and they are well applauded with whistles and shouts. There are a lot of whistle worthy moments in this film when we leave vfx work and some forced scenes. Director Sanjay Guptha who disappointed all with Aishwarya Rai’s comeback film Jazbaa is now in great form with Kaabil which do not disappoint. He has taken a lot of care in making this film interesting and racy. To sum up, watch this Kaabil to experience Hrithik’s finest performance.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Perfect Family Drama For Sankranthi

    Shatamanam Bhavati is the third movie in Sankranti race which has good expectations to reach. This movie is filled with some nice moments among family members and has some values for people to learn from it. It sometimes turns preachy and comedy scenes seem injected forcefully. Screenplay is written well throughout the movie but it is predictable most of the time. There are so many routine scenes in the second half which we have seen in many family dramas. Director Satish Vegesna has done fine job in handling a known story engaging and portrayed well on screen. He has done a commendable job with emotions and his take on NRI families and their relationship with Indian parents is good. They way he casted actors for the roles is the biggest advantage for this movie. To sum up, Shatamanam Bhavati is perfect family drama for this Sankranthi and audience will have tough time choosing between three good movies.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    NBK’s Historical Epic

    When the trailer of Gauthamiputra Satakarni released every is amazed with the quality and content and raised expectations. Movie is also nothing less than that in terms of quality and its content. This movie is all about Satakarni, pride of Telugu speaking people and his achievements which are unknown to majority of Telugu people. Director Krish made this movie on a grand scale with amazing quality in not so high budget for its genre and in a very short span of time. He is going to go places with this movie. The way he showed Balakrishna as Satakarni is superb and the dialogues he got from Sai Madhav Burra’s pen are superb. No other director used Sai Madhav Burra’s talent like him and coming days are going to be very busy for Sai Madhav. Gauthamiputra Satakarni is an epic and glorifying tale of a less celebrated king which has many moments to give goosebumps to audience.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Boss is Back With a Feast For Fans

    There are sky high expectations on Khaidhi 150 as it is a comeback movie for Megastar into movies and also as a story which was proven in Tamil. Khaidi 150 is definitely not a bad movie or a great movie to talk for generations but it is packed with such elements in which Megastar can prove himself again and tickle audience. First half of the movie is fun ride with emotional story of Shankar and well choreographed songs and action sequences. These all make us have a glance at vintage Megastar. Screenplay is mostly engaging except for forced comedy scenes. Second half is more on action and emotional content when compared to first half. This half seems to be dragged a little, but covered by the flow of the film. Climax is a bit disappointing as the humor injected is diluting the emotion. Director V V Vinayak has done fabulous job in handling Megastar and burden his image carries. This movie is like full meals for hungry Mega fans and enjoyable fun and emotional ride for normal audience.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    This Naga Chaitanya film is no spectacle

    Director Kalyan Krishna Kurasala has developed a forgettable family drama on a premise that is as old as the Telugu film industry itself.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    Ritika Singh is the star of this Venkatesh movie

    It is a good sports drama with an important message. Venkatesh’s frustration with the politics in the sports committee, Ramudu’s rapport for her coach, and the dialogues are the highlights of this film. Ritika Singh did manage to steal the show, yet again. Venkatesh has managed to make this his own – gruff at places and soft at others.

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    Indian Express

    4/10

    This Pawan Kalyan film is a deeply formulaic drama

    Pawan Kalyan's new film is very formulaic, which will only satisfy the core fan base of the actor.

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    Indian Express

    7/10

    Rana Daggubati & co come up with a perfect torpedo

    Rana Daggubati, Kay Kay Menon film defies every rule of contemporary films to come up with a perfect watch.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    Nani redefines a done-to-death love story

    The triumph of love over everything is an expected ending but the way it is presented in Nenu Local makes it a remarkable finish.

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    Deccan Chronicle

    6/10

    A decently made film

    There are many unnecessary characters, though, and the story only gets interesting in the second half.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A striking revenge drama

    Director Sudheer Varma has succeeded in telling an ordinary story in an interesting manner. If you like action revenge dramas, this one is for you.

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    Deccan Chronicle

    6/10

    It’s predictable, but passable '

    Radha' has nothing new to offer but it is entertaining. Though the screenplay is bad and the story predictable, the director is aiming for a commercial success, and Sharwanand doesn't disappoint as he entertains you.

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    Deccan chronicle

    3/10

    Lame jokes make 'Babu Baga Busy' bad

    Babu Baga Busy is a very bad remake and fails in all departments. It begins with a good concept, but the director makes it a boring one. The slow narration and uninteresting jokes fail to entice — at all

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Baahubali-2 is a visual treat'

    Baahubali: The Conclusion is a milestone in Telugu cinema for its good technical values. The story is predictable but Rajamouli spices it up with grand visual effects. The lengthy action scenes and the climax may be a mite boring, but watch the film at least once

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Mister a mistake by Srinu Vaitla

    Mister is another mistake by Srinu Vaitla. It has no strong story, has a clichéd screenplay, and too many characters. Except for a few laughs here and there, the film has nothing much to offer.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Venkatesh’s best kept for this Guru!

    Guru is a good sports drama and not a regular formula or commercial film. This is the first Telugu film with sports as the backdrop and shows Venkatesh in a completely new avatar. Watch it.

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    Deccan chronicle

    2/10

    Most senseless plot of the year

    It is unbearable right from the beginning with the most senseless plot. If you do not like someone and eagerly waiting to return their ill-favours, then buy a ticket for the person and make sure he watches Rogue.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    It’s Pawan Kalyan all the way!

    Katamarayudu is a big treat for Pawan Kalyan fans. If director Kishore Pardasani had concentrated more on the second half of the story, it would have been much more interesting, but it is still watchable.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Something goes wrong

    Gunturodu suffers due to its predictable script and is almost an anti-septic when it comes to emotions or entertainment. Except for Manchu Manoj and Sampath’s performances, there are no other redeeming factors.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Winner falls short of expectations

    Winner fails to match up to certain expectations. Mind you, Sai Dharam Tej’s on-screen performance is good, but there are too many illogical scenes.

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    Deccan chronicle

    8/10

    Ghazi is a true sensation

    Definitely, Ghazi stands on par with many Hollywood films of wars at sea.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Nagarjuna is at his best

    Om Namo Venkatesaya tells you everything you wanted to know about Tirumala, like the everyday rituals. Watch it for Nagarjuna’s peak performance, Raghavendra Rao’s visual treats, and Sourabh Jain’s stunning debut.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Predictable and formulaic but a Suriya show all the way!

    With foot-tapping songs of Devi Sri Prasad a major plus especially in the first part of Singam, here Harris Jayaraj’s music is just average. Si 3 may appeal to commercial movie lovers.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    It’s another hit for Nani

    Nenu Local is a formula film but it’s paisa vasool for movie-goers.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Hrithik's finest performance in best film this weekend

    The highpoint of ‘Kaabil’ is that, the plot of the film is very okay but the screenplay is intelligently played out. The film won’t bore you even for a second. ‘Kaabil’ is overwhelming, magical and a feel good film. The film is one of the most interesting revenge sagas made in the recent times.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Dose of déjà vu

    Shatamanam Bhavathi isn’t a masterpiece nor does it offer much to take home, but during this festive season, if one is in the mood for a simple, light-hearted film, this wouldn’t be a bad choice.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    It's a visual treat

    Gautamiputra Satakarni is an original story and everyone, especially the Telugu population, should know about it. Krish should be appreciated for coming up with a script like this and narrating it in interestingly. The film is also memorable for its content and the excellent performance by Balayya.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    The boss is back with a bang

    Khaidi No. 150 is going to be a good comeback for Chiranjeevi. The film has all the right ingredients such as dance, action, masala and also a message which fits the Megastar. The Boss is back with a bang!

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    Indian Express

    7/10

    After Tagore and Stalin, Chiranjeevi is Shankar now

    With the overarching role, Chiranjeevi makes the most of the script to project his return and he does it naturally.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Slips into the category of a thriller

    Keshava comes as an out-of-the box revenge drama that has hit the screens amidst huge anticipations. With a story line that is as simple as it could be, the movie’s screenplay has elevated the film to a whole new level. With a power-packed trailer, the movie has been successful in drawing large crowds to theaters on the first day.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Nothing new that one can expect from the family drama

    The movie has been successful in pulling family audiences to packed theatres with its melodramatic appeal, which, of course is quite a rarity these days. And with a plus point like this, Rarandoi veduka Chuddam might pass off as a one-time-watch this summer.

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    Indian Express

    4/10

    Only if Kattappa had killed Baahubali earlier

    Baahubali The Beginning was enormously enjoyable. Baahubali The Conclusion comes to life only in bits and pieces and the credit for it should goes to Prabhas.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    The word “remake” is completely justified

    The movie, being a sports drama that comes with heavy and loaded climax sequences finally ends on a calm and simple note but not before putting a smile on the viewers’ face. The movie is a must-watch this weekend for not just people who are fans of Venkatesh but also for the sports enthusiasts and movie buffs who appreciate good cinema.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Out-an-out entertaining

    A predictable story line embellished with hilarious dialogues and fine performance, Rogue proves to be an out-an-out entertaining action drama.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    few laughs and a heavy dose of South Indian machismo

    If ‘Pawanism’ is a rather ambiguous term for some, then watching this movie will add clarity to what that actually means, almost. The film screams Pawan Kalyan in every scene and the script resonates with his real world tendency to care for the common man and their issues.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Slapstick comedy and dancing around bushes

    Dwaraka has an interesting plotline and a tiringly erratic screenplay. It is almost engaging. You’ll want to see what happens of this thief who is given such a position of power. But only if you can sit through the two and a half hour of randomness.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    A comedy film with quite a quirky title

    For the fans of Raj Tarun, the film might offer a few moments of weekend fun but the rest of the audience wouldn’t lose much if they give this a miss.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Different and Deft!

    The story is about two guys - Raju and Imtiaz, an aspiring cricketer and a strict police officer. Director Sagaar K Chandra, who debuted with "Ayyare", has picked up a story that is different from regular Telugu masala movies. Sagar Chandra's screenplay at time has slackened but he has written a strong climax that has worked for the advantage of the movie. It is climax that makes you appreciate his efforts. Overall, despite some drawbacks, director Sagar Chandra has come up with a serious and interesting subject. All serious movie lovers will definitely like "Appatlo Okadundevadu" as it creates right mood for the subject and is narrated well.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Once upon a time in Telangana

    Appatlo Okadundevadu is about two characters which are dealt with reality. You can see rise and fall of these characters followed by a climax twist. Films of these nature are rare in Telugu films as audiences are not used to these subject. Plus points of the film are writing, performances and realistic approach. On the flipside, a film of this nature needs to be more engaging with an arresting screenplay which is missing in this film (except for the climax). On a whole, Appatlo Okadundevadu is a film with decent content.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    A Commendable Job!

    Narrating the story from the angles of Imtiaz Ali & Railway Raju sans taking anyone's side makes 'Appatlo Okadundevadu' a very special movie. Although the film starts on a slow note, Momentum picks up once after reaching the conflict point. Interval Block sets the right tone for the second half. Railway Raju's elevation as a gangster has been presented quite well. The last half-an-hour is a major highlight of the movie. Twist in the penultimate portions is really thrilling. Emotional Quotient & the way Climax was designed is very impressive. Linking of the threads with the help of a taut screenplay is praise worthy. Overall, 'Appatlo Okadundevadu' is a different rnfilm you shouldn't miss this Weekend.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Fight for survival

    Appatlao Okadundevadu is a film which has some very engaging and emotional moments. Credit should go to Nara Rohit for backing a script like this and even agreeing to do a supporting role which sticks to the story. The surprise package of the film is Sree Vishnu who gives an aspiring performance. This is not a regular popcorn entertainer and will only impress its target audience. All those who like realistic films with some hard hitting drama can happily give this film a shot this weekend.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Heart-touching Journey Into 90s

    The first half primarily focuses on establishing the story, characters of Imtiaz, Railway Raju. Post interval, the film struggles. The post-wedding song of Raju and Nithya is unnecessary. It puts you off. But the film picks up as the story progresses. Few dull moments hamper the film. In pre-climax and climax portions, the film tugs ones heartstrings. It's commendable to see Rohith and Vishnu donning the roles of aged people in white hair, beard. It's a brave attempt to portray such roles at this age of their career. 

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    The story of a life

    'Appatlo Okadundevadu' is a human drama first and everything else next. A superb story line that has the potential to be a big-ticket Bollywood movie. Nice performances and story sequencing only help the matters.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    Chala Kalam Varaku Gurthupettukune Cinema

    Appatlo Okadundevadu is definitely a worth watching film in theaters. Though the film lacks commercial elements, one will definitely relish the core point.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Path breaker in the Telugu film industry

    Appatlo Okadundevadu is one of the rarest good films in the recent times. The film is surely going to be a path breaker in the Telugu film industry. The best part of the film is the story and its screenplay. The way Sagar Chandra, the director of the film connected the events with true incidents through a unique screenplay is excellent. The writing is a major plus point in the movie. Appatlo Okadundevadu has so many good moments for which you will be amazed. The minute detailings that the director has taken care of will leave a positive impression on the film. The movie, on the whole, is an engaging, emotional and entertaining ride that will introduce us to a new style of film making in Telugu. This is one must watch film and grab your tickets.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Well-arranged screenplay and the story

    There's a lot going on in the movie but because of the well-arranged screenplay and the story itself you'll be engrossed. Script and the screenplay are the heroes of this film. Appatlo Okadundevadu is a gripping story, high on action and emotion. A rare feat to achieve and yet delivered effectively.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    An excellent film that starts poorly

    Appatlo Okadundevadu is an interesting film with an unexpected climax. Director Sagar K Chandra’s neat narration and the way he has handled the cast and the movie certainly speaks volumes about his skill.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Deyyam Falls Flat!

    As there is no strength in the story or scenes, even trusted and reliable actors like Allari Naresh and Rajendra Prasad have come up with lousy expressions. There is a dialogue when Brahmandam appears in the movie - "Aayana Service Aipoindata kada", which also reflects the movie as a whole. Except few scenes in the first half, "Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam" is completely cliched horror comedy, with less comedy.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Same Old Template!

    Despite having plenty of artistes with good comedy timing, Director failed to use them to the fullest to create rib-tickling comedy. Had if the Director chosen a less travelled path, The end result could have been very different. Overall, 'Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bayam' is another below par flick from Allari Naresh.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Strictly for few laughs

    On the whole, Intlo Dayyam Nakem Bhayyam is a routine horror comedy which you might have seen many a time. Having said that, the film has some good comedy episodes during the first half thanks to Allari Naresh and Shakalaka Shankar. All those who do not bother about the story line and are okay with the over the top and loud comedy can give this time pass film a shot this weekend.

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    Gulte

    4.5/10

    Devil fails to tickle

    Even the talented star cast couldn't save the film because of the awful writing. The film is a failure on the writing table itself. This should have been rejected in the script stage only. Allari Naresh might have blindly believed in Nageswara Reddy's capabilities of pulling off a mass comedy. But the director himself is totally out of form at the moment.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    Lazy and flimsy

    Usually, even mediocre horror-comedies work at a certain level because the writing in such movies knows, in the least, where to project which emotions. 'IDNB' doesn't get even the basics right.

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    Telugu One

    2/10

    Torturous Deyyam

    IDNB is another disappointment from Allari Naresh. Neither the film provides any laughs, nor does it scare. It’s better skipping this outdated and formulaic film.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Another Disappointment For Allari Naresh

    Premakatha Chitram has paved way for horror comedies into Telugu films and audience are enjoying them. Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam is another one in this genre and it begins with a haunted house and followed by scenes which are meant to generate comedy but fails where hero tries to make heroine fall for him as he loved her at first sight. Screenplay is bad and makes audience disinterested. This half ends where Naresh owes to get the ghost out of house. It doesn’t create any interest and second half can only be seen expecting some laughs as it has no story. The comedy written in the second half is pale and even Brahmanandam is not able to save this half who makes entry as a cop. This movie is a big disappointment for those who expect good comedy. It neither have comedy nor content. To sum up, Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam is a big disappointment for Allari Naresh who is expecting a solid hit.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Blood Bath!

    While it is true that the internecine killings that went on for decades cannot be compressed into a two and a half hour film. Yet, it must be said that Varma has failed to prioritise things. As a result, a lot of people might find the film too jarring. Varma clearly has failed to make a purposeful biopic and what more, despite his protestations, Varma hasn't changed much.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Vijayawada Raktha Charithra

    The audiences for this movie belong to three categories. 1st one is knowledgeable ones. They know a lot about Vijayawada politics and journeys of Vangaveetis and Devinenis. They end up digging factual errors and tend to be highly opinionated. 2nd category is the type who are aware of it, but don’t know the details. This film engages such people thoroughly as they will be interested to know more about characters and flow of events (killings). 3rd category is the type who don’t have any political knowledge. They might find the film slow for the detailing Ram Gopal Varma has done. I belong to the second category. I found the film to be interesting and engaging because I like biopics and films based on real events. Normal audiences might find it have too much of bloodshed. Though he sounds daring and nonchalant while tweeting aggressively about anything on Twitter, Ram Gopal Varma tried to be politically correct while writing this film. On a while, if you interested in Bejawada politics, you might give Vangaveeti a try!!

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    A Series of Murders!

    RGV-mark Taking, Camera Angels and Picturization of Scenes is quite impressive. He did succeed to present how Vijayawada used to be in the 80s to some extent. The way Varma ended the movie after the murder of Ranga by turning the camera towards Goddess Durga deserves a special mention. Overall, 'Vangaveeti' isn't one of the best films of RGV but definitely one of the better film from him.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Drama with Vengeance

    Vangaveeti is surely RGV’s better films that have come out in the recent past. The film will be viewed from different perspectives as all those who knew the entire story will like it immensely. But for those, who do not know the back story can find this film as a routine revenge drama with some RGV mark. The film has a terrific buzz in Andhra Pradesh and will be watched quite heavily just for the curiosity factor. Finally, if you liked RGV’s Rakhta Charitra, you will also like Vangaveeti as it falls in the same category of the terrific gang war films which RGV showcases quite realistically.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Very Disappointing Documentary

    Vangaveeti is just like an attempt to make a quick buck on the controversial subject. Barring a few episodes like Murali and Radha murders, there is nothing to excite or thrill the audience. It is yet another dud from the maverick director who made unforgettable crime dramas like Shiva, Gayam and Satya in the past. - See more at: http://www.gulte.com/moviereviews/589/Vangaveeti-Movie-Review#sthash.2wLXNhLl.dpuf

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Parts greater than the whole

    'Vangaveeti' is that rare RGV film which tastes delicious when the subtleties, detailing and the ambiance are enjoyed. The parts are greater than the whole. Some of RGV's obsessions do disappoint, but overall, it's a sincere piece.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    No story, only Killings

    It’s another half-baked film from RGV. It’s a fictional film for those who don’t know the story and people who know the story finds many faults. Overall, Vangaveeti isn’t a worth watching film in theaters.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    RGV, Baap Of Biopics

    Vangaveeti is based on the rowdyism of Vijayawada and rowdies living in Vijayawada at that time. This film begins with the voice over of Ram Gopal Varma which introduces the character Chalasani Venkata Ratnam and his power in Vijayawada. This half runs with gripping screenplay which engages audience to the core having songs which are not so good to hear. Whenever a new character enter the scene, RGV arrives with his voice to introduce him. Murders portrayed in this half are shown in a realistic way giving a lot of space for reactions. Interval comes at place where Devineni Gandhi is killed by Vangaveeti gang brutally which is well shot and engaging. Second half is as engaging as first half and is far more better half of the movie. Ram Gopal Varma’s voice over makes us clarified throughout the movie and is superb. Ram Gopal Varma once again proved that no one can match or come near to his vision while making biopics or real incidents. To sum up, Vangaveeti is a gripping movie from the mastermind RGV.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A history of violent streets

    RGV is back. He has managed to create a film around a controversial subject without ruffling feathers. Remember, this was a time when arguments were actually settled using knives and guns. The second half drags a bit and there are a few holes in the script and the violence may shock. But Vangaveeti has connected. I watched the movie at a cinema in Vizag and I can report that like me, several others returned home, satisfied.

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    Indian Express

    4/10

    Fails to capture the real on reel

    The way RGV handles the camera is worth appreciating. RGV knows where to put the camera and when exactly to put it there. But the ‘documentary’ gets little irksome when he narrates and rushes the story in frequent intervals. Though the VO was little witty but it doesn’t really add value to the narrative.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    It’s another of those RGV’s movies

    Everything that has to be said about the wave of Rowdyism that engulfed Vijayawada in the 70’s and 80’s has been said already. So what the movie does is try to reimagine some blood curdling details about the brutal nature of the gang-wars, and succeeds to some extent. But there is little more than that.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Ordinary Laughs!

    On the whole, Saptagiri Express is surely not the start that Sapatagiri would have expected as a hero. The audience who expect some huge doses of comedy from him will be disappointed a bit as the film is not serious in its approach. If you are okay with the over the top comedy and do not bother about the story line, Shakalaka Shankar’s comedy will entertain you to an extent in Saptagiri Express.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Terrible, terrible mess

    Saptagiri Express looks messy at the start with disjointed scenes that doesn't make sense at all. Saptagiri's monologue as Parashurama doesn't really set the tone for the film. We expect the film to be a fun ride, but surprisingly it makes us wait for comedy bits in between nonsensical scenes. Even Saptagiri's romance with Roshni is dull and pale and doesn't add any value to the proceedings.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Caricaturing stock ideas

    This is a confusion of genres with loads of cinematic obsessions of Tollywood thrown in. Saptagiri gives a sincere output, although his characterization is inconsistent.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Strictly for those who love brainless comedy

    if you’re going for absurd comedy then it’s better to stick to it, instead of trying and wriggling logic into it. In all, Sapthagiri Express feels like you’re watching a showreel of the actor’s comedy sketches. This one is strictly for those who love brainless comedy and Sapthagiri.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    One Ticket, Two Movies

    The basic idea of "Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu" is actually funny. It has the potential to make a good spoof on the functioning of Telugu film industry. There are some real sparks in the movie too on this aspect. But director E Sattibabu has failed to capitalize on them fully. All in all, this movie is more about Prudhvi and his spoofs than Naveen Chandra and his love story, though the movie starts with that thread. Hence the comedy generates laughs, but the movie doesn't entertain as a whole.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Just for Few Laughs

    Meelo Evaru Koteswarudu is a loud entertainer which is not everyone’s cup of tea. The film is clearly aimed at the single screen B and C center audience who do not mind over the top comedy. If you like Prithvi and his style of spoofing other stars and are ready to bear him for the entire duration of a film, you can give this film a shot. But for the rest, there are so many other options that you can explore this weekend.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Ee Torture Enti Maaku?

    Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu is a pathetic attempt at making a parody film. The idea was to make fun of the cliches of a typical Telugu film, but sadly the film itself turned out to be a joke. Barring few laughs provided by Prudhvi and Posani, there is nothing to write about this awfully bad comedy. - See more at: http://www.gulte.com/moviereviews/588/Meelo-Evaru-Koteeswarudu-Movie-Review#sthash.6KXAmn0v.dpuf

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    When parodies get on the nerves

    This one line description may help you understand the pathology of this film: The deliberately ridiculous film within film (that is, 'Tamala Paku') becomes the film we the audience end up watching because the indeliberately ridiculous makers didn't understand how inherently farcical their idea is.

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    Telugu One

    3/10

    Full Length Parody Film

    Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu was entertaining in parts. But, a boring film overall.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Humorous Ride With Prudhvi

    Movie begins with the introduction of a bankrupt producer and followed by few love and comedy sequences which are somewhat entertaining and routine. How a hero who has a character like Lord Rama is followed by a rich girl and fall in love. Screenplay in this half is having a lot of comic sequences which entertains and it fails to engage the audience throughout this half. It ends where Prudhvi enter into the movie as a junior artist who gets a break to become hero of a movie. The scene where he utters the dialogues of star heroes is highly enjoyable. Second half consists of his mannerisms and his comedy timing which makes this half an enjoyable ride with the right entertainment. Naveen Chandra who is struggling with a series of flops will again be disappointed with this movie as it has nothing but the comedy of Prudhvi. He should have selected better scripts to be in line like his contemporaries. Director Satti Babu did a nice job in using Prudhvi and his comedy timing but he seemed to have less concentrated on story and content. To sum up, Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu is a humorous ride with Prudhvi.

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    Great Andhra

    4.5/10

    Dull Girl Boring Boyfriends

    As there is no suspense element in the screenplay, every scene is predictable. The writer and director have not even made any attempt to write the scenes differently. Overall, “Nanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends” hasn't much to offer in terms of entertainment, or emotional impact, it is below average fare. It takes patience to sit through it.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Watch It only for Rao Ramesh!

    Too many Pawan Kalyan references, Parody Songs and Comedy Blocks sans any logic weren't pleasing. Interval Bang is something anyone could expect. Director tried to rely on confusion-comedy in the Second Half. After plenty of silly scenes, The film takes a serious turn during pre-Climax and Rao Ramesh carries the film on his shoulders from then onwards. Justification given to equation of Heroine with each of the Heroes through Rao Ramesh's character is impressive. Even the entry of Raj Tharun in the Climax is quite nice. The intensity which we find in the last 15 minutes is missing after the first 15 minutes and hence the mixed feedback.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Watchable fare

    On the whole, Nanna Nenu Na Boyfriends is a unique romantic drama which has some decent moments. Hebah Patel and Rao Ramesh’s performance and some strong emotional scenes are basic assets. On the flipside, routine love scenes and a predictable first half make the film go down at times. Finally, if you like love stories with a twist and a bit of father sentiment, you can give this film a shot.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Nanna Nenu Naa Boring Emotions

    NNNB is a desperate attempt to make a film something similar to Bommarillu that was equally liked by youth and the families. But the storyline of NNNB doesn't have that universal appeal and hence the family drama doesn't get along with it. Nice promotions may ensure good openings, but Nanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends doesn't have enough to stay long in the theaters. The success of this film will purely depend upon how youth embraces it.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Those avoidable hangovers

    'NNNB' throws up a lot of humour in the first half, only to lose both pace and way in the second half. The flawed characterization of the female lead's character is a grave error.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    The Girl And The Boyfriends Are So So…

    Only one section of audience would enjoy the film. Family audiences would feel embarrassed, if they mistakenly go to watch the film.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Lack of freshness

    Naanna Nenu Naa Boy Friends is one of the films that we have seen several times in the past. This film has a routine story line. Even the Screenplay was also designed in the routine commercial format.The comedy tracks were written nicely in the film. Though this comedy might not work with some audiences, the B and C class audiences will surely enjoy it. The only advantage of the film is comedy and it was included well in the commercial format.  The film offers nothing new but it’s completely a fun ride to get entertained for two hours. There is nothing much to talk about the story or the Screenplay because of lack of freshness. On a whole, the film has good fun moments and an engaging/emotional climax which can entertain the audiences. Watch it once.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    At par with world cinema

    I haven’t seen Thani Oruvan and I haven’t bothered to know about story as well. Hence whatever I have written here is from a fresh perspective. Dhruva is an unique and intelligent tale where hero and villain don't want to kill each other. They just want to kill the spirit in each other. We have a few films in the history of cinema where audiences fall in love with the villain character (ex: Joker in The Dark Knight). Plus points of the film are story, screenplay, performances and technical values. On the flipside the runtime is lengthy and there are a few scenes that appear dragged. Dhruva is one such a kind of film that kills the familiarity and routine (except for a couple of love-related scenes with heroine and a bit of comedy projected scenes through Posani character). Making an unfamiliar film and keeping it engaging throughout is a rare feat and Surender Reddy deserves an applause for it (though it’s a remake). Solid story, engaging screenplay and riveting performances make Dhruva an intelligent thriller which is at par with any of Hollywood or Korean films (thanks to Mohan Raja). Go and watch it!a

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Intelligent Action Thriller!

    Mind Game of Hero & Villain has been designed so well. Sequence where Villain holds an upper hand over Hero is a major highlight in 'Dhruva'. It's a high-point during the Interval Bang. In the Second Half, Villain keeps challenging Hero's intelligence. The love proposal sequence of Lead Pair hits the right chord with the audience. But, One must say Second Half isn't as crisp as First Half and that lowers the impact a bit. It's too early to say how Mass Audience will receive the Climax sans any fight. Even the narration of 'Dhruva' is very different from regular commercial entertainers. Though it have an intelligent screenplay, Logic goes for a toss in few sequences. Overall, 'Dhruva' is a must watch film for audience who enjoy thrillers and unique subjects.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Good intelligent thriller

    On the whole, Dhruva is a perfect comeback film for Charan. He should be credited for choosing a unique film like this and giving his best through a standout performance. The engaging narration, interesting twists and some superb mind games are huge assets of this film. The film will impress each and every section of the audience and is bound to do well. If you ignore the small glitches here and there, this film is a perfect action entertainer to watch out this weekend.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Thrilling Duel

    Surender Reddy made subtle changes to the script without disturbing the feel of the original. He made sure not to glorify the hero in spite of having a superstar like Charan in the lead. Thani Oruvan's greatest strength is the antagonist character; thankfully Dhruva makers realized it and didn't mess with it. Second half is total paisa vasool for action movie lovers and for those who look for something different from the usual masala stuff. It may not appeal to the hardcore mass audiences who crave for comedy and other entertaining elements. Apart from few glitches on the logical front, Dhruva is worth every penny for its strong script and thoroughly engaging screenplay. It is the first step for Charan who is desperately seeking an image makeover.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Arresting battle of wits

    'Dhruva' is a self-contained remake with excellent characterizations, arresting episodes, impressive dialogues and fine performances.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Dhruva Shines As ‘Dhruva’tara.

    Dhruva is a stylish cop entertainer. Multiplex audiences and thriller movie lovers will enjoy the film to the core. However, the movie may not appeal to mass spectators who enjoy masala entertainers. Overall, Dhruva has probabilities to become a winner at box office.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Gamechanger For Ram Charan

    It begins with the birth of Siddharth Abhimanyu and travels through his ideology and his opportunism. This first half runs with an engaging and racy screenplay. Those who expect a laugh riot first half, this is not for you for some situational laughs. Twists and thrills in this half are nicely packed. Interval comes at a point where audience are fully engaged and the screenplay disappoints a bit for thirty to forty minutes in the second half and then picks the pace. This movie is a complete makeover and gamechanger for Ram Charan and he is to be patted for his hard work. Director Surendar Reddy succeeded well in portraying a stylish and intelligent script with an engaging screenplay on screen. To summarise, Dhruva is a hit added to the kitty of Ram Charan and have to wait how huge it turns out to be in coming days.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Weak compared to its original, Thani Oruvan

    Dhruva is a remake that has gone very wrong. Of course, moviegoers who have not watched the Tamil original can catch Dhruva and treat it as a completely new movie. But we all know the script is not original. It's cut, copy, paste and spiced up. Even the dialogues are the same! Dhruva is an intelligent movie that tells the tale of two intelligent people who are at war but those extra songs simply bring the quality down. It's almost as if we here are compelled by some unexplained force to add more of this 'entertainment weight'.

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    Indian Express

    7/10

    Ram Charan Teja, Arvind Swami steal the show

    A strong hero needs a strong villain. Get that balance right and you have a hit on your hand. Dhruva, starring Ram Charan Teja as a cop and Arvind Swami as his nemesis, understands this dictum and that is where its brilliance lies.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Slow But Decent!

    Srinivas Reddy's convincing performance, the Mangalavaram comedy track, Tatkal Praveen's episodes and final marriage sequence are appealing. What doesn't work in the film is slow narration, bad background score, and length of the movie. All in all, "Jayammu Nischayammu Raa" is a mixed bag. This would appeal more to audiences who like "Chhoti Si Baat" like Bollywood comedies.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Honest, but amateurish

    The movie starts off on a promising note by establishing the plot point. But loses steam through half way. The second half has entertaining moments (especially Krishna Bhagawan’s) and pay-off episodes (hero taking revenge on people who made him a fool). However, The narration is not smooth and is slow due to uninteresting scenes coming in between. Plus points of the film are story, characterizations, simplicity and entertainment in second half. On the flipside, inconsistent screenplay, excessive runtime(2 Hours 41 minutes), amateurishness and slow narration doesn’t help the movie. This film offers good entertainment for the masses in second half. On a whole, It’s a decent debut for director Shiva Raj Kanumuri and Srinivasa Reddy (as hero), but not satisfactory enough!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Slow & Steady!

    Nativity factor in 'Jayammu Nischayammu Raa' deserves a special mention. Director portrayed the characters, culture and slang of people in Karimnagar and Kakinada very well. Ending given to the Love Story is very convincing. However, Director stretched the movie a bit towards the end. But, He ensured that audience left the theatres with a smile on their faces.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Simple and Neat

    Jayammu Nischayymuraa is a feel good film which has its heart in its place. A small town set up, earthy characters, good comedy and Srinivasa Reddy’s impressive performance will surely go well. But at the same time, one needs to sit through the very slow and jaded first half which can get to you at times. If you are okay all these things, you can easily give this small town love story a shot which has some interesting moments.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Slow and Steady Raa

    It has a solid story, but has dated feel to it. Presentation lacks the appeal of contemporary films. The pace is painfully slow and the pointless first half almost kills the interest of the viewers. There are some well conceived moments in the second half that puts the film on the right track. Comedy scenes and the transformation of the protagonist work in favor of the film

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    The 'jayamu' of 'Alpa Jeevi'

    A drama, 'JNR' is a well-told story of a government employee whose attitude sees a sea change when faced with harsh reality. The cinematic idiom is a throwback to yesteryear entertainers. With dialogues and performances that appeal, this one is technically well-made.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Bear through the first half and you will have a nice time watching this movie

    Though the first half of the film might seem to be a bit boring and slow, the second half of the film is quiet gripping and you will surely enjoy the ride through it. Srinivas owns this film and will surely impress you with his amazing performance.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

     Light hearted feel good entertainer

    The story of the film Jayammu Nischayammu Raa has been conveyed through honest and genuine characters on-screen. All we wish is that the makers lessen the duration so that it appeals more. Srinivas Reddy has performed really well. Director Shiva Raj joins the list of Ravikanth Perepu and Tharun Bhascker Dhassyam who are the next-generation directors. Jayammu Nischayammu Ra is a light hearted feel good entertainer that appeals to all classes of audiences. Watch it for the honest storytelling.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A sincere attempt and a good movie

    Despite a dragging first half (it can use a 20-minute trim) Jayammu Nischyammu Raa is a good romantic comedy when compared to what we are receiving as moviegoers these days. It’s definitely recommended.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Comedy too flows naturally in the narrative

    Barring the lagged preclimax, the movie keeps you engaged throughout. Jayammu Nischayammu Raa makes you root for the underdog, empathise for Sarvam and makes you want to believe that ‘good conquers evil’.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Entertaining Thriller

    Even the movie is entertaining, narration is gripping, but the final sequences seem too stretched beyond a point. It should have been ended much earlier, we get the feeling. Also the movie needs lot of trimming as the director has focused on many unnecessary scenes in the episode of Avika Gor. There are many lags too. All in all, “Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada” is entertaining to the core. Minor issues apart, the movie is right one for this weekend watch.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Haunted by love!

    First half of the film uninteresting except for last 15 minutes, where the real story is revealed. Second half is engaging and has ample entertainment. Plus points are Nikhil, screenplay in second half and entertainment in second half. On the flipside, major part of first half is not good as director didn’t succeed in getting love episode and casual comedy scenes right. Another best thing about this film is that there are no gory Holloween faces which we usually see in horror films. Nikhil who has been delivering decent films recently doesn’t disappoint you with Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada if you don't mind an unengaging first half.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    An Engaging Thriller!

    'Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada' is a fantasy thriller based on evil spirits. Director VI Anand succeeded in giving a new touch to the age old story. Thanks to the Strong Characterizations and Twists n Turns throughout the course of the movie! Overall, Nikhil strikes back with a promising film which offers a new experience with interesting twists and good humour.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Worth your money

    Nikhil has earned himself an image of doing some different films and it is once again proved with Ekkadiki Potavu Chinnavada. The film is really different from the regular horror comedies and has some very interesting moments to watch out for. Decent comedy and some unexpected twists are major assets for this film. If you ignore some boring moments during the initial part of the first half, this film makes up for a decent watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Super Chinnoda

    You cannot miss this one if you are a sucker for horror comedies. You cannot miss this one if you are looking for novel entertainment amid the routine masala that we are served at a regular basis. You cannot miss it if you are looking for good, clean, fun movie. Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada is a supreme entertainer with its heart and 'soul' at the right place.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Staying true to the 'soul'

    'EPC' keeps the audience guessing. The emotional content is convincing. The performances are impressive. Technically sound. It needn't have been shorter, but the pre-climax and climax portions could have been better fleshed out.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Nikhil Siddharth Back On Success Track

    Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavadaa begins with a failure love story of Nikhil Siddharth which builds his character as the one who never like to wait for someone or something. This half runs in the same way that every Telugu movie run with comedy scenes without revealing any story but just setting up the story which reveals as an interval bang. Despite of its routine screenplay of comedy sequences it is highly entertaining. It ends with an unexpected twist which at a point everyone find it surprising and the eagerness to watch the other half goes sky high. Second half begins on an interesting note and runs with a gripping screenplay which is highly entertaining. Director VI Anand has done fantastic work with his second film. He should be appreciated for not going away from his story. To summarise, this movie brings Nikhil back on success track.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    An engaging thriller

    Right from the opening credits, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada leaves you wanting to know more – makes you wait for “what’s next”. And the entire movie carries the same mood. Every time you feel like the narrative is slowing down, a new twist or an advancement keeps you hooked. Director Vi Anand seems to have found a way of convincingly presenting the unusual genre of a romantic thriller. An engaging thriller and an enthralling story – Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada is an honest narrative delivered well.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    More Action, Less Romance

    Although “Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo” is not an excellent film like “Ye Maaya Chesave” or as gripping as “Raghavan”, this is different movie within commercial format. The romantic scenes in the beginning seem very repetitive but the later portion is what makes the difference. All in all, different visual style, and thriller mode of narration coupled with A R Rehman’s techno music makes the movie far from the regular stuff.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Anything for love

    Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo is a mix of three genre - romance, action and suspense. First half of the film is nice with characters introduction, romance and a suspense-oriented interval episode. Second half is tedious with continuous and lengthy action episodes (though shot stylishly). The end is good. Plus points are Naga Chaitanya, songs, and romance. On the flip side, excessive action episodes and slow narration make an impact on the outcome. SSS is definitely a different format film and we need to see how audiences take it!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Only for the Romantic Track!

    Gautham Menon has got a style of his own. He is someone who is very good at making out-and-out love stories or action subjects. For the first time, He blended romance and action to make a film like 'Saahasam Swasaga Saagipo'. Gautham comes out with flying colors once again while handling the romantic track. He, however, wasn't at his best after shifting to the serious mode from Interval Bang. Overall, 'Saahasam Swasaga Saagipo' is a different attempt and movie buffs could surely give it a try.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Action filled romance

    On the whole, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo has some very interesting moments throughout and will impress the younger generation. But the lack luster and silly climax can disappoint many. However, this film ends up as an okay watch only because of Naga Chaitanya who gives a superb performance and holds the film together.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    A bumpy but engaging ride

    Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo is an intelligent mix of various genres. It starts off as a romance/musical and turns into an action thriller. The mystery element keeps you hooked till the end. Gautham Menon decided to keep the second half taut without any songs and narrated the love story with so many songs. Slow pace and classy narration may not appeal to the masses, but the urban audience may give it a shot.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Daring the desperadoes

    A shoot-out drama and a love story, 'SSS' comes with a narration that makes for a good watch. It may not be gripping in the same degree throughout, but the believable stunts, characterizations, and the technical departments ensure you are not bored.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Finally one should have Saahasam ( bravery ) to see this film

    Unlike his other films, "Saahasam swaasagaa.." starts slowly and dosent take off at all. Using off all the songs in first half in bits and pieces is a big set back to the film. complete first half is dedicated to the love track and most of the scenes remind you of one or the other of his earlier films. The interval bang shows some signs of excitement which doesn't carry on later. The connect between first half and second half is lost some where which gives a feel that we are seeing 2 films on both sides.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Show of Naga Chaitanya’s Action Shade

    Gautam Vasudev Menon comes out of his comfort zone and made this film more commercial compared to his previous movies. He has chosen a fresh way of narration which appeal only to youth. He has shown Naga Chaitanya Akkineni in best way possible and shown something which he did not do for a long time. To summarise, this movie is a show of Naga Chaitanya’s action shade!

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A perfect mixture of romance and action

    On the flipside, the first half is a bit of a drag and the climax is not very impressive. However, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo is an interesting film that will appeal to the youth. If you have liked Gautham Menon’s earlier films, you will definitely like this one too.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A perfect mixture of romance and action

    On the flipside, the first half is a bit of a drag and the climax is not very impressive. However, Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo is an interesting film that will appeal to the youth. If you have liked Gautham Menon’s earlier films, you will definitely like this one too.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    Naga Chaitanya pumps up love-thrill combo

    Naga Chaitanya and Manjima breathe life into their characters. The actor and director attempt to recreate the magic of Ye Maya Chesave and almost succeed.The contrast between the two is also striking — a composed Leela, a romantic first half that meets a violent second half via a memorable song is something only Menon could have captured so well.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    A movie you should watch for the feels

    If you can survive an unusual narrative for a plot that will unfold only at the climax, Saahasam… could be a good pick. The story in itself is good, and the direction, cinematography and music add a great deal to it. It’s a movie you should watch for the feels.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Spoiled Seed!

    The movie begins on a shaky note. It bores us in the very beginning. Then towards the interval it turns funny, with good dose of humor coming on frequently. But this is due to content of the original movie itself. Despite good concept, the movie fails on all fronts as the remake is treated pathetically. Overall, the team has remained faithful to the original content but has failed to bring the same verve here. It turns out to be dull vithanam and the seed never blooms at any moment.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Strike Rate not promising enough!

    Unfortunately, 'Naruda Donaruda' is no where close to the Original. Telugu Makers have failed terribly in the process of retaining the soul. The Casting of Heroine itself is a big minus for the remake. Overall, 'Naruda Donarudu' falters due to ineffective narration and below par production values. Only Tanikella Bharani is the bright spot in the whole movie. All one can say here is...A good concept has gone wasted!

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Interesting concept but

    On the whole, Naruda Donaruda is definitely a bold attempt from Sumanth. He needs to be credited for choosing a risky subject like this and decisions from actors like him can take Tollywood forward. But sadly for Sumanth, the narration is quite disappointing as the film suffers heavily from lack of emotions and is a strictly for adults only. If you completely forget the original and get along with the bold content of the film, you can give this film a shot for Tanikella Bharani and his hilarious act.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Weak Vitthanam

    Naruda Donoruda sticks with the original script, but fails to retain the soul. Everything seems artificial and gives us a feeling that everybody is acting as per instructions. Films like these don't work if the setup looks artificial. Tanikella Bharani with his vast experience tried to save it, but his performance alone couldn't lift Naruda Donoruda.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    'Sperm'-cial entertainer

    A faithful remake of 'Vicky Donor', this film comes with a proper story. The emotions in the writing don't get an adequate translation on the celluloid, though. Production values take a beating, and the casting is not flawless either.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Fails to reach out the original

    With some good humour here and there, the film might work for some but it completely failed to live up to the expectations. The trailer is entertaining but not the film. The film runs with improper pace which is the result of improper execution. The first half of the film is good and entertaining but the second half is not worthy enough. On a final note, the film fails to reach out the original and even fails in leaving a positive impression.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    A bad remake

    To sum up, Naruda Donaruda is a fresh subject which could have been made much better. Except for Thanikella Bharani’s performance in a few scenes, the movie has nothing interesting. And it’s not a good comeback for Sumanth.

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    Indian Express

    5/10

    This Vicky Donor remake fails to satisfy

    The first part of the movie falls flat where it drags the plot in an attempt to establish the idea. The script should have been managed more sensitively to cater to ‘U/A’ audience.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    High dose of Telugu double entendre

    The story of Vicky Donor isn't new to the multiplex audiences but Naruda Donoruda ensured that there was a native tinge to it for the single screen audiences. While those who have already watched the Hindi version could watch this one for the high dose of Telugu double entendre, those who didn't can enjoy the tried-and-tested story.

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    Great Andhra

    2.5/10

    Ducking Routine

    This is the first time that Telugu film industry touched upon Wiki-Leaks kind of journalism. All in all, despite patriotic scenes, noble cause of journalism, the movie doesn’t hold interest due to bad packaging. Kalyan Ram and court scene in the end are good part of the movie.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    This Ideology have a limited appeal!

    Action Sequences were picturized well. Once the mission was disclosed, People just wait for the Climax. The Court Room sequence might appeal to the mass audience and Nandamuri fans. On a whole, 'ISM' falls short of the expectations.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Message through technology

    On the whole, ISM is a very honest attempt from Kalyan Ram and Puri. The Nandamuri hero’s stunning performance, first half, and a gripping pre-climax are major assets. If you ignore the lackluster climax and some hurried up scenes here and there, ISM will surely impress those who love hardcore commercial entertainers with a good message.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    What the duck!

    Keep your expectations in check if you are planning to watch it. Ism has the potential but in the end it turns out as just another Puri brand masala film with stereotype characters.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Escaping into Puri-ISM

    A hero vs villain entertainer done on a template, and to cater to a section of escapism-lovers. Puri's fans will love the hero's characterization and dialogues. Kalyan Ram's best-ever performance. Outrage over black money is cinematic, impractical. A gripping screenplay around the hero's modus operandi would have helped. Action sequences should have been innovative. The climax works for many.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Puri’s direction couldn’t attract the audience

    ISM will surely impress those who love hardcore commercial entertainers with a good message

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    It is Puri JaganISM Movie

    ISM is based on the ideology of Wikileaks. First half of the movie begins with an illegal fight in Dubai where hero falls for heroine. This half is completely filled with romance between hero and heroine and also hero and villain. Story is not revealed in this half until the last few minutes where hero leaks information on Javed Bhai. This half is entertaining and songs come at right places and are shot well. Second half begins with Kalyan Ram devising a plan to curb corruption and heroine and his father searching for hero. Actual story of the movie starts from here and it ends with the solution. We have seen many movies dealing with corruption but ISM is slightly different from them where makers address a solution to it. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Puri Jagannadh are to be appreciated for the pre climax scene and bringing out a new Kalyanram. A better screenplay would have created a huge impact on audience. Ignoring some scenes, ISM is an entertaining film from Puri Jagan and Kalyan Ram. To summarise, ISM is message oriented commercial film. Share on Facebook

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    No 'Ism' in this Puri Jagan film!

    On the whole, Ism is not up to the mark as though Puri Jagannath has come up with a new subject, he hasn’t been able to pull it off properly. It’s a typical Puri kind of films.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Not a must-watch unless you’re a Puri loyalist

    As grand as the story sounds, this movie is quite predictably every Puri film ever – an unconquerable hero, a larger than life conspiracy, a bimbo who falls in love as a result of stalking. That’s all the movie is.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Looses its charm

    On the whole, Shankara is a film which is completely let down by some below average execution. Other than the interesting story line and Nara Rohit’s honest performance, this film looks jaded and has nothing much to offer this weekend. Watch it when it comes on TV.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Good story alone is not sufficient for a film

    Movie fans will not be able to remember Sai Karthik’s songs. Back ground music was average. Tathineni Satya couldn’t prove his talent and couldn’t show his style. He was not able to handle the story of the film which was already super hit at Tamil box office. After watching the film it could be said that, good story alone is not sufficient for a film to achieve success.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Faithful Remake!

    The story has fallen drastically after the Shruti’s episode comes to an end. The final scenes are completely commercialized to satisfy Nagarjuna/Naga Chaitanya’s fans. I he had shown the third episode more interestingly, the movie would have been a better one. On the whole, it turns out to be satisfying watch.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Love in it’s purest form

    I haven’t seen the original Malayalam film (on purpose as it was going to be remade in Telugu). Hence my view will vary from the people who have seen the original. Plus points of the film are casting (especially Naga Chaitanya), beautiful moments and realistic approach by director. On the flipside, there are a few dull moments in second half due to a few forced comedy elements (Sathya teaching dancing etc). On a whole, Premam is a film of moments that explores love in it’s purest/idealistic perspective. You may watch it!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Highly Recommended!

    Audience doesn't get a feeling of watching a movie but the life journey of a Youth named Vikram. They could relate themselves to the scenes which were natural and so close to the reality. There is no scope for melodrama or formulaic sequences in the movie. Overall, 'Premam' o offers a beautiful experience & be prepared to fall in love once again.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Premam – Beautiful tale of love

    One the whole, Premam will undoubtedly be the film that will take Naga Chaitanya to the next level as a star. He surprises you with his standout performance and is the sole reason to watch Premam. Romantic songs, entertaining narration and a feel-good nature of the script will surely be loved by the audience big time. If you stop drawing comparisons from the original and go with an open mind, Premam is one romantic entertainer which will keep you hooked throughout and makes up for a good watch this festival season.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Go... fall in love, Again

    Premam will appeal to the urban audience for its sophisticated style of storytelling and feel good nature. B and C centers may find it too slow for their tastes. Premam is not blockbuster material but has the goods and good moments to be a winner. There is a lot of competition during the Dasara season, but Premam shouldn't have any problem as it is entirely different from other films and will have its audience.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Faithful remake, thankfully hilarious

    A fairly entertaining rom-com. Musically and lyrically superb. One of the career best performances by Chaitanya. Comedy wins. A happy festival watch.

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    Telugu One

    6.5/10

    One of the best films in Naga Chaitanya’s career

    The visuals and the songs were good. Camera played an important role in showing the film as a visual feast. Second half should have been trimmed by the director as it feels a bit lengthy. The audience who already watched the Malayalam version will not be able to experience the same.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Naga Chaitanya Dominates in the Movie

    Obviously when remaking a most talked and seen movie requires a lot of hard work and homework. It is not easy to get the originality to the remade versions. Many trolls comes up in social media from the lovers of original movie. Premam is no exception for this and it already had seen many memes trolling the team on social media. The team had put in a lot of hardwork in making this workout well in all the ways possible. Comparison of it with the original one is wrong but it copes up without reason. Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Director Chandoo Mondeti and team made this Premam in their own set of limitations and boundaries of nativity. They are successful mostly when we don’t compare it with the original one but a let down when we see it comparing to the original Premam. To sum up, this Premam is not for the original Premam lovers.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    It’s Naga Chaitanya all the way!

    In all, Premam is a good remake and the director has done a good job. Naga Chaitanya’s matured performance is definitely the highlight of the film.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    Naga Chaitanya pumps up flavour, can’t match up to original

    If you have watched the Malayalam version, this one will make you a little nostalgic and a little wistful. Especially, after listening to the similar background score and a few songs with same beats.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Film has hit the theatres

    Remakes aren’t easy… Especially when hit films are involved. Expectations, apprehensions and criticism notwithstanding, comparison is bound to creep in at every juncture. Well, it’s no wonder then that Premam has gone through all this even before the release. But now that the film has hit the theatres, one thing is for sure, all the detractors will think twice and think hard.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    No Comedy No Horror

    Hence the story of “Abhinetri” is not exciting either. Once the twist in the tale is revealed, the horror angle wears off. Even the horror elements are not that effective. The comedy part except few laughs generated by Sapthagiri are not that great. The movie turns into predictable fare. All in all, ‘Abhinetri’ is neither interesting, nor a complete bore, few scenes work out, but few don’t.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Not just a horror comedy

    Horror Comedy is an abused genre in Telugu mainly because everybody can afford to do one for being a low-budget genre. We get to see only few films with good content and good standards. Abhinetri is one such kind of film that works based on its content, not just because of the thrills and fear factor. Plus points are casting and classic style of narration. On the flip side, this film is a dubbing film with no male lead belonging to Telugu origin though they are familiar with Telugu people. On a whole, Abhinetri is not just a horror film and there is more to it!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Humour dominates Horror!

    Biggest strengths of 'Abhinetri' is its wide-release. The trilingual tag is a blessing in disguise for the movie. Though humour in the movie isn't hilarious, Still audience could have a good time if gone with minimal expectations.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    More of a Comedy than horror

    Abhinetri is a very simple tale that keeps you occupied (if not entertained) for its two hours duration. if you ignore the few gltiches here and there, it is a movie that can be watched once.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Oh My Ghost

    Abhinetri can be watched for its innovative story line and entertaining first half. A thrilling second half would've helped it to work wonders, but the director's aim is to tell a story rather focusing on crowd pleasing elements. If you're planning to watch Abhinetri then don't expect it to be another horror comedy filled with lot of gags and ghost jokes. It is just a Plain-Jane comedy drama with a ghost in it.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Super-natural element with glamour, comedy and romance

    'Abhinetri' is lazy for the most part. Banks too much on the dancing brilliance of PD and Tamannah, besides Vijay's Kollywoodish comedy delivered by Tollywood's Sapthagiri and Prudhvi. PD delivers an outdated act. The climax portions hold interest.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Routine story line

    One can watch the movie for Prabhu Deva’s as well as Tammana’s dance and for the comedy bits and if anyone expects more than that they would surely be disappointed.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Watchable Horror Comedy Flick

    This movie begins with a flashback and goes on a nice tempo. Every poster and trailer of the film gave us a insight that it is of a horror comedy genre and sadly there is nothing much from this genre and it disappoints the audience very much. Even laughs are not more nor the horror elements. The horror part and suspense continues till the character of Ruby is revealed. After this it hardly makes us experience fear. This movie has some good and well composed dance moments from the leads and is enjoyable highly. Director A L Vijay tried to tell the story he had in his own way and it doesn’t entertain much. Sometimes this movie makes audience crave for some comedy or horror element. The best part is that the narrative is so simple and straightforward without giving any room for confusion. To summarise, this Abhinetri is a watchable horror comedy flick.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    A Prakash Raj-mark Film!

    'Mana Oori Ramayanam' is very special in its own way. One needs to have good taste, a bit of patience and a big heart to understand the undercurrent message and appreciate it. 'Mana Oori Ramayanam' is undoubtedly a good film and leaves a good impact on the viewers.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Unto self-discovery

    'Manavoori Ramayanam' is a drama that tells a simple story high on emotions and message. Restrained performances by Prakash Raj and Priyamani, suspense and message are packed in a span of 110 minutes.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Go with low expectations and you will come out with happiness

    Mana Oori Ramayanam is a film that happens with everyone. The dual shades of a person has been explained in the film so well using the Ramayana angle. The film deals with the natural emotions and gives us a good feel in the end. The major drawback of the film is that it lacks commercial elements which means that the film is not for all kinds of audiences. The film runs on a slow pace and hence it fails to appeal for some classes of people. Prakah Raj’s superb performance is a highlight in the film. Not regularly we see such films and also this was a honest attempt of describing human behaviour in the best possible and engaging way. With some other films at the box office this weekend, Mana Voori Ramayanam might not be given the scope to have a successful run but still the film won’t disappoint you if you are on for a very good and honest film. Go with low expectations and you will come out with happiness.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    A beautiful drama executed well

    The movie is a pure drama sans commercial elements such as songs, dance and comic characters and everything that glitters. The story is a gripping thriller with characters throwing hints of a substory which spreads the suspense and anxiety evenly till the climax.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Eedu Loud Ehe!

    Director Veeru Potla is considered as a better filmmaker who could offer somewhat bearable comedies but he has come up with completely silly and outdated storyline. Logic has gone missing from the scene one. There is plenty of glamour show by heroines. Richa Panai is completely seen in minis and the loud comedy is also aimed at B and C Center audiences. On the whole, “Eedu Gold Ehe” is loud and has old style comedy.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Nothing Special!

    For those who doesn't bother about logic, 'Eedu Gold Ehe' could be a time pass fare. Veeru Potla made good use of Pruthvi, Vennela Kishore and Shakalaka Shankar. Even the Dialogues written by him generate humor. First of the movie is entertaining in bits and parts. Second Half is a let down. There is nothing much in this half except for the Farmhouse episode. Short Run Time could come in handy. Action Sequences are routine. The Climax Twist isn't shocking either and hampers the overall impact. Overall, 'Eedu Gold Ehe' could cater to the requirements of B and C Centers to some extent.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Timepass twists

    On the whole, Edu Gold Ehe is a film which has some very interesting twists. Sunil’s performance and decent comedy are some assets of this pakka commercial film which is aimed at the B and C centers. On the flip side, the lack lustre narration makes this film just an okay watch this festive season.

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    Gulte

    3/10

    Idhi Sodhi Ehe

    As the content is weak and comedy poor, director had to bank upon other elements to please the audience. There is too much of skin show in Eedu Gold Ehe, which is absolutely not needed for a comedy film. Second half seems better compared to the bizarre first half. Second half moves at a fast pace with some unexpected twists. Comedy gets better in this hour, but not to an extent to save this mess of a movie.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Eedu rolled gold ehe

    'EGE' is louder than normal. Sunil once again fails to make the cut. Comedy works to an extent.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Routine Story

    The plot line offers several restrictions in designing the screenplay but the director has cleverly plotted the twists in the plot and maintained everything perfectly so that the thread was never loosened. The film has energetic performance from Sunil which is the key factor for the success of this movie. With some good dose of entertainment, the film Eedu Gold Ehe impresses the audiences this weekend and has a chance of becoming a decent hit at the box office.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Not Jaguar, Just An Ambassador

    To be fair, despite not having good looks to qualify as a hero Nikhil Gowda scores on ease and dances. The film does have somewhat an engaging first half. On the whole, "Jaguar" is a formula film with the lack luster narration.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    High on Budget - Low on Content

    None of the stories penned by Vijayendra Prasad were out of the box. All he does is recycling of old stories but capable directors like Rajamouli made good use of them. In the case of 'Jaguar', Mahadev failed to write an engaging screenplay to arrest the attention of the viewers till the very end. !

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Jaguar – Just okay

    On the whole, Jaguar has a very interesting plot which has been let down by the lack luster second half. Superb production values and some decent thrills are basic assets of this pakka commerical formula film. Now that there is heavy competition for Dussera, it would be really interesting to see how this below average action entertainer fares at the box office.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Jaguar is weak and worn out

    First half is alright despite the mediocrity. Second half tests your patience with template scenes and pale comedy. Only bright spot is the lengthy chase sequence that has been executed very well. Jaguar is a routine revenge drama that lacks freshness. Saying so, it may appeal to the B and C center audience that likes to watch heavy duty action scenes.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Style over substance

    Punctuated with stylized action, the film is largely formulaic. Story sequence is fairly good, though. Mediocre humor, predictability, lukewarm romance do the film in. Performances are good.

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    Telugu One

    3/10

    Nothing new

    There is nothing new about the story of the film but Taman’s music and Manoj Paramahamsa’s photography was good.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    High Budgeted Debut Goes Haywire

    This movie do not have any content which should be made on a huge budget of 75 crores. This much of budget is spent just to make grand launch and make the film look good. To sum up, Jaguar is a High Budgeted debut gone haywire.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    An expensive one but Nikhil drives well

    Jaguar looks stunning from the outside, but minus the driving skills of Nikhil, it is just another costly affair. Hope, Nikhil’s talent will be put to right use in the coming days.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    No wow factor

    While this film has all that matters for a commercial potboiler and is also made in a rather slick, contemporary style, the film, in totality, falls just short of being extravagant. There is a good back story, there are sentiments and there is an interesting screenplay, but they don't sum up together to generate that wow factor. Though, one does not need to complain as the film still makes for a one-time watch for those who want to see some stylish entertainment on screen.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Neither Hyper-active, Nor Dull!

    Like what the promos have suggested, “Hyper” is mix of many recent mass movies with routine styled screenplay. It is like following the template style of screenplay of successful mass movies. Overall, Hyper is a regular mass movie that is neither quite dismissible nor it is very impressive. Okay movie with entertaining first half.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Made for the masses

    The theatrical trailer of the film suggests that it’s about father-son bonding and there is a lot of action orientation. The film too follows suit. Plus points of the film are Ram’s energetic performance and the episodes involving the honesty of government officer. On the flip side, complete mass orientation and loud scenes between Ram and Rao Ramesh might limit the appeal of the film just to masses. On a whole, Hyper is a film made for the masses.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Ram's Obsession for Routine Stuff!

    Santhosh Srinivas should be blamed for not being able to make the most out of the resources he have. Entertainment Values weren't up to the mark. In addition, Serving the routine stuff makes the film as just an ordinary product. For those who crave for popcorn entertainment, 'Hyper' could be pleasing to some extent. But, The rest could patiently wait for the next outing of the Energetic Boy.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Commercial & Message Film

    On the whole, Hyper is a typical masala entertainer which has some entertaining moments. The interesting narration, Ram and Rao Ramesh’s confrontational scenes and a breezy first half are a huge assets. The film is bound to do well among the masses and the holiday season will surely help the film. If you ignore the slight glitches and predictable storyline during the second half, Hyper makes up for a decent watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Mass overdose

    Hyper is yet another commercial film that is targeted at the B and C centers audience. It is not an easy task to write an engaging screenplay for a commercial film when every three out of five films released are made with similar template. Santosh Srinivas did well to create humor using father and son relationship.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Formula, escapism, message

    'Hyper' is a formulaic film that follows the template of a few movies seen in recent past. The conflict point gives way to some non-serious ideas involving the media (the usual suspect). Thankfully, Ram and Rao Ramesh don't lose balance and emote appropriately (actually, they are allowed to emote appropriately).

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Ram proved his talent

    People who love hyper mass will be attracted to the film.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Ram’s Film For Masses

    As trailer and teaser has given insight that this movie is about a son who loves his father very much. This movie begins with the introduction of the same thing at various ages of Surya. This half goes on with comedy scenes and some boring scenes with some beautifully shot songs and well composed action sequences. Interval scene elevates the movie to another level and it’s another half starts with nice sequence between minister and Surya. Games between Minister and Surya are well written at places and they connect to the masses well. Rashi Khanna comes just for songs in the second half and has nothing to do with the flow of the movie. Director Santosh Srinivas who got a huge setback with Rabhasa has done okay job with the content and fine job with massy scenes. This movie works out well in masses. To summarise, Hyper is just another mass masala movie.

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    Indian Express

    5/10

    Old story with a novel thread

    Ram, known for his comic and lover boy roles — is pushing the boundaries to move into mass action roles. He does a decent job trying to fit into those shoes. While his character — in truly ‘hyper’ mode — stands out, the script with power-packed dialogues and rhetoric also accentuates his performance.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Emotional core and an interesting message

    The film is predictable at places and endearing at times. But on the whole, it feels like watching paint dry. Here’s a film which has its heart in the right place but the beats aren’t quite right.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Fun Bromance!

    While the first half is so much fun, the second half turns too predictable and sentimental. It is like watching two different movies but still it makes a watchable fun movie. Avasarala has written good dialogues, extracted good performances from Naga Shourya and Nara Rohith as brothers, and presented the movie with cool visuals. If not for dull second half, the film could have been even better. As a director, Avasarala shows his mark again.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Good narrative style, but...

    First half of the film is creative and humorous. Second half goes haywire. Climax is better. Plus points are creative narrating style in the first half, dialogues and performances. On the flipside, an engaging second half would have done wonders for this film. The narration is very slow. On a whole, Jyo Achyutananda is a multiplex film!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    A Heart-Touching Film!

    Compared to First Half, Comedy dose will be less in Second Half as focus is more on emotions. Here, Audience get a feeling few scenes were stretched and required pace wasn't maintained. Climax is an asset to 'Jyo Achyutananda'. Scenes of bonding between Brothers in the last reel, especially the 'HUG' sequence is simply superb. Overall, 'Jyo Achyutananda' is a film which makes you laugh, moves you emotionally and offers a unique experience which could be cherished for long.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Heartful Bromance

    Overall, Jyo Atchutananda is a beautiful film about love, brotherhood and family values. The engaging first half and a superb chemistry between Nara Rohit and Naga Shourya will entertain you thoroughly. Srinivasa Avasarla shows his caliber yet again and takes you on a journey filled with many happy and emotional moments. The film is bound to work exceptionally well in the A centres and overseas audience. Finally, if you just ignore the slightly slow second half, this is a film which can be watched with the entire family and come out with a big smile on your face.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Jyo Achyutananda is so much fun

    Jyo Achyutananda could have been a groundbreaking film if Srinivas didn't head into the routine format after starting it off in a novel way. Nonetheless Jyo Achyutananda is a good entertainer with many laughs and well pictured emotions. It may not appeal to the tastes of B and C center audiences that prefer masala over content. It will definitely impress the urban audience and should be a winner at the box office.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Enticing wit

    A hilarious family entertainer, it's a breezy, heart-touching bromance to boot.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Jo-Achyuth-ANANDAM

    Srinivas Avasarala was also successful in making his second film a successful one. On a whole, with beautiful story line and screenplay, the film is entertaining. The slow second half is easily negligible. With some good emotions, the movie stands as a winner this weekend.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Good movie with hilarious first half

    To sum up, 'Jyo Achyutananda' is a good film with a hilarious first half. Though the second is a bit slow, but Srinivas Avasarala has managed to pull it off. In recent times many small films with good content have been hits in Tollywood and 'Jyo Achyutananda' falls in the same category.

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    Indian Express

    6/10

    Shourya-Rohit combo will definitely tickle your funny bone

    Jyo Achyutananda is all about brotherhood (plus comedy), family drama (plus comedy) and love stories (plus comedy). The movie, in its entirety, is perfectly laced with comic incidents and rhetoric taking place under one roof (technically two roofs). The narrative is perfectly woven around the two brothers who push the story forward in repetitive yet enjoyable sequences

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    Times of India

    6/10

    leave you with a good feeling

    However, Jyo Achyuthananda is the kind of film that will leave you with a good feeling. Riding high on emotions and relying on the performances of its actors, it is the eventual lack of clarity in narration does a wee bit of damage.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Outdated Syllabus!

    The major issue in this teenage love story is the predictability. Right from the beginning we know what happens next that he falls in love with her, her parents oppose, etc. We also can easily guess he would win the competition in Nagarjuna’s program. There are no nail-baiting moments, which are essential for a thread like this, in the Nagarjuna’s episode either. All in all, except couple of scenes, the cute pair of Roshan and Shriya Sharma, the movie doesn’t interest us. Totally old style of movie.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    A Perfect Launch for Roshan!

    'Nirmala Convent' is nothing different from the countless Love Stories, based on poor boy & rich girl, Telugu movie buffs have seen so far. The only new aspect would be the inclusion of 'Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu' concept, loosely based on 'Slumdog Millionaire', in the plot. This project launches Srikanth's Son Roshan as a confident Actor, Presents Nagarjuna as the Superstar he is known to the World & Brings the most successful TV Show to Silver Screen.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Simple and Decent

    On the whole, Nirmala Convent is a perfect launch pad for Roshan Srikanth. The young hero shines in his role and surely has a rocking future ahead. The film also has some decent moments and moves at a simple pace. If you ignore the slow first half and predictable nature of the film, you can give this film a shot for its innocence and Nag’s cameo.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Lemme Lemme Say B U - Bores You, D U - Disappoints You

    Predictability is one of the main problems for this film as we know that the protagonist is going to win it for sure. In the end Nirmala Convent turns out to be a promotional film for Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu show. Lead pair, Nagarjuna and the visuals are the positives but they cannot save Nirmala Convent, which has severely suffered because of a pathetic script.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Teenage love and message-telling

    The film lives up to its image of a teenage love story. Although predictable, certain commercial elements could work for sections of audiences.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Story and screen play were very mediocre

    If you ignore the slow first half and predictable nature of the film, you can give this film a shot for its innocence and Nag’s cameo.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Not A Great Debut For Roshan

    This movie is a debut for Roshan Meka, Shriya Sharma as actors and Roshan Saluri as Music director. To make an impactful debut the movie should have a fantastic premise and story which Nirmala Convent lacks. This movie runs in a very routine way and audience get disappointed from the very first 15 minutes having huge hype for its promotions. First half of the movie is tedious and second half is okay. Director Naga Koteswara Rao has failed in penning a convincing story and directing it. Second half seems to be inspired from Slumdog millionaire and the scenes where Roshan tries to get Nagarjuna’s attention has nothing to excite. King Nagarjuna’s guest role doesn’t make any difference to this pale and mediocre movie. His guest role appeals more to his fans. To summarise, this Nirmala Convent is not a great debut for anyone despite it’s cast and production.

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    Indian Express

    5/10

    Script falls short of passing marks

    It is the same old story, oft told — the heroine is the daughter of a rich zamindar, the hero is a poor boy and both fall in love. A power struggle follows with the families pitted against each other, often underlined by exaggerated casteism. A happy ending brings the curtains to the whole show.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Convent suffers a weak base

    Nirmala Convent has an interesting message and class to give but the highly enthusiastic students that we are, we wanted a lot more!

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Needs Some Repairs

    The major issue of the movie is the story of Koratala Siva which is not at all new. All in all, the movie can be watched for some moments in the second half and NTR’s terrific performance. Not a good movie but not totally bad either.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    lacks emotional impact!

    First half of the film runs in a passive mode till the leads meet at interval. Second half has a few engaging scenes, but becomes flat as climax approaches. A film of this type (lacking entertainment (comedy) and glamour (romance)) needs an extremely good emotional impact to work well with audiences. Plus points of the film are NTR, Mohanlal and characterizations. On the flipside, an engaging conflict point and emotionally charged climax/pre-climax is missing. We have to wait and see how this film coming from a director of two blockbusters and an actor who delivered two good recent films fare at box office!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Requires Few Repairs!

    First things first, 'Janatha Garage' has its moments but audience will feel a bit disappointed with routine story & screenplay. It must be said that Villains couldn't match up to NTR & Mohan Lal. Still, Two Action Sequences elevating Heroism works in favor of the movie. The long-drawn Climax is a big let down. Overall, 'Janatha Garage' manages to be a Just OK film.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Emotional action drama

    On the whole, Janatha Garage is not your regular popcorn entertainer which Tollywood churns out every week. It is a character-driven film where the onus is on serious emotions. Though NTR performs brilliantly, Mohan Lal gets a prominent role and this might not go well with NTR’s fans. The film will appeal to the general audience more than the fans. Finally, if you ignore the predictable story line, you may give this film a shot.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Janatha Garage - Just Average

    It may impress Jr. NTR fans and the audience that likes serious action dramas. Except for a couple of well conceived scenes and stellar performances from the male leads, Janatha Garage is strictly an average fare. Let's see how far can Tarak pull this off after the initial hype and buzz dies down.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    'Rotha' and the rage

    A routine hero-versus-villain story with a small innovation in the hero's characterization. Watch out for NTR and Mohanlal's performance.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Disappointment on hype it generated

    1st half Mohan lal has strong presence and second half Ntr . But its a pity that in second half Mohan lal is completely sidelined . Even though 2,3 scenes had the strength it was not enough to lift the film all together. Over all its a disappointment on hype it generated. Over all if your are Ntr fan you wont be disappointed by his acting. Go with out any expectations , may be you will enjoy.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Hat-Trick For Koratala and Jr NTR

    Director Koratala Siva is to be appreciated for using an intense and powerful actor like NTR in emotionally charged scenes. Those scenes prove what an actor NTR is. Second half unleashes actor NTR and writer Koratala at the same time.Kudos NTR and Koratala Siva for making a content driven film putting all the calculations aside. To summarise, Janatha Garage is a hat-trick for NTR Jr and Koratala Siva!!

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    This ‘Janata Garage’ needs some repair!

    To sum up, Janata Garage falls short of expectations. It is slower than Koratala Siva’s earlier films. The director has chosen a good subject, but he has failed to narrate the same properly. Except for a few interesting scenes, the film is predictable and outdated.

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    Indian Express

    4/10

    This Mohanlal, Jr NTR film is a masala mess beyond repair

    The movie is nothing but a pathetic adaptation of Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar, with a lot of colour and commercial elements added.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Leaves us with mixed feelings

    This film can be so amazing at times, that it takes your interesting to a new level altogether. But then, it suddenly becomes dull out of nowhere leaving you racking your brains. This Janatha Garage might give everyone a hand in repairs but they need a wee bit of repair themselves too. But guess what, we'd still tell you not to miss it, because the film has a lot more to offer thanks to the wonderful visuals captured by Tirru and soulful BGM rendered by Devi Sri Prasad.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Old and Cliched Movie

    In the first half, Aadi and Namitha hike up a train and the following journey is similar to Shah Rukh Khan's "Chennai Express" but what we miss here is the fun and the great romantic scenes. The writer and director just followed the template without infusing any value in it. Apart from a couple of comedy scenes and Adi and Namitha, the movie totally is below average. All in all, this is dull movie with old style of narration.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Not A Pleasing Guest!

    Love Track of Lead Pair doesn't leave a good impression. Lack of consistency in the characterizations and poor screenplay is a worrying aspect. Director didn't do justice to Sai Kumar's role. Although the get-up is pretty good, That Character wasn't etched properly. Action Blocks doesn't engage the Audience. Family Drama in the Second Half wasn't up to the mark. Overall, 'Chuttalabbayi' offers nothing more than few laughs.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Just for few laughs

    On the whole, Chuttalabbayi is one film which has an interesting first half. Aadi’s sincere performance and some good comedy by Pruthvi are basic assets. On the flip side, lack of novel story line and interesting moments during the second half makes this film worth a watch strictly for a few laughs.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Boring Babai

    First half of the film is passable with routine comedy and action episodes. Second half is absolutely boring with repetitive scenes and weak villains. Despite all that Chuttalabbayi ended up as a boring fare.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Comedy works here and there

    A largely listless script. Prudhvi manages to tickle the funny bone here and there. Sai Kumar's character could have been more important. Thaman's work is a plus.

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    Telugu One

    2/10

    Strictly for a few laughs

    The comedy sequences which slightly tickle your bones in the first half, even those are missing in the rest of the film. lack of novel story line and interesting moments during the second half makes this film worth a watch strictly for a few laughs.

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    Chitramala

    3/10

    Formulaic Attempt of Aadi and Saikumar

    First half of the movie has a quite predictable screenplay and beaten to death scenes which are saved by Thirty years Prudhvi. Ali and Prudhvi made this Chuttalabbai partly enjoyable but the story and other things make us reject this movie. To sum up, Chuttalabbai is a formulaic attempt from Aadi and Sai Kumar with Veerabadhram.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Chuttalabbayi is predictable and mediocre

    The film also has many illogical scenes with a mediocre story and screenplay. Overall, Chuttalabbayi has nothing to offer and Aadi has to wait for some more time to get a good hit. The very same conclusion applies to director Veerabhadram.

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    Times of India

    3/10

    Nothing memorable

    Chuttalabbayi is a cringe-fest with neither a particular plotline, nor a shred of screenplay. There is nothing memorable about the movie except for how frustrated it would makes you.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Plays With Audience!

    Although the movie begins nicely, it falters after few minutes and submerges into mess. Total second half gives headache. Brahmanandam's comedy is irritating. There are lot of unnecessary references about Akkineni family.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    Just A Routine Fare!

    'Aatadukundam Raa' have close resemblance to both 'Kalisundam Raa' and 'Ready'. Be it Story, Screenplay, Characterizations, Comedy, Romance and Songs, Every aspect about this new outing give a routine feel. Hero Sushanth stood as a major weak element in 'Aatadukundam Raa'. Neither romantic track of Lead Pair nor Songs were impressive.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Routine comedy

    On the whole, Aatadukundam Raa is a film with beaten to death formula and routine entertainment. Even though Sushanth and Pruthhvi try hard to save the film, the non-existent story and absurd comedy give a hard time for the audience. Watch it only if you have nothing else to do.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Game of 'Thorns'!

    They have used every trick in the book to make it a watchable fare, but none of it worked including the cameos of Chay and Akhil. Second half is a bit better compared to the totally worthless first half. Aatadukundam Raa is so bad that it couldn't hit any high note at any point of time.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Time travel comedy could appeal

    Sushanth should have chosen a better screenplay to elevate himself.  Comedy may not exactly be his cup of tea. A rip off of so many ideas, the film lacks an identity of its own. Watch out for Brahmi, if you would. Time travel idea may entertain a section of the audience.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Wasted Efforts From Sushanth

    This movie runs in the same formula which audience rejected in the last year. Director should have taken much care in scripting and making this movie more entertaining. . To sum up, Aatadukundham Raa is a wasted effort from Sushanth.

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    Great Andhra

    2/10

    Torture To The Core!

    "Thikka" means having some sort of eccentric mentality, lacking control over balance of mind. Few minutes into the movie, we understand that the movie's title is aptly put. No movie is as worst as this "Thikka" is in the recent times. All in all, if you pick up a list of bad movies in the recent times, "Thikka" can easily ranks in the top order.  

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    Unbearable Thikka!

    Yes, The title 'Thikka' & tagline 'Unlimited' are so apt for this project. Telugu Audience mayn't have watched a such a crap in the recent past. Makers of 'Thikka' showed how a film can be made with a terrible characterizations, senseless screenplay and below par performances.

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    123telugu

    4.5/10

    Thikka – Silly to the core

    Overall, Thikka is one film which Sai Dharam Tej should immediately erase from his memory. He should stay away from scripts like these which can spoil his career big time. Except for his sincere performance, this film has absolutely nothing to offer in any which way possible. Stay away from this one otherwise, you can end up losing your mind.

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    Gulte

    3/10

    Thikka to the power of Thikka

    First half is messy and confusing, but it seems so better after watching the terrible second half. The second half makes us repent for not running away during the break. Do yourself a favor by staying as far away as possible from the theaters that are showing Thikka. You can give it a try if you really want to put your patience to test.

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    Indiaglitz

    2/10

    Losing the way

    A comedy of confusion around a kidnap circus loses its way right from the word go.

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    Telugu One

    2/10

    Stay away

    With the script not holding the audience attention the back to back songs in the film tick you off. Stay away from this one otherwise, you can end up losing your mind

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Sai Dharam Tej Thikka Gone Awry

    This story has more back stories and twists which misfire due to screenplay. There are many scenes involving slow motion shots which are good to watch. To sum up, Thikka is a very thikka film from Sai Dharam Tej which fails to impress audience.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Babu Boredom

    The film doesn't have a major conflict. Being an ACP, Venkatesh using all cheap tricks with villains and an MLA acting like a clown is quite silly. All in all, "Babu Bangaram" as the title says Venkatesh may be gold but the film isn't . Except for Venky's histrionics and Prudhvi's comedy, the movie completely turns bore.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Jaali police

    Babu Bangaram is aimed at being an all-round entertainer where there is something for everybody. Hence the director has filled the film with entertainment threads with Pruthvi dominating first half and Posani doing his bit in second half.  In spite of formulaic treatment, Maruthi has generated enough laughs. On a whole, Babu Bangaram is a commercial entertainer with some box office potential.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Could Have Been Lot Better!

    'Babu Bangaram' is boring to say the least. Had if comedy blocks were entertaining, Viewers would have stepped out of theaters with a smile on their faces. While Fans would love Venky's look & Bobbili Raja touch, Common Audience will enjoy Pruthvi's punchlines in the First Half. Don't expect anything more!

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Time Pass Entertainer

    On the whole, Babu Bangaram showcases Venky in yet another interesting role after a long time. Venky’s performance in various shades and decent comedy during the first half are huge assets. But the film takes a back seat during the second half as things get a bit serious. Finally, If you keep your expectations in check and ignore the routine story line, you can happily watch this time pass entertainer with your entire family.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Ayyo ayyo Ayyayyo!

    Babu Bangaram is a commercial entertainer gone wrong. Films like these depend heavily upon the comedy and right mix of commercial elements. It starts off a dull note and fails to rise even after the entry of characters like Prudhvi. This film could disappoint you even if you go with low expectations. You may safely skip it.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Venkatesh entertains in light-veined role

    Venkatesh gets it right; those of you who love to watch Venky in a light-veined role should watch this. As for the flaws, they are glaring.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Time pass entertainer

    Venky dose look really young and he is definitely the strength of the film by all means. He could pull off the comedy very easily with just emoting it. Film looks really rich. The title track is very catchy. But as writer and director Maruthi stumbled. You can happily watch this time pass entertainer with your entire family.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Nothing Much To Offer From This Venkatesh Movie

    First half has some hilarious moments involving Venkatesh, Prudhvi, Vennela Kishore and others. After a series of comic scenes without moving story even an inch forward Interval comes where a twist which is convincing but not highly interesting.To sumup, this Venkatesh starrer in the direction of Maruthi has nothing much to offer.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    This Bangaram is not pure

    Babu Bangaram is a predictable film with a normal subject and Maruthi has completely failed to tackle the second half of the film. Except for a few hilarious scenes between Venkatesh and Prudhvi, the film has nothing much on offer.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Bommarillu Redux

    Towards the interval the movie begins to become watchable and post interval there is good dose of comedy thanks to Ali who is back in form. Although the sequences in the second half are also formulaic, they are told convincingly by the director. Despite this formulaic scenes, the movie is entertaining in the second half and the climax episodes are good. All in all, a regular romantic drama.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Aimed at families!

    First half of the film is decent though there is not much of a story in it. The second half theme of hero entering into about-to-be-married heroine in disguise is an age old formula in Indian films starting from DDLJ and is also came to extinction in Telugu films last year. However, a heart-touching and genuine climax will make the audience leave the theater with a positive feel. On a whole, Srirastu Subhamastu is a film aimed at traditional family movie lovers!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    You Can Give It A Try!

    The Director succeeded in moving the audience emotionally. Thanks to the combination scenes of Sirish, Prakash Raj & Rao Ramesh in the Climax. Major credit goes to Good Performances & One-Liners. Although there are few negative aspects, 'Srirastu Subhamastu' have many positives to offer a pleasant experience to the audience.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Decent Family outing

    Srirastu Subhamstu will surely be the much needed hit that Allu Sirish is looking for in his career. Good performances, entertaining comedy and moving family emotions through out the film are basic assets. If you go in with an open mind and ignore the predictability of the script, this film will not disappoint you at all. A simple and breezy watch.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Entertaining and Emotional Ride

    Srirastu Subhamastu may not impress people that look for novel plot, but for others it will surely give their ticket's worth of entertainment. Sirish has come a long way as an actor and is growing in confidence with each film. Made on a decent budget, Srirastu Subhamastu has enough moments to be a successful one at the box office. It will appeal to the family audiences more which should play key role in its success.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Shubam. All is well

    A family entertainer and a rom-com that is balanced. Good dialogues, neat performances, excellent technical output.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Sirish’s Emotional and Family ride!

    First half of the movie has all the elements like love, comedy and family emotions. It is entertaining and good. Interval bang is good and interesting. It goes into emotional mode with the second half. Family emotions are very well shown and it goes deep into the hearts of people. To sum up, Srirastu Subhamastu is a fine movie of Allu Sirish with Parasuram.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Routine story

    To sum up, Srirastu Subhamastu is a routine story with some regular scenes, but it is a decent effort from the director. The second half is entertaining and the pre-climax is good.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Fails to create an impact

    The story has some good moments, but not enough to sustain our interest for long. . Srirastu Subhamastu might be good in parts but as a package it fails to create an impact.

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    Great Andhra

    7/10

    Beautiful and Touching!

    While the movie is laced with emotional scenes, all these are stored in the second half. The first half of the movie is not that convincing though it sets up the mood. On the downside, the film is excruciatingly slow. Despite these minor flaws, “Manamantha” is one of the best made emotional dramas in the recent times in Tollywood. All in all, watch the film for its emotional content, good and earnest scenes and superb performances from the lead actors.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    A 'slice of life' film

    Manamantha is a slice of life film that deals with middle class values. Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti gives an authentic narration coupled with a thrill element. Though it has four stories, director has made sure that there is no confusion in narration. Plus points of the film are terrific performances, different orientation and a heart-wrenching climax. On the flip side, narration is pretty slow. On a whole, Manamantha has all the ingredients to walk away with awards!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Chandrasekhar Yeleti-mark Film!

    Compared to First Half, Second Half is much better and the emotional scenes in Climax hit the right chord. Except for the Love Story, All the scenes were executed well and audience connect with them instantly. The pace of the movie is a big worry. 'Manamantha' will be pleasing to watch if gone with minimal expectations.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Realistic and beautiful

    On the whole, Manamantha is a unique family thriller which impresses you completely. Movies like these are rare to come by and when they do, they are a treat to watch. The near perfect casting who gets into the skin of their characters is seamless and undoubtedly the greatest asset for the film. It would be really interesting to see how the commercial audience lap up a serious film like this. Finally, Manamantha is a movie which can be enjoyed thoroughly. Go for it.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Manamantha is a Gem of a film

    Climax of the film will bring a lot of joy to the viewers which in itself is a great achievement. Manamantha is one of its kind of films that are a rarity in Tollywood. One cannot afford to miss this roller coaster ride of emotions. Go watch it.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Cliched, but feel good & heart-touching

    'Manamantha' largely fits into a particular genre of human drama. And the telling is riddled with several cliches. Splendid performances, co-incidences, a heart-touching climax win the day for 'Manamantha'. Don't expect formulaic stuff. Put up with many cliches.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Yeleti hasn’t got back his mojo yet 

    Manamantha is an anthology film. Each thread composes a character of a different age and gender and the challenge they are upto. But, one thing common between them is they belong to middle-class. The movie definitely had a handful of sparkling scenes, but the overall impact gets diluted due to the length. All in all, a film that could have been much better.

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    Deccan chronicle

    8/10

    A film you cannot miss

    Manamantha portrays human emotions convincingly and has a strong and gripping narrative.  The simple storyline is sure to touch the hearts of viewers at the end. Although the story begins slowly, the momentum builds up as the story progresses and completely grips the audience during the last 25 minutes.

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    Indian Express

    5/10

    Mohanlal - starrer is trying hard to appease middle-class values

    Mohanlal-starrer Vismayam has its moments nearing the climax that can bring a sense of joy and belonging among a certain class of people and also upholds family values.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Jakkanna – Mass comedy

    On the whole, Jakkanna is yet another routine commercial entertainer that you might have seen many a times in the past. Except for a few laughs here and there, this film has nothing much to offer. This film might find some audience in the B and C centres for the over the top fun it generates. But for the regular and family audience, it ends up as just a below average entertainer and can be given a shot only if you have absolutely nothing to do.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    What a waste of Sunil!

    Jakkanna is like every other commercial film that simply waits until the interval point to reveal the plot. First half of Jakkanna is a giant yawn. Although the film gets slightly better in the second half with some comedy parts clicking, it was not enough to make us forget the pain we have been through during the first hour. On the whole, Jakkanna is yet another disappointment from Sunil, the ace comedian. Watch it at your own peril.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Duplicate 'Jakkanna'

    A good story line has been wasted in the quagmire of Tollywood-style commerciality. Too many rhymes and parodies do 'Jakkanna' in.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Make sure you don't expect much

    Though the movie impresses in bits it does not sustain the attention of the audience. It comes across as a cliched routine commercial drama. The movie might not be able to impress the multiplex audiences. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Better Of Sunil After Ages

    Comedy is written and forcibly injected into all the scenes with punches written with a motto of rhyming it seem. First half ends where Sunil kills fifty people to save Kabir Duhan Singh. It ends on an interesting note and create necessary excitement for the second half. Second half is consumed by hero playing with villain in the name of thanksgiving for his help. Entertainment dips a bit down and again starts with the introduction of Prudhvi as Kattappa. To sum up, Jakkanna is better version of Sunil from his previous movies.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Pellichoopulu - A Sweet Memory!

    'Pellichoopulu' is a new age refreshing Rom-Com which redefines the rules of Telugu Films. Inspite of not having any Twists & Turns, A simple story has been narrated in a pleasant manner for two hours. Strong Characterizations, Good Performances, Soothing Music, Remarkable Camera Work and Flawless Direction are the strengths of this movie. Characterizations & Dialogues will connect with A Centres & Multiplexes Audiences big time. Don't Miss It!

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Refreshing Romantic Comedy

    Pelli Choopulu is one film which comes as a breath of fresh air in the heavy pollution of commercial cinema. The film has many beautiful moments which one can easily relate to. The film is bound to do well in A centres, overseas and especially the younger generation will lap it big time. Finally, all those who want to watch a clean and feel good love story, Pelli Choopulu is one film which should not be missed.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Refreshing Romance

    Pelli Choopulu doesn't have a great story line.First half of the film is particularly impressive and totally paisa vasool with relatable characters and lots of freshness in its screenplay. Second half is a bit emotional compared to the first half as the characters get serious about what they do. Few emotional scenes in the second half are truly impressive. All in all Pelli Choopulu is a breezy entertainer that will leave a smile on your face.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Talented writing, talented execution

    A mature rom-com that can entertain both youngsters and elders. Fine performances, neat dialogue, situational humour - you have everything. If the first half is breezy, the second half slows down. But it's a negative you can overlook because there is plenty of talented writing over there. Watch it.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    Must watch movie

    This is a must watch for all of you who want to enjoy a breezy clean family entertainer. This movie will surely appeal to all the Multiplex and theater audience who will surely lap it up for its refreshing tale and elements which will surely stay with them once they leave the theater.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    A breath of fresh air

    Pelli Choopulu is a breath of fresh air and gives one a break from the regular commercial masala films. Tollywood has got a talented director in Tharun Bhascker, who has hit the nail when it comes to narrating a story connected to the present generation and the mindset of their parents. The film is a must watch.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Boring To The Core

    First things first, “Kabali” is a huge letdown. The film is quite different from what the trailer and song teasers have suggested. It is not an out and out commercial movie as the trailers made out. All in all, “Kabali” is another disappointment from Rajinikanth. Which is better movie – “Linga” Or “Kabali”? Hard to say.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Kabali...Not A Rajinikanth's Film!

    First things first, Don't expect 'Kabali' to be as entertaining as its Teaser. After the first 15 Minutes, Audience will try their best to accept the reality and keep waiting for something to happen. The goose bump moments one expects from a Rajini-starrer were restricted to Introduction Sequence & Climax. Rest of the portions will give a feeling of going through an Autobiography of a Mafia Don.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Kabali – Not a Rajini film

    Being a Rajni film, everyone goes in with huge expectations of wanting to see their super star in a certain way. But with Kabali, things are surprisingly different as the narration and seriousness of the film spoil the experience. But for the rest, Kabali ends up as a below average outing with not much entertainment going its way. All those who are hellbent on watching this film, our suggestion is to keep your expectations in check other wise you can get disappointed big time.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Even Rajani couldn't save Kabali!

    First half is a big mess and the second half drags with a lengthy sequence of scenes where Kabali goes in search of his wife. Climax is unexciting. All in all Kabali is a boring gangster drama that fails to impress. It is yet another disappointment from our beloved superstar.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    Slow pace ruins the show

    An old plot line, but that which has an ageing gangster at the centre. Rajini the actor delivers goods. Slow pace and boring villains are the biggest liabilities. Don't expect style quotient to blow your mind. If you wanted that, go watch trailer for the 200th time.

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    Telugu One

    3/10

    A patient viewer can bear "KABALI"

    For a Rajnikanth film his fans come to see only him , that doesn't mean with lot of his close ups and slow motions fights you can win their hearts With Rajani acting we need a sensible story too except the first 15mins the rest of the movie doesn't have any solid impact on the audience. Other than Rajni's fans, a patient viewer can bear "KABALI".

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Movie By Pa Ranjith Than Of Rajinikanth

    Director Pa Ranjith sticked to his story and does not deviate even to show the heroism of Rajinikanth. It is more Pa Ranjith film than Superstar Rajinikanth’s film. To sum up, Kabaali js a visual narrative of a gangster who has ideals for the people.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Rajini disappoints his fans once again!

    To sum up, Kabali is dangerously slow for a Rajinikanth fan. The pace and punch make a typical Rajini movie and there’s no walking away from that fact. It truly hurts to write this but Kabali follows Lingaa and Kochadiyaan down the road to no glory.

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    Indian Express

    3/10

    This Rajinikanth starrer is a drag

    Rajinikanth’s cliches and distinct mannerisms are all there but the formula is getting old and tired. A half-baked plot doesn’t help either.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Rajini disappoints his fans once again!

    To sum up, Kabali is dangerously slow for a Rajinikanth fan. The pace and punch make a typical Rajini movie and there’s no walking away from that fact. It truly hurts to write this but Kabali follows Lingaa and Kochadiyaan down the road to no glory.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Routine Stuff!

    Routine Template, Poor Flashback and Lacks of elements that really scare the Audience work against the movie.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Nayaki – Ghost which doesn’t scare

    Nayaki is yet another film which has been made to just cash in on the craze of horror comedies. But sadly, neither its thrills or the comedy engrosses you for most of the film. Except for Trisha’s novel character, this film has nothing much to offer and ends up as a routine and predictable thriller which can be watched when it is aired on TV.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Routine Stuff!

    Routine Template, Poor Flashback and Lacks of elements that really scare the Audience work against the movie.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Predictable and pointless

    Works in bits and pieces, that too, only in the first half. The second half loses pace. Overall, predictability and pointless narration do the film in.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Failed Formulaic Attempt Of Trisha

    To sum up, watch this movie if you are a Trisha fan and has extra bucks in your pocket.

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    Times of India

    3/10

    Neither entertained nor intrigued

    For a movie that is barely 2 hours long, Nayaki feels like it lasted a lifetime. Well, it's probably because, you're neither entertained, engaged nor intrigued. Just bored.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Spoof Raja With Outdated Comedy

    “Selfie Raja” begins on a funny note with the introduction of Allari Naresh who has two weaknesses - crazyness for selfies and talking loose. How he falls in troubles due to these weakness is shown in funny ways. All in all, “Selfie Raja” is totally bad comedy, more sound of dialogues and less of laughter.

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    Better Take A Selfie Than Watching It!

    While the First Half of 'Selfie Raja' is just passable, Second Half is unbearable. The silly scenes and snake comedy irritates big time. Audience who have the patience to watch this poorly written and executed flick till the end titles deserves a pat on their backs.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Selfie Raja – Just for Spoofs

    On the whole, Selfie Raja is just an average comedy caper. The film is filled with gags which click at times and also irritate you to an extent. Allari Naresh’s sincere performance and some spoofs make the proceedings lively. Rest of the film is out of place and does not have much flow. All those who are hellbent on watching this film after watching its interesting teasers, they can give it a shot but go in well prepared.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Unbearable Raja

    This is totally avoidable stuff from the ace comedy hero unless you could laugh at every petty joke. If you are seeking entertainment, watch any Naresh's film on youtube for free rather paying to watch this one.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    Parody Raja

    A film full of parodies, the director's only idea seems to have been to do a checklist full of things. Too formulaic to be taken seriously, 'Selfie Raja' is a comedy of confusion that confuses the idea of comedy with the obsession called parody.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Kichidi Of Many Hit Movies With Irritating Spoofs

    Movies like Selfie Raja are tried and beaten to pulp by our filmmakers and cannot make much difference among audience. To sum up, Selfie Raja is mix of many super hit movies and spoof of some iconic movies.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Entertainment was at its zenith

    It's probably time for Naresh to stop, think, wait and choose. We all know he's capable of doing a lot more than this.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Dud From Maruthi

    The movie doesn't move forward in the second half thereby making you to look for exit door immediately. Although the movie doesn't have outright double meaning dialogues, still it offers some. All in all, "Rojulu Marayi" is out rightly boring movie from the makers of "Bus Stop" and "Ee Rojullo", one can't sit through the second half.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Rojulu Marayi But, Maruthi serves Old Stuff!

    First Half of 'Roujulu Marayi' is very entertaining. After the Interval, 'Rojulu Marayi' becomes predictable and continues to test the patience of the audience. Even the Climax looks very ordinary to ruin any scope of keeping the audience hooked to the screens. Viewers don't find Maruthi-mark Adult Comedy in this movie.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Time Pass Comedy

    Rojulu Marayi is a contemporary take on how girls in today’s society are. The film has all that you can expect in a Maruthi brand film. Double meaning dialogues, comedy, female bashing and a very interesting first half which keeps things entertaining. But it is the lack luster second half which lets down the proceedings and makes this film just a one time watch.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Same old silly stuff

    Rojulu Marayi is like a mix of various genres that have worked at the box office in recent times. Maruthi wrote a script that has space for youthful romance, comedy, horror and mystery. Mixing so many genres into one is not as easy as it sounds. Quite understandably Maruthi made a mess of it.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Feminist's nightmare

    Maruthi's screenplay and Ravi's dialogues in the first half are entertaining. The second half dumbs itself down into a caricature.

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    Telugu One

    3/10

    Test for the patience

    The movie was mediocre as there is nothing fresh in the story. It seems to be like a new version of the story in which there are two confused pairs. Trying to drag off the whole story with online trends did work,at some point in the movie. Though the first half was a little entertaining, the next half was a mere test for the patience of the audience.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Entertaining First Half, Horrible Second Half

    Director has done a fine job with first half and failed to conceive second half and failed to reach the expectations as in the first half. He should have taken much care of second half. To sum up, Rojulu Marayi has hilarious first half and unbearable second half.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Watch it at your own peril

    While the film shows Maruthi has failed as a writer, one wonders why a popular producer like Dil Raju got associated with the film. Though one assumed that Rojulu Marayi could be in the horror/comic category, it’s neither. Watch it at your own peril.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Slower Than A Snail!

    The director has told the movie in his own style with touch of poetry. All in all, some of the scenes of “Oka Manasu” may be liked by people who have poetic mindset but for common audiences, it is out rightly big bore.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    A Snail-Paced Love Story!

    'Oka Manasu' is a simple love story. In the First Half, Some of the scenes were repetitive and better Editing could have been a saving grace. Second Half is much better and Director succeeded in presenting the conflict between Lovers. Pre-Climax and Climax is where the soul exists. But, One need to have a lot of patience to sit in the theaters until then.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Good performances but Mediocre

    Oka Mansu is a simple love story with some stellar performances from the lead pair. All those who want to see the fresh pairing can surely give this film a shot for their striking chemistry. But for the others, go in well prepared for the slow pace and lack of any basic entertainment.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Never ending Love saga

    It is hard to get involved into these sluggish proceedings even during the climax part where the story heads for an unusual ending. On a whole, Oka Manasu is like an ultimate test for one's patience.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Mature love story for the discerning

    A mature, conversational love story. Profound. The slow pace of the second half can be forgiven. Dialogues are hard-hitting, heart-rending or poetic.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Oka Manasu Review

    The story was penned by the director Rama Raju himself. Though the first half was dragged so much, the story is definitely connective to the audience. The Cinematography was too good. The locations, visuals were appealing. Music by Sunil Kashyap was unveiled earlier, and the impact

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Niharika and Naga Shaurya’s Poetic Love Story!

    Narration of the movie is the flaw and make audience exhausted. Nothing happens in terms of story during first half and story starts moving forward towards climax. Director blended hope, love and opportunity very well in the story but failed to conceive it with a better screenplay. To sumup, Oka Manasu is just for limited audience.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Niharika’s good, not the film

    While the subject is good and has a lot of potential, Rama Raju missed out with the slow narration. Even an hour into the film, nothing much happens. Though the narration is slow, the music makes the film interesting.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Nani Steals The Show

    “Gentleman” is a mixed bag. Surprising interval bang, some good suspense elements in the second half, comedy by Vennela Kishore and more importantly Nani’s performance have worked out well. But the movie also many issues like dull pace, not-so- interesting twist, predictable climax. All in all, “Gentelman” is a watchable movie for its second half and for Nani.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Interesting suspense plot

    Gentleman has a good plot point and a suspense factor. First half is filled with a couple of love stories which should have been more engaging. Second half goes into a serious mode of unveiling the mystery. Vennela Kishore’s comedy in second half provides entertainment.On a whole, Gentleman is a suspense thriller and offers something different for regular movie.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Well-Executed Thriller!

    On the flip side, Slow Paced Love Tracks and Deviation to Comedy in the Second Half could be a worry. Even though the final twist revealed by the Hero is thrilling, Including a special element here could have made it a perfect ending. Overall, The range of 'Gentleman' depends on how Masses embrace it.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Gentleman – Impressive Thriller

    Gentleman is one of Nani’s best performances till date. Time and again, he is upping the ante by doing interesting projects and this film falls in the same league. The film will hold strongly especially in the A centres. Finally, if you manage the a slightly slow first half, Gentleman will entertain you decently with its thrills.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Pucca Gentleman

    There are a few lags in between and there are scenes that could have been executed in a better fashion. Despite all that Gentleman is an engrossing experience that will impress the audience that look for variety. Nani's superb performance keeps you hooked till the end.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Narration thrills, emotions connect

    A thriller with a difference, 'Gentleman' gives a high at a stretch while watching the second half. Fine performances aside, it is technically of superior quality.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    A good thriller movie with an engaging storyline

    All the commercial elements well balanced. Cinematography, the productions values, editing etc. are promising. Nani has got another feather into his hat with this movie. His brilliance in delivering two shades of a person is to be appreciated. Nivetha Thomas is to get good praises. The director has succeeded in keeping the audience engaged.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Another Telugu Movie With Nani’s Terrific Performance

    Screenplay is written so clever and interesting but seems to be slow. Director Mohana Krishna Indraganti should be appreciated for attempting such a script with a terrific actor like Nani. To sumup, Gentleman is another step to reach higher level in Nani’s career.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Nani steals the show

    Avasarala Srinivasa Rao is a good actor, but he is a miscast in the negative character. The climax is predictable and a bit long. But all in all, Gentleman is a great watch for Nani's stellar performance.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    'Ordinary' Remake is Ordinary

    Lack of entertainment, no interesting element, not a good suspense point are the main problems of the movie. Generally these kinds of movies offer some relief from comedy track or romantic portions. But “Right Right” fails on that front. All in all, “Right Right” never gets it right. Complete boredom is what it offers.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Not A Pleasant Journey!

     Even though the run time is less than two hours, One gets the feeling of watching a three-hour long feature film. That's an indication of snail paced narration! There is nothing exciting in the manner in which the mystery gets unfolded in the latter half. Hence, It is likely to disappoint movie buffs who patronize thrillers.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Right Right – An ordinary affair

    Right Right falls in the melodrama thriller genre. Although the film is a no-nonsense film and has an interesting story line, the proceedings are very slow and quite old school. If you do not mind these above said factors and want to still give this film a shot, you can go ahead and try it but go in well prepared.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Takes a WrongTurn

    Right Right is not an entirely disappointing film but it has more wrongs that overshadow the right elements of it.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    A passable remake

    The narration is milk and water. Dramatized performances are the last straw that break the camel's back.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Weak narration which fails to excite

    A poor remake of a super hit movie. A very bad attempt by the team. It is a mere wastage of talent (Nassar, Prabhakar, Sumanth Ashwin). Fails to impress the viewers in all the ways.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Weak narration which fails to excite

    A poor remake of a super hit movie. A very bad attempt by the team. It is a mere wastage of talent (Nassar, Prabhakar, Sumanth Ashwin). Fails to impress the viewers in all the ways.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Stuck In A Traffic Jam

    Although the second half is relatively better than the first half, the movie doesn't hold interest. To be fair, some scenes in the second half are good. But in totality the film is a big bore. There is no seriousness in the theme. All in all, "Okka Ammayi Tappa" is badly made movie based on a idea from an Hollywood hit.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Not Engaging Enough!

    Inspite of having few edge-of-the-seat thrilling scenes, 'Okka Ammayi Thappa' fails to keep the viewers engaged just because of poor Screenplay. The mind game between Hero-Villain isn't something we haven't seen before. Unnecessary Comedy Tracks deviate the audience from the actual story.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Different Attempt

    Okka Ammayi Tappa is a film which falls in no man’s land. The film which could have been a very good experience is bogged down by some mediocre and out dated narration. If you manage to keep your expectations in check and sit through the sloppy first half, you will end up liking the film, for its unique story and interesting last half an hour.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Everything else is a Mess

    Okka Ammayi Thappa has an intriguing setup. Almost three quarters of the film runs on a flyover, which is first of its kind in Telugu cinema. Concepts like these need to have very good technical values, taut screenplay and extraordinary performances. Sadly Okka Ammayi Thappa doesn't check any of the boxes above.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Mind games, blackmailing, & heroism

    On balance, the script has highs and lows, while the premise may not excite many. The execution should have fared better. Rajasimha's scripting may work well with sections of the audience. The jury is still out.

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    Telugu One

    2/10

    Once watchable

    The terrorist plot, people getting struck on the fly-over etc. are well executed. Sundeep and Nithya make a good pair, but the story loses its sense where there is no deep love track in between the pair in the childhood. Once watchable as the plot is narrated well.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Sundeep Kishan’s Effort Goes Waste

    A childhood love story between Krishna Vachan and Mango which is not so effective and also fails to generate necessary depth. Director failed to handle screenplay which makes its a boring ride. To Sumup, watch this Oka Ammayi Thappa if you are a fan of Sundeep Kishan or has ample free time.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    A Trivi-Mark Family Entertainer

    “A Aa” is a pleasant movie with good dialogues, beautiful cinematography, nice music, and terrific chemistry between Nithin and Samantha. Watchable for its lighter moments and emotional sequences.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Anasuya, Anand & Atha

    First half of the film is nice. Second half meanders a bit, but a good climax followed by punch dialogues of Rao Ramesh makes you feel good as you step out of the theater. Plus points of the film are Trivikram dialogues, Samantha and emotional scenes. On a whole. A.. Aa… is a pleasant family entertainer that has something for everybody. You may watch it!!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A 'Clean' Family Entertainer!

    Trivikram is superb as both Writer & Director in the Climax block. The manner in which Rao Ramesh's character has been moulded deserves a special mention. Audience step out of theatres with a feeling of watching a feel-good entertainer and that's the real strength of 'A..Aa'.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Clean family entertainer

    As expected, Trivikram once again proves that he is magician of his craft with A..A. The way he has narrated this breezy family drama with some lovable and entertaining elements are major assets. This is a film which will do exceptionally well with the family and overseas audience as the lead pair ensure that things fall in right place.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    A Aa - Anubhuthi Plus Aanandam

    A Aa has a very good plot and Trivikram executed it well without getting too much melodramatic. A Aa is a wholesome entertainer that can be enjoyed with your whole family. It is a perfect summer film that gives your ticket's worth of entertainment.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Narration is the saviour

    'A Aa' has no exciting storyline, but the performances surely are a great takeaway. Watch out for some nice scenes and visuals. Don't expect big-time comedy. Expect Trivikram to entertain with interesting characters, besides intelligent dialogues. He gives them.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Nithin and Samantha’s Sure Shot Hit With Trivikram

    This is another family entertainer added to his list of works with back to back family entertainers. To sumup, A Aa is a sureshot hit from Guruji with Nithiin and Samantha.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Trivikram is back with a bang

    Director Trivikram Srinivas’ films are always special, especially because of his dialogues. 'A.. Aa..' is a simple family story with a bit of emotion, romance and humour. The film's predictable storyline and the sluggish second half are among the few drawbacks. However, 'A.. Aa..' is a clean family entertainer and one can say that Trivikram is back with a bang.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Silver Screen Telugu Serial

    “Brahmotsavam” tests the patience with its idiotic scenes, directionless screenplay, and snail-paced romantic thread. If not for Mahesh Babu’s presence, the film collapses completely.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Nothing Much To Celebrate!

    The patient of the audience was tested to the fullest by then and the hurried-Climax can't be a saving grace. Overall, 'Brahmotsavam' ends up as a family drama which can't even satisfy its target audience.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Simple and Clean

    Brahmotsavam is a film which has some decent moments going its way. If you ignore the predictable nature of the storyline and some boring moments during the second half, this is one film which can be easily watched with your family this summer.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Govinda Govinda...

    Brahmotsavam starts off on a lazy note and doesn't move forward in spite of numerous characters on the screen. Even the family audiences will not be able to connect with these artificial emotions and lackluster script. Mahesh the superstar too will need a miracle to save this one from sinking.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    A sentiment for family audience

    A film that drives home the message that relationships must be celebrated. Only that the idea is stretched into a feature film. Draw you conclusions. Slow pace hurts. Is Mahesh is out to impress the family audience? Wait and watch!

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    BoreUtsavam

    This is less of Brahmotsavam and more of BoreUtsavam.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Mega Remix

    All in all, entertainment in the second half coupled with some good dance steps by Sai Dharam Tej, Subramanyam For Sale makes for one time watch for fans and for others it is quite routine fare.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Not a great attempt

    Srikanth Addala should have done a better job with his screenplay. Movie runs on a very slow pace in the second half. To sumup, Brahmotsavam is not a great attempt of celebration.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Very slow and boring

    Brahmotsavam is good on paper, but the execution is not interesting. The narration is very slow and at times downright boring. The fate of Brahmotsavam depends on how the family audiences receive it.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Regular Mass Drama

    First half of the movie is highly entertaining with racy screenplay. But post interval, the movie goes down with predictable sequences and lengthy chases that hardly appeal. Overall, a routine action drama with some entertainment but predictability and second half has undone what it promised in the beginning.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Trust Kosam

    Plus points of the film are Sai Dharam Tej’s ease and entertainment episodes. On the flipside, routine story, predictable screenplay in second half and excessive action episodes work against the film. On a whole, Supreme has chances to click with crowds due to the entertainment aspect!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    A Paisa Vasool Entertainer!

    Few scenes in 'Supreme' appear illogical & silly, even the fight involving physically challenged in the pre-Climax. The manner in which Climax was picturized should be appreciated. Had if the comedy in Latter Half was on par with the First Half, The range of 'Supreme' could have been huge.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Supreme – Popcorn Entertainer

    Entertaining comedy through out the film and some well executed emotions are basic assets. If you ignore the predictable story line and go with the flow of the film, Supreme is a typical popcorn entertainer which will not disappoint you this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Supreme is mildly entertaining

    Supreme is an out and out commercial entertainer that banks heavily upon comedy. There is action, romance, sentiment and everything that we expect out of a commercial film. However except for comedy in parts and few action scenes there is nothing that really impresses the viewers.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Sexing up formula

    An old story, but 'Supreme' has its moments. Comedy and sentiment are decent. First half is engaging, while second half falters.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Supreme, this is not a smooth cab!!

    The failed logics, uninteresting screenplay and cliched performances from actors created boring moments. A perfect repetition of Pataas-like frame work isn't also exciting. On a whole, the film will end up as a pretty average grosser at box office due to holidays factor.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Sai Dharam Tej’s Entertaining Ride

    Director Anil Ravipudi who did a superb job with his debut movie has done a good job with this movie. He should have taken much care of second half. Second half is a bit low on entertainment. To sum up, Supreme is an entertaining ride!!!

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    One for the masses

    Sai Dharam Tej’s energetic performance and Raashi’s cop act were the highlight of the film.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    One for the masses

    Sai Dharam Tej’s energetic performance and Raashi’s cop act were the highlight of the film.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Mass Overdose

    This is director Boyapati’s weakest story that is told in boring way. Except some scenes in first half and the sequence of Allu Arjun surrendering to the police and revealing about the real villain, the movie has no worth scenes. Neither the movie has any entertainment. All in all, Allu Arjun and Boyapati have come up with an out and out mass movie that has no great scenes.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Lacks A Saraina Script!

    Undoubtedly, 'Sarrainodu' is Boyapati-mark entertainer and Bunny gives a commendable performance. It must be said that the film is weak in Romance, Family Emotions and Entertainment. Routine story, Illogical scenes & Lack of entertainment loved by class audience were the major drawbacks. Overall, 'Sarrainodu' is a commercial entertainer with a beaten-to-death Story & mindless Action.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Typical Masala Entertainer

    Sarrainodu is indeed a Oora mass entertainer. The film has many elements which will enthrall the fans and mass general audience. Bunny’s stunning transformation, Aadi’s screen presence and amazing action sequences are huge assets. If you are OK with too much violence and manage to bear the last fifteen minutes, you can happily watch Sarrainodu, which will end up as a typical masala entertainer this summer.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Not 'Saraina' Attempt!

    There are few bright points about the film, but we cannot let this one pass off as a passable fare as there are so many more dark moments. Allu Arjun's spotless performance is the main highlight of this Boyapati's bland and boring mass masala offering.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Bunny, the 'blockbuster' guy

    An oldish formula and story line. Bunny is immensely watchable in the massiest ever role of his. Watch out for enthralling action. Expect no wow stuff except for Bunny.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Perfect mass masala entertainer

    On a whole, Bunny has decided to go for a makeover and he did it brilliantly. If he takes up a new story, then there is no possibility of getting into core (oora) mass. By executing each scene brilliantly with hyper power, Boyapati has presented a new Allu Arjun, thereby exciting mega fans. Mixed with the power of holidays, definitely this mass film is going to come up with flying colors at box office.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Allu Arjun’s Massy Style

    This movie is a oora mass commercial entertainer from Boyapati Sreenu with Allu Arjun which has its pros and cons stuffed together. Below average second half and it’s last 30 mins, mediocre screenplay are spoilers of the movie. To sum up, it’s a Allu Arjun’s Oora Mass Show!!

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    A mass entertainer

    Sarrainodu is not up to the mark as Boyapati has completely failed to deliver the goods. Other than Allu Arjun’s performance, the film offers nothing other than excessive action.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    'Fun'fusion

    There are also plenty of double-meaning dialogues. The director has shown both the heroines in glamorous way. Overall, it is a regular confusion comedy drama with pretty old screenplay and cliched scenes. Some scenes work, some don't. There isn't much to talk about it or criticize it. A plain ordinary comedy movie.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Confusion comedy

    The taste of audiences is changing in the past one year and they are not looking for familiar stories. First half of Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is mediocre as it’s one sided (with just Vishnu’s track of confusion). The second half gets interesting once Raj Tharun’s track adds up to confusion. We have to wait and see how audiences brace up this movie.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Old Wine in Old Bottle!

    'Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam' isn't for those who crave for intelligent cinema or search for logics. Routine Story & Screenplay will frustrate if one expects this project to offer something new. Lastly, This Confusion Comedy Flick has got the elements which might connect well with the mass audience.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Enjoyable Confusion

    Edorakam Adorakam is a film which will attract the B and C centers big time. Even though the film gets over the top at times and defies logic in many areas, it has some very entertaining elements which will go well with many. If you are looking for some sheer time pass and want to have a good time this weekend, try this film out and you will be decently entertained.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Navvinche Rakam

    Barring few cliched moments and double entendres, ERAR is a paisa vasool comedy with hilarious moments and genuinely funny dialogues. This might work well with B and C centres. Audiences who love to watch comedies will surely like this fun-tastic confusion drama.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    1st half oka rakam, 2nd half maro rakam

    A confusion comedy with a thin storyline but some substantial scenes, especially in the second half.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Confused Comedy

    Comedy of this movie is very formulaic and works at places and makes audience regret at some places. Scenes involving Ravi Babu and Rajendra Prasad are very funny. There is no clarity in characters and their presence on screen. These days comedy in our Telugu films is generated only through confusion or else double meaning dialogues. To sum up, Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam is a confused fun ride.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A comedy of mix-ups leaves you in splits

    The plot of the film has been taken from a Punjabi movie and it is not new in Tollywood. Some of Ratnam’s dialogues are funny and some double meaning ones are not. Technically the film is average and the climax could have been better, it seemed that they were in a hurry to finish it.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Sardaar Waves Red Towel!

    The director has no grip on the movie this is clear from the first scene. But overall, this is a movie with less script, fine aspects of movie making and more about Pawan Kalyan and his mannerisms. All in all, “Sardaar Gabbar Singh” is a mess of inconsequential scenes with no coherence, no entertainment. It’s doubtful whether his fans will also like this borefest!

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    A Film by Pawan Kalyan for FANS!

    Fans will certainly enjoy the trademark mannerisms, dialogues, fights and dances done by Pawan Kalyan. For others, 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' looks pretty ordinary. Overall, 'Sardaar Gabbar Singh' is a film made with the sole aim of entertaining the devotees of Powerstar.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Impresses in bits

    Sardaar Gabbar Singh will surely go well with all Pawan Kalyan fans. Right from the word go, it is Pawan’s solid screen presence and energetic performance that will bind you completely. Impressive first half and some stylish thrills are basic assets. But a weak story line, lengthy run time and a dragged out second half spoil the fun to an extent and make this film exclusive for fans only.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Pawan Kalyan is the only Saving grace for Sardaar

    Sardaar Gabbar Singh has an okay story that is enough to be a good commercial film. The film starts off well and keeps you entertained for almost an hour. It is all downhill thereafter as the screenplay goes haywire.There is a desperate attempt to entertain the viewers but the narrative is so bad that we couldn't connect with the emotions of the characters.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Gabbar & Gudumba rolled into one

    Pawan's one-man show. For those of you looking for him to do non-heroic comedy in khaki, this film has much stuff on platter.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Gabbar Singh.. Gabbar Singh.. Sardaar 'Average'' Singh!!

    While there is no brilliance in story and screenplay, there is no such talent in the direction of Bobby too. That's clearly visible in the film. Fans might enjoy Pawan's dances, shy-acting and punch dialogues but other audiences will feel difficult to pass the 163 minutes run time.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Only For Pawan Kalyan Fans

    Makers should have taken care of the content first. To Sum up, Sardaar Gabbar Singh disappoints audience and fans alike for big time.

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    Strictly for PK fans

    The film leaves one with the feeling that something was missing, perhaps the magic of Pawan Kalyan. Finally, Sardar Gabbar Singh is only for Pawan Kalyan fans, apart from a few entertaining moments, there is nothing to take away from it.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Soul is lost

    Gabbar Singh had marked the comeback of Pawan Kalyan after a long dull haul of nearly a decade and it is ironic how its sequel is the complete opposite and sees the actor in one of his most unimpressive appearances ever.

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    Great Andhra

    7/10

    Touching And Beautiful

    The movie is filled with many emotional moments all the while keeping humor intact. This is the director’s movie. And Karthi’s show all the way. Despite length, “Oopiri” is one of the best made heart-touching movies in Tollywood. It is seeped with classiness.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Vennela Kishore's Show

    All the characters behave in silly manner. All act as if they are doing it for just for fun. All in all, the film has nothing much to offer other than the star performance of comedian Vennela Kishore. Watch his comedy, rest of the drama is like ami tumi bolobashe! Bottom-line: A bit loud, but entertaining!

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Vegetarian comedy

    Ami Thumi has certain uniqueness about it. Plus points of the film are actors and clean comedy. But, narration is flat. Story is highly predictable because it’s simple. The screenplay lacks any high points. On a whole, Ami Thumi is vegetarian comedy that appeals to a limited set of audiences.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Ami Thumi – Healthy Comedy

    Ami Tumi is a very healthy comedy which has some entertaining moments throughout. The film will especially do well at the A centers because of its urban comedy touch. Vennela Kishore is the star as he makes this film which has a simple and predictable story line quite enjoyable with his hilarious performance as Sree Chipili. Watch it for him.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Paisa-vasool affair

    Ami Thumi is a passable fare with some laugh out loud moments here and there. Vennela Kishore's comedy makes it a paisa-vasool affair for the audience. On the box office front, it should be a safe venture for its investors considering the low costs.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    When Vennela Kishore rules

    'Ami Thumi' is a comedy of quirks, wherein Vennela Kishore outwits everybody else, ironically while being damned throughout the movie. For a film that was shot in just 36 days, this one bears testimony to what thorough pre-production can achieve in terms of technicality. Lack of emotional range affects the proceedings, especially in the second half.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Partly Entertaining

    Ami Thumi may please multiplex audiences, but it may not connect to mass audiences.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Vennela Kishore’s fun ride

    This half ends in an interesting way and creates the necessary excitement among audience for the second half. Second half has very funny moments and whenever there is a scene of Vennela Kishore, there is a tickling sensation in the theatre and audience enjoy his comedy so well. This movie is his one man show. To sumup, Ami Thumi is Vennela Kishore’s fun ride.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Watchable comedy

    The first 10 to 15 minutes of the film is a bit boring until Vennela Kishore enters. There are also a couple of characters who are irritating whenever they appear on screen. On the whole Ami Tumi is a very watchable comedy thanks largely to Vennela Kishore.

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    Indian Express

    7/10

    This screwball comedy is sure to crack you up

    The characters and the conflicts in Ami Thumi is a perfect setting for a screwball comedy, where confusion, lies, deceits, loyalty and greed plays out in the wittiest way possible leaving the audience in splits.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Some comedy is better than no comedy

    There’s nothing much to talk about the locales or cinematography since most of it is shot indoors adhering to the demands of the screenplay. The music too is average and usually seats in the backseat throughout the story. If some comedy is better than no comedy, this one is for you.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    A class act!

    Not even a single unrelated scene was shot to satisfy the so-called commercial movie lovers. This film is little lengthy and second half appears a bit slow. But, that doesn’t take away anything from the emotional journey we experience through the film. On a whole, Oopiri is a thoroughly enjoyable emotional ride. Go for it!!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    A Heart-Touching Tale!

    'Oopiri' succeeds in retaining the soul and scores better than the original in terms of humour. Youth, Families and Multiplex Audience connect big time with 'Oopiri'. Its too early to predict how far Karthi's characterization will draw the masses to the theatres. Overall, 'Oopiri' is one of the finest films ever made in Telugu Cinema.

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    123telugu

    7.5/10

    Oopiri – Live Love Laugh

    Very rarely does one come across such a meaningful film in Telugu which holds your attention with its beautiful narration. Finally, if you ignore the slow pace of the film during the second half, Oopiri is one film which stands apart and cannot be missed.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Breathtaking

    Oopiri is all about moments and emotions. It cannot be seen as a simple film based on two people. There is so much depth into it and there is life in it. This is one of those films that cannot be missed at any cost. It is an experience that needs to be cherished by every film lover. Leave everything and just book your ticket now. Highly recommended.

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    Indiaglitz

    7/10

    A comedramic family entertainer

    Oopiri is a bromantic comedrama that is a rare film. It comes with memorable performances, neat writing, and a deft technical texture. The second half falters a bit in terms of slow pace. But it's excusable.

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    Telugu one

    6/10

    Watch and feel happiness in your Oopiri

    Totally it is Karthi's show most of the time in keeping the film engaged while Nagarjuna is also a treat to watch. Bored of routine crime comedies, bored of over-intelligent heroes with all powers on earth to pip villains to pulp and bored of lecture-giving-films, audiences will love to watch "Oopiri" in Summer. Despite its flaws in second half, the film could really satisfy all sections of audiences.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Breathe of Fresh Air

    Definitely, the credit should be given to Vamsi Paidipally for attempting a life changing, daring and unconventional novel script. It is a must watch movie to have some entertaining as well as making your eyes teary sequences and emotions. To sum up, Oopiri is a breath of fresh air into Telugu cinema.

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    Deccan Chronicle

    7/10

    A beautiful and emotional journey

    Despite its climax which drags a bit, Oopiri is a touching film, adapted well by Vamshi and ably supported by the cast. It marks another hit for Nagarjuna, who has shown the way in experimenting with his roles.

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    Times of India

    8/10

    Learn the art of celebration of life

    The film is pretty racy in the first half but it is the second half where we are left looking at the watch quite a few times. However, you set the flaws aside, and get a brilliant climax with 30 minutes of engrossing moments. To lay it on the line, Oopiri is a beautiful film.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Runs On And On

    In films like these where story happens in a single day, screenplay should be very tight, or it spoils the drama. "Run" suffers from bad writing. The comedy doesn't make us laughs. Many scenes drag on and on. All in all, Run has only few good moments, rest of the drama is too boring.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Needless to RUN for Tickets!

    In the First Half, Story progresses at a slow pace. The love story of lead pair wasn't promising either and lack of chemistry is evident. Though the run time of 1 hr 45 min is an advantage, Lack feel-good factor and thrilling moments offered by 'Neram' is a worry for 'Run'. Still, Urban Audience might give it a try…!

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Run – Different Thriller

    One of the biggest advantages of Run is the crisp run time. A simple story interlinked with different characters and how they are unraveled during the end is what Run is all about. Barring the non effective narration during the second half and rushed up climax, Run has enough twists and subtle comedy which will make up for a decent watch this week.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Runs at a Snail's pace

    Run is a film that will appeal to audience who look for freshness, but it has its shortcomings. It could have been a good film if there were better comedic moments and thrilling elements thrown into the narrative. You may watch it if you are game for something different from the usual.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Flat narrative

    No need to RUN to theatres, watch peacefully at home on TV later.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Mediocre Remake

    Movie begins on a serious note and everything seems to be dramatised. For the reason unknown, there is a small gap between audience and the movie. To sum up, Run is a mediocre remake where audience expect more but given less.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Good Story, Bad Execution

    First half is told smoothly some highs and lows but the second half goes down the way. The narration never lifts up again. Overall, the movie is interpersed with the silliest romantic track and some jokes. A good story is told in a dull manner.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Time-Pass Fare!

    Lack of emotional connect is the major setback of 'Tuntari'. Nara Rohit tries his best to salvage the film with his performance in the Climax block. Overall, 'Tuntari' has its moments but they mayn't be enough to score success.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Time Pass Entertainer

    For the first time, Nara Rohit chooses an entertaining role and manages to impress supremely well. His comical performance and carefree attitude evokes good fun during the first half which is the basic asset of Tuntari. But a slightly mediocre second half and too many songs take away the freshness making this film an ok watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Lacks the punch

    Like most of Nara Rohith's films, Tuntari too has an interesting plot, but fails to impress due to weak execution. Rohith tried something different from his usual tough guy kind of roles. This is surely a different film for him. On a whole Tuntari is a average entertainer that could have been much better with proper handling.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Novel story, not-so-tight screenplay

    A very good story. A film that has Nara Rohit shedding his intensity to do comedy, even while he gets emotional in the climax. The screenplay could have been tighter, though.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Only boxing gloves, no punches

    As the film got into serious mode in second half, some twists and highly emotional moments are expected to stun us. But the love track of hero with heroine disturbs us a little. Only to pass the time, this Tuntari will help you, but not to entertain you amazingly.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Boxer Packs A Punch

    First half is interesting and entertaining. Second half starts with boxing matches which are funny and illogical. Movie becomes emotional in the pre climax backed up by superb score by Sai Karthik. To sum up, Tuntari is interesting movie mixed with fantasy element.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Strictly For Adults

    For general audience, the episodes look very cheap in taste. Even in most scenes Naresh’s acts seem downright silly. Also nothing happens in 60 percent of the movie except these silly acts. All in all, “Guntur Talkies” is low-standard comedy that can be enjoyed by a section of audience for its sexual tease. Has Nothing But Rashmi’s Tease

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    ADULT Talkies!

    One wonders why Praveen Sattaru made a film like 'Guntur Talkies' after bagging a National Award. Such is the adult content in the movie and no one knows why he has gone to such extremes. Still, Audience who love Adult Comedies might appreciate the attempt of Praveen Sattaru if gone with low expectations.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Guntur Talkies – Just OK

    Guntur Talkies fails to live up to all its expectations and hype. Even though the film was promoted to be a new age crime comedy, the execution is quite ordinary and routine. Except for the superb performance by Naresh and sensuous avatars of Rashmi and Shraddha Das, this film has nothing much interesting to offer and ends up as just an ok watch this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Over-indulgent

    A done-to-death idiom, all that Guntur Talkies has to offer are doses of over-indulgent doubles entendres.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Guntur "Oora Masala" Talkies

    "Guntur Talkies" is neither a brilliant film nor has any National Award winning elements. But the film is all about masala, over sized melodrama, ruggedness, chaos and mass elements in each scene. That will help the film amass decent figures, recovering the investment and pocketing profits.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Strictly Adult Entertainer

    This movie does not appeal to family audience. It is stictly written to attract youth and adult comedy lovers. To sum up watch this Guntur Talkies movie if you like movies like Delhi Belly like movies. It’s strictly “A” certified entertainer.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Not all that engaging

    Rashmi Gautam is there to justify the 'A' tag that the film has got. Her silence through most of her role conveys much. Since the first half of the film is not all that engaging, it might get onto the nerves of the audience.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Romantic Family Entertainer

    Though the chemistry is good between the lead pair, the love scenes between them are less and are told mostly through songs which have diluted the effect. The portion of an American girl is also dragged on and on. All in all, "Kalyana Vaibhogame" is a good romantic drama with decent performances and nice emotional sequences.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Novel story, predictable narration

    Kalyana Vaibhogame is a film that explains the sanctity of marriage.. Novelty and freshness are the order of the day. Plus points of the film are novel story and actors performances. On the flip side, slow-paced narration coupled with predictable screenplay and excessive dialogues makes the movie sluggish. The success of the film depends on the patronage of family crowds.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Simple yet Beautiful!

    First Half concluded with an interesting Interval Bang. Second Half is predictable and stretched a bit but doesn't disappoint at all. Emotional Scenes in pre-Climax have come out well. On a whole, 'Kalyana Vaibhogame' is a feel-good entertainer containing fulfilled romance which would be loved by youth and human emotions embraced by the families.

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    6.5/10

    Beautiful Emotional Drama

    On the whole, Kalyana Vaibhogame is a decent and well made family entertainer. Beautiful emotions, lead pair’s performance and good family bonding are basic assets. If you manage to sit through the lengthy run time and go with the mood of the film, you swill surely end up liking this emotional and contemporary family drama.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Emotional and Entertaining

    It is a nice creative touch by the director. Kalyana Vaibhogame is not a perfect film but it has enough to keep us entertained through it. It is a must watch for people who love to watch Romantic comedies.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Feel-good entertainer

    Kalyana Vaibhogame is a non-ambitious film. It is true-to-life and doesn’t attempt to swallow more than what it can chew. With good performances and some solid writing, KV is a feel-good entertainer.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Nothing much 'vaibhogame' inside

    Only multiplex audiences might enjoy this film, but not all youths. With whole second half reminding Ala Modalaindi, family audiences may feel unhappy. The film's trade depends on how good other releases like Shourya and Guntur Talkies will be.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    A feel-good pop-corn entertainer

    Kalyana Vaibhogame is predictable at a higher level but has some nice moments captured without too much of seriousness. It is a pop-corn entertainer that plays safe.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    A whiff of fresh air

    Though a family subject, there are a few drawbacks too. The Thagubothu-Naga Shourya episode is a bit dragging and Shourya’s romance with an American girl is not interesting enough. Altogether, Kalyana Vaibhogame is a clean family entertainer and a whiff of fresh air among the regular masala flicks.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Damn Slow And Boring

    Entire first half tests our patience as the movie drives with pointless sequences. The comedy shot on Prabhas Seenu is hilarious in some scenes but it doesn’t add up in real way in totality.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Lacks Thrilling Stuff!

    Twists & Turns in the story were quite interesting. Even the game played by Protagonist to make Villains pay the price has been executed well. The way Climax was designed looks very much apt. All said, 'Shourya' doesn't give a good feeling for the audience because of the flaws in the Narration.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Shourya – Twisting Tale

    On the whole, given the pre-release buzz and expectations, Shourya ends up as a slight let down. Although, the twists and turns in the second half make a compelling movie, the first half falls flat and leaves a lot to be desired. Overall, Shourya might be an okay option if you have nothing else to do this weekend.

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    Gulte

    4.5/10

    Sleep inducing Thriller

    Shourya could have been a very good thriller as the plot is interesting. It takes a nosedive because of poor screenplay. In the end we only wish the movie is as interesting as its trailer.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Suspenseful, but inconsistent

    A thriller with good potential rendered blunt by a maker whose creativity is rooted too much in Telugu nativity.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Intelligent, yet slow 'Shourya'

    Shourya is an intelligent script that is marred by few unneeded elements. For such thrilling stories, there should be racy screenplay like in Kshanam and Express Raja. That's where Dasarth took the yorkers and failed to through the bouncers. On a whole it looks like him trying all bookish shots on a flat track, though there are fours and sixes occasionally.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Slow paced thriller

    First half of the movie is quite slow. When the movie enters flashback mode it becomes more slow. Sharpness in the screenplay is missing. Love track between Manchu Manoj and Regina Cassandra is shown in a very regular and formulaic way. Twists in the second half forms the crux of the story. To sum up, Shourya is a slow paced thriller.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Shourya is a bit damp

    Shourya is a film that promises a good plot but falters due to its execution. Dasarath must be appreciated for diving into something new but he faltered in the other departments of filmmaking — especially the screenplay. There are no thrills in this film until the last half hour.

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    Times of India

    5/10

    Engaging revenge story

    Shourya runs on the premise that every situation is perceived differently from different points of views. What is apparent might not be the truth. Shourya is one of those movies you stop at while swapping channels on a weekday when there's nothing else to watch on TV.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    A Different Attempt!

    Lack of Logic and Too Much Melodrama in few scenes were the major setbacks.Viewers will have mixed feelings upon watching the movie. Unusual Plot & Interesting Screenplay were the only saving grace of 'Bichagadu'.

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    5.5/10

    Only for target audience

    Bichagadu is not the regular masala film which you generally come across daily. Even though the performances, story and comedy manage to elevate the film in certain areas, lack of emotional depth in the concept and conviction in crunch scenes makes this film a below average affair this weekend. Watch it at your will.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    A potential sleeper hit

    'Bicchagadu' is a humble film that makes the cut. A heart-touching film with poignant moments. Healthy humour. Could become a sleeper hit.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Another Hit For Vijay Antony

    Director Pradeep Krishnamurthy has done a fabulous job and made this movie a thrilling ride for audience. He has written the screenplay very well based on the novel by Sujatha Ranganath which he acknowledged in the movie. To summarise, Bethaludu is Vijay Anthony’s another hit!!

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Another Hit For Vijay Antony

    Director Pradeep Krishnamurthy has done a fabulous job and made this movie a thrilling ride for audience. He has written the screenplay very well based on the novel by Sujatha Ranganath which he acknowledged in the movie. To summarise, Bethaludu is Vijay Anthony’s another hit!!

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Well-made Thriller

    Gripping screenplay, neat performances, good technical values and different presentation of this thriller makes a good watch. A commendable job by Adivi Sesh as writer and debutant Ravikanth Perupu as director.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Engaging thriller

    On the flipside, the basic revelation towards end (finding whodunit) may not be in popular taste. Executed on shoestring budget, this film will be a profitable one. But the extent success will depend on how audience take the revelation. On a whole, Kshanam is a decent and engaging suspense thriller despite of a couple of unconvincing points.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Gripping Thriller!

    'Kshanam' starts on a slow note and gains momentum during the pre-Interval phase. The non-linear approach while presenting the Flashback is a good attempt. Second Half keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats, especially the last 40-odd minutes. Thrillers like these aren't for those who enjoy regular commercial entertainers loaded with slapstick comedy & brainless action.

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    6.5/10

    Kshanam – Racy Suspense Drama

    Off late, Tollywood is surprising us with some out of the box and sensible films. Kshanam falls in that category and does not fall for the so called commercial trap. Racy narration, suspense factor and terrific performances from the lead cast are huge assets. Barring some unconvincing points regarding the plot, Kshanam ends up as an intense and enjoyable thriller which will not disappoint you at all. Go watch it.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Keeps you hooked until the last 'Kshanam'

    Kshanam is a must watch for the fans of thriller genre and for those who love to watch different films. The technical team has put their heart and soul into it and this small gem springs in a surprise with solid content. Go for it.

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    Indiaglitz

    7/10

    Breaking the rules

    A slick suspense thriller with good acts, neat narration, and, above all, fabulous cinematography and background music.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Predictable Kshanam

    At one look, Kshanam will sound like a Hollywood movie but while the logics are being concluded, it sounds like a typical Telugu masala film. Film may sustain at box office until a happening film arrives, but will not see a long run due to its cliched story, missing of cinematic elements and more importantly some interesting performances.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Not So Routine Interesting Thriller

    Kshanam is definitely a new movie to our Telugu audience. Director Ravikanth Perupu has done excellent job in making the movie. Screenplay is the best part of the movie. To sum up, Kshanam is a not so routine interesting thriller.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Former boyfriend makes it an ‘ex’cellent movie

    From the beginning of the film, the director maintains a tempo and keeps the audience interested. Though the movie is made with a limited budget, the rich visuals and technical values of the film are brilliant. While there are a few logical flaws in Kshanam, it is an interesting deviation from normal Telugu films.

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Former boyfriend makes it an ‘ex’cellent movie

    From the beginning of the film, the director maintains a tempo and keeps the audience interested. Though the movie is made with a limited budget, the rich visuals and technical values of the film are brilliant. While there are a few logical flaws in Kshanam, it is an interesting deviation from normal Telugu films.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Stay Away

    The film has been in the making for long, even then they couldn't correct all the wrongs. Perhaps they failed to do so when the total movie itself is so bad. All in all, "Krishnashtami" is full of clichés and boredom. Totally a head-ache movie.

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    5.5/10

    Routine Family Drama

    Generally, audience are very used to Sunil’s comedy and crazy feats on screen. But sadly, that is missing big time with his role in Krishnashtami. Interesting interval bang and some comedy scenes here and there are basic assets of this film. Watch it only if you have nothing else to do as this film has nothing new to offer and ends up as a routine and outdated family drama.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Krishnashtami is a Kickless Cocktail

    Despite some funny moments here and there, watching this family entertainer is a painful experience on a whole.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Family entertainer gone haywire

    A done-to-death formula that has a hero who sleepwalks through his role, a family that is uninteresting, a plot that is stale.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Routine and below average

    This half ends in half interesting way and creates the necessary excitement to watch second half. Second half starts with Sunil assessing what is what and who is who. He tries his best to know why they tried to kill them. He solve all his problems and goes his home safely. To sum up, movies is just a routine and below average attempt.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    It’s old whine in new bottle

    This is a really an old story and has been done to death in Tollywood. You will definitely feel that you have seen this earlier while watching it. On the whole, Krishnashtami is a predictable, outdated film based on an old formula.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Decent Action Love Story

    On the downside, the movie has no meat after the interval as the story's main twists and turns have already been established by then. The single point drive in the second half at times bores the audiences. Also the songs come as speed-breakers. All in all, this prema gaadha is mixed bag - some good moments in the first half, flat second half.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Hatke Story

    First half of the film is engaging. Second half is tedious with too many elements though it provides pretty good entertainment with Pruthvi - Murali Sharma episodes. Plus points of the film are Nani and hatke-storyline. On the flipside, the orientation and logics should have been taken care of in the second half. On a whole, Krishnagaadi Veera Premagadha is a differently treated film with Nani dominating the show!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    An Epic Love Story with few Shortcomings!

    On the flip side, Confusing Screenplay and Few unwanted scenes in the Second Half play the spoilers. Even the fun element in Nani's character drops here and he gets sidelined by other characters. Though there weren't any outright boring moments in the latter half, There is no rib-tickling comedy either. The pre-climax and climax were dragged a bit.

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    7/10

    Interesting & Entertaining

    Nani’s natural performance, breezy first half and good twists are huge assets. Barring the excessive length and certain lags during important scenes, this film ends up as an entertaining watch and will surely be yet another feather in Nani’s cap.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Krishna gadi Victorious Love story

    The film never gets boring. It is a joyful ride until the penultimate scenes where it was needlessly dragged. Director chose to conclude it on an emotional note that may seem out of sync with the rest of the film. However that is not a major problem to be concerned about. Krishnagadi Love story is so much fun on a whole.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Krishngaadi average gaadha

    First half of the film sounds like Puri Jagan's 143 movie, while second half is pretty much like Nikhil's Shankarabaranam movie. Though director promised that this is a never-before script on Telugu screen, at least in the last 20 years, fact is that we have seen these type of films many times in last 20 months itself. The film's impressive first half may help mint good money, but on a whole it will not be a blockbuster of Bhale Bhale Magadivoyi kind.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Entertaining and Interesting

    Audience get superbly engaged into the movie. Second half starts with an interesting forest action scene. It is just filled with loads of entertainment and well composed chase sequences and funny acts of children. Movie ends in a simple way. To sum up, Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gaadha is a interesting and entertaining gaadha.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Love & terror in the season of Valentine

    The first half is complete entertainment and the second half is a bit slow. With good visuals, nice performances and a few hilarious moments, Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gaadha is a good one-time-watch film.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    Love & terror in the season of Valentine

    The first half is complete entertainment and the second half is a bit slow. With good visuals, nice performances and a few hilarious moments, Krishnagadi Veera Prema Gaadha is a good one-time-watch film.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Marakathamani – Few Laughs

    Marakatami is a passable fantasy thriller which has its moments. The makers cleverly induce good fun at regular intervals and side track the over the top storyline. If you ignore certain logics here and there and are okay with some time pass situational comedy, this crime thiller can be given a shot this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Not so adventurous

    Marakatamani is a comedic adventure. A movie worth watching and you come out of the theatre with a smile on your face. However, the movie does not justify Nikki’s statements. She said “movie is a Comedy, Love, Adventurous and fantasy genre”. Is there comedy? Yes. Is there love? Not enough. Is there Adventure in the movie? It was too simple to call it an adventure. Fantasy? Because ghosts are involved, so it is safe to call it a fantasy. Right?

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Hilarious Entertainer

    Marakathamani would please those who love hilarity and thrillers. Bad promotions are to affect the film collections.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Thanda Thanda Bore Bore

    Adah Sharma’s role is so bad and the romantic track between Aadi and Adah is also not properly developed. There are some twists in the second half, but by that time we disconnect with the happenings on screen. Added to it, the music and the chemistry between Aadi and Adah don’t excite. All in all, “Garam” is an outdated movie from Madan and Aadi.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Routine 'Garam' Masala!

    There is nothing much happening in the first one hour, except for one or two comedy scenes. Routine Sequences & Songs spoil the movie watching experience. Interval Bang brings a bit of relief and even the emotional Flashback is passable. There after, Director makes a wrong step again by focusing on the comedy blocks rather than taking the actual story forward. Excessive runtime is a result of too many unnecessary sequences. Masses in B & C Centres might embrace 'Garam' to some extent due to the presence of heroism elevation scenes and fights.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Garam – Works only in parts

    On the whole, Garam is yet another disappointing attempt from talented hero Aadi. Although his mature performance and a few emotions give a good start, the heroine, direction and screenplay falter at the finish line. A better script selection will surely take Aadi to places in the future. Finally, you can save this one for the small screen.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Spineless and spice less

    Garam is a tedious watch right from the beginning. Nothing gets better as the movie progresses. First half is unbearable with cliched love track and stale comedy. First half seems better after watching the second half. The story has an emotional backdrop but the director failed to build an emotional bond between the audience and characters.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Taking the 'garam' out of life

    Nothing 'garam' about this half-baked action-drama.

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    Chitramala

    3/10

    Just waste of time and money

    Makers of the movie seem to be more concentrated on scoring a hit rather than its content. They seemed to have forget that, they need a proper content to score that expected hit. It’s time for Adi to come to his love genre as audience are expecting and encouraging only content rich films and rejecting the other. To sum up, Garam is just waste of time and money.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Taking the 'garam' out of life

    Nothing 'garam' about this half-baked action-drama.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Too Many Speed Bumps

    Nevertheless the film will help the career of Bellamkonda Srinivas as it is completely focused on him and has put him on the main spotlight. All in all, unlike "Sudigaadu" Bhimaneni has not come up with perfect remake and unlike "Alludu Seenu" Bellamkonda has come up with a story that is too heavy for him.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Addiction to Speed is dangerous!

    'Speedunnodu' have elements which satisfy masses to some extent. Bellamkonda's Dances/Fights, Few Comedy Scenes & Tamanna's Item Number will be applauded. Climax block saves 'Speedunnodu' from ending up as a disaster. The final twist and its treatment is worth a mention. Overall, This Remake settles anywhere between Below Average & Average.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Speedunnodu – Friendship over love

    Overall, Speedunnodu has an interesting story line which is set well in a rural set up. Bellamkonda Srininvas impresses with his all round skills and does his job pretty well. Interesting twists during the climax and lavish songs are huge assets. Barring a few dull moments during the first half and lack of emotional bond between the friends, this film can be given a shot for its overall package.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Caution! Speed-breaker ahead

    Speedunnodu seems okay until the interval point with some laugh out loud moments. However the romantic track it is too predictable to keep us glued. Climax is different from usual but couldn't make the desired impact. Speedunnodu has its moments but fails to entertain or engage on a whole.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Emotions that touch

    A rom-com and an emotional drama, this film has its pluses. Don't expect a faithful remake.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Very Slow Movie

    This half ends in a regular commercial movie way. Second half starts slowly and turns interesting as it runs in a suspenseful note. Second half is the crux of this movie. Screenplay in this half is racy and crispy to certain extent. Movie becomes emotional and more twisty. This movie is all about love and friendship set in Rayalaseema villages. Watch it if you have more bucks in your pocket.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Fast film with speed breakers

    The first half of the film is only entertainment and the actual story begins in the second half. Moreover, the narration is slow and most of the scenes are predictable. While the film revolves around friendship, the director has completely failed to show the emotional bond between the friends. Speedunnodu is not a typical Bheemaneni Srinivasa Rao remake.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Headache Ki O Lekkundi!

    Lavanya who looked stunningly beautiful in “Soggade Chinni Nayana” has also looked too tired in the movie. Although the concept is nice, the director has no skills in narration and command over direction. All in all, another big bore movie from Rajamouli’s assistant.

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    123telugu

    4.5/10

    Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi – Lekka Tappindi

    Overall, Lacchimdeviki O Lekkundi turns out to be a huge disappointment and brings a halt to Lavanya Tripati’s successful streak. Even though the interesting premise tries hard to engage the audience, the way proceedings are narrated with an half hearted approach makes matters worse. You can safely ignore this movie and choose something else from the other releases this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    A sketchy con

    A film that shows promise at interval bang, but soon fritters away in the next moment like a whimper.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    It is an average attempt

    This half runs in a slow paced way and ends in an interesting note. First half doesn’t reveal much story of the movie but builds a pace to the movie. Many a times audience get bored in this half. Second half begins with revealing the actual story with lots of twists and turns. Movie gains some momentum in this half and turns interesting. To sum up, LOL is an average attempt.

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    Great Andhra

    4.5/10

    Hey Rama What's This Drama

    Raj Tharun in his usual style tries to livens up his hyperactive performance. There is couple of good songs by Gopi Sunder. Apart from these, the narration and scenes are pretty ordinary. All in all, after delivering three entertaining movies, Raj Tharun disappoints with this movie. Old style movie told in old way.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Predictable but entertaining

    Plus points of the film are Raj Tharun’s lively performance and good dialogues. On the flipside, predictable story and familiar screenplay doesn’t excite you. On a whole, Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu has a minimum guarantee entertainment that has potential to work at box office. It’s up to the budding star Raj Tharun to take it forward!

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Routine Village Drama

    In this day and age of fast paced lives, simple love stories which showcase subtle emotions are clicking big time. The makers of Seetamma Andalau Ramaiyya Seetralu have tried the same pattern and have impressed in bits and pieces. Except for Raj Tharun’s sincere performance and some comedy by Shakalaka Shankar, this film is quite routine and ends up as just an average affair.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    This Love story is as old as the hills

    The film drags on and on pointlessly which will test your patience. Cliched scenes and poor dialogue make it a painful watch. Director finally threw a twist into the tale with the cricket match. Even this is not new to us as we have seen few films involving sports as an integral part of the story.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Dumbed down and a rehash

    A ball hits the crotch! Don't even ask 'Howzatt'!

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    Deccan chronicle

    5/10

    A mix of two films!

    Seethamma Andalu Ramayya Sitralu offers a few laughs here and there.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Perfect Festive Watch

    The first half is breezy and goes smoothly with simple narration. The second half turns a bit serious and also goes here and there in between but comes back on track before the penultimate sequences come in. All in all, the movie is perfect watch for Sankranthi festive time. Despite weak second half, it still entertains.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Perfect Sankranthi Treat!

    The first half is racy & its Bangaruraju's show all the way. Whereas, The actual story begins in the Second Half and that's when Bangaruraju decides to fulfill his second task. 'Soggade Chinni Nayana' is a perfect family entertainer for Sankranthi. It has got something for everyone & the role of Bangaruraju is worth every penny one spends…!

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Enjoyable family entertainer

    Whenever Nagarjuna has done entertaining roles, films have always clicked. Same is the case with Soggade Chinni Nayana which is a complete family entertainer. Barring the slow pace during the second half, this film ends up as an enjoyable watch for every section of the audience this Sankranthi season.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Enjoyable family entertainer

    Whenever Nagarjuna has done entertaining roles, films have always clicked. Same is the case with Soggade Chinni Nayana which is a complete family entertainer. Barring the slow pace during the second half, this film ends up as an enjoyable watch for every section of the audience this Sankranthi season.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Sweet and Simple Family Entertainer

    Soggade Chinni Nayana is a neat family entertainer that is packaged and delivered in good shape. It is a simple commercial film that offers some variety kind of entertainment to the festival audience. This is a no nonsense film that sticks to the theme. Rural backdrop will appeal to the B and C centers audience rather than the urban crowds.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Nag's double dhamaka

    A well-written and well-executed film with splendid performances, especially by Nag and Ramya Krishna. A socio-fantasy, it will be remembered more for its rom-com strengths.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    Soggade is Sankranthi's Soggadu

    The film is full of good moments and fun, with lighter vein comedy that happens in a healthy way. Not much of village culture is also shown, but surely that tinge of greenery could be felt. The film will be patronised by majority of family audiences for its pure and clean look. Among all the Sankranthi releases, Nagarjuna's film offers that real festival treat of entertainment.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Nagarjuna and Ramya Krishnan show all the way!

    It was good to see a big star film set in a village backdrop after a long time packaged in what we usually call as a ‘family entertainer’. To sum it up, the movie’s asset is Nagarjuna-Ramya Krishnan’s incredible chemistry which will almost make it up for the rest of the mess.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    It’s Nagarjuna’s show all the way!

    Soggade Chinni Nayana is a perfect film for Sankranti. Watch it for Nagarjuna and, of course, director Kalyan Krishna, who handles everything very well.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Entertaining Raja

    First half is full of fun as there is some nice banter between hero and heroine, and the comedy performance by Saptagiri. The songs and visuals keep us glued to the seats without worrying about anything. All in all, the film has rich production values, good music and some enjoyable comedy. A passable entertainment for sure but lot of drama could have been avoided

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Kukka Kavali

    Express Raja is a screenplay-based film attempted in comedy genre. The story is narrated in entertainment format with all the characters getting linked up with an incident followed by comedy of errors. Plus points of the film are Sharwanand, novel screenplay and entertainment by Saptagiri. On the flipside, the movie should have been narrated in a more interesting way. We have to wait and see how this film manages to hold up with 3 biggies around this Sankranthi.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Fun-Filled Entertainer!

    On the flip side, Chemistry between the lead pair didn't rnwork out and even the comedy quotient drops in the latter half. Too manyrn coincidences were a bit of concern too. On a whole, 'Express Raja' havern the elements to please the class audience and it might do well in all rnthe A Centres.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Express Raja – Entertaining Ride

    Express Raja is a thorough entertainer sprinkled with loads of laughter. The comic timing of the actors and their performance is the major highlight of the film. On the flip side, there in not much logic and also the love story between the lead pair is a bit disappointing. Finally, if you want to leave your brains behind and have a really good laugh with some hilarious punches, then go watch Express Raja.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Impressive Raja

    Despite having its share of problems Express Raja will entertain the viewers on a regular basis. It is worth a watch just for its fun quotient. Express Raja has the power to stand against the Pongal biggies. It is more of an A centers cinema that will have a good run at the plexes.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    The Comedians' Express

    A fun film which doesn't give you complicated situations to think through. A good time pass movie this festive season. Watch out for the comedians.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Have fun and masti Raja!!

    Gandhi succeeded in giving a non-stop popcorn entertainment while the story just takes twists and turns, travelling from Vizag to Hyderabad to Nellore. It seems like director is from Nellore, so from using slang words of the region to showcasing locales around all the time, Nellore-ism dominated second half. At the end, if there is no other better film, then Express Raja is likely to end up as a terrific grosser. Comedy without boredom, always saves.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Time Pass Journey

    All in all, a light-hearted crispy entertainer for this season which might deserve a watch if you are looking a popcorn entertainer.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    No Roar Only Bore!

    Although first half of the movie seems okay thanks to some comedy and songs, the second half is unbearable as it moves on boring manner and puts us in sleep mode. Not a single thread or scene that is intelligent or decent enough to appreciate can be found in the second half. And the climax is also very boring.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    NBK’s format

    Dictator is a typical Balakrishna’s film in a predictable format. Plus points are Balakrishna’s performance and punch dialogues. On the flip side, the story and screenplay are old-fashioned. There are too many action episodes. On a whole, Dictator is meant for masses and Balakrishna’s fans.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Routine Mass Potboiler!

    Had if there was good humor in the movie just alike 'Loukyam', The reach of this Balakrishna starrer would have so big and Sriwass failed to fully utilize the bunch of comedians. To conclude, 'Dictator' will please the fan base of Balayya during this Sankranthi season.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Balayya mark entertainer

    Dictator is a film which has all the necessary ingredients of a typical commercial entertainer. Balakrishna’s thumping performance, mass dialogues, fights and enough glamour elements will keep the fans and B and C center audience happy. If you ignore the routine and predictable story line, this film will be a decent festival outing this weekend. Go watch it.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Dictator will rule

    Everything is predictable but the mass elements make it a watchable fare. Balakrishna fans and masses may enjoy few dialogues and other stuff from their favorite hero. Others may find it a bit dated. On a whole Dictator is a decent mass entertainer for the genre lovers.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Balakrishna ahoy!

    A movie for those who want to see Balakrishna delivering punch lines and smashing an empire.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Only shouts, no content

    Even fans and cinema lovers who love to see routine scripts may not bear this "Dictator" because of the amount of routine that is incorporated into every scene and frame.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Treat For NBK Fans

    First half starts with a violent act of goons. It is filled with routine same comedy and nothing of the story is revealed in this half. In ends with a Balayya calibre fight and creates the necessary curiosity among the audience. Second half begins with revealing the back story of Chandrasekhar Dharma. Pure mass film begins in this half and is a treat for Balayya and mass audience. To sum up, its a delight and feast for Balayya and Nandamuri fans.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Crack The Password

    Nannaku Prematho is mixed bag – with some stunning moments, breezy romance, and intelligent screenplay and yet it burdens the mind with some unnecessary scenes, lengthy second half.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Concept Thriller

    Though story of the film is routine, the screenplay of the film is completely different. It’s a brave decision to have such a different look and characterization for NTR. It’s a daring attempt to have the entire story happening in London and being true to the Thriller genre. There is a lot of mind game in this film. The screenplay is logical and makes you think all the time.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A New Age Cinema!

    Sukumar wasn't so successful in presenting the emotional scenes of Hero & his Father. He neither made an attempt to show how Hero's Father was cheated by a ruthless Businessman. Suku tried to enthrall NTR's fan base with few heroism elevating scenes here and there. Its too early to predict how the masses would receive this intelligent flick laced with emotion. One thing is for sure, 'Nannaku Prematho' will get overwhelming reception is all the A Centres.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Classy Revenge Drama

    Nannaku Prematho is a film where all the unnecessary commercial aspects are put aside and the focus is on the content. NTR’s solid performance and emotional content are huge assets. However, the slow pace of the film and lack of certain elements which are expected by NTR fans and mass audience will hamper the collections to an extent. Finally, Nannaku Prematho is a class act which should do well only with the A center audience.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Less Emotion, High Intelligence

    Nannaku Prematho is not a bad film at all. It has its moments and clever screenplay that will appeal to the educated audience. NTR and Jagapathi Babu have made it worth watching. Sukumar's brilliant screenplay will leave you awestruck at times. Having said that Nannaku Prematho may not perform well in B and C centers.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    NTR - Subtle, spectacular

    Nannaku Prematho has its share of intelligent moments. It has its hits and misses, too. Watch out for NTR's spectacular and subtle act.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Science documentary sans emotions

    Old formula story with 'physics' and 'mathematics' laced all over will not sound convincing. As time progresses, there should be some high emotions even though Sukumar used huge intelligence. Whether A or B or C centres, without churning emotions there is no use of applying theorems, principles, algebra, trigonometry, vaasu shastra and electronics. Sorry, add partial physics too.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Superb Classy Makeover For Jr NTR

    It is NTR, show all the way and his makeover show. Audience, who expect high voltage action sequences and much elevated heroism leaves disappointed. Less action sequences, zero heroic dialogues and full on universal content is what it makes Nannaku Prematho. To sum up, this movie is a complete makeover for NTR and he finally tried something new.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    A Pleasant Love Story

    The film has predictable story. Once the conflict is revealed and hero gets to know why Sailaja rejected his proposal, from then onwards we know how the movie would end up. Overall, the pleasant presentation by director Kishore Tirumala with good dialogues, catchy tunes by Devi Sri Prasad and beautiful presence of Keerthi Suresh, Nenu Sailaja works.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Beautiful Conversations

    It has freshness in first half and a familiarity in second half. Plus points of the film are freshness in first half, beautiful dialogues and Ram’s perfect portrayal. On the flip side, second half gives you a deja vu feeling. But, it’s wrapped up in a positive fashion, On a whole, Nenu Sailaja has ingredients that work at box office and it’s a refreshing movie for Ram.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Feel Good Family Entertainer

    Nenu Shailaja is a simple yet beautiful love story with the right mix of family emotions. Superb first half, Ram’s balanced performance and a clean narration are huge assets for the film. If you ignore the routine nature of the script during the second half, you can happily watch this feel good film with your entire family and start the new year on a positive note.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    S A I L U is Lovable

    Nenu Sailaja will strike a chord with the youth and the emotions in the second half will appeal to the family audience. This film will be appreciated by the target audience. Masses may find it little boring and sluggish that may hamper its chances in B and C centers. For its genuinely enjoyable scenes and touching emotions, Nenu Sailaja is worth a watch.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Light-veined treatment

    ''Nenu.. Sailaja'' is a rom-com and a family entertainer at once. A breezy outing this New Year Day, this one has Ram striking gold.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Old wine in a semi-new bottle

    Nenu Sailaja might sound little better than Ram's previous films, but isn't a superb love story or a blockbuster material. There is New Year advantage for the movie, and it will run in theatres till January 13th until the biggies arrive.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Familiar story yet very refreshing

    There is a lot of family sentiment aspect in the film, but is so cleverly merged with the primary love story that you might not feel the overdose really. What makes this film so appealing is its simplicity. All in all, Nenu Sailaja is a familiar story yet very refreshing for its treatment, dialogues and consistency in the humour.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Slightly Better One From RGV

    Although post interval the movie’s pace goes dull and some unnecessary scenes come. There are some very dull scenes come and go like it comes back to the track and ends in thrilling way. All in all, Ram Gopal Varma has come up with a decent movie after so many bad movies.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Veerappan Killed

    Ram Gopal Varma makes it interesting whenever he attempts biopics and films based on real events. After Rakta Charitra and The Attacks of 26/11, he comes up with another film based on real events - Killing Veerappan. If you are interested in films based on real events, Killing Veerappan makes an interesting movie if you ignore historical inaccuracies and slow-paced narration.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    RGV is BACK!

    Even though the film mainly focusses on 'Operation Coccon', Ram Gopal Varma touched other aspects as well to present Veerappan's past life in the form of flashbacks. The love track of Veerappan & Interval Attack Sequence stands out. Even though the Second Half wasn't as gripping as the First Half, Ramu picturized the Climax is a superb manner. Those who embrace realistic films & Varma's taking will love 'Killing Veerappan' for sure.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Realistic Assassination Drama

    Killing Veerappan is surely RGV’s most decent films in the recent past. It is a realistic tale of how India’s most wanted criminal was gunned down with some superb visuals, interesting narration and top notch performances. On the flip side, non detailing on Veerappan and his less screen time may not go well with certain audience. All said and done, this film is a decent watch for its realistic nature and some gripping assassination episodes.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    This Killing is not so Thrilling

    Killing Veerappan is all about the planning of police to get hold of the notorious criminal. There isn't any focus on Veerappan or any other characters. This movie doesn't thrill or excite you but only gives you an idea of what 'might' have happened behind Killing Veerappan.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Tight screenplay

    This film is easily one of RGV''s most grippingly told stories in a long, long time.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    As Interesting as a late night RGV tweet

    First half of the movie is engaging with the plans of police and reverse plans of Veerappan and his marriage story. It ends on a interesting note with a failure plan of police. Second half is as interesting as a late night tweet from Ram Gopal Varma. Seeing from camera angles to dialogues of the movie anyone can simply say RGV is back to form with Killing Veerappan. Finally movie is as interesting as a late night RGV tweet.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Visual Spectacle With Weak Climax

    All in all, a film that makes Telugu film industry proud, a film that makes giant leap in commercial movie making despite uneven storytelling and weak climax.At the end of the movie, you get a feeling that it has everything but something is missing. An unfinished movie experience, you’d feel certainly. Watch it for its visuals, Rajamouli’s technical wizardry only.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Grand Yet Incomplete!

    It’s a bold experiment in Telugu/Indian films. Plus points of the film are outstanding technical glitz, great characterizations, amazing sets and adrenaline-rushing action sequences. On the flipside, emotional connect is not strong enough (partly because movie is split into two parts). Baahubali is an attempt to up the ante and take Telugu movies to a higher level. Please watch it!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    A Visual Spectacle!

    To start with, 'Bahubali' is visual feast from start to finish and there is no doubt about it. Whether its the eye-catching waterfall or the high-octane war scenes, You will be blown away by the visual grandeur and worth you ticket price no matter how much you had spend. All said, there is no dearth for highlights in 'Bahubali' and every scene will be as grand as a climax. Lastly, 'Baahubali' is film every Indian has to watch at least Once for its sheer brilliance on the technical side.

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    123telugu

    7.5/10

    Bahubali – Visual Extravaganza

    Bahubali is one film which every Indian movie lover can be extremely proud off. Right from the word go, this visual extravaganza treats you to some never before seen elements in Indian films. Prabhas’s stunning avatar as Bahubali, brilliant art work to some eye topping visuals effects, this film has it all. Genius director Rajamouli, should be lauded and supported for his dedication in taking Telugu cinema to the next level. Finally, if you ignore the predictable story line and keep your expectations in check, Bahubali is bound to entertain you big time.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Bumpy ' Beginning' with Spectacular Visuals

    To put it bluntly Bahubali is Rajamouli's weakest script to date! However it is visually mind-boggling that we could excuse some of its shortcomings. Wish Rajamouli comes up with a packed script in the second part. On the box office front, Bahubali - The Beginning will surely shatter the records irrespective of its weak points.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    The wait is not yet over

    ‘Bahubali’ has touched one of the highest levels as far as visual grandeur is concerned and Rajamouli’s stamp is evident only in this aspect.

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    Chitramala

    8/10

    It is a visual THUNDER!

    The only drawbacks of the film seem to be excess drama in a couple of scenes and a sense of incompleteness the viewer has because the film stops abruptly. Yes, it is known that there is second part (‘Bahubali – The Conclusion’ which will release in 2016) but the much required trigger to watch the second part was lacking. To describe the experience of watching Bahubali – It’s not a visual wonder. It is a visual THUNDER!

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Mahesh Strikes Back

    Mahesh Babu’s class performance, Shruti’s charm, good message, right mix of mass and class elements make the movie a good commercial entertainer. All in all, Srimanthudu is the movie where content and commercial elements have blended well.

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    Idlebrain

    7.5/10

    Content meets commerce

    First half of the film is has class and romance with a superb interval block. Second half has nice emotions and action sequences. Plus points of the film are good storyline, Mahesh Babu’s performance, good emotions and right direction. On the flip side, the second half is little too lengthy. Srimanthudu is a perfect example of what happens when a huge star like Mahesh Babu opts for a content based film without going for beaten-to-death-entertainment-based movies. Srimanthudu will be a feather in Mahesh Babu’s cap and will be a big blockbuster as well. Go and watch it!!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    A Must Watch!

    College Backdrop Scenes, Flashback Episode, Village Adoption Sequence, Emotional Scenes in Pre-Climax and Action Block in Mango Farm are the highlights of 'Srimanthudu'. Lastly, 'Srimanthudu' is a film with content & a purpose.

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    123telugu

    7.5/10

    Meaningful Family Entertainer

    Srimanthudu is a stunning emotional family drama which will hit the right chords with one and all. Mahesh Babu’s career best performance and a novel concept are huge assets. Finally, a simple, clean and meaningful family entertainer which is set to rule the box office in the coming weeks. A Must Watch.

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    Gulte

    7.5/10

    Rich Blend of Content and Commerce

    Mahesh Babu's majestic performance and the dialogues will keep you hooked until the end. It is a perfect blend of commercial elements and meaningful content. Srimanthudu will not only please Mahesh fans but also win the hearts of movie lovers. We can expect this film to conquer the box office as well.

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    Indiaglitz

    7/10

    Mass appeal with style

    A family entertainer with mass appeal, thanks to Mahesh's understated acting. A few remarkable moments come in the form of good fight scenes.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Strong message told subtly

    A drawback of the film is background score by DSP. Other drawbacks include family of Harsha who aren’t convincing enough (except Rahul Ravindran) and the lengthy action scenes in pre-climax. However, these minor flaws were compensated well by the penultimate scene having Harsha and Ravi Kanth. The father-son equation and their perspectives of life have been written so well.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Yes, He Is Worth The Find

    Having said that, credit has to be given to the film-makers for opting to tell the story the way they did and for deciding to shoot in challenging conditions at the Everest Base Camp. In all, Yevade Subramanyam is not for those who like their films laced with songs and dance. It is for people looking for alternate cinema that still fits into mainstream cinema.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Discover Yourself!

    First half of the film offers fun. Second half is about self discovery and visiting Doodh Kashi. This is a film that appreciates simple things in life and gives the real definition of living. On the flipside, the episodes leading to Doodh Kashi should have been more sharp. On a whole, Yevade Subramanyam is a nice movie and you may watch it!

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Yevade Subramanyam – Brave Attempt

    Yevade Subramanyam is a coming of age film which is bound to do well in the A centers. Interesting story, well executed first half and Nani’s performance are huge assets. On the flip side, a slow second half and lack of basic entertainment will not go well with the mass audience and limit the reach of this decent film to an extent.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Emotional Journey of Subramanyam

    However the film's theme and execution may not connect with majority of Telugu audience who prefer to watch movies for the sake of entertainment. Keeping the box office prospects aside, Yevade Subramanyam is a fairly decent film that deserves to be watched on the screen for its sincerity.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.6/10

    Will it reach 'Gamyam'?

    A Gamyam-like theme that is packed with a few good moments and that's all. Cliched narration is its biggest minus, besides total lack of any surprises in the second half.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    One of those rare films

    Yevade Subramanyam is one of those rare films where your heart gets deeply connected with the film and you leave the theater with thought about what you are…

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Rich Srimanthudu, but slow and regular!!

    As the movie heads for pre-climax, graph falls much lower as predictability hits from every angle. However if the confrontation scenes are good, then there would have been hair rising feeling, but they too sound plane jane. And climax? That’s mediocre for a Mahesh Babu film. Logic-less ending in typical 90s style.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    NTR Strikes Back

    Temper is all that the Puri and his team had promised it would be. It has all the commercial elements and some good work put in by Puri, NTR and Kajal. This is surely going to work well with the audiences. The timing will also work in film’s favour as there are no big releases lined up for a long, long time.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Intense & Brave

    Temper is a film about bad guy reforming himself. NTR plays the unique role of villain/hero in this film. Puri Jagan has brilliantly used supremely talented NTR to deliver a powerful film in the form of Temper. In spite of some illogical scenes and inconsistencies, Temper is one of the best movies of Puri Jagan and has the best work of NTR. On the trade front, Temper will be a huge hit with serious chances of breaking records. Go and watch it!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Raises BoxOffice ‘Temper’ature Alarmingly!!!

    First half many not work big time but second half of “Temper” really sets the game in Puri Jagan and NTR’s favour. It will not leave you a minute to think as Puri hits back to back with this racy scenes and dialogue. NTR's high voltage performance hits like a meteor falling from the sky. All in all Temper is a feast for fans and surely this kind of commercial dosage leads to blockbuster kinda of success.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Young Tiger sends Temperatures soaring in Temper

    Temper has its share of weaknesses. All the weaknesses and shortcomings have been taken care of by a strong and emotionally engaging second half. Temper has the fire power to strike big at the box office.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.5/10

    NTR's durable act

    All in all, this one has emotion plus action, the former is the raison d' etre. Watch out for NTR. He is different and genuinely different here.

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    Telugu One

    6.5/10

    Feast for Nandamuri Fans

    ‘Temper’ is a feast for Nandamuri Fans and movie lovers can watch this film for the electrifying performance of NTR.

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    Chitramala

    6.5/10

    Hit flick in the list of Jr.NTR

    After long time, Jr.NTR has delivered a good venture to his fans and Nandamuri audience may feel happy with the output of the flick. If things goes well, we can expect this flick to exude 50 Crores at the box office, clearing all the financial issues which were present inside the “Temper” team. Jr.NTR will be a happy man!

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Bold Kumari

    Sukumar has given some classic touches to the script that takes it to another level and makes you forget all its shortcomings. There is a sub plot of hero's parents broken marriage that was later used for the realization of hero. That is executed superbly and no one can give a better ending than this. Sukumar has excelled as a writer in giving perfect ending to Kumari. All in all, Kumari 21F will connect with youth and the people who like to see bold content. This attempt is quite unusual.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Maturity Vunda?

    There are brilliant scenes followed by some bold/unconvincing scenes. You love it and you hate it. Then you come out of theater with mixed feelings. Kumari 21F is a unique film which has it’s own shortcomings. It’s not a film for everybody and has got bold content. Watch it for different content and there is a benefit/risk of loving/hating it!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Bold Attempt!

    As expected, 'Kumari 21F' is a bold flick which connects big time with Youth. Sukumar conveyed a hard-hitting message with ample dose of entertainment. Content-driven films are rarity in TFI & 'Kumari 21F' is one such product which reaches its target audience. . However, All the short-comings have been overcomed with a stunning Climax block.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Kumari 21F– Bold & Beautiful

    As expected, Kumari 21 F is a bold attempt from Sukumar. This youthful entertainer stays true to its genre and is bound to do well with the younger lot. Finally, if you manage to sit through the predictable nature of the script, Kumari 21 F will surely impress you its raunchy moments, lead pair’s performance and a emotional climax.– Bold & Beautiful

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Kumari is Sensational, Shocking, Bold and Beautiful

    This is where the brilliance of Sukumar's writing comes to the fore and Kumari will leave a lasting impression on the audience either it is good or bad! Kumari will not appeal to all but it will definitely make a mark for itself as one of the most controversial and bold films ever made in Telugu cinema history.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Jagadam with Kumari

    One expects much from Sukumar's writing, but it is in the end, a Jagadam with Kumari. The climax has something special in store, but it doesn't enrich the narration. Some lines pass muster.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Kumari 21 F, some highs and some flaws

    Family audiences will feel tough to watch this thought provoking Kumari along with their children and elderly members, while some youths may get connected to it. A-centre audience might give a thought about the film, while B-C centres wouldn't be liking second half. On a whole, the 'A' content might engage audiences until some other happening film arrives.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Definitely a coming-of-age film

    Kumari 21 F is definitely a coming-of-age film which demonstrates, explains and clarifies a very common question when a boy is confused about a girl and the question is “Love

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Bold and beautiful!

    The film is a coming-of-age love story and definitely not for kids

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    No Fireworks

    Some of the dialogues by Kona are good but they are not that effective overall. Senior director Vinayak who is normally good at making entertaining movies has gone completely wrong this time. His handling of the African episodes is pretty bad to say the least. All in all, Akhil is show reel movie of Akhil’s dancing skills. Other than that it offers only boredom, nothing else.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Saving the world

    V. V Vinayak who is regarded as star director has taken an international backdrop to direct this movie. Though he has succeeded in launching Akhil as a star with huge potential, he should have taken care in treatment and logic. We need to wait and see how audiences embrace the film as VV Vinayak has strong connect with masses!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    True Potential of Akhil!

    The biggest advantage 'Akhil - The Power of Jua' have is its short run time (2 hours 10 minutes) and that's why audience don't get bored. On a whole, 'Akhil' would have been a much better product had if the comedy quotient is high in first half and the 'Jua' scenes were effective in second half.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Akhil’s impressive show

    Akhil is a decent launch pad for the Akkineni scion. He is exceptional with his dances and gives an all round performance in his debut film. Interesting premise and some good songs are basic assets. But a below par narration, outdated second half and over the top graphics spoil the mood and makes this film just an average affair. Watch it only for Akhil Akkineni’s impressive show.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Akhil Akkineni Is Here To Stay

    Nagarjuna's cameo appearance in Akkineni song will please the fans. Akhil dances and confidence will impress the audience. Akhil chose a wrong script for debut and sadly an experienced director like Vinayak messed it up big time.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Treat for Akkineni fans

    A socio-fantasy that could have been saved from seeming like a half-baked attempt at delivering half-hearted heroism. Akhil's reasonably good debut is all that is there for Akkineni fans.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    'Akhil' Missile Misses It's Target

    Despite hard efforts from producers by planning a release in 1200+ theatres across the globe, "Akhil" will struggle to recover its budget. All that comedy in second half and dances of Akhil will help the flick sustain only for a short period.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Fails to live up to the expectations

    Most prestigious and much-anticipated movie that marks the full-length debut of Akkineni Akhil fails to live up to the expectations. This movie is all about Akhil, and it showcases Akhil as a handsome lad and his breathtaking dances and fight sequences. Watch if you love some comedy and action.

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    Deccan chronicle

    4/10

    'Akhil' falls short of expectations

    After a long wait and a couple of postponements, Akhil Akkineni’s debut film released on Diwali. Akhil should wait for couple of years before doing this kind of a film. He should instead try his hand at a love story or something similar.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    War Is All About Love

    This is quite a different story, never attempted on Telugu screen, for sure. Sticking true to the story, Krish narrates the movie in serious manner, not including any necessary tracks. First half of the movie is more focused on war and the setting up of love story between Varun and Pragya. Post interval, it is about conflict and the fight for his love and as well as saving a little girl in Italy. All in all, Krish has once again come up with a different movie with novel storyline. It appeals the film lovers and class audiences only.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Brave Attempt

    First half of the film is nice with a good narration and an interesting screenplay. We expect the proceedings in second half to intensify as the climax progresses. The latter part of second half appears hurried up and is devoid of emotion. Director Krish should be appreciated for a brave attempt and for narrating a love story with WWII backdrop. On whole, Kanche is brave film with good technical values.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    A Great Attempt!

    Irrespective of the Box Office outcome, Team Kanche will be appreciated by everyone who watch it & this is something which makes all the people associated with the project feel so proud. Kanche will be remembered as a film which lifted the standards of Telugu Cinema!

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Kanche – Pushes the boundaries

    A realistic back drop, gripping visuals and stunning performance by Varun Tej are major assets. Barring the slow narration, Kanche is a film which is devoid of masala entertainment and should be given a shot for its daring and different attempt.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    A Good Attempt But Fails To Push The Boundaries

    Kanche may not be a perfect film but it is definitely worth a watch for its sincerity and the dedication of the filmmakers to do something against the tide. It is a genuine film that never deviates from the theme. Hope Kanche does well despite the shortcomings so that many others would be inspired to make such honest films rather playing it safe.

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    Telugu One

    6/10

    Kanche, watch it for society!!

    In first half, there is a scene where a girl saves Indian (British Empire) soldiers from Germans and it gives goose bumps. Similarly in second half, there are couple of good scenes like marriage in village, hero's confrontation with heroine's sister and that 'caste dialogue' gives a high. Amidst those regular masala comedy movies our industry makes, this is definitely a rare gem.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Impact doesn’t live up to the intent

    The biggest drawback of the film is the pace of the film. Although its 2 hours, it seems like a 3 hour film married with horribly boring songs. The war thread goes monotonous after the first hour. Thankfully, some great lines in between and Srinivas Avasarala’s humour try to keep it alive till the end. The most disappointing was the impact-less climax.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Good Effort Gone Awry

    All in all, appreciation to Gunasekhar goes for the fact that through the movie he tries to bring rich history of Telugu land on to the screen. Other than this fact, the movie has more demerits than the merits. The movie is only for people who want to know how Rudrama Devi ruled in the guise of a male.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Watch it for Gona Ganna Reddy!

    First Half of 'Rudramadevi' gives a nice feeling with fabulous introduction sequence of Gona Ganna Reddy. Of course, The Romantic Track of Rana and Anushka fail to hit the right chord. Screenplay in Second Half and Lethargic Pace act as spoilers. On a whole, Gunasekhar failed to establish the greatness of 'Rudramadevi' on the screen but entertains to some extent with Gona Ganna Reddy.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Decent Historical Drama

    Rudrama Devi is a decent attempt from Gunasekhar. The film is bound to get some huge openings because of the buzz it is carrying. Finally, if you keep all your expectations in check and go with the flow of the film, you can easily give this film a shot for its lavish film making and historical lineage.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Great Effort, Poor Execution

    Rudhrama Devi can still be watched once despite all the flaws because of the story and the insights it gives about the characters of the great Telugu kingdom. Guna Sekhar should have come up with a far more engrossing product as he repeatedly said that it was his dream to make a movie on the warrior queen.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Routine Routinesya

    Predictable screenplay, weak direction and too much focus on Allu Arjun have affected the movie negatively. The characterisation of Murali Sharma is also not that effective. Harish Shankar has left his stamp as writer than director. He is known for writing clever punch lines and he has many such here. But he has completely disappointed with his shabby direction.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Decent mix of comedy and action

    DJ is an out and out Allu Arjun film to the core. The star hero is a major attraction and carries the film with his energetic performance. Pooja Hegde’s glamor, good comedy, and some mass elements will go supremely well with the masses. Collections wise, this film will do quite well as there is no big film coming up in the near future. Finally, if you ignore the routine story line, lag in the second half and keep your expectations in check, DJ ends up as a good watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Sabhya Samajaniki Routine Message

    First half of the film is solid with good humor, enjoyable songs, Pooja's glamour and Allu Arjun in top form. Second half is a complete letdown though. One would expect a splendid confrontation between hero and villain at the intermission point. But the proceedings turn utter predictable as even the comedy takes the back seat until the end.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Saho Gona Ganna Reddy

    It is not Anushka's film all the way. There is an unexpected dose of Allu Arjun's quirkiness here. Some cliched elements like Anushka's fiery dance in the climax could have been avoided. Fairly good writing otherwise.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Watched for its show of history

    Without thinking about commercial ingredients, Rudhramadevi should be watched for its show of history. Telugu people will be knowing about this queen and how she's brought up before she got ousted from the kingdom and recaptures the throne herself. Kids and family audiences might enjoy the film for its history, while hardcore 'masala' lovers will find only Bunny's work amazing.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Rudramadevi is passion minus vision

    Before the movie commences, Gunasekhar reads a disclaimer in which he says that this a part in the history that has to be told and they have done some changes to the story for a better screenplay purpose. Instead, the importance was given to Gona Ganna Reddy played by Allu Arjun. No doubt, Allu Arjun had a terrific screen presence in the movie, and the only character which creates interest in the film.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Watched for its show of history

    Without thinking about commercial ingredients, Rudhramadevi should be watched for its show of history. Telugu people will be knowing about this queen and how she's brought up before she got ousted from the kingdom and recaptures the throne herself. Kids and family audiences might enjoy the film for its history, while hardcore 'masala' lovers will find only Bunny's work amazing.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Mass Masala Tiger

    The first half of the movie is funny and has some hilarious episodes but he could not maintain the same tempo in the second half. Nevertheless, the movie works as average fare due to its commercial elements like comedy, full of skin show by heroines, and hero Ravi Teja's entertaining act. All in all, the film is an out and out mass entertainer.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    CM vs CM

    First half of the film is nice with Ravi Teja character growth shown in an interesting way. Second half has mass orientation with mind fight between Ravi Teja and Boman Irani. On a whole, Bengal Tiger is a Ravi Teja’s entertainment masala film with a lot of mass orientation.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Routine Fare!

    First things first, 'Bengal Tiger' is an out and out mass entertainer. Those who doesn't bother about logic or freshness will find this commercial potboiler entertaining. Director Sampath Nandi showed there is no limit for cinematic liberty and anything can be done as a filmmaker.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Mass Masala Entertainer

    Bengal Tiger is a typical Ravi Teja mark entertainer. A full on entertaining first half, glamour quotient and well executed mass elements are huge assets for the film. If you manage to go in well prepared for a serious and emotional second half, Bengal Tiger will end up as a comfortable watch this weekend.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Mass Masala Entertainer

    Bengal Tiger is a typical Ravi Teja mark entertainer. A full on entertaining first half, glamour quotient and well executed mass elements are huge assets for the film. If you manage to go in well prepared for a serious and emotional second half, Bengal Tiger will end up as a comfortable watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Roaring First Half, Boring Second Half

    Raviteja's energy, Prithvi comedy and a largely entertaining first half are the high points of Bengal Tiger. Mass audience may enjoy this for the above factors and the heroines liberal skin show is a bonus. Bengal Tiger has chances to score in B and C centers but as a film it will go down as yet another routine fare.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Tiger bounces back

    It is a Ravi Teja-style power-packed performance, complete with comedy doses from Prithvi Raj and Posani, not to speak of punch lines of a different shade.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Tiger's claws are so weak

    Couple of years back Sampath Nandi himself made Rachha, with similar theme line. Why the same illogical and boring concepts again and again folks? Heroism and comedy doesn't make up movies. Success of Bengal Tiger depends on how B & C centres recieve the film.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Overall it’s a Good Movie

    Overall Bengal Tiger Movie Review is First half good and humor and commercial aspects are blended in a good way. It ends in a very interesting way. Screenplay is good. Audience go clueless where the story is heading in first half. Ravi Teja’s waiting for a decent hit comes to an end. Totally, its a feast for commercial movie lovers and Ravi Teja fans. Go watch and have some fun.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    Fights, laughs & a love triangle

    However, compared to Ravi Teja’s earlier film, Bengal Tiger is far more entertaining and is a good comeback for the actor. Prudhvi proves that he is a good alternative to Brahmanandam. It’s a regular paisa vasool film with the right dose of masala and glamour.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Nani's Show

    First half of the movie is breezy entertainer. Second half the movie treads on regular pattern but luckily it doesn’t induce boredom. Despite no major twists, the movie engages you till the end thanks to some smart writing and Nani’s performance. In all, Bhale Bhale Magadivoy is a good watch and gives a clean chit to its director Maruthi who has broken the stereotype successfully.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Simple, yet crazy entertainer

    Bhale Bhale Magadivoi has a sensible storyline and unique characterization coupled with a plot that drives an engaging screenplay. Plus points of the film are Nani’s performance, Maruthi’s writing and direction.On a whole, BBM is a beautiful entertainer which is bound to take both Nani and Maruthi to next level at box office. Go and watch it!!

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    Bhale Bhale...Entertainer!

    Maruthi deserves credit for adding a twist to Heroine's Father Role. Even though the pre-Climax is very emotional, Climax ends on a positive note with good humour. There was nothing new about Story & Screenplay, but lack of any boring moments is what makes 'Bhale Bhale Magadivoy' a must watch.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Clean Comedy Entertainer

    Bhale Bhale Magadivoy is a hilarious entertainer which will be loved by one and all. Nani’s stunning performance and the non stop entertainment are major assets of the film. If you manage to ignore certain logics and a cleashed climax, this film will entertain you right till the end and is not to be missed.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Man, This Is Super Fun!

    First half of the film is seriously funny but second half lacks the bite. There are good moments in the second half as well but there are few lags as well. Climax is a bit cinematic. Despite the flaws and weaknesses BBM will impress with its good content and Nani's performance. This will surely set the cash registers ringing. Don't Miss it.

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    Indiaglitz

    7/10

    Meet Nani

    The story of a forgetful character's travails, this one is stuffed with situational comedy. It sustains interest throughout, avoiding the pitfalls of a stretched comedy. A clean one at that by Maruthi, 'Bale Bale Mogadivoy' is a rom-com and family entertainer rolled into one.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Movie filled with hilarious moments

    Maruthi cleverly begins the movie displaying this text on screen ‘Where logic begins, drama ends’. He means to put forward to us a story which will defy logic. Hence evaluate him purely on the drama. All in all, it’s a Bhale Bhale movie filled with hilarious moments.

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    Deccan Chronicle

    7/10

    Nani rules with memory loss

    Watch Bhale Bhale Mogadivoy for some hilarious scenes and Nani’s brilliance performance

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Killer Chef

    Duvvada Jagannadham looks more like a Shankar kind film with added entertainment, but minus proper foundation in story. Plus points of the film are Allu Arjun’s superb performance, Pooja Hegde, Subbaraju’s delusional comedy, dialogues and action episodes (especially pre-climax where director mixes emotion in the fight). But, the climax is in lighter vein and it’s a kind of experiment. The likability of the film depends on how audiences gets convinced by the climax.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    DJ - What Message do you wish to convey with a Routine Cinema?

    While the First Half of 'DJ' is decent, Second Half is quite boring to say the least. Weaving a story around Agri-Gold Scam might make the subject appear contemporary. Other than that there is no freshness in this movie. Most disappointing aspect is the Climax. Post the screening, Audience express the doubt how did Bunny who is very choosey picked up such a subject.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.6/10

    Secret life of a vigilante

    Made to a template, 'DJ' is extremely hero-dependent, relying perhaps excessively on Bunny's wide-ranging abilities. Predictability aside, the climax is thusso, thussasya.. leave it. Dialogues in places are enjoyable for sure.

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    Telugu One

    4/10

    Regular Cinemalu Chesthu Cine Abhimanulaki Em Message Isthunnattu…

    DJ is a regular and commercial cinema. The film may please Allu Arjun fans and mass movie lovers. But, normal audiences may not enjoy this. Overall, the movie may become an above average grosser at box office as it has elements for one section of audiences.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Regular commercial movie

    Allu Arjun tried his best to make the character look convincing with his modulation but he couldn’t attain perfection. Director Harish Shankar has written a story which can be called as a routine one with some heroic moments and eye and ear feast songs. As said by him in audio release function that it is going to be a proud movie for fans, it is not going to be so in terms of content. To summarise, DJ is a regular commercial movie which can be watched for single time.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Fun Filled Entertainer

    The film is sprinkled with funny dialogues. And unlike in formula films, the film does not have comedians doling out rehashed and boring dialogues to make the audience laugh. Instead, Sujeeth opts for situational comedy and manages to capture the attention of the audience through out.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Quirky comedy

    First half of the film is fun. Second half dwells into the real story. Second half is little slow compared to first half. Plus points of the film are story, direction, music, cinematography, dialogues and production values. On the flipside, a properly made second half would have done wonders to the movie. Director Sujeeth shows a lot of promise. Run Raja Run is a fun-filled crime thriller in the guise of romantic comedy. You may watch it.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Breezy Entertainer

    Run Raja Run is a perfect comeback for Sharwanand. Though the film bogs down a bit after the interval, Sharwanand’s stylish and entertaining character, various twists and turns make this film a breezy entertainer. Recommended.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Entertainment at its best!

    Run Raja Run is made for urban audience. This film never tried to impress all the sections of audience. Director keeps it simple throughout the film. Despite having the backdrop of crime, Run Raja Run ends up as pure fun film.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.5/10

    No action.. Mind games only

    Sujeeth's writing and execution is creative. With no action and only mind games and slick and snazzy presentation, the film will be lapped up by the class movie-loving audience.

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    Chitramala

    6.5/10

    Perfect venture to watch if one likes twists

    Till one point, spectators will have the curiosity and after the ice breaking point, spectators will start predicting the sequences correctly. If, film maker could have kept the suspense till the end, it would have been more better. But, the flick on an average is good to watch.

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    Chitramala

    6.5/10

    Perfect venture to watch if one likes twists

    Till one point, spectators will have the curiosity and after the ice breaking point, spectators will start predicting the sequences correctly. If, film maker could have kept the suspense till the end, it would have been more better. But, the flick on an average is good to watch.

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    Great Andhra

    8/10

    Befitting Tribute To A Legend

    For all those cynics who were not sure about Manam, the film springs surprises in each scene. Right from the names of the characters to the way he links them, Vikram proves he is a genious. By making a beautiful movie with a unique plot, he proves that he is far ahead of his contemporaries.

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    Idlebrain

    8/10

    It's an entertainer!

    Though the story is new, Manam is not an experiment. It’s an entertainer with romantic comedy and a bit of heart-touching emotion. From a regular moviegoer point of view, I would love to have more gripping pre-climax scenes. I strongly recommend Manam film to everybody. Go and watch it. It’s an entertainer!!!.

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    123telugu

    8/10

    Manam – A True celebration of togetherness

    On the whole, very rarely does one get to see a beautiful film like Manam. It is perhaps the best gift that the Akkineni family has given to the legendary ANR. Right from the word go, Manam entertains you to the core. Be it ANR and Chaitanya’s comedy scenes to Nag and Shriya’s romance, this film has it all.

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    Gulte

    8/10

    Manam - A Rare Gem!

    Manam is entirely different film from the movies our Telugu audience gets to see. It is hard to imagine such a plot and visualize it to the perfection. Director Vikram Kumar surely made one of the best movies of this era. Manam has some magical moments throughout the film that will make you cheer the characters and their emotions.

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    Telugu One

    7/10

    Wholesome family entertainer

    Manam is a wholesome family entertainer and a tribute to the Legendary Actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. It is definitely worth a watch !!!

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    Chitramala

    8/10

    Perfect family entertainer

    Overall, Manam is a perfect family entertainer and it is director Vikram Kumar’s unique script that makes the movie a brilliant experiment. The movie is high on entertainment quotient and it is treat to see ANR, Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya together on screen. Don’t miss it this weekend!

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    Deccan chronicle

    7/10

    Leaves you mesmerised

    This is the second film in India after the Kapoor family, where three generations of actors from the same family have starred together in a film. This is also one of the reasons, the film has got lot of hype. finally ‘Manam’ is a good film to watch and a fitting tribute to Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Director Vikram Kumar is the winner.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    This Horse Is Worth Betting On

    The film lacks pace at some places, but the pace picks up during the climax and Brahmanandam’s entry turns out to be a trump card for Race Gurram. In all, for those looking out for a summer entertainer, Race Gurram is the perfect movie.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Kill Bill Pandey

    Initial half of the first half is entertaining. Interval fight is pretty heavy. Second half is neatly done. The last 20 minutes of the film which features Brahmanandam gives a high. Plus points of the movie are Allu Arjun, Brahmanandam, Cinematography, second half screenplay, all round orientation and production values. On a whole, Race Gurram with it’s allround commercial elements should do well at box office! And watch out for Brahmi as ‘kill bill pandey’!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    "Race Gurram" Is Time Pass Treat

    As a story Race Gurram will not give kick but the comedy-liners and Bunny’s energy set the screenplay racing. But the graph goes down for a while with story going nowhere and the unexpected interval bang though heavily masala mixed stuns for a while. Second half is quick with less comedy and more action sentiment as the story unfolds. But unexpectedly the movie takes a big comic turn with Brahmi’s entry leading to climax a little weak climax but still an enjoyable one.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Paisa Vasool Entertainer

    ‘Race Gurram’ is a paisa vasool entertainer that makes you feel good when you walk out of the theatre. Brahmanandam, Ali, Posani and M.S.Narayana will make sure that you have a good time. Allu Arjun has improved tremendously as an actor and this movie is going to be one of his best commercial hits.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Routine Gurram!

    Race Gurram has its positives and also has its share of negatives. This film is strictly one time watch for those are craving for entertainment. Movie lovers may not be pleased with this pop corn entertainment and the film that doesn't take itself seriously.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Commercial entertainer

    Race Gurram is a commercial entertainer with a lot of lacking elements. A person who comes out of the theater would say that the second half is watchable and that too only for the comedy scenes by Bramhi and Ali. So Bramhanandam makes the film worth a one time watch !!!

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Commercial entertainer

    Race Gurram is a commercial entertainer with a lot of lacking elements. A person who comes out of the theater would say that the second half is watchable and that too only for the comedy scenes by Bramhi and Ali. So Bramhanandam makes the film worth a one time watch !!!

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    Chitramala

    6.5/10

    “Thammudu- Born to Win”

    Despite the bunch of drawbacks, what makes the viewer hooked to the seats is Allu Arjun’s strong screen presence coupled with Surender’s stylish execution. The stylish star tries his best to entertain with élan and succeeds too with the exuberance. All in all, Race Gurram does run at various speeds, stops at some places but eventually succeeds in reaching the winning mark.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Unpretentious Love Story

    The love-hate relationship between both the protagonists has been deftly handled by the director. You almost feel as if you were watching two real-life characters from the window of your house. The first half provides ample entertainment. It’s only by the time the film reaches the ‘conflict point’ that it loses pace. And that’s when you feel the need for some fun.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Sweet love entertainer

    Plus points of the film are freshness, casting, performances, entertainment, direction and sensibility. Uyyala Jampala is a sweet love story and a family entertainer. You may watch it.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Uyyala Jampala – Cute Love Saga

    ‘Uyyala Jampala’ is a small and cute little romantic film that will make you smile at the end. There are good emotional scenes and fine performances in the film that offset some of the issues like a flat first half. If you are looking for a clean family entertainer this weekend, look no further.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Uyyala Jampala - Cute Romantic Entertainer

    Uyyala Jampala is as simple and as natural as its title. It is a cute love story of confused cousins. First half of the film breezes off with a wonderful pace. You will instantly love the characters and follow them right from the start. Director kept it simple and straight so that we don't need much time to get connected with the characters.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Cute Love Saga

    ‘Uyyala Jampala’ is a small and cute little romantic film that will make you smile at the end. There are good emotional scenes and fine performances in the film that offset some of the issues like a flat first half. If you are looking for a clean family entertainer this weekend, look no further.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    A wonderful feeling!

    Watching Uyyala Jampala is equivalent to smelling the fragrance of rain falling on dry earth. A wonderful feeling!

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Serious Mass Masala

    All said and done, it should be underlined that there are no right elements to pull the attention of family audience. 95% of the talkie part in 2nd half runs in serious tone and the remaining carries some lighter moments through Kota. But certainly far better than his latest dud 'Toofan'. And releasing after '1-Nenokkadine' is another advantage that it can lift.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Revenge with a twist

    Movie starts off in an interesting mode. First half is alright. Second half has pretty good emotional elements with the Jayasudha (family emotions) and Sai Kumar. On the flip side, the first half of the film has no conflict point as hero continues to kill the targets with zero opposition and there is lot of violence in the movie. On a whole, Yevadu is a film that has all ingredients to work at Box Office this Sankranthi!.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Yevadu – Decent Revenge Drama

    One the whole, Yevadu is all about Ram Charan’s electrifying performance. Though this film has many routine scenes, you can still give it a shot this festive season.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Jayadev – Predictable cop drama

    Jayadev is a too heavy subject for a debutante like Ghanta Ravi. He should have chosen a simple film to make his entry in Tollywood. Even though he tries hard in his role, the disappointing narration and lack of any gripping moments take this film down and makes it a strictly below average watch this weekend.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Jayadev is a failed debut

    Ganta Ravi Teja who is a debut hero needs a lot to improve in him to look as a hero and to be called as an actor. His face always looks expressionless which makes scenes even boring. To sum up, Jayadev is a failed debut.

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    Deccan chronicle

    6/10

    A typical commercial one

    Allu Arjun has played both sides of his character very well. Playing the Brahmin boy and getting the typical accent right must have been difficult, but he did it. Duvvada Jagannatham is a typical commercial entertainer with a routine story, and with Allu Arjun’s entertaining dialogues working for the film.

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    Indian Express

    5/10

    Allu Arjun is a one-man army

    The chemistry between Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde in the film has already become a hit, thanks to music by composer Devi Sri Prasad. All the songs from the film are well received. The movie is special for producer Dil Raju as it is a landmark film in his career.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    No Matter In Mega Meter!

    All in all, average first half, good songs and dances, Chiranjeevi’s appearance, some good sentiment scenes are the strengths of this commercial entertainer. On the flip side, Sreenu Vaitla really shows that he can go one step further from Aagadu.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Anything for family!

    First half of the film is smooth with plot thickening as interval approaches. Second half deals with hero proving certain things in order to save his family. On a whole, Bruce Lee is a family oriented film which has all ingredients for a box office success with Ram Charan dishing out an all-round performance!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    High on EMOTION - Low on ENT!

    While the First Half is partly entertaining, Second Half is a big let down and Megastar's re-entry is the only saving grace. Overall, 'Bruce Lee' is just an average fare.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Bruce Lee – Treat for Mega Fans

    Bruce Lee is a decent family entertainer. Ram Charan’s mature performance, stunning songs and racy first half are solid assets. If you manage to sit through the average second half, you are surely going to love mega star’s entry at the end and come out with a smile on your face.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Boring Bruce Lee

    Srinu Vaitla who doesn't seem to have learnt a lesson from his previous debacle. Bruce Lee has its moments here and there with Ram Charan putting up an honest show. His spectacular dance moves and Chiranjeevi's spellbinding cameo are the only things that will enthrall fans.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Riding on situational comedy

    It's a comedy entertainer where family, the heroine and even violence takes a backseat. Charan has a refreshing role. Much as it is formulaic, the film fares well for its solid technical elements, good dialogue, and breezy narration.

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    Telugu One

    5.5/10

    Bruce Lee, the routine stunt master!!

    'If people expect same routine entertainment from Ram Charan and Sreenu Vaitla, then "Bruce Lee" is best bet for audiences. Otherwise, this is another run of the mill flick offering popcorn entertainment. Only Chiru's cameo took it to heights. Collections depend on how B & C centre audiences receive this otherwise routine film.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Rewiew

    On the whole, the team of Bruce Lee played it very safe. Probably, Srinu Vytla learnt a lessons to KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    It’s commercial!

    First half of the film is alright. Second half has good entertainment. Climax is little dramatic. It will be a feast for Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan’s fans. On a whole, Subramanyam For Sale has potential to work at box office!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    50% Entertainment For Sale!

    It must be said that Harish Shankar couldn't live up to the high standards set by him with 'Gabbar Singh' yet again. Overall, 'Subramanyam...' will satisfy the viewers who throng theaters with minimal expectations.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Paisa Vasool Entertainer

    SFS will be a turning point in Sai Dharam Tej’s career and will put him into the big league. If you manage to ignore the routine and predictable story line, this film will entertain you from the word go and ends up as a paisa vasool entertainer.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Cliched But The Comedy Clicks

    Audience who hates to watch the same old formulaic films may not like this one. Subramanyam For Sale isn't a perfect film and is not a bad one either. You can watch it once for its entertainment.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Bhale Bhale Subramanyam

    A rom-com and a family entertainer, this one is 'bhale bhale' Subramanyam for sure. Watch out for Dharam Tej's natural act, the lead pair, and dialogue.

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    Telugu One

    5/10

    Subrahmanyam is too average to sell

    Audiences in B & C centres might like the film due to its comedy and Sai Dharam's mega imitations, though routine. But in A-centres openings might fall to a poor due to mixed talk. Success of this average fare depends on how the next Friday releasing films do at box office.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Pop-corn entertainer

    The first half contains a good flow, though bit slowed down by pathetic songs. The second half comprises of unveiling of those twists and goes in all directions and ends up insipidly. A major drawback is definitely the ultra-boring songs and a directionless second half. Otherwise, it’s a pucca pop-corn entertainer.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Time Pass Entertainer!

    Story has no logic, no surprises, despite that the movie doesn’t provide dull moments. You can enjoy the fun till it lasts. The comedy tracks are also familiar, yet it provides enough entertainment. A time-pass entertainer aimed at mass audiences.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Mass entertainer

    Plus points of the film are Raj Tharun, entertainment and dialogues. Though there is a bit of restlessness in second half, the director makes it up with an emotional climax followed by a funny ending. On a whole, Cinema Choopista Mava is a funny and mass entertainer. You may watch it!.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    No Logic - Only Entertainment!

    How can a high-scoring girl fall in love with an aimless youth? Director convinced the audience here with two key confrontation scenes between Raj Tarun and Rao Ramesh. The actual story begins with Interval Bang and Director executed the Second Half very nicely, though by taking Cinematic Liberty. Few emotional scenes in Climax have come out well and the Comedy Quotient is high in this block.

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    123telugu

    6.5/10

    Massy Entertainer

    On the whole, Cinema Choopista Maava is a decent mass entertainer which do well in the single screens. Raj Tarun’s massy avatar and some decent comedy elements throughout the film are huge assets. If you manage to ignore some loud moments and a routine first half, you can easily give this film a shot for its breezy entertainment.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Routine Cinema Maava!

    Raj Tarun's confident performance and the dialogues are the plus points for this film. It will entertain in bits and pieces if you do not look for logic and emotional depth. CCM is made with a sole target of pleasing the masses and the success of this film would depend on how well they receive it.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Jabardasth Choopistha Mava

    A fun-filled film that is sprayed with parodies and Jabardasth-like flavour.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Review:

    Cinema Choopistha Mava is as youthful and massy as the song it is inspired from. However, don’t expect much content here. A paisa vasool for a single theatre ticket price atleast.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    After Love

    Most of the films shot entirely in foreign fail because it deals with limited characters and need good narration. Ninnu Kori is a rare film in that aspect as it hits the right chords despite shooting mostly in USA. The director Shiva has made sure that characters of Pruthvi and Murali Sharma are used for some relief in second half. On a whole, Ninnu Kori is a well handled mature film that balances the heaviness with ample entertainment. You may watch it!

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Heartwarming love story

    On the whole, Ninnu Kori is a very heartwarming love story which is filled with beautiful moments throughout. Superb performances by the lead cast, amazing romance and entertaining moments are big assets for this film. However, the climax is a bit mature and may not go well with regular film lovers and mass audience. If you ignore a bit slow narration, this film ends up as a very entertaining watch with your entire family this weekend.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    A Feel-Good Entertainer!

    Only with the Pre-Climax, The film is back on the right track after losing some momentum and these emotional scenes will move the audience. Climax looks pretty convincing & Nani's performance in the penultimate sequence deserves a special mention.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Breezy Romance

    Nani's fantastic act as Uma and Nivetha-Aadi's fine performances are Ninnu Kori's biggest strengths.If you like to watch romantic tales, Ninnu Kori serves whatever you would anticipate from them. Nani's fine form at the box office will be continued with Ninnu Kori as it connects well with the target audience.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.6/10

    Life is greater than love

    'Ninnu Kori' has its heart in the right place. Although it is predictable after a point of time, light-veined proceedings sustain interest. Good performances and high-end technical values deliver goods.

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    Telugu One

    4.5/10

    Strictly For Classes

    Multiplex and overseas audiences would love the film. Mass audiences may not enjoy the film.

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Some real and genuine emotions on screen

    Ninnu Kori is a superb love story that has come out of tollywood after many years. It has all the emotions of a love story to touch everyone and relatable. Actor Nani is doing a fantastic job in selecting his scripts and his success streak continues with the seventh hit in a row.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Lots of drama and emotion

    Nani, Aadhi and Nivetha breathe life in their characters and you can’t think of anybody else playing those roles with such ease and conviction. You get to experience another side of Nani, who unlike his earlier movies, leaves you teary-eyed, especially in the second half.

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    Times of India

    8/10

    Emotional Thriller

    Mom reminds you for the umpteenth time that we’re in Nirbhaya country. Like other films on the same subject, debutant Ravi Udyawar’s emotional thriller tells you that India, or should that be New Delhi specifically, isn’t safe enough for women, especially young girls. And its relevance makes it an important watch.

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    Indian Express

    4/10

    Weak plot fails her

    Sridevi has to do the heavy-lifting of the film, as actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Akshaye Khanna, Sajal Ali and Adnan Siddiqui are not left with enough in hand. It gets so busy keeping Sridevi at the centre-stage that this rape-and-revenge drama turns less impactful.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Shamanthakamani – Stars make it interesting

    Shamanthakamani surely lives up to its expectations of a popcorn multi-starrer. Even though the plot is quite simple, the presence of rising stars makes things entertaining. All the heroes should surely be appreciated for accepting the film as more stories and different genres will come up if actors leave their egos and join hands. Finally, if you ignore the slightly dull first half and predictable story line, Shamanthakamani has okay entertainment and makes up for a fun watch this weekend.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Patel S.I.R – JB’s show all the way

    Patel SIR is Jagapathi Babu’s show all the way. He excelled in his role and is the main attraction for the film. Though the first half of the film runs on a flat note, the emotional scenes in the second half save the film to an extent. All those who like revenge dramas can give this film a shot but the rest need to go in with minimal expectations.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Bumpy Ride

    Except for the ending Shamanthakamani doesn't give a satisfactory feeling at any point of time. It is a very lame script with good setting and casting. Films like these have limited appeal and it will be hard to please the genre fans with such lackluster script.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Fun Ride Half Way

    There is not much story to tell. But we also get the feeling that the director hasn't used enough comedy as the script provides lots of scope for it. Another deterrent is the tacky first half. All in all, this thriller comedy works due to its fun elements in the second half and the performances of the lead actors. In short, a time-pass movie that doesn't have nothing much to rave about or criticize.

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    Idle Brain

    6.5/10

    Entertaining Thriller

    Making thrillers in Telugu is not an easy job. Director Sriram Adittya has attempted a clean thriller by roping 4 heroes in and giving them apt characters. Any thriller comes with a hiccup of being slow at first. The movie becomes interesting as soon as storyteller starts connecting dots in second half. Climax of the film is very good. On a whole, Shamanthakamani is an authentic thriller that entertains. You may watch it!

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Partly Good & Partly Bad!

    First Half of 'Shamanthakamani' is disappointing. The actual story begins in Second Half. Director maintained the suspense with a good Screenplay & thrills the audience the climax. Twists & Turns in the latter half are impressive. However, Lack of enough entertainment & emotional quotient are the biggest drawbacks. Overall, 'Shamanthakamani' is a decent crime comedy!

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Comic value, emotional quotient

    'Shamantakamani' has an ordinary story line. The screenplay and performances are what makes it an enjoyable watch. It breaks free from done-to-death scenes that Tollywood has been addicted to.

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    123telugu

    4/10

    Virus – Sampoo disappoints

    Virus is a disappointing film from Sampoornesh Babu. Even though the story idea is good, the narration is quite flat and boring. All those who have a lot of time and like Sampoo’s kind of fun, they can try this film out. But the rest can stay away from this film and explore better options this weekend.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Review

    This movie has the Sampoornesh Babu elements and it is for those who want to have a hearty laugh at someone’s expense.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Sai Pallavi's Show!

    "Fidaa" is a niche film that works with movie lovers who seek realistic love stories and can bear slow pace. This is not for all. But one must appreciate Sekhar Kammula for making a movie with such a strong female character and going with the flow vis-a-vis commercial thinking. At the box-office, the film has high chances to click in A centres and overseas.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Strong emotions & light humor

    First half of the film is very good as Sekhar Kammula sets up the plot and make us travel with the characters in Banswada. Second half has less of story and most of the scenes appear repetitive. Yet, Sekhar makes sure that a few of scenes between hero and heroine are entertaining. Plus points of the film are writing, characterization of heroine and strong emotions. On the flipside, there are a few issues in the latter part of second half. After Pelli Choopulu, here comes another film that makes Telangana dialect and culture a trend! On a while, Fidaa has strong emotions with nicely sprinkled humor. You may watch it!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Watch it for Sai Pallavi!

    Feel-Good Moments & Comedy entertains the Audience thoroughly in the First Half. Though there are some good moments in Second Half, Lack of entertainment on par with First Half is a drawback. Overall, 'Fidaa' is a feel-good entertainer with a strong family emotion...You can surely watch it this Weekend!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Pure Sekhar Kammula’s mark movie

    Fidaa is a movie which has its expectations because of Sekhar Kammula and Dil Raju. Movie begins with the introduction of Varun Tej and his life in America and then it shifts to a village in Telangana. This is where the real fun starts and the real Sekhar Kammula comes out. To sum up, Fidaa is a pure Sekhar Kammula’s mark movie which we are missing since many years.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Fidaa – Emotional Love Story

    Fidaa is one of the best love stories made in the recent times. The film has superb fun, good romance and moreover some moving emotions which will be loved by the entire section of the audience. The film is bound to do well in the overseas and A centers as it has clean entertainment. If you ignore the predictable story line, Sai Pallavi and Varun Tej will entertain you to the fullest. A must watch this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    6.5/10

    Kammula's trademark

    Sans melodrama, 'Fidaa' gets it going. The inflection point may not be novel, but the narration makes the difference. Kammula's trademark elements bring the 'happy days' back.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Sai Pallavi will make you Fidaa

    Fidaa is one of the most genuine films in recent past and it will surely impress the niche audience. It may not appeal to the mass audience due to its slow paced screenplay. It should do well in overseas market and in cities. Varun's wait for a hit is finally over. Go watch it.

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    Telugu One

    8/10

    Become a huge blockbuster

    Fidaa has many chances to shine at box office. It will do wonders in multiplexes. Better second half should help it to become a huge blockbuster.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Film has more to offer

    The first half of the film has been stretched to only establish the love story between the two, with little novelty on offer. Respite from the mundane love track comes in the form of songs, which showcase Harish’s impressive moves. Only after the intermission does the real story start to unravel, and the pace is reasonably fast too.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Pure Sekhar Kammula’s mark movie

    This half ends where Sai Pallavi promises her father and second half begins in a lighter vein and it shifts back to America where love hate story between Varun and Bhanu runs. To sum up, Fidaa is a pure Sekhar Kammula’s mark movie which we are missing since many years.

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    Deccan Chronicle

    7/10

    Break-up in TS, love in US

    Varun Tej fits the NRI role perfectly. He has improved a lot from his last film and acts naturally. Sharanya, has given a superb performance. Raja, as Varun’s brother, is decent. The second half of the film drags a bit and the finale has little appeal, but on the whole, Fidaa is worth watching and is definitely a strong come back for director Sekhar Kammula.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Family entertainer with an innate message

    A romantic and family entertainer with an innate message, this B Jaya-directed movie stars debutantes Harish and Avantika. Sai Kumar is playing a crucial role. The title denotes a residential complex in the backdrop of which the story unfolds. Boasting of exotic visuals and excellent dialogues, the film has music by DJ Vasanth.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Double Trouble

    All in all, "Gautham Nanda" falls in the category of "old wine in old bottle" with little redeeming elements. The film may have chances of finding audiences in B and C centers, but for regular multiplex audiences, it might not work.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Rich Visuals - Weak Content!

    Initial scenes of 'Gautham Nanda' give a feeling of watching a completely fresh subject. But, This impression has been shattered within few minutes with routine scenes. While the First Half is passable, Audience get impatient with Second Half with routine & repetitive sequences.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Vasuki – Okay Watch

    On the whole, Vasuki is an interesting revenge drama which has a solid second half. But the twist here is that to enjoy this thrilling second half, you need to bear the boring and lack lustre first half. If you have such patience and love revenge dramas, Nayanthara will surely impress you with her sincere performance.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    Interesting story line

    'Vasuki' is an interesting story line. If you are looking for an edge-of-the-seat narration, it disappoints. Nayanthara, Mammootty and Gopi Sunder's BGM are good.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Gautham Nanda – Gopichand’s show

    Gautam Nanda is an okay kind of film which gets interesting during the end. Gopichand’s interesting transformation and superb production values provide good eye candy for the audience. If you ignore the routine story line and a bit slow proceedings, this film has some decent moments and can be given a shot this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    Review :

    Although the story line works, the film doesn't outgrow the cliches it is impregnated with. The pace slackens in the second half. Gopichand's performance, dialogues, and technical departments are good.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    The first half of the film does not have any story moving forward and it brings boredom to the audiences. The second half also begins with a slow pace. In many aspects, the film failed to impress. Krishna Vamshi came up with another half baked script and because of which, the fans had to taste another disappointment.

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    Great Andhra

    2/10

    Fails To Shine

    Generally, Krishna Vamsi makes up for the flaws in story with good music and great picturisation. But in "Nakshatram", not a single song is catchy. The glam show of Regina is also not at all impressive. The comedy episode between Regina and Viva Harsha is replica of Krishna Vamsi's old movies. All in all, "Nakshatram" is totally boring as the story and narration is too clichéd. It doesn't go with the current generation of audiences who are tired of watching old school movies.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    The story of a Jogendra who first becomes sarpanch to take revenge on the person who insulted his wife and then turns into an obsessive power seeker is narrated beautifully in the first half. The moment you think that he has come into the form, all goes bunkum. Overall, the political thriller doesn’t work much despite fairly good start and turns into a boring affair.


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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    First half of the film is good. Second half slows down. Plus points are Rana, characterization of Jogendra and dialogues. On a whole, Nene Raju Nene Mantri is a political drama that’s partly entertaining if you ignore logic.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Nene Raju Nene Mantri is a new attempt from Director Teja. Rana's superb performance as Jogendra, Few Hero-elevation Scenes & Terrific Dialogues keep the proceedings interesting. Weak Villainy & lack of any challenges to the Hero proved costly. Last 20 Minutes of the movie reduced the good impact created in the First Half

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    123 Telugu

    6/10

    You will surely enjoy this hard-hitting drama if you leave the logics aside. The film offers a bit of everything to a wide range of audiences. Overseas audiences who encourage different movies will surely connect with NRNM.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    There is lot of potential in the subject but the script is so half baked that even Rana's charismatic show couldn't save it after a point. Barring Rana's flawless performance and a few moments during Jogendra's rise to power, NRNM disappoints.

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    Times Of India

    6/10

    Watch the movie if you love the mush because Jogendra and Radha remain the core of this film. But if you’re expecting an out-and-out political thriller, prepare to be disappointed.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    'NRNM' has its share of hits and misses.  The story-telling in the first half is tight.  Good dialolgue-writing, nice performances, and the political canvas lend it an air of freshness.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    On the whole, it appeals to limited audiences as it works in some parts and some parts are a put off. There are equal number of good sequences and boring episodes.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Mind Game of Hero-Villain is major attraction in 'LIE'. Neither Love nor Enmity were impressive. Overall, 'LIE' will be loved by audience who enjoy intelligent thrillers

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    123 Telugu

    6/10

    Passable Action Drama - LIE is a film which has a very interesting plot and even the strongest of support from the lead stars. But it is the execution that falters as unnecessary scenes keep coming in at regular intervals spoiling the effect of the thriller a bit.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Lie is a typical spy thriller where the police are tracing down an international terrorist. On a whole, Lie is not a super entertainer, but it will not entirely disappoint either.


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    Times Of India

    6/10

    As the title suggests, mind games and a lot of untruth make up this LIE. Songs are pretty meh.  The action sequences are on point. The climax will take you by surprise, but the Hanu Raghavapudi directorial will disappoint you in some bits


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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    'LIE' is a stylized crime thriller with a sharp protagonist and a thinking antagonist.  Neat performances and first-rate technical values help.  On the other hand, a cliched rom-com track and a weak climax take the zing out.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Lie is just a routine thriller but the way Hanu Raghavapudi handled the writing department and the way he set the premise, the way he introduced characters, the way he reveal the plot twists, the way he approached the scenes, the way he summed up or the way the justified the title stands out. Lie is a good movie which lack commercial elements which we see in regular commercial movies.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Mass Nayaka - “Jaya Janaki Nayaka” is typical Boyapati’s mass-action drama that has some good fights and interesting scenes here and there. It may work in B and C centers but it is unlikely to appeal to class audiences and overseas audiences.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Boyapati's MASS at work! - Boyapati Sreenu knows his craft that is to enthrall masses with his movies. Jaya Janaki Nayaka is about a guy who goes all out to protect the girl he loves. On a whole, Jaya Janaki Nayaka has all elements that make a commercial potboiler work at box office!

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Boyapati narrated a routine story on a grand level. This film is for those who enjoy Boyapati-mark hero-elevation scenes, action sequences and songs. Grandeur throughout the movie doesn't give an impression that Bellamkonda is a budding hero. Of course, Lack of comedy is the major drawback. On a finishing note, 'Jaya Janaki Nayaka' offers everything audience expect from a Boyapati Film.

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

    On the whole, Jaya Janaki Nayaka is a typical Boyapati mark action love story which is clearly aimed at the single screens. Even though the story gets predictable and pace of the film drops during the second half, this film makes up for a good time pass watch this weekend.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Ma Ma Mass - Story goes on a predictable note, but the emotions are rightly captured and action is perfectly executed. Jaya Janaki Nayaka is not for the audience who look for freshness in the narration. It is targeted at the masala loving audiences and they will definitely get their ticket's worth of entertainment. 

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    Times Of India

    6/10

    Jaya Janaki Nayaka is an out-and-out Boyapati Srinu film. The interval bang, true to Boyapati’s style, is praiseworthy and elevates the movie to a different level. The strength of the film is undoubtedly the characterisation, Rakul Preet’s performance and Boyapati’s direction. For Srinivas, this film will serve as a platform to further make his way into the hearts of the Telugu audience and he has to thank Boyapati for that.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Fans of Boyapati-style filmmaking are sure to find it a lot interesting.  Rakul takes up a challenging role and succeeds.  The hero shows improvement but has a long way to go. Devi Sri Prasad's music and background score raise the film's appeal, so also Rishi Punjabi's adept visuals. Could appeal to sections of family audiences.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    one can watch it for its comedy and second half. Among the recent horror comedies, this one is a bit different and has more laugh-out loud moments. It will appeal to audiences who are seeking some decent comedy

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Anando Brahma is a film that has a quirky story idea. Plus points of the film are story premise and comedy episodes in 2nd half. On the flipside, execution of the film should have been better. On a whole, Anando Brahma partly works due to a few comedy episodes, but on other aspects it leaves a lot to be desired.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Even 'Anando Brahma' is being made in a similar format but it comes with a Twist. Here, Ghosts get scared of Humans not the other way around. Director revealed this new concept in the first look promo itself to arouse curiosity among movie buffs. It's a challenge to generate humour after revealing such a key element. Director Mahi K Raghav succeeded in this attempt to some extent.Lack of songs & a crisp run-time of two hours worked in it's favour. Core Concept, Good Performances and Few Hilarious Scenes are the positives of this horror comedy.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    “Arjun Reddy” is a class act from Vijay Devarakonda, as he has put his blood and soul into the character. He showcases how good a performer he is. He is not just another handsome guy, he is also a performer and he holds the movie from the beginning and he goes through many transformations as the story progresses.

    On the whole, watch this film as it completely reinvents the youthful love story genre. It doesn’t appeal to all kinds of people as it is not told in a conventional way. Mainly youth and audiences who are game for new things will connect with the film.

    Whether the film ends up as a box office scorcher or not, the movie has definitely established Vijay Devarakonda and also introduces a new talented director to Tollywood.

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda stuns you with his performance which is surely award winning. The way he brings the pathos and pain in his character is something else and drives the film completely.

    Debutante Shalini is also impressive and does her role perfectly. Special mention should go to Rahul Ramakrishna who plays the hero’s close friend. He is a good find and emotes superbly.

    Arjun Reddy is a new age Telugu cinema which has never been attempted before. It is intense, hard-hitting and quite adulterated with its intent. The youth will surely love this break-up saga which single handedly relies on Vijay Devarakonda’s stand out performance. This is not a family film and the masses might disown it. But the film will surely do well at A centers. All those who like different films and can bear three hours of run time, this film ends up as a pretty good watch this weekend.

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    Gulte.com

    6.5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda is a natural talent. He doesn't try too hard to act. He keeps it simple irrespective of the complexities of the character he plays. That makes Arjun Reddy even a compelling character.

    Kalyani did well, especially in the emotional sequences. Kanchana as the grandmother is very impressive. Ramakrishna did a fine job as the close buddy of Arjun Reddy. Sanjay and Kamal are neat as father and brother of Arjun respectively.

    Arjun Reddy is not a film for everyone. It is not the film for typical cinema goer who likes to watch dances and fights. Also, it is a strict no-no for kids as it is loaded with adult content and dialogue. Arjun Reddy is an unconventional film that breaks the norms of a typical Tollywood-romance. It is a realistic take on love and life.

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    123Telugu.com

    5/10

    Vivekam only works because of Ajith’s hard work and dedication. He single handedly rallies the film on his shoulders and is top class in every way. Ajith’s hard work shows in every scene and it will be a treat for his Tamil fans as he has been showcased in a superb way.

    On the whole, Vivekam is a loud action entertainer which works only for Ajith fans. If not for his hard work and stylized action, the film would have been even more dreadful. Lack of basic clarity in the narration can leave you clueless during the first half.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Anirudh's Background Score is undoubtedly the best element in 'Vivekam'. He elevated every sequence beautifully with his background score. However, Songs composed by him are just passable. Vetri has given a global appeal to the film with his camera work. Production Values are lavish. Director Siva tried to elevate heroism as much as he can. Technically, He made this movie on par with the International standards.

    'Vivekam' is for those who crave for stylishly picturized action sequences. Action Blocks will last for at least 1 hour in this 2-and-a-half hours flick. Stunts can be seen even in Songs.

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    Chitrmala

    6/10

    Vivekam is a technically fine action movie. The hard-work by the makers is visible in every frame. Though there is nothing that interesting in the story, the technical values are of world standards. Vivekam is a complete Ajith’s one man show. There are some good action scenes & top notch production values.

    The movie Vivekam stands high in production values and technical aspects. All the fights except the climax sequence are mind blowing. Action sequences are way above the Indian standards. The fight in Serbian forest is a technically top notch one. The background score by Anirudh goes in sync with the storyline. Songs have a positive impact. The camera work has been outstanding. The way the fights were choreographed is impressive. On a whole, the film is top notch in terms of technical values.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Raghuvaran (Dhanush) is an employee in Anita Constructions. He is loyal to his company and his owners for giving him employment when he has nothing and when he is jobless and he also aims to start his own company. He turns down the offer given by Vasundhara (Kajol) who is the owner of South India’s biggest construction company. She then decides to make Raghuvaran’s life worse by spoiling his career and his company. She plays her game and how Raghuvaran withstands and play his part forms the rest of the story.

    VIP 2 lack all those elements which made the first part a super hit. Story writer and actor Dhanush failed in writing an engaging script to entertain the audience. He wrote a film which has no soul but just some random scenes which are written just to create laughs

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    123Telugu.com

    4.5/10

    As expected, Dhanush is pretty impressive in the film. His body language, dialogue delivery and the way he matches his screen presence with Kajol look good on screen. Vivek is decent with his comedy as the film moves swiftly till the half point. Kajol looks gorgeous as the corporate company head and does a good job. All her confrontation scenes with Dhanush have been executed quite well. The comedy scenes between Dhanush and Amala Paul in the first half evoke good laughs.

    VIP 2 is a silly sequel who does not live up to its expectations. Kajol and Dhanush’s confrontational scenes during the first half are the only saving grace. Abrupt ending, lack of a conflict point and basic drama during the second half makes the film go downslide

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    123Telugu.com

    6/10

    Paisa Vasool works only because of Nandamuri Balakrishna and his energetic performance. After a long gap, you get to see him in a mass avatar and his fans will surely love Teda Singh’s character. Puri has managed to design Balayya’s role typically for fans as the star hero mouths Puri style trade mark dialogues and punch lines which are quite superb.

    Paisa Vasool is clearly made to please Balayya’s fans. They will just love him in a massy avatar after a very long time.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    'Paisa Vasool' is a one man show of Balakrishna. As expected, Balayya appeared in a never-seen-before role. Fans will go crazy with his attitude, dialogue delivery and mannerisms. Nandamuri Hero molded himself pretty well to suit Puri's Style.

    Balayya gives hardly any scope for viewers to think about the story. Such is the impact he creates as Theda Singh. Balayya's Attitude & Mannerisms, Dialogues penned by Puri are spot on. Not just Fans, Even General Audience will be enjoying these portions.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    “Paisa Vasool” doesn’t waste time getting to a point. Very early the plot is revealed that he is acting as Theda Singh on a purpose, he comes to Hyderabad for a mission and he has a backstory. Enough hints are given for this.

    As a director, Puri has not changed at all, he is completely hinging on the star power of his heroes and not writing anything interesting recently. He has made this film to appease Balakrishna than the general audiences, as there is no coherence in the dialogues that Balayya utters in the movie.

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    Gulte.com

    5/10

    Balakrishna's character is targeted at masses, but he has been presented in a stylish way. Puri Jagan is known for giving a stylish makeover to his heroes. Balakrishna looks extremely handsome in those stylish outfits. His body language and performance are different from his usual style. His energy in dances and entertaining dialogues will please fans.

    The first half of the film is passable to an extent with Balakrishna's entertaining antics, but the second half is a total misfire. None of the plot twists clicked leaving the film flat and dull throughout. The film has generated enough buzz to get a decent opening. However, like most of Puri's recent films, Paisa Vasool may not take much time to run out of steam at the box office. It's high time you hire a writer sir!

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    Telugu one

    5/10

    Nandamuri Balakrishna steals the show with his performance. His characterization, The way he uttered powerful dialogues are a treat to watch for fans. He is too good in action sequences. His mannerism makes fans go crazy.

    Puri Jagannadh is not learning lessons from past debacles. Though he is penning powerful dialogues, he is not trying to write unique or engaging stories. Moreover, Paisa Vasool has shades of few Puri old movies such as Pokiri.

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    india glitz

    5/10

    Balayya was seemingly enticed by Puri's dialogues. Since he doesn't watch others' movies, he couldn't have been expected to know that the pre-climax twist bears an unmistakable resemblance to one of Mahesh Babu's biggest blockbusters.

    Others, barring Dr. Srikanth, deliver forgettable performances. Anup Rubens' music passes muster.MukeshG's cinematography is sub-par.

    More than a one-man show, 'Paisaa Vasool' is better described as a one-mouth show. In a long time perhaps, no other male lead got to spoke these many lines. The story itself plays a second fiddle to punch lines. 'Following unnavadni, follow avtana?', so goes one line. 'Image blur aindi. Aina sare.. Neeku, nee blur ku kooda paguluddi', the man says in the film's millionth action sequence. By the way, a fight every 10 minutes is visited upon the unsuspecting audience.

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    india glitz

    4.5/10

    We were told that 'Yuddham Sharanam' is a crime-thriller that would present a twist every few minutes. Srikanth's character was hyped-up to the point that the audience could be forgiven for thinking that Telugu cinema has suddenly got a new-age villain. The pitfalls of over-hyping aside, this film proves that snazzy background music and a superficial grittiness can't sell a worn-out story line.

    May be, Naga Chaitanya was asked to keep a light-touch expression for some eerie reason. Nothing else explains the lack of agony on his face. In his first scene, he narrates his plight (the parents are missing) in a 'Saahasam Swasaga Sagipo' mode. The intensity palpable in his voice never makes a comeback for the rest of the film.

    Srikanth definitely has an over-rated role and delivers an underwhelming performance. Harika Vedula and Seema Chowdary as Chaitu's sisters make their presence felt.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Roles like these are a cakewalk for Naga Chaitanya. The look he sports in this movie looked damn good & his performance is satisfactory. Lavanya Tripathi looks gorgeous but she doesn't get much scope to perform.

    Srikanth has given a sincere performance. He, however, wasn't able to create big impact as the role wasn't etched properly. Revathi & Rao Ramesh have done complete justice to their roles. The role played by Murali Sharma is funny. Priyadarsi is just okay.

    First Half of 'Yuddham Sharanam' is passable with good family emotions, decent love story & couple of nice songs. The Film shifts to action mode in Second Half and losses the track completely. Lack of any thrilling elements during the battle between Hero & Villain play the spoilsport.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Based on the story by David Nathan, who earlier wrote Nani starrer “Gentleman”, Naga Chaitanya and Lavanya starrer “Yuddham Sharanam” begins on an interesting note but it in no time, it slumbers into regular mode. By the time movie reaches the interval bang, it is pretty clear that the story line is routine.

    On the whole, Naga Chaitanya's "Yuddham Sharanam" is quite boring and routine despite technical gloss. It may not appeal to any section of audiences.

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    Gulte.com

    4/10

    Naga Chaitanya gives a neat and dignified performance. He suits the character of an ordinary youth well. However, there is nothing that is novel to challenge him as an actor. Srikanth's makeover as the villain is impressive.

    Srikanth's makeover as the villain is impressive. However, his character is poorly written which is why he couldn't make an impact. 

    On a whole, Yuddham Sharanam is a badly made action film that is neither exciting nor entertaining. The slow paced narration, clumsy writing, and weak characters make you look for the nearest exit. It is a total dud from Naga Chaitanya and co.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Allari Naresh has played his part well in the makes. The role he played in the one-time is no different from a number of roles that he already played in the past. But, the way Naresh tried to present himself with this film is amazing and can be appreciated.

    Meda Meedha Abbayi is a film that has got the scope for opening up so well in the right parts but at many points, the film unit failed to turn it into an awesome entertaining product. There is a good story in the hand but the way the screenplay has written hardly brings any excitement to the audiences. The remake plot could have been changed to appear more convincingly.

    On a whole, Meda Meedha Abbayi is a watchable film for once if we have no other option for engaging yourself in for this weekend.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Chai Akkineni as Arjun is superb and he is at ease in his character. He is good in action sequences and looks handsome throughout the movie. Lavanya Tripathi performed nice and looks gorgeous. She has maintained good chemistry with Chai Akkineni in love sequences. Srikanth Meka who is the main protagonist of this movie called Nayak is terrific. Director Krishna has done

    Director Krishna has done a pretty average job in directing his debut movie. He could have taken a better care for the movie even in scripting stages to make it racy. To sum up, Yuddham Sharanam is a disappointing fare.

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    123Telugu.com

    5/10

    One of the major reliefs in the film is that Naresh has completely stayed away from irritating spoof comedy. He sticks to his character and gives a decent performance as an easy going guy. Looks wise, Nikhila Vimal is okay and performs to the best of her capability.

    Director G. Prajith has come up with a weak storyline and even weaker narration. It is hard to believe that he was the same guy who directed the original with Nivin Pauly. The screenplay of the film runs on a very flat note reminding us of Malayalam films which are quite slow.

    On the whole, Meda Meeda Abbayi is a below average comedy drama which has some fun here and there. Though Hyper Adhi’s comedy scenes entertain you in parts, they cannot save the film. The unconvincing storyline and a dragged out second half are huge drawbacks.

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    123Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    The first half of the film is pretty good as the family emotions are established quite well. Rao Ramesh and Revathi perform extremely well in their roles bringing a lot of depth to the proceedings. Naga Chaitanya and Lavanya’s chemistry also works fine for most of the time.Srikanth looks menacing as Nayak and tries his best to elevate the proceedings.

    Yuddham Saranam has some very good visuals. The camera work is delightful and nicely showcases all the emotions and locations quite well. Music by Vivek Sagar is strictly okay as the songs only come in the narrative. 

    On the whole, Yuddham Sharanam is a film which starts off on a positive note but fizzes out during the later part. Superb family emotions during the first half keep the audience hooked. But as in all the recent Telugu films, director Krishna too looses grip on the second half and ends things in an unconvincing manner.

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    123Telugu.com

    4/10

    Sunil tries very hard to entertain in his badly written role and does his best to make things lively. Prakash Raj is a sincere actor and does his job well. The comedy generated by Posani as Badam Baba clicks here and there.

    Ungarala Ram Babu is one film which leaves you irritated to no extent. Clearly, the times have changed and such silly stuff does not work anymore in Tollywood.

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    Great Andhra

    2/10

    Sunil as Rambabu in the film has done his role in a usual manner, there is less acting, more dances.Heroine Miya George looks more like a side actress in a big film than a movie's lead actress. Vennela Kishore as Lenin Sudhakar is okay. On the whole, "Ungarala Rambabu" neither satisfies Sunil's fans nor impresses audiences who seek sensible movies. Na ghar ka na ghat ka kind of situation.

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    ‘ఉంగరాల రాంబాబు’లో చాలా లోపాలు కనిపిస్తాయి. ఆరంభంలోనే ట్రాక్ తప్పే ఈ సినిమా ఏ దశలోనూ పుంజుకోదు. ఆద్యంతం అదే ‘నిలకడ’తో సాగిపోతుంది. సునీల్ గత సినిమాలతో పోలిస్తే హీరోయిజం తగ్గించడం ఓకే కానీ.. తన నుంచి ఆశించే వినోదమైతే ‘ఉంగరాల రాంబాబు’లో ఎంతమాత్రం లేదు. కొత్త హీరోయిన్ మియా జార్జ్ గురించి చెప్పడానికేం లేదు. అందం విషయంలో కానీ.. నటన విషయంలో కానీ ఆమె ఏమాత్రం ఆకట్టుకోదు. ఆమె పాత్ర కూడా ఎంతమాత్రం ఆసక్తి రేకెత్తించదు. అన్ని రకాలుగానూ తీవ్ర నిరాశకు గురి చేసే సినిమాను అందించాడు క్రాంతి మాధవ్.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    ఈ ‘రాజకుమారి’ కథ బోరింగ్!: అసలేం చెప్పదలుచుకున్నారో అర్థం కాని అయోమయ పరిస్థితిలోకి తీసుకెళ్లే సినిమా ఇది. సినిమాకు చెప్పుకోదగ్గ ఆకర్షణ అంటే నటీనటుల ప్రతిభే. ముగ్గురు ప్రధాన పాత్రధారులూ మెప్పిస్తారు. నారా రోహిత్ మరోసారి తన ప్రత్యేకతను చాటుకున్నాడు. నాగశౌర్య అతిథి పాత్రలో బాగా చేశాడు. హీరోయిన్ నమితా ప్రమోద్ కూడా మెప్పిస్తుంది. పల్లెటూరి అమ్మాయి పాత్రకు ఆమె బాగా సూటయింది. నాగశౌర్య అతిథి పాత్రలో బాగా చేశాడు. హీరోయిన్ నమితా ప్రమోద్ కూడా మెప్పిస్తుంది. పల్లెటూరి అమ్మాయి పాత్రకు ఆమె బాగా సూటయింది. గొప్పగా అనిపించకపోయినా సినిమా మూడ్ కు తగ్గట్లుగా సాగుతుంది ఛాయాగ్రహణం. నిర్మాణ విలువలు అంత ఆకట్టుకోవు. ఇక రైటర్ కమ్ డైరెక్టర్ మహేష్ సూరపనేని.. కొత్తగా ఏదో ప్రయత్నించబోయి బోల్తా కొట్టేశాడు. రచయితగా.. దర్శకుడిగా అతడి అనుభవ లేమి స్పష్టంగా తెరమీద కనిపించింది.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Oh My Rambabu! : Sunil has put on a bit of weight and is currently looking more like the comedy actor we all loved. He tried his best to give some laughable moments, but the poor script bogged him down big time. Mia George is a very average looking actress who doesn't know to act. First half of the film is literally unbearable starting from Rambabu's childhood scenes to Badam Baba episodes. Actual story begins in the second half. Director Kranthi Madhav took a messy route to narrate this story. Nothing makes sense until the actual plot is revealed. Sunil hoped that Ungarala Rambabu will give him better results than his recent films, but it ended up as a bigger dud than them.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    The film is tipped to be an interesting crime thriller but the way it was executed is bad. Sachiin Joshi is good for his part and tried to be mysterious in the movie. Esha Guptha has got a good role where she is good in terms of the performance as well as the glamour. The writer has done an awesome job in getting the things done. Though the film has some good scenes, they were not executed properly and some of the scenes are very bad too. On a whole, the movie has some ups and downs and could have been much better than what it is.

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    Times Of India

    4/10

    As a film, Srivalli attracts attention in the first place because it is directed by legendary writer Vijayendra Prasad. But sadly, despite the genius he showed as a writer, he fails to translate it on screen as a director. Even the graphics used in the film are not remarkable or special. Neha does a decent job as Srivalli and so does Rajath. With due respect, Srivalli is one experiment by Vijayendra Prasad that has failed.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    NTR who has already proved many times that he can pull off any role has done three varied roles with so much ease here. Even though this is the first time that he has done three roles in a movie, NTR has not shown any discomfort. There is not much difference in the appearances of three roles but the performance in all these three roles is faultless.

    The film also gives the feel of low production values as the costumes worn by the hero and heroines, the sets that are created for this are in low quality.Music is also not that effective. Such mass movies need more entertainment and catchy music. This is where the film lacks. “Jai Lava Kusa” has nothing much to offer beyond NTR’s terrific performance as Jai. It may get well with the fans

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    Gulte.com

    6/10

    it is impossible to put NTR's incredible performance into words. His portrayal of Jai is one of the best in recent times. As Lava and Kusa there isn't much challenge to the talented actor, but Jai is a complex character with suppressed emotions and pain.Rashi Khanna has a limited role. She plays the typical Telugu cinema character that suddenly realizes her love upon the hero. Nivetha Thomas also has a limited role. She got some fine moments to exhibit her acting talent though.

    Unlike many commercial films, Jai Lava Kusa has a solid story. The conflict between the brothers and the rivalry of Jai with his brothers has been established pretty well at the beginning itself. Childhood episodes are well shot with nice dose of emotions and drama.

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Jai Lava Kusa clicks mainly because of NTR. The star hero just nails the film with his performance. He is super menacing as the evil Jai and showcases the subtleness as Lava and is knotty as Kusa.The climax is very interesting as the film ends on an emotional note. Ronit Roy makes a decent Tollywood debut and Sai Kumar does justice to his role. Posani is okay so were Praveen and Brahmaji.

    On the whole, Jai Lava Kusa is NTR’s one-man show. The film is surely a treat for fans as they will love Jai’s negative role in particular. Even though the film has an old school storyline and slow narration in places, the way it has been showcased ends up as a good watch for fans and an average watch for the regular audience.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ఒక మంచి నటుడి చేతిలో పడితే.. ఓ మామూలు కథ కూడా మరో స్థాయికి వెళ్తుందనడానికి ‘జై లవకుశ’ రుజువుగా నిలుస్తుంది. కథాకథనాల సంగతెలా ఉన్నా.. ఎన్టీఆర్ ను హీరోగా ఎంచుకోవడంతో.. కొన్ని ప్రత్యేకమైన లక్షణాలతో జై పాత్రను డిజైన్ అతడి చేతికి అప్పగించడంతోనే బాబీ తన బాధ్యతను విజయవంతంగా పూర్తి చేసేశాడు.

    సినిమాలో మిగతా నటీనటులంతా మామూలుగా కనిపిస్తారు. ఎన్టీఆర్ తర్వాత ఎక్కువ ఆకట్టుకునేది సాయికుమార్. తన అనుభవాన్ని రంగరించి.. పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లగా చాలా బాగా నటించాడు సాయికుమార్. హీరోయిన్లు రాశి ఖన్నా.. నివేదా థామస్ కమర్షియల్ సినిమాల్లో హీరోయిన్లెలా ఉంటారో అలాగే కనిపించారు. దేవిశ్రీ ప్రసాద్ సంగీతం ఓకే. రావణా.. తేలిపోయా పాటలు బావున్నాయి. సాంగ్స్ విషయంలో నిరాశ పరిచినప్పటికీ నేపథ్య సంగీతంతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు దేవి. జై పాత్ర ప్రవేశించిన దగ్గర్నుంచి నేపథ్య సంగీతం మరో స్థాయిలో ఉంటుంది. ఐతే సినిమా అంతా చూశాక పాటలు ఇంకా మెరుగ్గా ఉండాల్సిందని.. ఏదో మిస్సయిందని అనిపిస్తుంది.

    ఐతే కథాకథనాల్లో బిగితో నడిపించడంలో బాబీ విఫలమైనప్పటికీ.. ‘జై లవకుశ’ను ఒక ఎంటర్టైన్మెంట్ ప్యాకేజీ లాగా నడిపించడంతో విజయవంతమయ్యాడు. కమర్షియల్ అంశాలతో కథల్ని నడిపించగలనని బాబీ రుజువు చేసుకున్నాడు.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Jai Lava Kusa must be the most satisfying film for NTR as an actor. It gives him a lot of scope for exploit his unlimited acting skills. Plus points of the film are basic story idea and Jai character.

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    india glitz

    5.5/10

    'JLK' is NTR's show, lock, stock, and barrel. The story line is decent. The screenplay has its share of flaws and the first half is underwhelming. The climax fight should have been much better. The emotional content (read the brotherly sentiment) could help the film sail through.

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Mahesh is the biggest asset for the film. His screen presence and intense acting will impress the audience completely.Spyder is a decent action thriller which has some very interesting moments throughout. Mahesh Babu’s rocking performance and Surya’s menacing act will surely impress you big time.

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    The Times of India

    4/10

    The director doesn't even exploit the contrasting acting styles of his hero and villain to the full - the understated, almost Zen-like acting style of Mahesh Babu and the over-the-top, but crowd-pleasing performance of SJ Suryah.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Mahesh Babu is superb in his role as an employee of Intelligence Bureau and he emotes well in emotional sequences.Spyder is a movie which runs on a conflict between a good guy who wants to save people from the problems created by other people to them and a bad guy who literally is a psycho who is fascinated by the cries of people and who enjoys the sound and emotion of crying.

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    Telugu 360

    5/10

    In spite of the limited scope for the Shiva role, Mahesh Babu did well.S J Surya as Bhairava is a perfect fit for the role, very convincing acting as the psychopath killer.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Mahesh Babu gives his best to the role and comes up with a stunning performance.S J Surya as a guy who derives satisfaction from other’s death is terrific. “Spyder” has interesting first half, and some neatly packed episodes but it lets down totally as it is neither the best movie from Murugadoss, nor a good one for Mahesh Babu.

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    tupaki

    5.5/10

    మహేష్ బాబు ఎప్పట్లాగే సిన్సియర్ ఎఫర్ట్ పెట్టాడు. అతడి నటనకు వంక పెట్టడానికి లేదు. మహేష్ స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్ సూపర్బ్. అతడి లుక్ కూడా బాగా ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది.విలన్ ఎస్.జె.సూర్య మాత్రం అదరగొట్టేశాడు. ఈ పాత్రను అంత సులువుగా మరిచిపోలేం. సూర్యను తొలిసారి చూపించే సన్నివేశంలో అతడి హావభావాలు పిచ్చెక్కించేస్తాయి.మహేష్ పాత్ర విషయంలో మురుగదాస్ నిరాశ పరిచాడు. మహేష్ స్థాయికి తగ్గ కథ ఇది కాదనిపిస్తుంది. మురుగదాస్ సినిమాల్లో ఎప్పుడూ ఉండే ఎంటర్టైన్మెంట్ ఇందులో మిస్సయింది.

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Mahesh Babu is good as usual. It is what the audience expects from him, and he delivers it diligently.More content on that lines with grandeur in thoughts rather than tasteless action visuals would have worked wonders for the film.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Sharwanand as a guy who is suffering from OCD is superb and he excels in this role with his perfect comedy timing and his body language.Mahanubhavudu is a perfect movie for those who only want laughs for three hours and is a tedious ride who expect to see new kind of movie.

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    Telugu 360

    6/10

    Sharwanand is T fit as software engineer and lover boy. He acted with ease.Mehrene looks good and acted adequately.Mahanubhavudu is a decent entertainer. With a good first half and an average second half – On the whole, it is a satisfactory and minimum guaranteed entertainment for comedy movie lovers

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    Gulte.com

    6.5/10

    Sharwanand's comedy timing is getting better with each film. He is at ease in a typical character that gives ample scope for comedy.Mehreen Kaur is alright as the female lead.Mahanubhavudu has its share of flaws and weaknesses, but also has ample entertainment to keep the viewers entertained for most part.

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Sharwanand breathes life into a character with a disorder. He makes sure that his obsession for hygiene looks lovable, but not irritating.you can see highly entertaining scenes followed by a few dull episodes. High tempo narration followed by lull.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Sharwanand has once again got an author-backed role and he delivers big time. Be it comic timing or emotional performance, he is superb.The climax is clichéd but the emotions nonetheless work. Overall, Mahanubhavudu is highly entertaining with a fresh approach and that makes it a winner.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Sharwanand has done decent job as a guy obsessed with cleanliness and neatness.Despite predictability, the good music, the cool visuals, Sharwanand and Vennela Kishore keep us glued to the seats.On the whole, "Mahanubhavudu" is a neat romantic entertainer. Concept of OCD has novelty.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    శర్వానంద్ మరోసారి తానెంతటి విలక్షణ నటుడో రుజువు చేశాడు. ఓసీడీ డిజార్డర్ ఉన్న కుర్రాడిగా అతను జీవించేశాడు. ఆ పాత్రకు తగ్గ బాడీ లాంగ్వేజ్.. మేనరిజమ్స్.. నటనతో శర్వా అదరగొట్టేశాడు. కథ విషయంలో అతను కొత్తగా చేసిందేమీ లేదు. లాజిక్కుల గురించి కూడా పట్టించుకోవాల్సింది. ఓవరాల్ గా మారుతి ఈజ్ బ్యాక్ అనే చెప్పాలి.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Nagarjuna Akkineni made his role, very believable and he is apt for his role. Samantha Akkineni as Amrutha is the best of the movie. Story line of the movie is simple and good but the screenplay is written with huge amount of emotions. To sum up, Rajugari Gadhi 2 breaks the jinx around sequels and becomes a winner.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    నాగార్జున ఓ కొత్త తరహా పాత్రలో కనిపించాడు. మెంటలిస్ట్ క్యారెక్టర్లో ఆయన భిన్నంగా కనిపిస్తాడు.అమృత పాత్రలో సమంత కట్టిపడేస్తుంది. ఇలాంటి పాత్రను ఆమె ఒప్పుకోవడమే గొప్ప విషయం. ద్వితీయార్దంలో దర్శకుడిగా అతడి పనితనం కనిపిస్తుంది. ఎమోషనల్ సీన్లను బాగా తీర్చిదిద్దాడు. కానీ ఈ జానర్ నుంచి ఆశించే హార్రర్.. కామెడీని అతను ఆశించిన స్థాయిలో పండించలేకపోయాడు. ఓవరాల్ గా ఓంకార్ పనితనం ఓకే అనిపిస్తుంది.

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    Gulte.com

    5.5/10

    Nagarjuna's styling and screen presence are pretty impressive. He is the main highlight of the film with his spotless performance.Samantha has a very brief role but makes a huge impact in the climax sequence.The film's content is very average, but the star cast and RGG branding should help it to post decent numbers in its opening weekend.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Nagarjuna in the role of Rudra, the mentalist is well suited.Samantha has come up with good performance in a key emotional climax sequence.Vennela Kishore has generated some good laughs along with Shakalaka Shankar. Praveen and Ashwini Babu are okay. Seerat Kapoor provides the glamour quotient. “Raju Gari Gadhi 2” doesn't belong to any genre in particular and focuses on all kinds of elements. While the emotional quotient is good in the end, the overall effect leaves much to be desired.

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    The Times of India

    6/10

    Nagarjuna as Rudra has a role that is in complete contrast to his image. He gives a convincing performance as a mentalist.Samantha is also very good as Amrutha alias the ghost.Taman's background music is an asset to the film.With experience, Omkar will definitely get better as a director. This is only his third film and the first one in which he has handled big actors.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Ravi Teja as a guy with no eyesight has given a good performance. Apart from the fact that he is blind, the role is not at all passive. All in all, director Anil Ravipudi has dished out another template masala movie with the sole novelty of the protagonist being blind and Ravi Teja is entertaining but it ends up as quite a predictable fare.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ప్రథమార్ధంలో రయ్యిన దూసుకెళ్లేరాజా ది గ్రేట్కు ద్వితీయార్ధంలో బ్రేకులు పడిపోతాయి. సెకండాఫ్ లో చెప్పుకోవడానికి కథ కానీ.. చెప్పుకోదగ్గ మలుపులు కానీ ఏమీ లేవు. కామెడీ కొంచెం వర్కవుటైనా.. కథ పెద్దగా ముందుకు కదలదు.‘రాజా ది గ్రేట్చూశాక మాస్ రాజా ఈజ్ బ్యాక్ అనకుండా ఉండలేం. 

    మధ్యలో గ్యాప్ వచ్చినా.. చేస్తున్నది అంధుడి పాత్ర అయినా రవితేజ ఊపేమీ తగ్గలేదు.రాధిక చిన్న పాత్రలోనే బాగా చేసింది. విలన్ వివేన భాటేనా తెలుగు సినిమాల్లో మనకు అలవాటైన విలన్ పాత్రలో పర్వాలేదనిపించాడుకథ విషయంలో మాత్రం కొత్తదనం చూపించలేకపోయాడు. ద్వితీయార్ధాన్ని ఇంకొంత మెరుగ్గా తీర్చిదిద్దుకోవాల్సింది. ఓవరాల్ గా అయితే అనిల్ కు మంచి మార్కులే పడతాయి.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    It’s a tailor-made character for Ravi Teja. He applied the body language of visually challenged man very well.Songs scored by Sai Karthik are average. Background music is partly good. Ravi Teja has created a trend in comedy for himself.

    Anil Ravipudi has been catering to masses with entertainment orientation in films. story is routine and second half is slow (the oft-repeated Telugu film concept of hero coming to heroine’s place) and climax appear dragged. On a whole, if you are looking for a Ravi Teja’s trademark comedy, Raja The Great is for you!

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is non stop entertainment. Credit should go to director Anil Ravipudi for adding enough fun at regular intervals making the film quite entertaining.

    On the whole, Raja The Great is a typical mass masala entertainer which you expect from a star hero like Ravi Teja.If you ignore the routine story and a slightly dragged second half, this film ends up as a entertaining watch with your entire family this Diwali.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Ravi Teja as Raja the Great is superb and he excelled in the role of a blind guy who is well trained to live as a normal guy without any defects.

    Raja the Great is the story of a blind guy who is well trained in all the aspects and who is so loved by his mother who left Raja’s father who insulted Raja as he is blind. To sum up, Raja the Great is a disappointment from Ravi Teja and could have been a much better movie if the director has focussed on script.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is meaningful celebration of friendship

    Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is the story of friendship beginning from the childhood. A friendship is never affected when we don’t have anyone in between. It spoils when someone comes in between without anyone’s knowledge.Ram Pothineni as Abhi Ram is superb and he is believable in both the variations he has shown in his character for the movie.Kishore Tirumala has done a superb job as a director and he has done outstanding job as a writer with his funny, witty and meaningful dialogues.To summarize, Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi is meaningful celebration of friendship.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Director Kishore Tirumala is on the right track and if he delivers a hit with this movie, he will stamp his mark on this sensible genre.Devi Sri Prasad didn’t deliver a blockbuster album but a decent one with ‘What Amma’ being the stealer of the entire album.For Ram, ‘Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi’ is very important as he is suffering hugely from inconsistency with a few super hits and a number of debacles.

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    123Telugu.com

    6/10

    The film is a passable watch this weekend

    Ram is perfect in his role which has two shades. He looks very handsome and also carries his emotions with a lot of experience.Anupama is the star of the film as she has a very meaty role.Director Kishore Tirumala, he has done a decent job with the film. He could not narrate the film on a very interesting note as the line chosen itself is very thin. For the general audience, the proceedings are a bit slow and predictable which makes the film a passable watch this weekend.

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    Gulte.com

    5/10

    VOZ is a below average fare with so little to take home.

    Ram is seen in two different getups in the film. His rockstar getup is good. He is particularly impressive in emotional scenes.Kishore Tirumala did well in getting the emotions right. A couple of key emotional scenes came out well. Story is an old one that lacks any freshness.Editor could have kept the run time short. Second half drags on and on. Production values are good.It may appeal to youngsters who value friendship a lot, but on a whole VOZ is a below average fare with so little to take home.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ఉన్నది ఒకటే జిందగీ.. మనసును తాకుతుంది.. కానీ ‘నెమ్మదిగా’!

    రామ్ ఒద్దికగా నటిస్తే ఎంత బాగుంటుందో చెప్పడానికి ‘ఉన్నది ఒకటే జిందగీ’ మరో రుజువు. మాస్ సినిమాల్లో అవసరానికి మించి చురుకుదనం.. ఉత్సాహం చూపించే రామ్.. ‘నేను శైలజ’ తరహాలోనే మరోసారి కుదురైన నటనతో.. హావభావాలతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు.హీరోతో సమానంగా కీలక పాత్ర చేసిన శ్రీవిష్ణు కూడా చక్కగా నటించాడు.దేవిశ్రీ ప్రసాద్ పాటలు.. నేపథ్య సంగీతం రెండూ సినిమాకు ఆకర్షణగా మారాయి.కిషోర్ నరేషన్ స్టైల్ స్వతహాగానే కానీ.. కొన్ని చోట్ల సినిమా మరీ నెమ్మదించేసింది. అది అందరు ప్రేక్షకులకూ రుచించకపోవచ్చు. కిషోర్ కొంచెం వేగం చూపించి ఉంటే.. సినిమా మరో స్థాయిలో ఉండేదే.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Unnadhi Same Story

    Ram has appeared in two different shades of characterization which he has pulled off with ease.Anupama Parameshwaran steals the show.Lavanya gets another bad role. Priyadarshi's jokes as alcohol-loving friend are fun. Kireet and others are okay.Devi Sri Prasad’s music is not as infectious as in Kishore Tirumala’s movie “Nenu Sailaja”. All in all, "Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi” is old school movie about two friends that is told in slow manner with a decent first half. Except for the final 10 minutes, entire second half is wasted with clichéd moments and boring narration.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    Don't forget to watch it with your friend, we are sure you'll not regret it. Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi' is actually about the beautiful friendship between Abhi and Vasu. The smooth transitions the script exhibit between their childhood, college life and a four-year time after, is praise worthy. The actors' love interests in the film, Maha (Anupama Parameswaran) and Maggie (Lavanya Tripathi), only act as catalysts in the choices they make. Every decision Abhi takes effects his friend; be it a heartbreak or running away. The film takes its time to showcase the character traits of Abhi and the rest of the characters, which makes it easier to relate to them. But, that's also where the film lacks certain must-haves and pace which may bother some movie-goers.

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    PSV Garuda Vega – Slick Action Thriller

    Everything looks top notch. Right from the NIA set up to the performances, everything looks quite stylized and yet realistic. The money that has been spent on the film is clearly visible on screen in terms of fights, visuals, and thrills.Hero Rajasekhar makes a comeback as he delivers a very settled performance.Technical wise, Garuda Vega is one of the best films that has come out in the recent times.

    On the whole, Garuda Vega is a true blue action film which has its heart in its right place. Very rarely do you get to see such stylized and huge scale movies which are good fun and quite realistic as well.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    గరుడవేగ.. ఎంగేజింగ్ స్పై థ్రిల్లర్

    రాజశేఖర్-ప్రవీణ్ సత్తారు కలిసి ఒక సీరియస్.. ఇంటెన్స్ స్పై థ్రిల్లర్ అందించే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు. రెండున్నర గంటలకు పైగా నిడివి ఉన్న ఈ సినిమాలో చాలా వరకు ప్రేక్షకుడు ఎంగేజ్ అవుతాడు.పెర్పామెన్స్ పరంగా రాజశేఖర్ అదరగొట్టాడు. సీరియస్ పోలీస్ క్యారెక్టర్లో తనదైన శైలిలో నటించి మెప్పించాడు రాజశేఖర్.విలన్ కిషోర్ లుక్స్ అవీ బాగున్నాయి కానీ.. అతడి పాత్ర అనుకున్నంత స్థాయిలో లేదు.    

    ప్రవీణ్ సత్తారు అక్కడక్కడా కొన్ని వృథా సన్నివేశాల్ని పరిహరించి.. కొంచెం నిడివి తగ్గించి.. ద్వితీయార్ధాన్ని మరింత పకడ్బందీగా తీర్చిదిద్ది ఉంటే ‘గరుడవేగ’ స్థాయి వేరుగా ఉండేది.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Rajasekhar made a successful comeback 

    The film is Rajasehkar’s one-man show. He is there in almost every scene of the film. His body language is perfect as an intelligence officer.The film has good writing at the first place. The dialogues are good and are apt to the situations. The production values of Koteswara Raju are rich.The film is sound in terms of the technicalities like VFX work and graphics.

    PSV Garuda Vega is one of the interesting films that came in the recent times. The film is top notch in terms of the quality. The performances are good and altogether, Rajasekhar made a successful comeback with the film. Watch it.

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    The Times of India

    3/10

    Being Saikumar's son, it is understandable that too much might be expected of Aadi as an actor. Unfortunately, he just doesn't seem to shine in this one, which his face refusing to emote.

    'Next Nuvve' that calls itself a horror comedy has neither horror nor comedy unless you count outdated, horrible looking CGI ghosts and double entendre jokes filled with sleaze.The film doesn't have anything resembling a story either, with the screenplay filled with plot-holes so big, one could drive a truck through them.

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    Idle Brain

    6.5/10

    Slick action thriller

    Dr. Rajasekhar looks realistic in simple attire and acts naturally without going overboard. At the same time, he makes high octane action sequences look believable because he portrayed it.Cinematography by Anji and others is very good. Background music by Sri Charan Pakala blends in well with visuals and carries forward the emotion.

    The director Praveen Sattaru succeeds in grabbing our attention right from the first scene of the film and makes sure that the interest is sustained throughout.It’s difficult to make a different film, yet strike the right note on commercial aspect and director succeeds in it with this film. On a whole, PSV Garuda Vega 124.18 is a slick action thriller and you may watch it!

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    Gulte.com

    6/10

    Garuda Vega opens on a very high note

    Garuda Vega opens on a very high note with an edge of the seat bike chase. The scene sets high standards for the rest of the film and there are ample scenes where the director strives to offer top class action entertainment. The character is tailor-made for Rajasekhar who has played similar characters in many films in the past. He did pretty well as the sincere officer who is dealing with troubled marriage.Director Praveen Sattaru never sticks to one genre.

    He likes to switch between genres and his attempt at action is commendable.In spite of a very ordinary second half, Garuda Vega is still worth watching for its extraordinary first half. 

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Next Nuvve is not a winner for the debut of Prabhakar.

    Aadi Saikumar is good as a tv serial director as well as the owner of the hotel. He has improved a lot in terms of expressions in this movie. Vaibhavi as girlfriend of Aadi is good in terms of performance and looks classy.The story of Next Nuvve is simple and routine. Screenplay is so mediocre and doesn’t engage audience every time. If Prabhakar has concentrated more on script rather than routine comedy scenes, this film would have been something.

    This movie doesn’t live up to the hype created by the trailer and promotions. To sum up, Next Nuvve is not a winner for the debut of Prabhakar.

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    The Times of India

    6/10

    Garuda Vega might just appeal to you 

    The first half of the film replete with fast-paced chase sequences and action scenes manages to keep you on the edge of your seat. The second half of the proceedings are entirely taken up in Rajasekhar tracking down the nexus between the hacker, the politicians, and an international cartel. 

    Dr Rajasekhar as Chandrasekhar pulls off his role with consummate ease. if you are looking for an action flick sans the typical fare associated with commercial flicks such as songs, dances, comedy, romance etc, then Garuda Vega might just appeal to you. 

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    123Telugu.com

    2.8/10

    Comedy dominates horror

    Hero Aadhi Saikumar’s performance is decent in parts. Heroine Vaibhavi did an okay job as hero’s girlfriend and her performance in horror scenes is pretty decent.One of the major minus points of the film is it’s weak and abrupt storyline. Prabhakar, who debuted as a director with this film has failed in narrating the film quite engagingly.

    Director Prabhakar, who has chosen a horror comedy genre as his debut film has done a below average job with his execution.On the whole, Next Nuvve is yet another routine horror comedy which falls short of expectations.

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    123Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Angel – Okay in Parts

    Hero Nag Anvesh does a decent job in the film. He has improved a lot from his first film and this shows on screen through his body language and expressions.Hebah Patel is pretty good and the mainstay of the film.Kabir Singh is also impressive as the bad guy. Background score is just about okay.Camera work is decent as it depicts the VFX work and other socio-fantasy elements well. 

    On the whole, Angel is just an okay socio-fantasy entertainer which has some moments here and there. Hebah Patel’s performance and some good visuals are basic assets for the film.

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    The Times of India

    6/10

    A balanced blend of fights, action, comedy, and emotions 

    There is ample comedy in the film, thanks to not just Saptagiri, but also the script and story. Nani shows his prowess in dance and fight sequences. Hebbah did a very convincing job of being an antique-turned-human and her constant inquisitiveness and jovial responses to little "human things" added zing to the character.

    A balanced blend of fights, action, comedy, and emotions make the film a must watch.

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    The times of India

    6.4/10

    'Adirindi' is a film that's hard to explain, but not hard to follow. Be it the flashy visuals, the power-packed dialogues, the adrenaline-filled fight sequences or the socially-conscious questions (especially about the corruption in the medical profession) and twists and turns, it's something that one needs to bear witness to.  Vijay does a great job in his roles, with his and Nithya Menen's performances being the highlight of the film.

    Go watch this film if you're thirsting for some good ol' entertainment injected with a massive dose of reality. 

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    A passable mass entertainer

    Vijay has played three roles that of a father and two sons. The movie entirely works on the charisma and performance of Vijay.Cinematography is excellent. The film has grand settings, rich production values and excellent work by the film's cinematographer.The controversial GST dialogues are muted in the final speech that also dampens the impact. All in all, “Adirindhi” is a passable mass entertainer.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    యాక్షన్-సెంటిమెంట్ ఓవర్ లోడెడ్!


    మంచు మనోజ్ కాస్త ఎమోషనల్ గా నటిస్తూ ఆకట్టుకున్నప్పటికీ.. అతను బేస్ వాయిస్ తో డైలాగులు చెబుతుంటే ఒక్కోసారి ఇబ్బందిగా అనిపించింది.రైటర్ కమ్ డైరెక్టర్ అజయ్ నూతక్కికి శ్రీలంకలో తమిళుల పోరాటంతో ఎమోషనల్ గా బాగా కనెక్టయినట్లున్నాడు.ఐతే అతడి ఉద్దేశాలు మంచివే అని సినిమాలో అక్కడక్కడా తెలుస్తున్నప్పటికీ విషయంలోనూ ఒక మీటర్ పాటించకపోవడం.. లోతుగా సమస్యను చూపించలేకపోవడంతోఒక్కడు మిగిలాడుజనరంజకంగా తయారు కాలేకపోయింది.

    ఒక్కడు మిగిలాడు.. యాక్షన్-సెంటిమెంట్ ఓవర్ లోడెడ్!

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    The Times of India

    4/10

    Drawn out, unriveting narration and choppy editing

    Manchu Manoj gained weight for his role in the film and said it was his responsibility to do the movie. But, those expecting this to be a Manchu Manoj show will be sorely disappointed. There are very few scenes in the film that manage to evoke any kind of emotion from the audience, despite the whole film relying on a heavy dose of melodrama

    Give this one a miss, unless you have some time to kill!

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Okkadu Migiladu is about the struggles of Srilankan Tamilians who neither belong to Srilanka or India in the eyes of officials. This movie might be a good experience if the screenplay is well written with subtle emotions. Screenplay plays the spoilsport and writer and director Ajay Andrews Nuthakki could have taken better care in that aspects. Manchu Manoj seems to be worked very hard for this movie and his hard work certainly don’t pay off with the bad writing and many a times in the movie that audience feel yawning as it doesn’t connect the way makes intended. To sum up, Okkadu Migiladu is another disappointment for Manoj Manchu.

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    AP Herals

    4/10

    Okkadu Migiladu fails to give Manoj the comeback he expected. Manchu Manoj gives an intense performance as usual and makes a mark with improved dialogue delivery. Anisha Ambrose is just adequate, as her character doesn't get enough scope. Director Ajay Nuthaki has joined hands with Manchu Manoj for his debut project Okkadu Migiladu. With a plot filled with just violence, bloodshed and more violence and no story at all, the movie fails to make the necessary impact. And adding to the worries is the poor music and editing which even mars the viewer experience badly.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Engaging in parts. Sundeep Kishan has got a realistic character -- that of a simple boy-next-door. His performance is very realistic in this movie than his previous films. His acting is natural. Heroine Mehreen does not have much role, other than appearing in couple of scenes and songs. Technical values are fine. Cinematographer has created the right mood for this action drama. Pace of the movie is inconsistent, editing should have been crispier. Director Suseenthiran has developed a particular style in telling stories. The director keeps suspense till the end before revealing the real motive. But the big revelation doesn’t seem convincing. This film can be watchable in a leisure mood on TV as it has slow narration and takes much time to get to the point

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    కేరాఫ్ సూర్య.. డిఫరెంట్ థ్రిల్లర్

    సందీప్ కిషన్ పక్కింటి కుర్రాడిలా అనిపించే పాత్రలో మెప్పించాడు. అతడి నటన సహజంగా సాగిపోయింది. ఎక్కడా తడబాటు లేకుండా తన పాత్రను చేసుకుపోయాడు. హీరోయిన్ మెహ్రీన్ పాత్ర చిన్నది. ఆమెను చాలా తక్కువ సన్నివేశాలకు పరిమితం చేశారు.. దర్శకుడు సుశీంద్రన్ తమిళంలో తీసిన కొన్ని సినిమాలు గతంలో తెలుగులోకి కూడా అనువాదమయ్యాయి. అందులోనా పేరు శివ’.. ‘పల్నాడులాంటి సినిమాలు చూస్తే వీటిలో కామన్ గా కనిపించే కొన్ని అంశాలు గమనించవచ్చు. ఒక రకంగానా పేరు శివకు కొనసాగింపులాగా అనిపిస్తుందికేరాఫ్ సూర్య’. కానీ అందులో ఉన్నంత బిగి ఇందులో లేదు. కానీ ఇందులోనూ చెప్పుకోదగ్గ మూమెంట్స్ ఉన్నాయి. డి.ఇమాన్ పాటలు పెద్దగా ఆకట్టుకోవు.  నేపథ్య సంగీతం బాగుంది. లక్ష్మణ్ ఛాయాగ్రహణం ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. ఇక్కడ సుశీంద్రన్ స్టయిల్ కనిపిస్తుంది. ద్వితీయార్ధంలో ఒక మూడ్ క్రియేట్ చేయడంలో సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ కీలక పాత్ర పోషించింది. నిర్మాణ విలువలు బాగున్నాయి. ఇక సుశీంద్రన్ దర్శకుడిగా తన ముద్ర చూపించాడు. కథనం ఇంకొంచెం క్రిస్ప్ గా.. రేసీగా ఉండాల్సింది.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    C/O Surya is a different film, unlike the routine stuff that we get to watch these days. The film has an interesting story revolving around a crime backdrop. The way the director narrated it has been interesting to the core. The family elements were also included well in the film. The screenplay is good in parts but it could have been better. The casting is good and the performances are nice. The director tried to come up with some unnecessary commercial elements and the forced comedy is a disadvantage.

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    Mirchi 9

    5/10

    Sundeep Kishan plays a boy next door without any heroism for the most part. Mehreen is a gloried extra in the movie with nothing much to do.  Music by D Imman is alright, but the background score is terrific. The cinematography is alright. Editing is neat. Dialogues are good in parts. The movie needed some depth and that could have been possible by making either heroine engage in the narrative or give some twists with the friend character.


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    Telugu 360

    5.5/10

    C/O Surya has a no-nonsense story written with multiple engaging threads within. Director Suseenthiran, who his peculiar style and ease in narration intense thrillers, made sure that whole proceedings maintain enough suspense till the end. Total three threads run in parallel and interlinked at a crucial point. Except Surya’s love track , the remaining two are narrated in an engaging way by the director. C/O Surya is a decent crime and suspense thriller laced with family backdrop. Director suseenthiran has succeeded in narrating this film with engaging screenplay and enough suspense. Since comedy, songs and commercial elements are not thoroughly explored, box-office potential is a little doubtful.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Indian Sherlock!

    In the role of a private detective, Vishal looks completely new. There are fights, but the action episodes are not massy. Vishal has done everything differently from acting to action stunts. Anu Emmanuel’s character is written badly, but she has given an honest performance. The camera angles in the film are quite unusual and unique. There is a touch of the director than the cinematographer’s. 

    Anyone who has seen “Sherlock Holmes” series will easily guess that Vishal’s latest “Detective” is based on that. Thankfully, the director Mysskin acknowledges as the credits roll. However, the movie is not exactly “Sherlock Holmes” series. If you are game for a different kind of detective thriller, this will work for you. For others, it is just an okay watch. All in all, Vishal's 'Detective' has many merits and it is a different thriller.


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    123 Telugu

    6/10

    Vishal is the center of attraction and backbone for this film. He is pretty impressive in the role of an eccentric detective. The second half is where the actual action begins as the main links to the suspense story are revealed clearly. The climax portions and all the murders have been showcased in a very interesting manner. The film has a serious setup and things are not cleared during the first half. This is the time when the viewers are confused with some weird happenings. Detective has decent technical values as it is made on a very good scale. The camerawork is very impressive as it gives the film a feel of a serious thriller. Telugu dubbing was very good and so was the background score. On the whole, Detective is an investigative crime drama which has some interesting moments. A gripping second half and some decent performances are huge assets of this film.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    అదిరింది.. రొటీన్ గా సా....గే ఆరవ సినిమా

    త్రిపాత్రాభినయంలో విజయ్ ఓకే అనిపించాడు. అతడి నటన మాస్ ప్రేక్షకుల్ని ఆకట్టుకునేలా సాగుతుంది. లుక్ పరంగా చూస్తే వర్తమానంలో కనిపించే రెండు పాత్రల్లో వైరుధ్యం ఏమీ లేదు. ఐతే ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ పాత్రలో లుక్.. నటన భిన్నంగా అనిపిస్తాయి. హీరోయిన్లలో నిత్యా మీనన్ క్యారెక్టర్ పర్వాలేదు. ‘అదిరిందిసాంకేతిక హంగులు బాగానే అనిపిస్తుంది. .ఆర్.రెహమాన్ నేపథ్య సంగీతం సినిమాకు ఆకర్షణ. పాటలు తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకులకు అంతగా కనెక్ట్ కాకపోవచ్చు. పాటలోనూ లిరిక్స్ వినిపించవు. పాటల్లో తమిళ వాసనలు కూడా ఎక్కువయ్యాయి. ఐతే అసలే రొటీన్ కథను ఎంచుకున్న అట్లీ.. దాన్ని చాలా సుదీర్ఘంగా చెప్పాడు. దీంతో చాలా చోట్ల ప్రేక్షకుల ఆసక్తి సన్నగిల్లిపోతుంది. ముఖ్యంగా ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ ఎపిసోడ్లో అతను నిరాశ పరిచాడు.

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

    Vijay is undoubtedly the biggest pillar and carries the entire film on his shoulders. The way he has portrayed all his roles is quite enticing. Vijay was especially good in the role of a village head. Even though the crucial flashback episode is very good, it is painfully slow. Director Atlee takes his sweet time to bring up the main issue. This is also the time where the film has some heavy Tamil flavor which might bog down the Telugu audience a bit. Surprisingly, A R Rahman’s music is disappointing as not even one song manages to register. But A R’s background score is terrific and elevates the heroism to another level. On the whole, Adirindi is an intense masala entertainer which deals with the discrepancies in the medical field. Vijay’s one-man show, good first half and super strong emotions hold the film for most of the time. The film has very nicely placed mass elements which will keep the fans interested.


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    Gulte.com

    6/10

    Detective will impress the target viewers

    It is not an easy character to pull off, but Vishal does it in style although it is entirely different from what he gets to play regularly. Vinay as the villain Devil is menacing. Andrea is aptly cast. Anu Emanuel has very little to do. Simran appears in an emotional cameo. Mysskin gives the taste of Hollywood mystery crime thrillers with Detective.Background score is top notch and adds style to the film.

    The cinematography is splendid and goes hand in hand with director's vision.It may not appeal to a larger audience but will impress the target viewers. 

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    The Times of India

    7/10

    This is one film you won't regret watching

    The film is satisfying in the sense that the murders are clever, the action is thrilling and the scenes are suspenseful.It's hard to care for a character like Bhushan, who almost seems unfeeling at times. But the rest of the characters in the film make up for it.  Vinay Roy and Andreah Jeremiah shine at their roles as the antagonists.

    Arrol Corelli's violin score and BGM manage to infuse the required emotions in key scenes.This is one film you won't regret watching.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Overindulgent but Fun

    Director Mysskin has a unique eye for detail and a singular vision. He films stand out from the crowd quite comfortably. There are no songs barring the title track which comes in bits and pieces. The background score by Arrol Corelli is terrific and carries a particular mood.

    Vishal gives his best. He sincerely tries his best to fit into the character, and although the shortcomings are apparent, he must be lauded for his effort.

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    india glitz

    6/10

    'Detective' makes for a nice watch any day

    The big plusses are the beautiful visuals, attention to the detail, the symphony-style background score, impeccable art direction and well-choreographed stunts.It's not just Vishal, but everybody else does their bit in making the proceedings intense.  The hero's idiosyncrasy is enough to make you have a smile on your face at times. 

    'Detective' raises the bar in presenting a gripping whodunit without songs and a separate comedy track.There are some problems with the screenplay in the second half but it makes for a nice watch any day.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    గృహం.. భయపెట్టి.. థ్రిల్ చేస్తుంది!

    ‘గృహం’లో సిద్దార్థ్ ను చూసి కచ్చితంగా ఆశ్చర్యపోతాం. ఇంతకుముందు తెలుగులో చాలా వరకు లవర్ బాయ్ పాత్రలే చేసిన సిద్ధు ఈ సినిమాతో తనను తాను సరికొత్తగా ఆవిష్కరించుకున్నాడు.ఐతే నటన పరంగా సినిమాలో అందరి కంటే ఎక్కువ ఆకట్టుకునేదంటే జెన్నీ క్యారెక్టర్లో కనిపించిన అనీషానే.

    గృహం’లో సాంకేతిక నిపుణుల ప్రతిభ ప్రతి సన్నివేశంలోనూ కనిపిస్తుంది. గిరీష్ బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ సినిమాకు అతి పెద్ద అస్సెట్. నేపథ్య సంగీతం కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తుంది. ప్రేక్షకుల్ని భయపెట్టడంలో అది కీలక పాత్ర పోషించింది. అన్ని చోట్లా మ్యూజిక్ తోనే కాక కొన్ని చోట్ల నిశ్శబ్దంతోనూ భయపెట్టాడు సంగీత దర్శకుడు.దర్శకుడు మిలింద్.. హార్రర్ జానర్ మీద తన పట్టును చూపించాడు. రైటింగ్.. డైరెక్షన్ రెండింట్లోనూ అతను ప్రతిభ చాటుకున్నాడు. కొన్ని లోపాలున్నప్పటికీ అసలైన హార్రర్ సినిమా రుచి చూపించడంలో  అతను విజయవంతమయ్యాడు.

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    chitramala

    7/10

    A must watch for everyone

    Siddharth is at his usual best in the film.His performance especially during the last 15 mins is a highlight for the film and his on-screen chemistry with Andrea has worked very well. Technically, the film is looking very strong and the sound designing as well as the camera work is top notch. The background score by Girish is ultimate.

    On a whole, the film is certainly a must watch for everyone and those who loves horror films will definitely like this one.

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    The Times of India

    7/10

    Engaging scenes and ample twists

    The trope of men of science being forced to seek help from the supernatural and the flashback containing a tragic tale, leading to revenge and possession isn't new. What's new though is the way the film has been made, with engaging scenes and ample twists elevating it to a whole new level. 

    The background score and cinematography deserve a mention for adding on to the atmosphere the film creates. The screenplay is devoid of deviations and the performances of the lead actors are a plus point too, especially Siddarth, Atul, Andrea and Anisha. 

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    123Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Spooky Thriller

    Gruham is filled with horror effect right through the film and they scare you convincingly.Siddharth is exceptional in his role as a surgeon and his performance in the climax is very gripping. Andrea is also impactful as Siddharth’s wife and the couple shares a sizzling chemistry on screen. Credit should go to the camera man for showcasing the film in a stunning way.

    All the horror elements look superb only because of his captivating camera work. Background score is yet another highlight and elevates the film to another level. On the whole, Gruham is a true blue horror thriller which is to the point.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ఓకే అనిపించే రియలిస్టిక్ యాక్షన్ థ్రిల్లర్

    కార్తి నటన ‘ఖాకి’ సినిమాకు అతి పెద్ద ఆకర్షణ. నిజమైన పోలీసుని చూస్తున్నట్లు అనిపించేలా తన పాత్రను రక్తి కట్టించాడు కార్తి.రకుల్ ప్రీత్ పాత్ర మామూలుగానే అనిపిస్తుంది. ఆమె కొన్ని సన్నివేశాల్లో మెరిసి మాయమవుతుంది. జిబ్రాన్ సంగీతం పర్వాలేదు. పాటలు పెద్దగా రిజిస్టర్ కావు. నేపథ్య సంగీతం మాత్రం ఆద్యంతం ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది.

    సత్యన్ సూర్యన్ ఛాయాగ్రహణం సినిమాకు పెద్ద ప్లస్. నార్త్ ఇండియాలో నడిచే సన్నివేశాల్ని చాలా బాగా చిత్రీకరించాడు.ఇక దర్శకుడు వినోద్ తన తొలి సినిమా ‘శతురంగ వేట్టై’లో మాదిరి వాస్తవ సంఘటనల ఆధారంగా ఈ కథను అల్లుకున్నాడు. కథ విషయంలో అతను ఎంతో పరిశోధించిన విషయం తెరమీద కనిపిస్తుంది.

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    123Telugu.com

    7/10

    Riveting cop drama

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is the riveting screenplay. Credit should go to the director for his detailing.Karthi is back with a bang and shines as DSP Dheeraj. Rakul Preet does her bit and is good support for Karthi. Camera work by Sathyan Sooryan is top notch as he brings the 90’s effect in a effective manner. Editing is slick and so was the background score by Ghibran.

    On the whole, Khakee is riveting cop drama which has many edge of the seat moments. 

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    Samayam

    6/10

    ఆడియన్స్‌ను మెప్పిస్తుంది

    పోలీస్ ఆఫీసర్‌గా కార్తి తన పాత్రలో ఒదిగిపోయాడు. తెలివైన పోలీస్‌గా బాగా నటించాడు. యాక్షన్ ఎపిసోడ్స్‌లో కూడా కార్తి పరిణితి కనబరిచాడు. రకుల్ ప్రీత్ సింగ్‌కు డీసెంట్ రోల్ దక్కింది. టెక్నికల్‌గా కూడా సినిమా మంచి క్వాలిటీతో రూపొందించారు. కంప్యూటర్ గ్రాఫిక్స్ వర్క్ ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. కెమెరా పనితనం మెప్పిస్తుంది. పాటలు కథలో భాగంగా ఉన్నాయి. నేపథ్య సంగీతం సినిమా స్థాయిని పెంచింది. మొత్తానికి కార్తి.. తన ‘ఖాకీ’ చిత్రంతో మరోసారి తెలుగు వారిని తనవైపు తిప్పేసుకున్నాడు. 

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Sensible and honest film

    Karthi as Dheeraj is perfect fit for the role and his mannerisms and body language are believable and definitely this role will be one of the memorable roles in his career.Abhimanyu Singh is terrific as chief of dacoit gang. Sreenivas is good as a policeman in Rajasthan. Khakee is a film which runs as a battle between Police of Madras and dacoits from Rajasthan.

    There’s been a lot of research that went into making of this movie. To summarize, Khakee is a sensible and honest film which shows the powers, limitations and challenges faced by police.Cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan is superb. He has shown the locales of Rajasthan in a nice way. 

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    The Times of India

    5/10

    A clean film 

    Primarily, London Babulu is a love story set against the backdrop of the visa hassles of Gandhi and his friend Pandu (Satya). Newcomer Rakshit does a good job as Gandhi. He never goes overboard with his histrionic and suits his character well.The cinematography by Shyam K Naidu is apt as are the songs and background score by V. Where director Chinni Krishna falters in is the insufficient and unconvincing romance between Gandhi and Suryakantham.

    The chemistry between the lead pair is just not established and it is unfortunate because there was ample scope for it. This results in a passive climax. Other than that, he can be credited for coming up with a clean film sans any vulgarity. 

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Lengthy Cop Drama

    Karthi as a cop is terrific. His performance is very realistic and top class. He has shown his mettle in the gruelling episodes shot in Rajasthan desert in the second half of the movie.Abhimanyu Singh as the dreaded dacoit is perfect.Though it is realistic, well-made, has many gripping moments, it also has flat narration.

    Overall, "Khakee" is a realistic cop drama with a different setup and has some riveting moments with terrific performance from Karthi, but its overdrawn sequences and flat narration brings the mood down.  

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    123Telugu.com

    4.5/10

    Old school Bromance

    Rajiv Kanakala, who was seen as an aspiring politician did justice to his role. Siva Balaji is also very good in his role as a daring and kind-hearted person. His screen presence and performance bring depth to the proceedings to an extent.

    The idea of choosing a friendship related story for his first film by director Mahesh Upputuri is good but he failed in his execution.Those who like slow-paced proceedings with an old school narration can give this film a try and the rest can watch it when it is premiered on TV.

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    123Telugu.com

    5/10

    Good opportunity gone wasted

    Looks wise, hero Karthikeya is okay and gave a decent performance in his role.Heroine Simrat Kaur is one of the main plus points of the film. Her cute and bubbly looks will impress the audience and she also gave good performance in her crucial role. Debutant director Rishi has come up with a good storyline but failed to execute it with a soulful narration.

    Those who want to watch some rich frames and beautiful locations can give this film a try and the rest can take it easy.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Decent romantic drama.

    Sree Vishnu has not done this kind of lead role till now. Such role needs a more urbane guy, but Sree Vishnu has tried his best and acted with honesty.However, it is the new heroine Nivetha Pethuraj who steals the show entirely in the movie. She is the soul.

    Music is a plus point to this movie as the songs are of new-age. Cinematography is adequate. The artwork and production values are decent.Here the new director Vivek Athreya seems to have given up post-interval.Finally, it ends up like just another decent romantic drama.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    మెంటల్ మదిలో.. నిలిచిపోతుంది మదిలో!

    ముఖ్యంగా శ్రీవిష్ణు పాత్ర సినిమాకు అతి పెద్ద ఆకర్షణ. మనిషన్నాక కన్ఫ్యూజన్ అన్నది కామన్ కాబట్టి ఈ పాత్రతో చాలా ఈజీగా కనెక్టయిపోతాం.శ్రీవిష్ణుకు కచ్చితంగా ఇది కెరీర్ బెస్ట్ పెర్ఫామెన్స్ అనే చెప్పాలి. తెరమీద శ్రీవిష్ణు కాకుండా అరవింద్ కృష్ణ అనే వ్యక్తిని చూస్తున్నట్లుగా చాలా సహజంగా నటించాడు.హీరోయిన్ నివేదా పెతురాజ్ కూడా చాలా బాగా చేసింది. ఆమె అందం.. అభినయం రెండూ ఆకట్టుకుంటాయి. నివేథా పాత్ర తెరమీదికి వచ్చిన కొన్ని నిమిషాలకే ఆమెతో ఈజీగా కనెక్టయిపోతాం. 

    ఓ కొత్త దర్శకుడితో ఇలాంటి కథతో సినిమా చేసేందుకు అంగీకరించినందుకు నిర్మాత రాజ్ కందుకూరిని అభినందించాలి.ఇక వివేక్ ఆత్రేయ దర్శకుడిగా తొలి ప్రయత్నంలోనే మంచి మార్కులు కొట్టేశాడున్యూ వేవ్ సినిమాకు తానూ ఒక ప్రతినిధినని వివేక్ చాటుకున్నాడు.మున్ముందు చూడదగ్గ దర్శకుల్లో వివేక్ ఒకడనడంలో సందేహం లేదు.

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    chitramala

    7/10

    Class family entertainer 

    Sri Vishnu who played a serious role in the film Appatlo Okadundevadu was seen as a lover boy role in this film. He played his role very well and showed intense performances in the movie. The Heroine Nivetha’s performance is the major highlight of the film. The film was written and directed by Vivek Atreya.

    The new director showed a lot of experience when it comes to the writing. Raj Kandukuri who has entertained the audiences with the class entertainer like Pellichoopulu is back again with an interesting film.For all those who are waiting for different cinema, this will definitely impress them. Go for it.

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    123Telugu.com

    7/10

    Well Executed tale of love

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the lovable character of Sree Vishnu. Nivetha Pethuraj makes a striking debut and has a good screen presence.Prasantha Vihari’s music is impressive as most of the songs come as montages which are good. The background score is quite appealing and gives the film a very feel-good effect. 

    On the whole, Mental Madhilo is a very breezy rom-com which has its heart in the right place. 

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    123Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Thrills only in bits

    The basic plot of the film is quite interesting.The first half of the film is pretty decent as a good suspense element is created throughout the first half. The way the cops also handle the case looks quite natural.Production values of the film are decent for this low budget film. The screenplay is quite gripping for most of the time but loses steam during the pre-climax.

    On the whole, Napoleon is a crime thriller which has some interesting moments here and there.  If you are the one who likes thrillers with ample twists and do not mind the dragged narration, you can give this film a shot. But for the rest, it is just a below average watch this weekend.

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    Telugu 360

    7/10

    Fun, romantic story with a very fresh treatment

    Sree Vishnu proved his mettle as an actor earlier and his subtle performance throughout the film is the major highlight of Mental Madhilo. Nivetha Pethuraj’s natural performance will strike hard and will be remembered for a long time.  Vivek Athreya tops the show with his flawless directorial abilities.

    The screenplay and the dialogues look extremely fresh.Mental Madhilo is a fun, romantic story with a very fresh treatment.Mental Madhilo is a beautiful experience that should not be given a miss by class movie lovers

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    123Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Routine Commercial Template

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is Prudhvi’s comedy.Nara Rohit is decent in his part and plays it to the galleries. Regina provides the necessary eye candy and is a good support for Rohit.Production values of the film are pretty decent and so was the camerawork with showcased the action set up in a decent manner.

    On the whole, Balakrishnudu is a routine commercial entertainer which has nothing new to showcase. If you are the one who likes masala stuff with a pinch of comedy thrown in here and there, Balakrishnudu is for you but the rest can explore other releases this week.

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    chitramala

    5.5/10

    Out and out commercial movie

    Nara Rohit who used to act in off beat characters has done a nice job in portraying the character of Balu.Regina Cassandra is superb in acting as well as in looking.Prudhvi has done nice job in generating laughs whenever he is on screen.He has succeeded in showing Nara Rohit in a never before seen way and he used him commercially despite his flaws.

    Whatever the result, Nara Rohit who never tried out and out the commercial film has tried with this and audience get to see him in a very new way like every other hero.

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    The Times of India

    5/10

    Complete formula film

    Balakrishnudu is a road story that unfolds in a span of one day. Nara Rohit has always done films which had some unique point about them. With Balakrishnudu though, he has gone in for a complete formula film with action, romance, comedy, songs (including an item number) and some sentiment.

    Pruthvi as photojournalist Madhava Rao aka Maddy R is clearly the highlight of the film and its saving grace with a substantial and hilarious role. For Telugu audiences who have been exposed to scores of faction films over the years, there is nothing new that the film has to offer. 

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    india glitz

    6/10

    Nail-biting storyline

    The film unravels the crime angle in a fairly gripping fashion.  In the climax, we are treated to some lines that suggest that women ought to be more humane than men and such old-fashioned dialogues are out of place.Anand Ravi, the film's writer-director, has essayed the titular role in his own way without trying to be like some other hero. Siddharth Sadasivuni's background music fits the bill.  Cinematographer Margal David captures the humble backdrops well.

    'Napoleon' works because of its nail-biting storyline. It's a revenge drama with a supernatural spin.  Although the pace slackens to an extent in the second half, the finale should work.

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    123Telugu.com

    5/10

    లాజిక్స్ లేని క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్లర్

    సినిమాకు ప్లస్ పాయింట్ అంటే దర్శకుడు ఎంచుకున్న కథాంశమనే చెప్పాలి. ముగ్గురు స్నేహితులు శవంతో తప్పు చేయడం వరకు చిత్రం ఆసక్తికరంగానే నడిచింది. అలాగే ఆ తప్పును కప్పి పుచ్చడానికి చేసే కొన్ని ప్రయత్నాలు కూడా మెచ్చుకోలుగానే ఉన్నాయి.దర్శకుడు కిశోర్ ఎంచుకున్న పాయింట్ బాగున్నా సరైన కథ, కథనాలు లేకపోవడం, సన్నివేశాలు, మలుపుల్లో లాజిక్స్ లేకపోవడంతో సినిమా ఫలితం తలకిందులైంది. ముఖ్యంగా ద్వితీయార్థం మొత్తం దర్శకుడు తీసుకున్న ఓవర్ ఫ్రీడమ్ వలన సిల్లీగా తయారైంది.   

    కమ్రన్ అందించిన బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ బాగుంది. ఫణీందర్ వర్మ సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ పర్వాలేదనిపించింది. చంద్రమౌళి ఎడిటింగ్ పర్వాలేదు. నిర్మాతలు పాటించిన నిర్మాణ విలువలు బాగానే ఉన్నాయి.మొత్తం మీద చెప్పాలంటే ఈ చిత్రం ఒక లాజిక్ లేని క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్లర్ గా మిగిలిపోయింది.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Boring Krishnudu

    Nara Rohith in his out and out mass hero character has shown his mark. Though this is a new terrain for him, he has shown ease. His new avatar has also helped him.Regina has played the role of a rich landlady’s niece and she is okay.Srinivas Reddy in the second half is also good. Ajay as main villain is okay.

    New director has shown some spark in entertaining sequences, but the story and narration is boring. Overall, ‘Balakrishnudu’ is regular commercial movie that one has watched umpteen times with little novelty. This is quite a disappointment. 

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    india glitz

    6/10

    An escapist fare

    Debutante Pavan Mallela doesn't take the rivalry element too seriously and that's a blessing. Much was said about how Rohit has shed his weight.  But that is hardly the biggest takeaway.  His comic timing seems to have improved. Ramya Krishna's act makes an okayish impact, while Regina passes muster.Vijay C Kumar's cinematography passes muster, while the BGM is okayish.

    If you are looking for an escapist fare, you may give 'Balakrishnudu' a try.  The comedy scenes involving Prudhvi, Nara Rohit and Srinivas Reddy work to a large extent.

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    Mirchi 9

    4/10

    Dull and Uninteresting

    Anand Ravi is not only the actor but also the writer and director for the movie. There is a decent content in the film. The screenplay is also neatly written, but the execution is weak. The first half has few parts that are engaging. It is primarily due to few dialogues rather than the performances. Those exchanges coupled with few predictable, but well-written twists, make parts of the movie engaging. There are no specific heroines in the movie. There are female leads who do their parts as per the requirements of the story. The cinematography is decent. The editing should have been sharper. The dialogues are the standing out element in the movie.

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    Telugu Cinema

    5/10

    Napoleon' has a different concept and has fairly better first half. The making should have been more professional.

    The story essentially revolves around three characters: Napoleon aka Ashok, the CI and Sravanthi. Written and directed by Anand Ravi (the film's titular man), the main drawback of this film is that it tries to seem to be tricky although there is no need. The dialogues spoken by Ravi’s' character border on the over-smart. Dialogues in the first half suggest that the film is a social message-oriented one. But they are quite misleading as it has no such social cause in the mind. In the second half, however, we learn that he is there for a personal, revenge-driven purpose! This flawed characterization creates many avoidable questions in the audience's mind.


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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    బాలకృష్ణుడు.. బోర్ కొట్టిస్తాడు

    బాలకృష్ణుడుసినిమా మొదలైనప్పటి నుంచి ప్రేక్షకులకు ఒకటే సందేహం వెంటాడుతూ ఉంటుంది..? తొలి సినిమాకే ఒక సాహసోపేతమైన.. వైవిధ్యమైన కథను ఎంచుకుని.. తర్వాత కూడా తరహా కథలతోనే ప్రయాణం చేస్తున్న నారా రోహిత్.. కథను ఎలా ఓకే చేశాడు అని. ‘బాలకృష్ణుడు పదేళ్ల కిందట వస్తే ప్రేక్షకులకు నచ్చేదేమో. ఎందుకంటే రెండు ఫ్యాక్షన్ ఫ్యామిలీల మధ్య అమ్మాయి చిక్కుకుని ఇబ్బంది పడుతుంటే.. హీరో వచ్చి ఆమెను రక్షించి.. ఆమెతో ప్రేమలో పడి.. ఆమె కూడా తనను ప్రేమించేలా చేసి.. కమెడియన్ని బకరాలా వాడుకుని.. తన తెలివి తేటలతో అందరి ఆట కట్టించి.. కథను సుఖాంతం చేసే కథలకు అప్పుడే మంచి గిరాకీ ఉండేది.

    ఐతే కొత్త దర్శకుడు పవన్ మల్లెల మళ్లీ అదే ఫార్ములాతోబాలకృష్ణుడుతీశాడు. ఇలాంటి కథలో నారా రోహిత్ ను చూడటం మాత్రమే ఇందులో కొత్తదనం. సన్నబడ్డ నేపథ్యంలో అతడి లుక్ కూడా కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తుంది. ఐతే సినిమాలోని బాలు పాత్ర రోహిత్ క్యాజువల్ అప్రోచ్ అంతగా సూటవ్వలేదు. ఎమోషనల్ గా కనెక్టయ్యే పాయింటేమీ ఇందులో లేకపోవడం మైనస్ అయింది. హీరోయిన్ కష్టాన్ని ముందు ప్రేక్షకులు ఫీలయ్యేలా చేయడంలో దర్శకుడు విఫలమయ్యాడు. హీరో-హీరోయిన్ మధ్య లవ్ స్టోరీని కూడా తేల్చేశారు.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Nara Rohith made a bad choice by selecting this script in the first place. Wonder what has impressed him so much to attempt this one over any other scripts. Rohith is a fine judge of a movie script, but commercial cinema is not his forte. Balakrishnudu is a mix of B. Gopal's faction with Srinu Vaitla brand of humor. 

    Neither the script writers nor the director made an attempt to write a decent screenplay for this outdated plot. Not even one scene is worth watching in spite of having so much talent both on and off the screen. Instead they tried to make it a fun ride by roping in many comedians. There is scope for romance, but the director didn't really make an attempt to utilize it.

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    Mirchi 9

    3/10

    Unbearable

    Right from the beginning when Jagapathi Babu begins his voiceover, one is alerted about the wreckage that lies ahead. Things go on the expected lines. The brief relief is provided by the comedy, but even that works up to a point. Barring those comic moments, nothing in both halves excites or engages.

    Nara Rohit attempts to mouth dialogues in various Telugu accents is laudable, but he fails at most of them. There is nothing else to talk about. Director Pavan Mallela fails at the story level itself. Still, some films are manageable with weak stories, Balakrishnudu is safely not one among those. Regina gets to look like a doll and put on some glamorous revealing outfits. There is one mandatory scene showcasing her dramatic skills. Even with all those, she has no impact whatsoever as there is nothing in the character. 

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Classy Take on Confused Romance.

    Mental Madhilo starts off as a breezy romantic comedy with an interesting lead character. Director focused on establishing the confusion of the protagonist with elaborate scenes. The confusion of the lead character works as driving force for the screenplay after a point. So these scenes are given enough time before it shifts focus onto the plot. Initial scenes are very funny with Sivaji Raja in top form with his comic timing.

    Sri Vishnu is very good at expressions and he did well to pull off this complex lead character. Nivetha Pethuraj is a nice find. She is a very good actress and makes an impression with the first film itself. Amrutha is okay as the second female lead. Sivajiraja steals the show as hero's father. Debutant director Vivek Atreya chose an interesting theme to deal with. He invested more time in etching his characters that elevates the theme of the story.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Watch this film if you're looking for something extremely laidback, beautiful and uncomplicated this weekend, you won't regret it!

    Mental Madhilo' is a tale narrating the beautiful intricacies in love, friendship and heartbreak. While the first half of the movie takes its own sweet time in setting up Aravind's character and his love arch with Shwetha, the second half veers more towards the events that transpire in Mumbai between him and Renu.'Mental Madhilo' is practical in its approach to relationships, making it clear that love is easy to come, but making a commitment is what is difficult.

    The writing deserves a mention, especially for tying up all loose ends beautifully and slowly threading the first half and second together in a series of events. The cinematography and music by Vedaraman and Prashanth R Vihari are on-point. Sree Vishnu, Shivaji Raj, Nivetha Pethuraj and Amrutha Srinivasan are beautiful in their roles, breathing life into everyday characters.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    క‌న్‌ఫ్యూజ‌న్ లేని 'మెంట‌ల్ మ‌దిలో'

    ఓ ఫీల్‌ను సినిమా ఆసాంతం క్యారీ చేయించ‌డంలో ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు వివేక్ ఆత్రేయ స‌క్సెస్ అయ్యాడు. దానికి తోడు అత‌నేం చెప్పాల‌నుకున్నాడో దాన్ని తెర‌పై చూపించ‌గ‌లిగే న‌టీనటులు దొరికారు. ఇప్ప‌టి వ‌ర‌కు స‌రైన పాత్ర‌లు, హిట్స్ లేని శ్రీవిష్ణుకి ఈ సినిమా మంచి గుర్తింపు తెచ్చిపెడుతుంద‌న‌డంలో సందేహం లేదు. ఎందుకంటే త‌ను నిజ జీవితంలో ఎలా ఉంటారో తెర‌మీద కూడా దాదాపు అలాగే క‌నిపించారు. నివేదా పేతురాజ్ తెలుగులో తొలి సినిమాతోనే న‌ట‌న ప‌రంగా ఆక‌ట్టుకుంది.ఒక జంట మ‌ధ్య జ‌రిగే త‌ప్పొప్పుల‌కు ఇద్ద‌రూ బాధ్యులే అనే విష‌యాన్ని ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు చాలా హుందాగా, వివ‌రంగా చెప్పించిన‌ట్టు అనింపించింది. త‌ల్లీకొడుకుల అనుబంధం, త‌ల్లీ కూతుళ్ల అనుబంధం, తండ్రీ కొడుక్కి, తండ్రీ కూతురుకి మ‌ధ్య ఉన్న బంధం, మ‌ధ్య‌త‌ర‌గ‌తి కుటుంబాల్లోని వ్య‌క్తుల మ‌న‌స్త‌త్వాలు చ‌క్క‌గా చూపించాడు ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు.

    జీవితాన్ని పోగొట్టుకుని త‌న‌కు తానే ధైర్యం చెప్పుకోవాల‌నుకుంటున్న ఓ అమ్మాయి, చిన్న‌ప్పుడు తెలిసీ తెలియ‌ని వ‌య‌సులో చేసిన త‌ప్పు ప్ర‌భావం ఓ కుర్రాడి మ‌న‌సుపై ఎలాంటి ప్ర‌భావం చూపింది .. వంటి అంశాల‌ను చాలా చ‌క్క‌గా డీల్ చేశారు. అదే స‌మ‌యంలో తెర‌మీద క్వాలిటీ ఎక్క‌డా త‌గ్గ‌లేదు. ప్ర‌తి విభాగమూ తమ త‌మ ప‌నుల‌ను బాధ్య‌తాయుతంగా నిర్వ‌ర్తించింద‌నే చెప్పాలి. మ‌న‌స్సుకు సంబంధించి చాలా కీల‌క‌మైన అంశాల‌నే డీల్ చేశారు ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు.

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    Firstpost

    7/10

    For all the beautiful things that Mental Madhilo does, it’s important to note that it’s not a visual film. Its beauty lies in its conversations, intricate details about people and their personalities; however, it doesn’t let you marvel at how it’s reflected in its frames. The colours are subdued and it made me yearn a little more for a distinct visual and editing style when the narrative moves to the second chapter in Aravind Krishna’s life. Since the entire film is based on effect and its consequences, it gets predictable as it unfolds, and Vivek Athreya, who wrote and directed the film, doesn’t do much to change the rhythm or its tone, especially in the second half.

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    Telugu Cinema

    6/10

    'Mental Madhilo', a rom-com about a guy's indecisiveness to choose right partner between the two women he's attracted to, has many funny and entertaining moments.

    Sree Vishnu is perfect choice for the role. He has already proved his acting mettle in films like 'Appatlo Okadundevaadu' but here he is spot on in this role. Newcomer Nivetha Pethuraj is brilliant. Her beauty, her performance, her understanding of the character has made the role so endearing. She is the main pillar to this romantic drama. Amrutha is okay as the other girl but her character is weak. As Sree Vishnu's father Sivaji Raja is hilarious.

    Finding your soul mate or life-partner is not that easy, you always get confused. More so for a guy who has issue of indecisiveness! What would happen if such guy lands in confusion of selecting one between two women? This forms the base line for debutant director Vivek Athreya's movie.

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    Tollywood

    6/10

    Devi Sri Prasad has its pluses in the form of technical prowess and performances.

    The storyline is impressive and interesting. The screen play is engaging. This credit goes of Sri Kishore as he narrates the story in a very entertaining manner. Syed Kamran attracts with his back ground score. Dhanraj, Bhupal raju and Manoj Nandam have done fantastic job. Manoj Nandam attracted the audiences with his different look. He performed well in emotional scenes.

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    Telugu Cinema

    6/10

    Try this film, this weekend and you will not be disappointed.

    The story of Napoleon starts off on a interesting note and investigation progresses with a good interval bang. From the second half, the investigation turns slow. Anand Ravi as a director and writer has done superb job. The director narrates the story in a very interesting manner. The screenplay is gripping. The production values are good. Siddharth Sadasivuni’s background score is appealing and elevating scenes.

    Ravi Varma and Anand Ravi have given their fantastic performances. Ravi Varma’s body language and way of dialogue delivery are appreciable. Komali has done justification to her role.

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    123Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Shines here and there

    The basic story idea of the film is pretty good. The way the suspense element is brought into the proceedings at half point has been executed well. Hero Gopichand is an apt choice for the film and his performance in the second half is quite impressive. Anu Emanuel does a great job in her role.

    Coming to the director Jyothi Krishna, his script on paper is pretty good but his execution is mediocre. Episodes wise, the film is good in bits and pieces. On the whole, Oxygen is a film which has a good concept but is sidetracked by some very mediocre direction.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Formulaic screenplay and a social message

    Gopi Chand as Krishna Prasad and Sanjeev is superb and he played both the variations in his characters so convincingly. Rashi Khanna as Sruthi is good and she looks gorgeous. Anu Emmanuel is nice in a brief role and looks good.Ali and Vennela Kishore are humorous when they appear. Jagapathi Babu did his best as usually. 

    With formulaic screenplay and a social message in the end of the movie, Oxygen is just another movie in Gopichand’s career and disappointment for debutante director.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    All we suggest you is keep your expectations in check as the film does not have any different story as associated with all Vijay Anthony films and ends up as just an okay watch this weekend.

    Vijay Antony is not a brilliant performer but he tried his best to show decent variations in both his roles. The interval block is good and raises curiosity about the latter half. A few family emotions showcased in the second half bring depth to the proceedings to an extent. One the major drawbacks of the film are its slow-paced narration and dull proceedings. On the whole, Indrasena is a sacrificing tale of a good guy called Indrasena.

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    Mirchi 9

    4.5/10

    Boring Tearjerker Attempt.

    Vijay Antony plays a double role as Indrasena and Rudrasena. There is not much difference in the acts which is why the characters easily change places at a time. There are three female leads in the movie. However, none can be actually said as the proper heroine. They all part of the narrative and come at different points. Music By Vijay Antony is adequate for the terrain, but there is nothing memorable. The background score is better. The cinematography is fine. The editing is messy in parts. Dialogues are okay.

    The movie lacks strong negative force. Overall, Indrasena is extremely tedious and boring watch.

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    ఆక్సిజన్.. ఊపిరాడనివ్వదు!

    సోషల్ కాజ్ ఉన్న కథాంశంతో సినిమా తీసినంత మాత్రాన జనాలందరికీ కనెక్టయిపోతుందనుకుంటే పొరబాటే. అలాంటి కథల్ని బలంగా.. జనాలకు హత్తుకునేలా చెప్పడం.. సందేశం మిళితం చేసి జనాల్ని ఎంటర్టైన్ చేయడం అందరికీ సాధ్యమయ్యే విద్య కాదు. ఈ విషయంలో ఎ.ఎం.రత్నం తనయుడు జ్యోతికృష్ణ పూర్తిగా ఫెయిలయ్యాడు. మంచి ఉద్దేశంతో.. సామాజిక అంశాల నేపథ్యంలో అతను కథను రాసుకోవడం వరకు ఓకే. కానీ ఆ కథను చెప్పిన తీరు మాత్రం పేలవం. కథగా చెప్పుకోవడానికి బాగానే అనిపించే ‘ఆక్సిజన్’.. సినిమాగా తేలిపోయింది. కథలోని కీలకమైన పాయింట్ ను ఎమోషనల్ గా కనెక్టయ్యేలా చెప్పడంలోనే జ్యోతికృష్ణ ఫెయిలయ్యాడు. దీనికి తోడు అనవసరమైన.. అర్థ రహితమైన సన్నివేశాలు.. కథతో సంబంధం లేని ఎపిసోడ్లు సినిమాను మరింతగా నీరుగార్చేశాయి. ప్రథమార్ధంలో గంట పాటు హీరోయిన్ పెళ్లిచూపులు.. ఆమె పెళ్లిచూపులు చెడగొట్టుకోవడానికి చేసే ప్రయత్నాల చుట్టూ నడిచిన కథనం ప్రేక్షకుల సహనానికి పరీక్ష పెడుతుంది. ఇక్కడే ‘ఆక్సిజన్’ ఫలితమేంటో తెలిసిపోతుంది. ఇంటర్వెల్ ట్విస్టు తర్వాత అనుకున్నట్లే ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ మొదలవుతుంది. అందులో ఏ ప్రత్యేకతా లేదు. ఓవర్ డోస్ సెంటిమెంటుతో చాలా రొటీన్ గా సాగిపోతుంది ఆ ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్. అదే లెంగ్తీ అయిందనుకుంటే.. ఇక ఆ తర్వాత క్లైమాక్స్ వరకు సాగదీసిన తీరు మరింతగా విసిగిస్తుంది.

    గోపీచంద్ కొత్తగా ఏమీ చేసింది లేదు. తనకు అలవాటైన రీతిలోనే కనిపించాడు. హీరోయిన్లు రాశి ఖన్నా.. అను ఇమ్మాన్యుయెల్.. ఇద్దరూ తేలిపోయారు. ముఖ్యంగా అను ఏమాత్రం ఆకర్షణీయంగా లేదు ఈ సినిమాలో. యువన్ శంకర్ రాజా ఇంతకుముందు తెలుగులో మంచి అభిరుచి ఉన్న సినిమాలు చేశాడు. అందులో అతడి సంగీతం విని ఫిదా అయిన వాళ్లకు ‘ఆక్సిజన్’ పెద్ద షాకిస్తుంది.నిర్మాణ విలువలు జస్ట్ ఓకే అనిపిస్తాయి. దర్శకుడు జ్యోతికృష్ణ ఎంచుకున్న కథ వరకు పర్వాలేదు. కానీ దాన్ని చాలా పేలవంగా అపరిపక్వంగా తెరకెక్కించాడు. ఎ.ఎం.రత్నం స్క్రీన్ ప్లేలోనూ ఏ విశేషం లేదు.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Mukesh Ad.

    Gopichand has played a role that has two shades. In both the shades, he is quite okay, nothing much to talk about. Raashi Khanna has played typical village belle and Anu Emmanuel as Dr Geetha is okay. The film is shot lavishly but the visual quality doesn't have much sheen due to lot of patches. Music is utterly bad, outdated. Dialogues and comedy are also clichéd.

    The story really gets serious in the second half that is completely different from the pre-interval episodes. Moreover, the entire second half seems like a 2-hour extended Mukesh ad (the anti-tobacco ad that appears in every feature film before the screening). All in all, "Oxygen" is another boring movie from hero Gopichand as well as director Jyothi Krishna.

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    Telugu Mirchi

    5.5/10

    As usual Gopichand stunt talent is captivating with two different characters. Anu Emmanuel is contained to guest role while the glamour of Rashi Khanna has brought Oomph from the audience .But both heroines have not earned any kudos for their roles. The character actor Jagapathi Babu has shined with his panchakattu and two shades of roles. Music and songs by Yuvan Shankar Raja have failed to attract attention, but background music is good enough.Particularly the songs with fights are super. Director A M Jyotikrishna theme is good and the first half appeared a routine cinema but his skills were vibrant and successful in the second half.

    While the first half is slow and routine, the thrill begins in the second half. over all the Oxygen is another commercial for masses.

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    Tupaki

    3/10

    ఈ ‘ఇంద్రసేన’తో జాగ్రత్త సుమీ!

    విజయ్ ఆంటోనీ బేసిగ్గా అంత మంచి నటుడేమీ కాదు. అతడి ముఖంలో హావభావాలు పలకవు. కానీ మంచి కథలు.. పాత్రలు ఎంచుకోవడంతో అతను జనాలకు నచ్చాడు. కానీ ఇందులో కథ.. పాత్ర రెండూ తేలిపోయాయి. దీంతో అతనూ తేలిపోయాడు. ద్విపాత్రాభినయం చేసిన అతను రెండు పాత్రల్లో ఏమాత్రం వైవిధ్యం చూపించలేకపోయాడు. హీరోయిన్లు డయానా చంపిక.. మహిమల గురించి చెప్పుకోవడానికేమీ లేదు. విలన్ పాత్రలు చేసిన వాళ్లూ అంతంత మాత్రమే. విజయ్ ఆంటోనీ సంగీతం పర్వాలేదు. దర్శకుడు శ్రీనివాసన్ ఏ రకంగాననూ మెప్పించలేకపోయాడు.

    మొత్తంగా ‘ఇంద్రసేన’ సినిమా చూస్తున్నంతసేపూ మనం 20-30 ఏళ్లు వెనక్కి వెళ్లినట్లే భావిస్తాం. అంత ఔట్ డేటెడ్ సినిమా ఇది.ఓవరాల్ గా చెప్పాలంటే ‘ఇంద్రసేన’ విషయం లేని కథాకథనాలతో ఆద్యంతం విసిగించే ఒక వ్యర్థ ప్రయత్నం.

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    Telugu 360

    5.5/10

    Message oriented theme

    Jawaan is the story of Jai (Sai Dharam Tej) who is talented and responsible citizen. He has immense love for his family , career wise aims of making it big in Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).Sai Dharam Tej who proved his dancing skills steps out this time with decent performance throughout. Mehreen is fine to watch though she looked bubbly on screen. 

    ‘Jawaan’ has good message oriented theme but it’s predictable narration and poor villainy backdrop makes it pretty ordinary film on a whole. At overseas market, Jawaan might not get much mileage, while in domestic market will perform relatively better. You may watch it if you like energetic Sai. 

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    The Hans India

    5.5/10

    Worth a watch

    Sai Dharam Tej is improvising his skill from film to film. He is surely going to be the next big actor in the film industry.Mehreen is the glamour asset for the movie. She is at her usual best and impressed with her looks.

    The writer in Ravi dominated the director in him. The runtime of the film which is very less is the major advantage for the movie. In the process of elevating the hero, the makers forgot to elevate the villain equally. On a whole, the film is worth a watch.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Dull Face Off

    Sai Dharam Tej as young RSS candidate-cum-DRDO scientist has done a good job.Prasanna as the main sophisticated villain is good. Subbaraju and Kota in brief and key roles create impact.Thaman has given two catchy songs, but his background score is good. All in all, “Jawaan” mostly treads “Dhruva’s” path but it is not that riveting.

    Nevertheless, it has some interesting episodes in the second half. Overall, it is a fairly better movie for Sai Dharam Tej but not for audiences.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    జస్ట్ ఓకే థ్రిల్లర్!

    సాయిధరమ్ తేజ్ కొత్తగా కనిపిస్తాడు ‘జవాన్’లో. అతడి లుక్.. నటన అన్నీ మెరుగయ్యాయి. ఇప్పటిదాకా చేసిన సినిమాల్లో తేజుకు ఇది బెస్ట్ పెర్ఫామెన్స్ అని చెప్పొచ్చు. విలన్ పాత్ర అనుకున్నంత బాగా లేకపోయినప్పటికీ ప్రసన్న నటనకు వంకలు పెట్టడానికేమీ లేదు.హీరోయిన్ మెహ్రీన్ ఓకే. అందంగా.. బబ్లీగా కనిపించింది.  తమన్ సంగీతం ‘జవాన్’కు పెద్ద ప్లస్. పాటలు బావున్నాయి.

    నేపథ్య సంగీతం సినిమాకు ప్రధాన ఆకర్షణ.స్క్రీన్ ప్లే మరింత బిగువుగా రాసుకోవాల్సింది. ద్వితీయార్ధం.. ముఖ్యంగా క్లైమాక్స్ విషయంలో మరింత కసరత్తు చేసి ఉంటే ‘జవాన్’ రవికి మెమొరబుల్ ఫిలిం అయ్యుండేదే. 

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    The Hans India

    5.5/10

    One-time-watchable

    The film has decent performances from everyone. Sapthagiri did well in the film and at times, his performance appears overboard.The film has got a good supporting cast in the form of Sai Kumar, Siva Prasad, Shakalaka Shankar, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Jhansi, Jaya Prakash Reddy and few others

    The makers have taken the core point of the Bollywood film and remade it in Telugu. Most of the scenes in the original were not retained in the Telugu version of the film.With the added commercial elements, the film looks like a pakka B and C centre movie.The court-room drama clicked well and it is a major highlight of the movie. With some decent performances, the film is a one-time-watchable flick.

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    123 Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Half-hearted remake

    The last half an hour of the film is quite crucial and is the biggest asset to the film. The way the court case is fought between the two lawyers has been showcased in a very interesting note.Coming to Saptagiri, he has done a decent job in his titular role.Coming to the director Charan, he has done a below average job with the film. He wastes a lot of time to get to the point and makes the premise silly most of the time.

    On the whole, Saptagiri LLB is a half-hearted remake of the cult Hindi film Jolly LLB. The first half of the film goes for a toss as some silly narration and over the top sequences bore the audience.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Successful only in parts

    Sapthagiri reprised the role of Arshad Warsi in the film.The writing is okay in the film. A lot of care could have been taken while making the changes. Sapthagiri also tried to establish himself in the industry as a commercial hero. Coming to the execution part, the makers are successful only in parts.Sapthagiri could have drawn some inspirations from the films like Chettukinda Pleader which would have saved him and his film from getting failed.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Shabby Remake

    Saptagiri has played this role showing all kinds of antics like a regular mass hero, instead of being a simple ordinary lawyer.However, in this Telugu version, the fun quotient is completely missing. The emotional pitch is restricted to the final portion.“Saptagiri LLB” is like a cross between cheap comedy movie and badly made big hero’s masala movie.

    With below average writing and taking, “Saptagiri LLB” completely gets it wrong. This remake is totally avoidable. It is better Saptagiri realizes that he is strong in comedy and not as hero.

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    Sapthagiri does a decent job

    6/10

    Sapthagiri LLB is a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Jolly LLB and more or less stays true to the original. The difference is in terms of the presentation of the lead character. Without disturbing the plot, director Charan Lakkaakula has inserted some fight and song sequences (shot in exotic locales) to portray Sapthagiri as a mainstream hero.

    Watch Sapthagiri LLB for some powerhouse performances by Sai Kumar and Shiva Prasad. But be warned: If you are looking for a laugh riot, then this certainly is not. 

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    మంచి కథకు మసాలా పులిమేశారు

    సప్తగిరి తన వరకు మంచి ఎనర్జీనే చూపించాడు. ఉత్సాహంగా నటించాడు. అతడికి అలవాటైన అమాయకపు నటనతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. అలాగే హీరోయిజం ఎలివేట్ అయ్యే సీన్లలోనూ బాగానే చేశాడు.సారంగం ఛాయాగ్రహణం మామూలుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. నిర్మాణ విలువలు ఓకే. సప్తగిరి రేంజికి మించి నిర్మాత బాగానే ఖర్చు పెట్టాడు.

    దర్శకుడిగా చరణ్ లక్కాకుల ముద్రంటూ ఏమీ లేదు. అతను కొన్ని చోట్ల మాస్ కామెడీ పండించడంలో మాత్రమే తన ప్రతిభను చూపించాడు. మాతృకలోని ఆత్మను చరణ్ పట్టుకోలేదు. కథను మింగేసేలా కమర్షియల్ హంగులద్ది.. ‘సప్తగిరి ఎల్ ఎల్ బీ’ని చాలా లౌడ్ గా తయారు చేశాడు. 

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    6.5/10

    Captivating Love Story

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the impressive screenplay. Credit should go to director Gowtham who narrated the film in a very interesting manner.Sumanth gives his career-best performance. With this film, it is clearly proved that Sumanth is a gifted actor who can act well provided the filmmakers’ extract performance from him.Heroine Akanksha Singh makes a striking debut and is pretty good as Anjali.

    The background score is also very good and makes things quite interesting. Dialogues need a special mention as they have been written with a lot of depth.Malli Raava is a subtle love story which has some beautiful moments throughout. it is a captivating romantic drama which and ends up as a good watch this weekend.

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    Beautiful love story

    5/10

    Sumanth Kumar as Karthik is superb. His acting skills are surely visible on a screen. He looks somewhat elder for the character he played and they could have taken some care in that aspect.Music director Sravan Bharadwaj has done fantastic work in terms of composing songs and background music. 

    Director Gowtam who also happens to be the writer did a nice job in handling this movie but he failed to makes it screenplay gripping and racy. If he had taken care of the screenplay, the result would have been much different. To sum up, Malli Raava is a beautiful love story which shows the mindset of the pair at various stages of life despite having some flaws.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Totally over the top

    Saptagiri resorts to action, romance and dances again. He doesn't do much comedy and projects himself like an established action hero. Director Charan Lakkakula altered the screenplay of the original to incorporate commercial elements like songs and fights. A plot like this doesn't give scope for commercial elements, but the director used every opportunity to cut into a fight or song.

    The film's success will depend on how masses embrace it. Saptagiri LLB is a strict no-no for sensible film lovers and especially for those who have seen the original.

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    The Times of India

    3/10

    Draggy and confused screenplay 

    'Juliet Lover of Idiot' is a film that seems to be confused about what it wants to be - a comedy of errors involving a laptop, mafia dens and murders or an 'adorable' love story between two stalkers?

    The problem with 'Juliet Lover of Idiot' lies in its story itself and the draggy and confused screenplay. Naveen Chandra, Nivetha Thomas, Abhimanyu Singh and Ali are stupendous in their roles, unfortunately, their character arcs are awkward and all over the place. Give this one a miss unless you're a hardcore Naveen or Nivetha fan and want to watch them on-screen. 

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    123 Telugu.com

    4/10

    Boring Attempt

    This film is Nivetha Thomas’s debut film in Telugu which got delayed. She does a very good job in her role and depicts decent emotions throughout the film. Naveen Chandra is just about okay in his role of a carefree guy.

    Coming to the director Ajay, he has done a disappointing job with the film. Had he only narrated the film with the crime angle, things would have been decent. this film ends up as a long and painful watch this weekend. Just stay away from this one.

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    123 Telugu.com

    4/10

    Bore Fest

    There are only a few plus points in the film and one among them is Samantha. Irrespective of the film’s illogical narration, Samantha’s cute looks, and innocent performance is the one which keeps things going.The various car chases shown in the film have been designed quite well and look good on screen.

    10 Endrathukulla was one of the biggest flops in Vikram’s career and same is the case with the film’s dubbing version as well.Except for some fancy car chases, this film ends up as a tedious watch this weekend. Stay away from this one even if it comes on TV.

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    123 Telugu

    4.5/10

    ఈ కథ కాస్త కష్టమే

    ‘ఇది మా ప్రేమకథ’ సినిమా రెగ్యులర్ గా అనిపించే ప్రేమకథ. టీజర్, పోస్టర్స్ లో కనిపించే తాజాదనం ఈ సినిమాలో ఉండకపోవడంతో సినిమా చూసే ప్రేక్షకుడు ఎంగేజ్ అవ్వలేడు. ఎందుకంటే లవ్ స్టోరీస్ కొందరికి కనెక్ట్ అవొచ్చు కొందరికి కాకపోవచ్చు. ఈ సినిమా అన్ని వర్గాల ప్రేక్షకులను అలరిస్తుందని చెప్పలేము. దాదాపు అన్ని సీన్స్, స్క్రీన్ ప్లే రెగ్యులర్ గా ఉండడంతో ఈ మూవీ చూడ్డానికి వచ్చిన ఆడియన్సుకు నిరాశ తప్పదు.

    నూతన దర్శకుడు అయోధ్య కార్తీక్ ఎంచుకున్న పాయింట్ పాతది. ఇద్దరు ప్రేమించుకోవడం ఇంకో అమ్మాయి వీరి లైఫ్ లోకి రావడం, ఆ అమ్మాయి వల్ల వీరు విడిపోవడం మళ్ళీ కలుసుకోవడం అనే కథ చాలా సినిమాల్లో చూసాం. అదే ఈ సినిమాలో కూడా ఉండడంతో చూస్తున్న ఆడియన్స్ కు ఆసక్తిగా అనిపించదు. యాంకర్ రవి ఈ సినిమాతో హీరోగా పూర్తి స్థాయిలో విజయం సాదించకపోవచ్చు కానీ నటుడిగా మంచి మార్కులే దక్కించుకున్నాడు.

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    6/10

    Nani’s Show

    MCA works only because of Nani’s star value and amazing performance. Right from the word go, it is Nani and his captivating screen presence which makes matters work. Sai Pallavi plays her supporting role well and is good in the first half. Production values by Dil Raju are pretty good as the film is showcased in a decent manner.

     On the whole, MCA is a routine commercial entertainer which does not have any novelty story wise. If you ignore the predictable proceedings, Nani makes sure that MCA ends up as a one time watch this weekend.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    మిడిల్ క్లాస్ అబ్బాయి.. మిడిల్ డ్రాప్!

    యాజ్ యూజువల్ నాని అదరగొట్టాడు. మిడిల్ క్లాస్ అబ్బాయి పాత్రను అలవోకగా చేసుకెళ్లిపోయాడు. ఈ పాత్ర కోసం అతను కొత్తగా ఏమీ చేయాల్సిన అవసరం లేకపోయింది.  నాని తర్వాత ఎక్కువ మార్కులు భూమికకు పడతాయి. ఆమె పరిణతితో కూడిన నటనతో హీరో వదిన పాత్రను రక్తి కట్టించింది.ఈ పాత్ర.. భూమిక నటన సినిమాకు బలం.

    సంగీత దర్శకుడు దేవిశ్రీ ప్రసాద్ నిరాశ పరిచాడు. ఈ మధ్య కాలంలో దేవి ఇంత యావరేజ్ ఔట్ పుట్ ఇచ్చిన సినిమా మరొకటి లేదు.దర్శకుడు వేణు శ్రీరామ్ ఎంచుకున్న కథే చాలా రొటీన్. స్క్రీన్ ప్లే కూడా మామూలుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. అతను కొత్తగా చూపించిందేమీ లేదు.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    BA - Below Average

    MCA has a very poor script that it will leave us wondering how Nani and Sai Pallavi accepted to be a part of it. It is just another hero vs. villain saga where the protagonist has to save his sister-in-law from the antagonist. This might have worked to an extent if the villain is threatening enough.

    Director's inability to come up with interesting scenes made it a torrid affair as it puts the viewers' patience to test.It may attract an audience in big numbers at the beginning but a majority of them will come out disappointed with this dated below average family-action drama.

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    Telugu 360

    5.5/10

    Loses Steam Midway

    Nani does justice to the role and brings believability to the ‘Middle Class Abbayi’ character. You feel connected to a number of scenes if you have grown up in a middle-class family – doing household chores sans a maid etc. The star of MCA is Bhumika. She excels as Nani’s vadina and she is elegance personified. 

    MCA first half is decent and second half is not upto the mark. If family audience lap up the second half, it may end up as an average film.Not only with songs, but background score as well Devi Sri prasad disappoints the audience

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    The Times of India

    5/10

    One-time watch

    'MCA' (Middle Class Abbayi) is a film that starts off on an extremely light note. The brother-in-law stuck with the vadina he hates, but being forced to carry out household chores delivers a few laughs. Nani is good enough in his role as the middle-class man who values the relationships he forms. He is a delight to watch on screen and does his best with the flat role he's offered. The cinematography of the film is good enough, while the songs fail to make an impression.

     'MCA' is good enough for a one-time watch, especially if you're a Nani fan or a sucker for family dramas. Leave your minds at home for this one. 

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    The Hans India

    5.5/10

    Worth watching

    Natural Star Nani lived up to his name and performed well in the movie. He has delivered a natural performance yet again and mesmerised everyone with his skill. Bhumika Chawla made a perfect comeback with the film and registered a success with this movie in her second innings. The music scored by Devi Sri Prasad is okay.Keeping the audio album aside, the background score of the film has come out well.

    The film has some routineness but it is a complete package of family emotions, romance and fun which is enough for a hero like Nani to score a hit. On a whole, the film gives a 'worth watching' feeling in the end.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Monotonous Abbayi

    Apart from his acting skills, his boy-next-door appearance has made Nani what he is today. Naturally he is best suited to the role of a middle-class guy.Sai Pallavi is at her natural best. Although she doesn't have a strong role like she had in 'Fidaa', she has brought energy with her natural vivacious attitude. 

    "MCA" shines during the romantic portions and fun sequences, but turns monotonous during other times. So, it is neither there nor here.Can be watched for Nani and Sai Pallavi's romance, but if you expect more, you'd be disappointed.

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    Mirchi 9

    6/10

    Hello comes with excellent making quality and fresh Parkour style fights but storywise it could have been more engaging. Akhil shows a big improvement from his début movie. Visit back for our frank review soon.

    – The idea used for Seenu finding his soul mate’s phone number could have been better. Finally, it is an okay ending.

    – Vennela Kishore gets a blink and miss role. He dances for “Merise Merise” song and disappears.

    – After a brief stint of Ajay’s villainy act story progressing at slow pace.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Akhil Akkineni has improved a lot compared to his debut. He is so good in action sequences an songs. Kalyani Priyadarshan is good and she looks beautiful. Anup Rubens who is also the music director of Vikram Kumar’s Ishq and Manam, has composed some nice songs for his third collaboration. They are good and soothing to ears. 

    Hello is a movie which has some magical moments weaved around destiny and coincidence which works well with family audience.Director Vikram K Kumar has done a good job in writing this film and also translating it into visuals with the help of the team.

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    123 Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Emotional Love Story

    After all the wait, Akhil finally gets his due as the film gives him enough scope to perform. Akhil lives up to his expectations and does exactly what is required of him in his role. Kalyani Priyadarshan makes a decent debut and is a perfect fit for her role. On the whole, Hello is a perfect relaunch for Akhil.

    The young hero gets enough scope to perform and he comes out with flying colors. If you bear the bit slower pace of the film, Hello ends up as a good watch this weekend. Go for it.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Second Time Lucky!

    Akhil who appeared clueless and uncomfortable in front of the camera in his debut film comes up with a very good performance in Hello. Kalyani is a good performer too Hello may not rank among the director's best works, but it is a film that will add weight to his repertoire.

    Action choreography is another asset to the film. Production values are so rich proving that Nagarjuna has given it everything to make his son's second film click.

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    The Hans India

    6/10

    Beautiful romantic entertainer

    Akhil is sure to grab a big hit with this film. Kalyani Priyadarshan is fantastic. She looked glamorous and also performed well. The film has wonderful cinematography by P.S.Vinod. Both the love theme and the action theme were scored well. The locations are rich and the art work is impressive. The production values are grand.

    The destiny element in the story line has been presented well in the film. Those who believe in destiny will definitely find a connection with this film.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    హలో.. అందమైన ప్యాకేజీలో మామూలు ప్రేమకథ

    అక్కినేని అఖిల్ తొలి సినిమాతో పోలిస్తే.. నటుడిగా మెరుగ్గా అనిపిస్తాడు. హీరోయిన్ కళ్యాణి ప్రియదర్శిని రెగ్యులర్ హీరోయిన్లలా అనిపించదు. ఆమె గొప్ప అందగత్తె ఏమీ కాదు కానీ.. ఈ సినిమాకు సరిపోయింది. ఈ కథకు తగ్గట్లుగా సున్నితంగా కనిపించి ఆకట్టుకుంది. రమ్యకృష్ణ.. జగపతిబాబు పాత్రలకు తగ్గట్లుగా నటించారు. ‘

    హలో’ ఆరంభంలో హీరో హీరోయిన్ల చిన్నతనం నేపథ్యంలో సాగే సన్నివేశాలు అందంగా ఉన్నప్పటికీ అందులోని అసహజత్వం కొంత ఇబ్బందిగా మారుతుంది. స్లో నరేషన్ వల్ల ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ కొంచెం సుదీర్ఘంగా సాగిన భావన కలుగుతుంది. అరగంటకు పైగా ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ ను నడిపించడం సాహసమే. దీన్ని మినహాయిస్తే ప్రథమార్ధమంతా యాక్షన్ సన్నివేశాలతోనే నింపేశారు. ఓవరాల్ గా చెప్పాలంటే.. మంచి ప్యాకేజీతో వచ్చిన ‘హలో’ ప్రేక్షకుల్ని చాలా వరకు ఎంగేజ్ చేస్తుంది.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Classy Love Story

    Akhil Akkineni in his second film has shown some improvement as far as acting skills are concerned. But he has excelled in action stunts than in acting. Newcomer Kalyani Priyadarshan, daughter of director Priyadarshan and actress Lissy, is likeable. She is good talent. We can’t believe this is her first film. Vikram Kumar’s movies are always rich with technical values. P S Vinod has captured the frenetic action stunts brilliantly.

    Overall, ‘Hello’ will be liked for its classy appeal, colourful visuals, new kind of stunts and neat emotions. The film will cater to overseas and A class centers.

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    123 Telugu.com

    6.5/10

    Parallel Life is Interesting

    One of the major plus points of the film is its fresh and unique concept. Director VI Anand should be appreciated for introducing this genre to Telugu cinema. Acting wise, Allu Sirish has improved a lot and did a pretty decent job in his role. Heroine Surbhi is perfect in her given role and impresses with her cute looks. Yet another lead pair, Srinivas Avasarala and Seerat Kapoor’s onscreen chemistry is good. 

    Okka Kshanma is a concept based thriller which has some interesting moments throughout. If you ignore the slightly slower pace and a typical climax, this film has some thrilling elements and makes for an interesting watch this weekend. Go for it.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Average attempt

    Allu Sireesh has done a fine job in the role of Jeeva. He could have been much expressive to make his performance much better. Surabhi is good as Jyotshna and she is beautiful.  First half of the movie fails to engage audience and the second half is saved by mystery elements.

    Screenplay could have been well written to make it another blockbuster. To sum up, Okka Kshanam is an average attempt.

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    The Hans India

    6/10

    The film impresses

    Allu Sirish is seen in the role of Jeevan. The role is a bit different from what Sirish has played in the past. Srinivas Avasarala is impressive in the role he played and Seerat Kapoor is also nice as Swathi.  There are a lot of engaging episodes in the film which reveals the talent of VI Anand.

    The parallel life concept is very new for us and the director was successful in explaining it to us. With some neat performances and decent execution, the film impresses.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Good Concept

    Allu Sirish has improved as an actor marginally compared to his earlier movies.Surabhi is beautiful and gets a meaty role. Camerawork and production values are pretty good.

    "Okka Kshanam" doesn't work in totality though it has an interesting concept and gripping moments in the middle.Experienced lead actors would have made a lot of difference to this concept based thriller.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

     ఒక సగం బోరింగ్.. ఇంకో సగం థ్రిల్లింగ్!

    ప్యారలల్ లైఫ్ అనే కాన్సెప్ట్ కచ్చితంగా ప్రేక్షకుల్ని థ్రిల్ చేస్తుంది. ఆ కాన్సెప్ట్ మాత్రమే కాదు.. దాన్ని దాటి ఆసక్తికర మలుపులతో కథను తీర్చిదిద్దాడు ఆనంద్. అల్లు శిరీష్ ఓకే అనిపిస్తాడు. ‘శ్రీరస్తు శుభమస్తు’ తరహాలోనే తన పాత్రను క్యాజువల్ గా చేసుకెళ్లే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు. 

    ద్వితీయార్ధంలో ఉత్కంఠ రేకెత్తించే సన్నివేశాల్లో మణిశర్మ పనితనం కనిపిస్తుంది. శ్యామ్ కె.నాయుడు ఛాయాగ్రహణం బాగుంది.  ఓవరాల్ గా ఆనంద్ ఓకే అనిపిస్తాడు కానీ.. గత సినిమా తర్వాత అతడి మీద పెట్టుకున్న అంచనాల్ని మాత్రం అందుకోలేకపోయాడు.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Worth your time

    It is yet another impressive film from the director who will surely grab the attention of movie lovers. Mani Sharma's background score is very good and elevates the mood of the film. Cinematography by Sam K Naidu is particularly impressive in the second half. 

    Okka Kshanam isn't a perfect film, but has a very interesting premise and an engaging second half that is worth a watch.

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    First Post

    6/10

    A big thumbs up

    There’s something about how the film is written and narrated in the second half that it feels like you’ve stepped into a different thrill ride in an amusement park. For Allu Sirish, Okka Kshanam marks the beginning of a new phase in his career.

    Okka Kshanam not just wins your over in the end, but also leaves a solid impression that you can’t just write off the storyteller in Vi Anand. A big thumbs up to Okka Kshanam.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Bad writing

    Sunil as Ullas Kumar is good. He tried to bring laughter in audience but failed. Manisha Raj as Laya is good. Story of 2 Countries is routine and the screenplay is badly written which fails to engage audience and dialogues are just okay.

    Director has failed to get good writing which in turn spoiled actors performance and which in turn made the whole work of team look silly.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Hitchcockish Thriller!

    Allu Sirish is evolving from movie to movie. He has chosen a content oriented film this time and added a bit of heroism to his characterization. Surbhi looks nice with a mature look in this film.Story of the film has an interesting concept of parallel life. What makes this film interesting is the screenplay.

    On a whole, Okka Kshanam is a decent thriller with nice screenplay! You may watch it if you like thrillers!

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    The Hans India

    4/10

    Fails to impress

    Performances wise, Sunil is not good in this movie as has played a role which he has already played in the past. The new lady Manisha Raj is far from Telugu nativity and she hardly makes any impression with her performance or screen presence.

    Two countries is one of those films that clearly fails to impress. N Shankar who is back to the direction after a long time has played a safe game by directing a remake.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Big Bore!

    Sunil is not in shape (physically) and he's out of form (acting-wise). Newcomer Manisha Raj has good looks but she is too inexperienced to play the alcohol addict that was originally played by Mamta Mohandas.

    All we get to see is Sunil imitating other stars and uttering dialogues in different ways to generate some laughs. However, not a single joke or dialogue brings at least a smile. Post-interval, the movie offers some watchable moments but it soon drifts into 'what the frog' zone again. A lot of farce happens in the name of comedy. All in all, this is another Sunil's movie that gives headache to the viewers, totally avoidable.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    2 కంట్రీస్.. కాలం చెల్లిన కామెడీ!

    సునీల్ గురించి ఏమని చెప్పాలి..? కథల ఎంపికలో అతడు ఎటు పోతున్నాడో అర్థం కాని పరిస్థితి. అతను పెద్దగా డ్యాన్సులు.. ఫైట్ల జోలికి పోకుండా సామాన్యుడిలా ఉండే ప్రయత్నం చేసినా.. కథ ఎంపికలో మళ్లీ తప్పటడుగు వేయడంతో ఇంప్రెస్ చేయలేకపోయాడు. హీరోయిన్ మనీషా రాజ్ చూడ్డానికి బాగానే కనిపిస్తుంది. నటన పర్వాలేదు. రామ్ ప్రసాద్ ఛాయాగ్రహణం బాగానే ఉంది. యుఎస్ ఎపిసోడ్ మొత్తాన్ని రిచ్ గా తీశాడు. ప్రొడక్షన్ వాల్యూస్ కు ఢోకా లేదు. నిర్మాత కూడా అయిన శంకర్ బాగానే ఖర్చు చేశాడు. ఎక్కడా రాజీ పడలేదు. శ్రీధర్ సీపాన డైలాగుల గురించి ఎంత తక్కువ మాట్లాడుకుంటే అంత మంచిది. దర్శకుడు శంకర్ శైలికి నప్పని సినిమా ఇది. అలాగే ఈ కథకు సునీల్ ను ఎంచుకోవడమూ కరెక్ట్ కాదనిపిస్తుంది.

    ప్రథమార్ధంలో బావుంది అనిపించే మూమెంట్ కోసం బూతద్దం పెట్టి వెతికినా కనిపించదు. ఇక ద్వితీయార్ధమంతా యుఎస్ నేపథ్యంలోనే సాగుతుంది. రిచ్ లొకేషన్లలో భారీ తారాగణంతో ద్వితీయార్ధాన్ని నడిపించారు కానీ.. ఇక్కడ కూడా కథాకథనాల్లో ఏ ప్రత్యేకతా లేకపోయింది. కామెడీకి విరామం ఇచ్చి. చివర్లో కొంచెం ఎమోషన్ల మీద కథ నడిపించడం వల్ల ‘2 కంట్రీస్’ చివర్లో కొంచెం పర్వాలేదనిపిస్తుంది. అలాగని అక్కడా ఏ కొత్తదనం లేదు.

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    Say Cinema

    4/10

    Sundeep Kishan delivred strong performance as sincere police officer, and while actress Lavanya Tripathi well played her role as love interest of hero Sundeep Kishan. Music director Ghibran’s background score showstopper for this thriller film.

    Project Z is an investigative thriller film, which is based on few real life incidents. So, this film will definitely entertain the audience who like both thriller and action films.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Fails to reach the sky high expectations

    Powerstar Pawan Kalyan who played the character of Abhishikth Bhargav did a super job. He is in almost every frame in first half and he is good in emotional sequences and action sequences. Anirudh Ravichander who is getting into Telugu film industry as a music director has given a nice album.

    This movie might satisfy Pawan Kalyan fans but disappoint Trivikram fans. To sum up, Agnyathavaasi fails to reach the sky high expectations with its flat screenplay.

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    The Times of India

    5/10

    The film lacks soul

    Despite all the pomp and show, irrespective of its flaws, 'Agnyaathavaasi' could have still been an amazing ride had it either been taken seriously or been made with the same old Trivikram-Pawan Kalyan touch However, all is not lost, 'Agnyaathavaasi' still has the 'Powerstar' as the lead, so the ride is not all unenjoyable.

    The film has a few humorous scenes and a fight scene right before the interval stands out. But watch this one just for the story and you won't be disappointed!

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    Mirchi 9

    3.5/10

    It is not AD 2 it is Puli 2

    Pawan Kalyan is his usual self-full of energy. There is nothing else to write home about. Everything is so predictable, and repetitiveness makes it almost look embarrassing. Entire concentration is put on visuals rather than working on the right content. Only few action scenes and a couple of comedy punches work.

    Overall, even the hardcore fans find it very difficult watching the film.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    A massive dud

    Pawan Kalyan is in his elements. He did his best to keep the spirits alive and in fact he has gone overboard at times as there is literally no content in many scenes. Aadhi Pinisetty makes an impression with his stylish looks. But all Trivikram managed to deliver is a disaster of sorts. He faltered in every department.

    The combination craze and festival season should help it to some extent, but on a whole it is a massive dud from the superstar duo.

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    123 Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Trivikram’s magic missing

    Yet another biggest and obvious asset is Pawan Kalyan, who carries the film on his shoulders. He looks menacing in fights and does well in certain comedy episodes with Murali Sharam and Rao Ramesh. The story of the film is quite simple and does not provide much content wise. The film is slow-paced with no proper flow and is dragged most of the times.  

    The only saving grace of the film is Pawan Kalyan as he carries the entire film on his shoulders. Keep your expectations completely in check while watching this film.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    అజ్ఞాతవాసి.. త్రివిక్రమ్ మార్క్ మిస్సింగ్!

     ‘అజ్ఞాతవాసి’లో పవన్ వన్ మ్యాన్ షో చూడొచ్చు. దాదాపుగా ప్రతి సీన్లోనూ పవన్ ఉంటాడు. విలన్ పాత్రలో ఆది పినిశెట్టి స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్ బాగుంది కానీ.. అతడి పాత్రా బలహీనమే. అనిరుధ్ రవిచందర్ సంగీతం ఆశించిన స్థాయిలో లేదు. గాలి వాలుగా.. బైటికొచ్చి చూస్తే.. కొడకా కోటేశ్వరరావు పాటలు బాగానే ఉన్నప్పటికీ.. ఇంకా ఏదో మిస్సయిన భావన కలుగుతుంది.

    రచయితగా.. దర్శకుడిగా త్రివిక్రమ్ ఇప్పటిదాకా తీసిన అన్ని సినిమాల్లో ‘అజ్ఞాతవాసి’నే అత్యంత బలహీనమైంది అనడంలో సందేహమే లేదు. 

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    A Huge Let Down

    Pawan Kalyan has appeared in classy avatar after a long gap, he is excellent in the role of Abhishikt Bhargav. Both the lead actresses don’t have much role. Keerthy is beautiful. Anu Emmanuel as PA is okay. “Agnyaathavaasi” is such a lavishly shot movie. Each shot is classy and rich with beauty. The total second half goes downhill.

    Although the climax is handled better, it doesn’t save the film. Anirudh’s music is catchy but the songs are not effective on screen. It will be known as a bad movie in Trivikram’s career.

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    123 Telugu.com

    6/10

    For Balayya Fans

    Balakrishna is the biggest asset of this film. He is seen in two different roles and has given a tremendous performance. He has danced supremely well in the Ammkuty song which will be a treat for his fans.Nayanthara gets a meaty role once again and gives a lot of depth to the film with her sincere acting. The way her role has been designed with a lot of emotional touch is pretty good.  On the whole, Jai Simha is a typical mass masala entertainer in true Balakrishna style.

    The added advantage of the film is the emotional angle during the climax

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Delight for his fans

    Bala Krishna Nandamuri as Narasimha is superb. He excelled in his dialogues, action sequences and emotional sequences. Nayanathara as Gowri is superb and she lived up to the hype and she is gorgeous. All other actors did a fine job according to their roles.

    Director relied most on the family sequences and they work well with family audience. To sum up, Jai Simha is a family drama from NBK and K S Ravi Kumar combination.

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    Great Andhra

    4.5/10

    Boring and Stale

    The film is mass movie and the cinematography, artwork and action stunts are all massy. Though Tamil director K S Ravi Kumar has given many hits in the past, his narrative style has lost its relevance for today’s generation. Balakrishna’s energetic steps in couple of songs, Nayanathara’s screen presence in some sequences and pre-interval scenes are the only saving grace of this old-fashioned masala movie.

    Some episodes may appeal to Balakrishna’s fans and audiences in B and C centers, but it doesn’t work with the regular movie-going viewers.

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    Mirchi 9

    4.5/10

    Spice-less Masala Entertainer

    Jai Simha has a predictable story with a small twist. Balakrishna plays a character that he has done million times before. Nayantara looks and acts well as one expects from her.

    Overall, Jai Simha is a predictable average masala fare made in an old style.

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    Mirchi 9

    4.5/10

    Unexciting Gang 

    Suriya is terrific in a role that is tailor-made for him. He has many scenes to showcase his multiple variations effectively. Keerthy Suresh has a limited role. Vignesh Shivan has a flair for visuals right from his first film, and that can be seen here as well.

    Anirudh delivers a mixed bag. If you haven’t seen the original maybe it is time to have a look.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Balayya-mark Formulaic Film!

    Balakrishna entertains his fans and masses thoroughly with 'Jai Simha', be it performance, dialogues, dances and fights. Nayantara left a mark of her own with her screen presence and acting abilities.

    Sentiment Scenes involving the Infant hits the right chord. Family Audience might appreciate them. Overall, 'Jai Simha' is only for hardcore Balayya Fans.

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    Gulte

    4.5/10

    Sentiment Simham!

    KS Ravi Kumar's screenplay and execution makes it feel like we are watching a twenty year old film. Chirantan Bhatt's background score is very loud. On a whole, Jai Simha is a disappointing film from the veteran superstar that may appeal to his diehard fans and the B and C centers audience.

    Moderate costs and festival period should help it on the commercial front.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Sentiment Raatnam

    Raj Tarun has played the role that he has done in several other movies, yet he has shown his mark in emotional sequences. Chitra has fitted well in the role but she looks a bit older than Raj Tarun due to her matured face.

    Overall, "Rangula Raatnam" is regular romantic story made with high dose of sentiment. Those who like slow-paced movies with sentiment scenes may like it but for others, it is a disappointment.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    రంగుల రాట్నం..

    ఇంకొంచెం రంగులుండాల్సింది రాజ్ తరుణ్ సినిమాకు పెద్ద బలంగా నిలిచాడు. సహజంగా సాగే అతడి నటన ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. సరదా సన్నివేశాలతో పాటు సీరియస్ ఎపిసోడ్లలో కూడా అతను ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. తన ప్రపంచం తల్లకిందులైన సంద్భంలో అతడి నటన ప్రత్యేకంగా నిలుస్తుంది. హీరోయిన్ చిత్ర శుక్లా ఓకే అనిపిస్తుంది. అందం విషయంలో యావరేజ్. బాగానే నటించింది కానీ మరీ డల్లుగా కనిపిస్తుంది.

    ఆరంభం నుంచి చాలా మామూలు సన్నవేశాలతో సాగుతుంది ‘రంగుల రాట్నం’. ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పుకునే.. సరదాగా అనిపించే సన్నివేశాలు చాలా తక్కువ. ప్రియదర్శి కొంతమేర ఎంటర్టైన్ చేస్తాడు కానీ.. అది కూడా ఒక స్థాయి వరకే. హీరో హీరోయిన్ల మధ్య రొమాంటిక్ ట్రాక్ కూడా అంతగా మెప్పించదు. ప్రథమార్ధంలో స్ట్రైకింగ్ అనిపించేది ఇంటర్వెల్ ముంగిట వచ్చే మలుపే. దీనికి ఇచ్చిన ప్రాధాన్యం చూస్తే ద్వితీయార్ధమంతా దీని ఆధారంగానే నడుస్తుందన్న భావన కలుగుతుంది. కానీ ఒక దశ దాటాక ఈ విషయాన్ని తెర మీద పాత్రలు.. చూస్తున్న మనం కూడా మరిచిపోతాం. ద్వితీయార్ధంలో కథను అలా డీల్ చేయాలనుకున్నపుడు అలాంటి షాక్ ఇవ్వాల్సిన అవసరమైతే లేదనిపిస్తుంది.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    One of the basic plus points of the film is the mother sentiment. The scenes between Raj Tharun and his mother have been showcased well during the first half. Raj Tharun has matured a lot with his acting and does his role wholeheartedly. His performance during the emotional scenes is pretty good. The biggest drawback of the film is that it is painfully slow. Even after the first half is finished, the actual problem in the story is not disclosed. There is absolutely no chemistry between the lead pair which makes things disappointing most of the time.

    Production values for the film are pretty good. The middle class set up has been showcased well through some very good camerawork. Dialogues are pretty decent and so was the music. Coming to the director Sri Ranjani, she has done just an okay job in her debut.

    On the whole, Rangula Raatnam is a mediocre romantic drama which has some good moments here and there.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Colourless!

    Raj Tarun's flawless performance and impressive final moments are the biggest assets of Rangula Ratnam. It may appeal to female audience and for those who like tear jerking dramas. On a whole, it is yet another unexciting film for this Pongal.

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    123 Telugu.com

    4.5/10

    Silly Romantic Drama

    Prudhvi’s comedy in the first half is okay and evokes fun here and there. Heroine Simran looks good and does well in her village girl role. Looks wise, hero Aashish Raj is decent but needs to get his diction right.The film is filled with illogical and stupid scenes to no extent. Comedy characters keep coming in at regular intervals and sidetrack the film. 

    On the whole, Ego is a disappointing romantic drama which does not have any depth in the proceedings.

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    123 Telugu.com

    5.5/10

    Good in parts

    Ashish who was Introduced with the movie Aakathayi played the lead in the film Ego. Simran who made her debut as a heroine is good in terms of looks and performance. The movie reveals the story of a guy who's unnecessarily involved in a case. How he came out of it is the major hook point in the movie.

    On a whole, the movie is good in parts and could have been much better than what it was now.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Bommali to Bhaagamathie

    Anushka steals the show. This ranks one of her best performances though there is hardly any new angle. The film largely has Malayalam actors in the cast. Unni Mukundan as Anushka’s partner is okay. Senior Malayalam actor Jayaram as the main villain is perfect.

    The film is said to have been shot in 4K resolution by cinematographer Madhie. It has lavish and bright visuals aided by splendid production design by Raveendar.

    Overall, “Bhaagamathie” works for some of its interesting moments, good technical values and terrific production values. It has some commercial elements that can appeal to larger audiences.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    భాగమతి.. కొంచెం భయం.. కొంచెం థ్రిల్!

    ‘భాగమతి’కి నిర్మాణ విలువలు.. సాంకేతిక హంగులు పెద్ద బలంగా నిలిచాయి. యువి క్రియేషన్స్ స్థాయికి తగ్గట్లుగా సినిమా రిచ్ గా తెరకెక్కింది. ఆర్ట్ డైరెక్టర్ రవీందర్ తన కెరీర్లోనే వన్ ఆఫ్ ద బెస్ట్ అనదగ్గ పనితనం చూపించాడు. భాగమతి బంగ్లాను తీర్చిదిద్దిన తీరు అమోఘం. ‘

    అరుంధతి’.. ‘రుద్రమదేవి’ తరహాలోనే ‘భాగమతి’ కూడా అనుష్కకు ఒక ప్రత్యేకమైన సినిమాగా నిలుస్తుందనడంలో సందేహం లేదు. ఈ సినిమాకు ప్రధాన ఆకర్షణ అనుష్కే. కథలో కీలకమైన పాత్రలో మలయాళ నటుడు జయరాం తన ప్రత్యేకతను చాటుకున్నాడు. ఉన్ని ముకుందన్ పాత్ర చిన్నదే అయినా చక్కటి నటనతో తన పాత్రను గుర్తుంచుకునేలా చేశాడు. ఆశా శరత్ నటన కూడా బాగుంది. మురళీ శర్మ పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లు నటించాడు. విద్యుల్లేఖ.. ప్రభాస్ శీను.. ధన్ రాజ్ కొంత మేర నవ్వించారు.

    మొత్తంగా చూస్తే ‘భాగమతి’ అంచనాలకు తగ్గ స్థాయిలో లేదు కానీ.. ఇందులో ప్రేక్షకుల్ని ఎంగేజ్ చేసే అంశాలూ ఉన్నాయి.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Surprising Twist to Horror Tale!

    Director Ashok who made Pilla Zamindar and Sukumarudu before came up with a very different script this time. Though it seems like a regular horror film at the beginning he springs in many surprises and impresses with his work. He made a quality product with the help of ace technicians. Madhie's cinematography is top notch. Thaman is in red hot form lately and he has come up with a brilliant background score yet again.

    Anushka has come up with a brilliant performance. She has done even challenging roles in the past that she is very much at ease as Bhaagamathie. Jayaram shines in an important role. Unni Mukundan had a limited role but makes his presence felt.

    On a whole, Bhaagamathie isn't another Arundhati for sure, but it has its moments to create a strong impact and give satisfactory feel to its viewers. The film is technically rich with brilliant performances from the main star cast.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Anushka Shetty who plays the roles of two shades named Chanchala and Bhaagmathi did a fantastic job. Jayaram as Eeswar Prasad is nice. Murali Sharma as ACP did a nice job. Prabhas Seenu, Dhanraj and Vidyu Raman generate few laughs. Asha Sarath is good as CBI Joint Director Vaishnavi Natarajan. Aadi Pinisetty is fabulous.

    Songs of Bhaagmathi composed by SS Thaman who is in great form these days are good. Madhie as a cinematographer did a superb job and he gave some best visuals and frames for this movie. Editing is good. Production values of UV Creations are good.

    To sum up, Bhaagmathi gives you horror effect in the first half and becomes political and murder mystery in the second half which entertain audience well.

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

    దర్శకుడు అశోక్ ప్రెజెంటేషన్ కు, ఎగ్జైట్మెంట్ కు, థ్రిల్స్ కు స్కోప్ ఉన్న కథనే రాసుకున్నా అందులో ఆ ఎలిమెంట్స్ పూర్తిస్థాయిలో ఉండేలా కథనాన్ని, సన్నివేశాల్ని రాసుకోలేదు. ఇంటర్వెల్ బ్లాక్, అనుష్క పాత్ర, క్లైమాక్ ట్విస్ట్, కొన్ని హర్రర్ సన్నివేశాలు మినహా మిగతా ప్రొసీడింగ్స్ అన్నీ నెమ్మదిగా, బలహీనంగా సాగాయి. మధి తన సినిమాటోగ్రఫీతో సినిమాకు ఒక డార్క్ లుక్ ను తీసుకొచ్చారు. ఎస్.థమన్ బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ చాలా బాగుంది. కోటగిరి వెంకటేశ్వరరావుగారి ఎడిటింగ్ సినిమాపై క్లారిటీ ఉండేలా చేసినా కొన్ని అనవసరమైన సీన్లను తొలగించాల్సింది. యువీ క్రియేషన్స్ వారు పాటించిన నిర్మాణ విలువలు చాలా గొప్పగా ఉన్నాయి. రవీంద్రర్ సెట్ వర్క్ సూపర్ గా ఉంది.

    అద్భుతమైన అనుష్క నటన, స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్, మంచి ఇంటర్వెల్ బ్లాక్, ఊహించని క్లైమాక్స్, కొన్ని హర్రర్ సీన్లు, మంచి సెట్ వర్క్ ఇందులో ఆకట్టుకునే అంశాలుకాగా పెద్దగా బలంలేని సన్నివేశాలు, ఎగ్జైమెంట్ ఇవ్వలేకపోయిన, కొంత నెమ్మదైన కథనం నిరుత్సాహపరిచే అంశాలుగా ఉన్నాయి. మొత్తం మీద మంచి టెక్నికల్ స్టాండర్డ్స్ తో నిర్మితమైన ఈ చిత్రం ఒక డీసెంట్ సినిమాను చూసిన అనుభూతిని ఇస్తుంది.

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    Mirchi 9

    5/10

    Horror Coated Predictable Thriller Anushka has got a role that puts her at the center stage of the proceedings.

    Director G Ashok has come up with another subject that needs a tight screenplay to work along with a performance that can mask the apparent flaws. SS Thaman once again proves to be adept at giving a perfect score for a horror or thriller based subject. The cinematography is fine. Editing could have been better. The writing is plain.

    The movie opens excitingly, and it is carried until the first thirty minutes or so, and then it gets into a routine jargon of horror comedy. It is alright but feels very repetitive and generic. The interval bang is excellent and gives high anticipation for the second half.

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    Hans India

    5.5/10

    Performances wise, this is Anushka's best work again. G Ashok is the director of the film who has made it big with the movie. The production values by Studio Green and UV Creations are grand. Thaman's background score is a significant highlight in the movie. The film has excellent VFX and graphics work from one and all.

    The major highlight of the film is the background score from Thaman which is one of his best background score efforts to date. The film is technically very sound, and it brought the required potential for the film to perform well at the box office. The movie Bhaagamathie is a reasonably engaging thriller with adequate twists

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    123 Telugu.com

    6.5/10

     A light Hearted Entertainer

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is the ample entertainment which is thrown at regular intervals. Naga Shourya shows tremendous improvement with Chalo. Rashmika makes an impressive debut. Coming to the director Venky, he makes an impressive debut. On the whole, Chalo is a breezy entertainer which has comedy as its forte

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    123 Telugu.com

    4.5/10

     Routine Touch

    Ravi Teja leads from the front and gives a memorable performance. His energy levels as a cop are very good and Ravi Teja packs a punch during all the mass action episodes.Raashi Khanna looks glamorous in the songs and provides the necessary eye candy. Coming to the director Vikram Sri, he has done a below par job with the film.

    On the whole, Touch Chesi Chudu is a typical cop drama which showcases Ravi Teja in a powerful manner. But for others, Touch Chesi Chudu ends up as just a below average fare this weekend.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Touch me not! 

    Raviteja's styling and appearance is similar to that of Raja the Great. Rashi Khanna is good in the initial scenes. Seerat Kapoor couldn't act but tries her best to cover up her weakness with oodles of skin show.

    Director Vikram Sirikonda is not the writer for the film. Cinematography, stunts and editing are strictly standard. Production values are good.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    టచ్ చేస్తే.. చాలా కష్టమండోయ్

    రవితేజ పోలీస్ క్యారెక్టర్ వేసిన ప్రతి సినిమా ‘విక్రమార్కుడు’ అయిపోదు. అలాగే వక్కంతం వంశీ అందించిన ప్రతి కథా ‘టెంపర్’ అయిపోదు. అందుకు ‘టచ్ చేసి చూడు’ రుజువుగా నిలుస్తుంది. రవితేజకు ‘టచ్ చేసి చూడు’ ఏ రకంగానూ ప్రత్యేకమైన సినిమా కాదు. నటన పరంగా మాస్ రాజా నుంచి ఏ కొత్తదనం కనిపించలేదు.

    కథాకథనాల్లో విషయం లేకపోతే సాంకేతిక నిపుణులు కూడా ఏమాత్రం శ్రద్ధ పెట్టి పని చేస్తారో చెప్పడానికి ‘టచ్ చేసి చూడు’ రుజువుగా నిలుస్తుంది. దర్శకుడు విక్రమ్ సిరికొండ పూర్తిగా నిరాశ పరిచాడు. కొత్త దర్శకుల్లో కనిపించే కొత్త ఆలోచనలు.. స్పార్క్ అతను చూపించలేకపోయాడు. కొన్ని మాస్ సీన్ల వరకు పర్వాలేదనిపించాడు.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    ఛలో.. కామెడీ చల్తా!

    నాగశౌర్య హుషారైన నటనతో ఆకట్టుకుంటాడు. అతడి లుక్.. స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్.. నటన అన్నీ పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లుగా ఉండి మెప్పిస్తాయి.  కొత్తమ్మాయి రష్మిక మందానా ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. మహతి సాగర్ సంగీతం బాగుంది. చూసీ చూడంగానే.. పాటను మళ్లీ మళ్లీ వినాలనిపించేలా ట్యూన్ చేశాడు.

    వినోదాత్మకమైన సన్నివేశాలతో..సరదాగా సాగిపోయే నరేషన్ తో మెప్పించాడు వెంకీ. ఐతే ద్వితీయార్ధాన్ని ఇంకొంచెం మెరుగ్గా తీర్చిదిద్దుకోవాల్సింది. క్లైమాక్స్ విషయంలోనూ భిన్నమైన దారిని ఎంచుకోవాల్సింది.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Chalo... Timepass Guaranteed!

    Naga Shourya doesn't try to showcase himself as a hero. He keeps it simple and gives natural performance. He is extremely stylish and handsome in the film. Rashmika is a talented actress.  Director Venky Kudumula chose a very simple plot for his debut film. The strength of the film lies in its comedy and an engaging setup.

    Production values are impressive. The film doesn't look like a low budget film in any frame.Leaving the flaws aside, Chalo is a time pass entertainer with loads of comedy and a decent lead pair.

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    The Times of India

    6/10

    Popcorn entertainer

    Naga Shaurya is great in his role as Hari, the college student with way too much energy to spend on conflict. director Venky somehow cleverly manages to turn the tropes into a fun and interesting ride  The story of 'Chalo' is downright inane, but the best part is it doesn't even pretend to be otherwise, not even for a second.  

    'Chalo' is the film you want to watch this weekend if you're looking for a popcorn entertainer.

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    Mirchi 9

    4.5/10

    Routine But Entertaining

    Naga Shaurya has handled his part well. There is no heavy-duty action required. It is the fun, the comedy that works big time in Chalo. Rashmika Mandanna makes a terrific debut in Telugu.

    Mahati Swara Sagar has done a commendable job concerning the music and the background score. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Naga Shaurya played the role, Hari, very well. The attitude that comes with it impressed one and all. Rashmika Mandanna also scored well with her performance in the movie. The music and camera work are the highlights of the movie. The audio album scored by Mahathi Swara Sagar is impressive.

    On the whole, the film has got the right quantity of entertainment which is enough for performing well in the theatres.

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    123 Telugu

    4.5/10

    Howrah Bridge is a good script gone wrong.

    Rahul Ravindran does his best in his role as an engineer. Chandni Chowdary is very impressive. Not only does she look beautiful, but does well in all the emotional scenes. Rao Ramesh does his villain act well as his diction and dialogue delivery is good.

    Production values of the film are just about okay. Director Revan Yaadu falters with his execution in a big way. The camerawork is average but the music and background score is pretty decent.

    Even though the story and premise of the film are good, the way it is narrated with illogical proceedings, lack of emotions and romance spoil the flow of the film completely.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Howrah Bridge is a love story with a confusion angle attached to it. Story when looked as a single line is interesting but it seemed routine when seen in the movie.

    Rewon Yadhu, who happens to be the director and also writer for this movie could have written a better screenplay. Chandini Chowdary is nice as Sweety. She looks cute as a Telugu girl. Manali Rathod is fine. Rao Ramesh is the biggest asset for the movie and he is fantastic in his role.

    Rahul Raveendran is good as a guy who is loving a girl right from his childhood. Chandini Chowdary is nice as Sweety. She looks cute as a Telugu girl. Manali Rathod is fine. Rao Ramesh is the biggest asset for the movie and he is fantastic in his role. An interesting concept is killed by mediocre writing and the result it leaves is a total mess.

    To sum up, Howrah Bridge is just another uninspiring love story to come in Telugu films.

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    Mirchi 9

    3/10

    Zero Connect

    Better casting and a realistic making would make the same subject look like a different movie. The biggest problem with the movie is the screenplay that is filled with unnecessary scenes having comedy or commercial ingredients.

    Rewon Yadhu provides the story, screenplay in addition to direction. We have to say the story is alright, but it is in the screenplay and direction departments where he fails.

    The scenes during the pre-climax are the best part even with all the predictability in place. But once again the climax is a let down in the way it is executed. It comes across as silly and unintentionally comical. Overall, Howrah Bridge had the scope for a decent romantic outing conceptually and on paper, but it fails big time when seen on screen.

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    IQlik

    3/10

    The Howrah Bridge Falls Down! Skip.

    Rahul Ravindran has failed to live up to the expectations. Chandini Chowdary appears very beautiful. She is the only charm that can be given attention in this movie. The other actors failed to reach the expectations.

    The technical values are poor for Howrah Bridge. The songs are routine with no proper leads. The camera work disappoints. Editing is half done. The screenplay is dragged and leads to boredom.

    Though the movie Howrah Bridge has a good concept, it fails to keep the audience entertained. Lagged screenplay with no scenes properly interwoven leaves the audience impatient.

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    Great Andhra

    3/10

    Dumb and Dumbest!

    Sai Dharam Tej has done neat job but he hardly looks like a software guy. He has looked well in other shade of his character Dharma bhai. As a rich girl, Lavanya is okay. She has done some skin show in songs, an essential aspect of a ‘masala movie’ heroine.

    Director Vinayak established himself as a top director with series of hits like "Aadhi", "Tagore" etc and acquired the image that he can package a mass movie well. But his heyday as director seems to have come to an end. Critics declared that "Akhil" was his worst movie. Now he has come up with "Inttelligent" that makes us to think that "Akhil" was far better than this crap. Cinematography, music, art work and production values are at template standard. None of the technicians have given any good output given the content they have on hand.

    From start to finish, it is quite boring. Nowhere do we get any respite from the proceedings. Overall, "Inttelligent" is a mess, silly and headache inducing movie.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    ఇంటిలిజెంట్.. ఇంత ఔట్ డేటెడా?

    సాయిధరమ్ తేజ్ నటన పరంగా కొత్తగా చేసిందేమీ లేదు. క్యారెక్టర్ కు తగ్గట్లే రొటీన్ గా ఉంది అతడి నటన. లావణ్య త్రిపాఠికి ఏమాత్రం చెప్పుకోదగ్గ రోల్ లేదు.

    ఇంతకుముందు వినాయక్ ఎంత రొటీన్ సినిమాలు తీసినా.. కొన్ని అంశాల్లో అయినా ఆకట్టుకునేవాడు. కామెడీని బాగా డీల్ చేయడమో.. యాక్షన్ సన్నివేశాల్లో పనితనం చూపించడమో చేసేవాడు. కానీ ‘ఇంటిలిజెంట్’లో మాత్రం దర్శకత్వ పరంగా ఎక్కడా చిన్న మెరుపు కూడా లేడు. వినాయక్ కెరీర్లో డిజాస్టర్లున్నాయి కానీ.. ఇంత పేలవమైన సినిమా మాత్రం లేదు. ఇక ముందు కూడా వినాయక్ ఇలాంటి సినిమా తీయలేడేమో. తమన్ సంగీతం చాలా సాదాసీదాగా అనిపిస్తుంది. విశ్వేశ్వర్ ఛాయాగ్రహణంలో ఏ ప్రత్యేకతా లేదు. నిర్మాణ విలువలు చాలా సాధారణంగా అనిపిస్తాయి. ఆకుల శివ కథ గురించి.. మాటల గురించి ఎంత తక్కువ చెప్పుకుంటే అంత మంచిది. ‘ఇంటిలిజెంట్’ సినిమా మొదలైన దగ్గర్నుంచి మనం కాలంలో వెనక్కే ప్రయాణిస్తుంటాం.

    నిజానికి ‘ఇంటిలిజెంట్’ పదేళ్ల కిందటి సినిమాలా ఉందని అంటే.. అప్పటి సినిమాల్ని తక్కువ చేసినట్లే అవుతుంది. ఇలాంటి సినిమా ఎన్నేళ్ల ముందు వచ్చినా కూడా ఔట్ డేటెడ్ గా.. అర్థరహితంగానే అనిపిస్తుంది తప్పితే వేరే ఫీలింగ్ ఇవ్వదేమో. ఈ సినిమాను ఇలా మాస్ కోసమే తీశాం అని అంటే.. ఆ వర్గం ప్రేక్షకుల్ని కించపరిచినట్లే.

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    Inttelligent – Not so Clever

    Sai Dharam does well in his role as a software engineer. The way he transforms himself in the second half and carries the film on his shoulders looks okay. Lavanya Tripathi is just about okay in her role and does not have much to do with the film. Some comedy generated through Posani and Jayaprakash Reddy during the initial stages of the film evokes some laughs. The interval bang where Dharma Bhai is revealed looks good.

    Production values of the film are mediocre as the visuals look quite outdated in many areas. director Vinayak, he has done a very disappointing job with the film. Intteligent is his weakest film in his career as it looks quite outdated right from the scene one. There is no basic emotion in the film and the screenplay by Vinayak does not help matters much. Music score by Thaman is a huge disappointment as none of the songs impresses. Camera work is okay and presents the film on a decent note. Story and dialogues by Akula Shiva are silly and stuck in the 90’s era.

    On the whole, Intteligent is V V Vinayak’s weakest film to date. The routine story, predictable narration and lack of basic twists and entertainment go against the film completely. It is sad to see Sai Dharam Tej’s sincere efforts and performance go waste in the film.

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Dialogue King Mohan Babu Manchu is terrific in the role of Gayatri Patel and nice in the role of Sivaji. He is too good in his two variant roles and he has given his best whether in dialogues or in body language. Manchu Vishnu as younger Sivaji and he is good in the role. Shriya Saran is fine and her looks are good. Anasuya Bharadwaj is okay in her journalist role. Nikhil Vimal is good. Ali, Brahmanandam, Satyam Rajesh, Posani Krishna Murali and Prudhvi tried to generate few laughs.

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    Mirchi 9

    4/10

    Nothing But MB

    Mohan Babu gets a tailor-made role that is suitable to his style. The dialogues are written with a lot of intent to make a political statement. There is a scope of little variation, and the senior actor plays it all to the galleries with the right effect.Apart from Mohan Babu, the three female leads in the movie Shriya, Anasuya, and Nikhila Vimal have got good roles, even though the length is small. They have put up a genuine act in the respective parts. Manchu Vishnu appears in a brief segment, and he is alright.

    Director Madan Ramigami has his task cut out with a script like Gayatri. On paper, it is an old emotional tale. The director could have infused some fresh colors to it, but sadly that is not the case.

    The film begins interestingly, but very soon become tiresome. It is only towards the interval that some momentum is built. It is carried forward in the second half via the flashback. Overall, if one doesn’t mind all the dated qualities on display, there are few engaging moments in the second half, mainly the pre-climax.

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    Idle Brain

    6/10

    Clash of personalities

    It’s a complete makeover for Varun Tej and he emerges as a mature actor with this film. This is the best character for Raashi Khanna in Telugu films. Priyadarshi gets a full length character and he is natural with his performance. Vidyullekha Raman is hilarious in ‘akka’ character in college. Hyper Aadi character is aimed at pleasing masses. Suhasini plays a crucial role of hero’s mother.

    Venky Atluri, who made his debut as hero with Gnapakam 11 years back has tried his hand as writer with Its My Love Story in 2011 and finally makes his debut as director with Tholi Prema. He shows promise with his directorial debut. SS Thaman has come out of his comfort zone to give beautiful and fresh music for Tholi Prema.Cinematography by George C Williams is elegant and is more like fine art photography.

    On a whole, Tholi Prema is a nice attempt and offers a different perspective despite some shortcomings!

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    Hans India

    5/10

    Tarun and Ovia share a good chemistry on the screen. Both of them impressed everyone with the performances. Tarun looks good and maintained a proper styling in the film. The film has good technical elements in the form of Cinematography and music. The Cinematography by Christopher Joseph is okay and good in parts. The editing is okay.

    The first half of Idi Na Love Story is poorly written and it hardly has anything to offer the audiences. It doesn't have a proper story and what all happen in the first half was the introduction of the characters. The dialogues are okay in the first half. The songs are okay too in the film and they act as speed breakers. While the second half starts on a good part, it fails to keep the audiences engaged with the flow. The second half of the film is good when compared to the first half of the film.

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    Chitramala

    2/10

    Tarun as Abhiram is nice. He is still as good as his vintage self and he can bounce back strong with better and nice scripts. Tamil Biggboss fame Oviya is good. Her looks are nice. Her performance is fine for her role. Manchu Manoj who comes for a small role in the movie is good.

    Songs composed by Srinath Vijay are okay. Background score is composed good. Cinematography by Christopher Joesph is good. Editing is too bad and it could be a lot much better. Art work is fine and Production values are good.

    This is a movie with a story about the meet of two people who has past relationships with heartbreaks and how the two become one as soulmates. This is a movie with a story about the meet of two people who has past relationships with heartbreaks and how the two become one as soulmates.

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    123 Telugu

    4/10

    Silly Entertainer

    The film falters big time with its execution as none of the crucial scenes manage to impress. The film starts off on a fun note then turns into a love story and finally becomes a social message oriented film. All the scenes showcasing these factors give a headache to the audience.

    Editing is pathetic as many scenes in the first half could have been edited out. Production values of the film are just about okay. Mujeer Mallik’s camera work is not up to the mark. Music is a big let down as the songs deviate the audience attention. Coming to the director Hari Babu, he has done a poor job with the film.

    On the whole, Soda Goli Soda is a disappointing commercial drama which has nothing going its way.

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    Andhra Head Lines

    2/10

    No story only Gas!

    All the stars competed with each other to come with amateurish performances. Manas worked hard to come with right kind of expressions and emotions. He danced well in the songs. He should work hard to reach the next level. Nitya Naresh and Karunya did not get much scope to perform. They are below average in looks to be cast as heroines.

    Music of Bharat is not attractive. BGM too is not up to the mark. Cinematography is below average. Director should have worked on the story and script before taking it to the sets. Production values are OK.

    There is nothing in the story and it lacked even the basic twists and turns. Hari Babu failed miserably in his attempt to taste success at the box office and in the process ended up giving immense torture to movie lovers which they cannot forget for many years in the near future.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Shocks the Audience

    The film is essentially a story about Kajal Aggarwal but she hardly appears on screen. She has carried the same – tragic look. Regina and Avasarala get bigger roles and despite their weird hairstyles, they have come up with strong performances.

    The entire film happens at a restaurant from start to end. The artwork is excellent. The restaurant set has enough space to show all the ‘episodic stories’.

    Overall, “Awe” is a different attempt. This may seem “appealing” to some section of audiences, but it doesn’t entice the general audiences at all.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Old and Stale!

    This is one film where all the actors have got everything wrong. Even the lead actor Sundeep is clueless. Heroine Amrya Dastur's expressions are utterly bad. Tridha Chowdhary provides some eye-candy moments with her bikini show.

    In the entire film, one thing that strikes is Ravi Yadav's cinematography. He has captured the nature beautifully. Editor must have slept at the editing table itself. Dialogues by Sai Madhav Burra are mediocre. Manjula as director only showcases immaturity.

    Overall, "Manasuku Nachhindi" is another forgettable movie for its hero Sundeep Kishan and for the general audiences, it gives nothing but headache.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Chiyaan Vikram is the biggest saving factor of the movie. The actor did well in every scene.Tamannah is fit for the glamour role in the film and she hardly had any scope for the performance in the masala entertainer.

    Thaman’s melodies are soothing. The Cinematography, editing, etc, have been taken care of, not venturing too much but the camera work appeared nice.

    On a whole, the film is an interesting watch.

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    స్కెచ్ – సరిగా వేయలేదు

    సినిమాకి ప్రధాన ప్లస్ పాయింట్ సెకండాఫ్. ఇందులోనే అసలు కథ మొదలవుతుంది. అలాగే చిత్ర క్లైమాక్స్ అస్సలు ఊహించని విధంగా ఉంటుంది.

    ఇక విక్రమ్ తన సహజ నటనతో చాలా చోట్ల ఇంప్రెస్ చేయగా యాక్షన్ సన్నివేశాలు, థమన్ బ్యాక్ గ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ ఆకట్టుకున్నాయి. సినిమాలో కొత్తది అనదగిన కథ లేకపోవడమే పెద్ద మైనస్.దర్శకుడు విజయ్ చందర్ పాత తరహా కథ, విసిగించే స్క్రీన్ ప్లేతో చిత్రాన్ని పెద్దగా ఆకట్టుకోని విధంగా తయారుచేశారు. ఒక్క క్లైమాక్స్ విషయంలో తప్ప ఎక్కడా దర్శకుడ్ని మెచ్చుకునే ఆస్కారం దొరకలేదు.

    మొత్తం మీద దర్శకుడు సరిగా వేయలేకపోయిన ఈ స్కెచ్ కొత్తదనాన్ని, ఎంటర్టైన్ చేయగల కంటెంట్ ను ఆశించేవారిని పెద్దగా సంతృప్తి పరచదు.

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    Mirchi 9

    4.5/10

    Sketch Fails

    Vikram just breezes through his role with an ease that only he can. Tamannah has a typical heroine role in the movie. However, she doesn’t go the dumb bimbo route which is good for a change. Director Vijay Chander has a straightforward film in hand that needed a sharper execution. He does the best, but the predictability aspect never lets the movie thoroughly engaging.

    The first half of the movie is flat out boring with very few pleasant moments. The second half again takes a predictable turn of events. It is only towards the very end that we realise there is something else in the store. But it is very late at that time.

    Overall, Sketch is a below average fare, the end notwithstanding.

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    Same old Story

    Rahul Ravindran shines in his role of a class lover boy. Reshmi Menon also does a decent job in her role. As the story unfolds only in the second half, the first half is quite simple with nothing much going its way. The story of the film is quite weak and routine.As the film unwinds itself, the proceedings get bogged down with slow narration.

    On the whole, Hyderabad Love Story is the same old story which you have seen many a time. The only respite is hero Rahul’s sincere performance and his flashback which has some decent moments.

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    Chitramala

    3/10

    The film was made four years ago. The actors’ look and personality reveal the same. There is nothing great to reveal about the performances. Rahul has improved a lot now, but this movie shows us the old Rahul. Most of the scenes looked artificial with his acting. Rashmi Menon also delivered an average performance in the film.

    Sunil Kashyap music is a huge plus point of the movie. The tunes are fresh in the film. The background score appeared repetitive. MR Varma is good with his camera work. But the film’s content could not help him much to explore. The editing is okay and good. The film almost fails in every aspect.

    The film offers the boredom of the audience. The bad performances from the actors and not so well technical work of the movie resulted in the movie becoming a failure.

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    Okay in parts

    Debut hero Ranjith is good looking and gave an okay performance as the easy going guy. His dance movements in the introduction song are good.Heroine Palak Lalwani is cute and her acting in a few key scenes is good. Performance of the guy who portrayed the elder Basavaraju is just about okay. Noted comedians Ali, Sapthagiri and Prabhas Seenu tried to evoke a few laughs here and there in the first half.

    Top writer, M.Ratnam has provided a simple yet sensitive story.One of the major minus points of the film is its flat and dull screenplay. Though the storyline is decent, director deviated the proceedings with some unwanted subplots.Music by top technician MM Keeravani is good and his background score for a few scenes is top notch. Last but not least, the production values by Somi Films are superb. Their lavish making reminds us of a few top big budget films.

    On the whole, Juvva is a regular youthful entertainer which has only a few engaging moments.

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    Chitramala

    2/10

    Ranjith as Raana is good. He is good in mouthing his dialogues and he seemed at ease in his dances. Palak Lalwaani as Sruthi is nice.

    Story of this Juvva seemed routine and bad screenplay played an additional spoilsport. Dialogues are okay.Songs composed by MM Keeravani are okay and his background score is fine. Though he is well known for his soothing and riveting score, he managed to show his skills with even the badly executed movie. Cinematography by Suresh is nice and visuals are good. Production values are rich. Juvva is all about a lover saving his girl from the obsessive or psychotic guy who is in that obsession from the childhood itself.

    The first half is filled with some comedy scenes and lead pair’s love story and second half is filled with hero saving heroine type screenplay and it is dragged to the extent that audience can predict the next happening. Director Trikoti Peta, has chosen a routine script for his second directorial and he failed to get it right.

    To sum up, Juvva is a big disappointment

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    123 Telugu

    4/10

    Unattractive love story

    The interval bang stands as the highlight of the movie. A few scenes featuring the lead pair were executed well in the second half. The director did a good job in showing the difference between love and marriage. The love track between the lead pair looks dull and offers nothing new. The story of the movie is pretty routine as it runs on the tried and tested formula.

    The production values are good and the visuals look rich. A few unwanted scenes in the first half should have been edited for a decent output. Cinematographer Venkat does a fine job behind the camera. Pradeep KK took up the directional and musical duties for this movie.

    On the whole, Chalte Chalte offers nothing new for the audience. A routine love story and badly written comedy may not appeal to major sections of the audience.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Not For All

    Superstar Rajinikanth in his black and black attire with white bearded look has reminded us a bit of Amitabh Bachhan of ‘Sarkar’ but unlike Big B, Rajinikanth is fiercer and doesn’t sit at one place all the time. His best comes in the rain fight sequences. Nana Patekar simply kills in the role of Mumbai politician. Huma Qureshi is effective in the simple but important character of Zarina Eeshwari Rao as Rajini’s wife. She is excellent.

    The artwork is superb, the sets look quite real. Mukesh G’s cinematography is neat and adequate. 

    Pace of the movie is uneven. Second half should have been crispier (editing).

    On the whole, “Kaala’ is a kind of a movie that is liked by people who have similar political ideology of the director but for general Telugu audiences, it is a mixed bag.

     

     

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Kaala(Rajinikanth) is a demigod in the Dharavi slum area of Mumbai. Many corporate companies keep trying to evacuate the slum and build new age constructions in that area but Kaala and his group always stop it from happening.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    Kaala revolves around the story of a man, who migrates from Tirunelveli to Mumbai, where he emerges as a virtuous gangster. How he becomes the saviour of downtrodden migrants in the slums of Dharavi, forms the crux of the story.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Lives upto its name

    Sudheer Babu is growing as an actor with each film.  He is appreciable in this role of common guy falling in love with a movie star. Aditi who enthralled us all in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Cheliya’ looks perfect in her role. She has pulled off the role of a movie star with so much ease.  She impresses with her beauty as well as with her acting skills.

    P G Vinda’s camerawork is a major asset to this romantic drama. Art work is also excellent.

    It is a decent romantic tale of a movie star and a commoner that is clearly inspired by famous Hollywood movie “Notting Hill’.All in all, “Sammohanam” makes a decent watch with some good moments, lead pair’s chemistry and music.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    సమ్మోహనం.. మెల్లగా మనసు దోచే ప్రేమకథ

    గత సినిమాల్లో నటుడిగా సుధీర్ బాబులో కనిపించిన బలహీనతలు ఇందులో కొంతమేర కవరయ్యాయి. నటన ఓకే. ఐతే సుధీర్ కంటే కూడా హీరోయిన్ అదితి రావు హైదరి ఎక్కువ స్కోర్ చేస్తుంది. ఆమె కళ్లతో పలికించిన భావాలు కట్టిపడేస్తాయి.  హీరో హీరోయిన్ల తర్వాత బలమైన ముద్ర వేసేది నరేష్. క్యారెక్టర్ ఆర్టిస్టుగా ఆయన ఎప్పటికీ మరిచిపోలేని పాత్ర ఇది.

    ‘పెళ్ళిచూపులు’ ఫేమ్ వివేక్ సాగర్ మరోసారి ఫీల్ గుడ్ మ్యూజిక్ ఇచ్చాడు. ఇంద్రగంటి ఆస్థాన ఛాయాగ్రాహకుడు పి.జి.విందా ఆయన అభిరుచికి తగ్గట్లు పని చేశాడు. సినిమా అంతా కలర్ ఫుల్ గా కనిపిస్తుంది. ఇంద్రగంటి ఆస్థాన ఛాయాగ్రాహకుడు పి.జి.విందా ఆయన అభిరుచికి తగ్గట్లు పని చేశాడు. సినిమా అంతా కలర్ ఫుల్ గా కనిపిస్తుంది.

    మొత్తంగా ‘సమ్మోహనం’ను ఒక పరిణతితో కూడిన ప్రేమకథగా చెప్పొచ్చు. నెమ్మదిగా సాగడం దీనికున్న పెద్ద బలహీనత. అలాగే మరీ క్లాస్ గా ఉండటం వల్ల ఓ వర్గం ప్రేక్షకులే దీనికి కనెక్టయ్యే అవకాశముంది. ప్రేమకథలో యువ ప్రేక్షకులు ఆశించే రొమాంటిక్ మూమెంట్స్.. ఎంటర్టైన్మెంట్ మిస్ కావడం కూడా ప్రతికూలతే.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Different and conversational

    Sudheer Babu invents a new persona for himself with this film. He is equally authoritative in both emotional episodes and causal scenes. Aditi Rao Hydari plays the role of a film actress and she is authentic. She did show variations between the glamour side of moviestar and vulnerability of a soft-hearted woman who is struggling with a personal situation.

    As Mohan Krishna keeps changing genres, you find each film to be different though there is his signature in conceiving comedy episodes and his own style in writing dialogues. Music by Vivek Sagar is very good. The songs of the film are soothing and melodious. Art direction by Ravinder is another notable aspect of the film. Editing by Marthand K Venkatesh is good. Production values are good.

    On a whole, Sammohanam is a different love story sprinkled with comedy and you may watch it if you excuse slow narration!

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

    Equal doses of fun and emotions

    Aditi and Sudheer have elevated the love track to a whole new level.

    The director, Mohan Krishna Indraganti has opted for a very sensible love story and narrated it at his own pace.The camera work is clap worthy as the rich locales of Manali have been captured brilliantly. The music album runs with the narrative and songs have been executed well on screen. The production values of the movie are really good as every scene looks rich and vibrant.

    On the whole, Sammohanam is a simple love story that has been showcased in an engaging manner. Beautiful emotions, sparkling chemistry between the lead pair are major assets.

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    Times Of India

    5/10

    A cartoonist, who detests films and movie stars, finds himself in an awkward situation when he falls in love with a film actress

    The flashes of brilliance are overshadowed by a predictable storyline and by the time the climax is over, the only feeling you're left with is one of disappointment.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    No Magic.

    For Kalyan Ram, this may help to connect with new audiences as he looks quite cool and classy. In the role of Varun, he is stylish and has played it with ease.As RJ Meera, Tamannah steals the show, but she looks a bit older for this character.

    When renowned cinematographer P C Sreeram signs a movie, audiences assume that it would be a visual delight. The master cinematographer doesn't disappoint.Music director's Sharreth's music is soothing, but they don't appeal at all on the screen. Dialogues are neat. The film has excellent production values.

    “Naa Nuvve” has nothing to offer for youngsters, neither for matured audiences. It is a dismal show.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    నా నువ్వే.. సోల్ లెస్ లవ్ స్టోరీ

    కళ్యాణ్ రామ్ లుక్ తో పాటు అతడి నటన కూడా కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తాయి. తనకు అలవాటు లేని పాత్రలో మేనేజ్ చేయడానికి బాగానే ప్రయత్నించాడు కానీ.. ఈ సినిమాకు అతను నప్పలేదు.తమన్నా విషయానికొస్తే.. సినిమాలో చెప్పుకోదగ్గ ఆకర్షణ ఆమే. తమన్నాను మాత్రం దర్శకుడు.. కెమెరామన్ చాలా అందంగా చూపించారు. ఆమెలోని గ్లామర్ కోణాన్ని బాగా ఎలివేట్ చేశారు. తమన్నా నటన కూడా బాగుంది.

    ‘నా నువ్వే’ సాంకేతికంగా ఉన్నతంగా కనిపిస్తుంది. శరత్ సంగీతం బాగుంది.పి.సి.శ్రీరామ్ మ్యాజిక్ పాటల్లో మాత్రమే కనిపిస్తుంది. సన్నివేశాల్లో ఆయన పనితనం చూపించడానికి అవసరమైన మ్యాజికల్ మూమెంట్స్ ఏమీ లేకపోయాయి. నిర్మాణ విలువలు బాగున్నాయి. దర్శకుడు జయేంద్ర అన్ని రకాలుగా విఫలమయ్యాడు.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    No Love No Logic!

    Kalyan Ram looks his handsomest best in the film. He pulls off the lover boy character with ease. Tamanna is eye pleasingly glamorous as Meera. Her honest portrayal of Meera is one of the plus points of this otherwise boring film.

    Director Jayendra picks up a plot that is as old as hills. It could have been engaging with a good screenplay, but Naa Nuvve treads the predictable path right from the beginning and continues to be mediocre all the way. A couple of melodies are good, but Sharreth's background score is not in sync with the proceedings. Cinematography by PC Sriram stands out in songs and indoor scenes.

    Naa Nuvve is a film that should appeal to urban youth and family audience, the intelligent section of filmgoers. But this unintelligent and unimaginative film will not be able to impress them.

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    Times Of India

    4/10

    ‘Naa Nuvve’ fails at making you care neither about the characters nor their journey. Despite the short run-time, the film seems to drag forever, failing to make a mark. The screenplay and editing of this one definitely needed some tweaking. PC Sreeram and Jayendra do however bring on some seemingly Mani Ratnam touches, with the story of how they meet woven around trains and all, bringing to mind films like ‘Sakhi’ and ‘OK Bangaram’. However, unfortunately, that’s where the similarity ends.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Digital Maze.

    Vishal comes up with terrific performance as an emotionally drained man in few scenes. He brings believability to the role of an angry man with his body language. Samantha does well as a psychiatrist and continues her winning streak.

    Debutant director PS Mithran comes up with a story which very relevant to present society.Background music by Yuvan Shankar Raja is nice. Cinematography by George C Williams is good. Editing by Ruben is good.

    Despite a lengthy second half and Tamil nativity, Abhimanyudu is a film that can be watched!

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    అభిమన్యుడు.. అలరిస్తాడు.. ఆలోచన రేకెత్తిస్తాడు

    ప్రథమార్ధంలో వేగం లేకపోవడం ‘అభిమన్యుడు’కు బలహీనత అయితే.. ద్వితీయార్ధానికి వేగం ఎక్కువైపోవడం ప్రతికూలంగా మారింది. తొలి అర్ధంలో కోత వేయదగ్గ సీన్లు చాలానే ఉన్నాయి. ముఖ్యంగా హీరో ఫ్యామిలీ ఎపిసోడ్ నిడివి మరీ ఎక్కువైపోయింది. ఇంటర్వెల్ దగ్గరే ‘అభిమన్యుడు’ సరైన ట్రాక్ లోకి వస్తాడు. ఇక అక్కడి నుంచి సినిమా ఎక్కడా ఆగదు. ద్వితీయార్ధంలో డీటైలింగ్ అవసరమైన చోట.. మరీ స్పీడుగా కథనాన్ని నడిపించేశారు. ఎడిటింగ్ గందరగోళంగా తయారైంది. రెండోసారి డైలాగ్ వింటే కానీ విషయం అర్థం కాని పరిస్థితి. ఇవన్నీ పక్కన పెడితే ఇందులోని కథాంశంతో మాత్రం మెజారిటీ ప్రేక్షకులు కనెక్టవుతారు.

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    Times Of India

    6/10

    What makes the film compelling is how it treats its antagonist. White Devil isn't even shown until the intermission point. We don't even see his face! But we sense his presence in most of his scenes and that creates a sense of dread. The film smartly doesn't give us a flashback justifying his motivation; he does his criminal activity just because he can, and he is unapologetic about it, which is refreshing.

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    Great Andhra

    8/10

    An Ode to Savitri

    Since this is biopic of Savitri, the role of Savitri is there from the beginning to the end and naturally Keerthy Suresh hogs all the limelight. She gives solid performance in the role of Savitri. Except that she is not overweight, Keerthy has got everything right -- expressions, acting, gait and emotions. She has lived in the role of Savitri. The film also belongs to Dulquer Salmaan who is exceptionally terrific as Gemini Ganeshan. He’s charming. He’s also egoistic. He gets the part perfectly well.

    “Mahanati” is a perfect ode to a great actress that is told in a touching manner with spellbinding performance from Keerthy Suresh.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Nothing Special

    Gopichand has not delivered anything different here, the confidence in his face has worked well for many scenes. Mehreen plays yet another routine regular heroine’s role.

    The film has lavish production values. Richness is seen throughout. Prasad Murella’s camerawork is good. New director Chakravarthy has played it quite routine.

    All in all, “Pantham” is another boring masala movie. It is a too regular Robin Hood story.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

    Buddy flick!

    The lead actors Vishwaksen Naidu, Sushanth Reddy, Abhinav Gomatam and Venkatesh Kakumanu are fitted in their youthful, fun roles. Anisha Ambrose and Simran Chowdhary as the female lead are good.

    Music by Vivek Sagar is a mixed bag. Cinematography is good, some shots are top class. The production design (art work) and production values are perfect. 

    The movie’s pace is dead slow. Even at short runtime, it gives the feel of lengthy movie. All in all, “Ee Nagarikini Emaindi” with its slow pace and overindulgent scenes doesn’t appeal to all, it is primarily targeted at the urban youth.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Charan Steals The Show.

    Undoubtedly, this is Ram Charan’s best performance of his career. Samantha as village girl Rama Lakshmi, also does a terrific job. Aadi Pinisetty gets a prominent role and he does a good job.

    Sukumar’s movies always carry high technical and aesthetic values. Entire Godavari village is realistically recreated by art directors Ramakrishna and Mounika. Rathnavelu has also captured the rugged rustic beauty and the picturesque Godavari belt in an eye-catching manner. But music is definitely the film's strength.

    “Rangasthalam” is not a regular mass film. Nor is the story different. It is all about performances and best production design. Ram Charan gets to show the world that he is a good actor too, apart from having good dance moves.

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    Great Andhra

    5/10

     Forget It

    A hero or heroine getting short-term memory loss or brief amnesia after a minor accident is not at all new. It has been attempted in several movies in several genres.

    Director Karunakaran takes the same theme for his latest romantic drama “Tej I Love You” and to make it “different”, he has added his own brand of romantic episodes, family sentiments and teasing scenes.

    Lousy screenplay and bad direction have made this film a boring affair. It is high time that actor Sai Dharam Tej rethinks about the choice of scripts he is selected.

    All in all, “Tej I Love You” is an outdated romantic drama that tests the patience to the maximum. It lacks fresh ideas.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    తేజ్ ఐ లవ్యూ.. ఫీల్ లేని ప్రేమకథ

    వరుస ఫ్లాపులతో సతమతమవుతున్న మెగాస్టార్ మేనల్లుడు సాయిధరమ్ తేజ్ నటించిన కొత్త సినిమా ‘తేజ్ ఐ లవ్యూ’. ఇన్నాళ్లూ మాస్ కథలే ట్రై చేసిన తేజు.. తొలిసారిగా పూర్తి స్థాయి ప్రేమకథలో నటించిన సినిమా ఇది.

    తొలిసారి చూస్తే కొత్తగా అనిపించే ఏ విషయమైనా.. మళ్లీ మళ్లీ చూస్తే మొహం మొత్తుతుంది. ఎ.కరుణాకరన్ తీసిన ‘తొలి ప్రేమ’.. ‘ఉల్లాసంగా ఉత్సాహంగా’.. ‘డార్లింగ్’ లాంటి సినిమాల్లో అప్పటికి కొత్తగా.. మనసుకు హత్తుకునేలా కనిపించిన చాలా అంశాలు ఇప్పుడు.. ‘తేజ్ ఐ లవ్యూ’లో చూస్తుంటే చాలా అసహనాన్ని కలిగిస్తాయి. ఇందులోని లవ్ స్టోరీ కావచ్చు.. కామెడీ సీన్స్ కావచ్చు.. ఫ్యామిలీ ఎమోషన్లు కావచ్చు.. పదే పదే కరుణాకరన్ ఒకప్పటి సినిమాల్ని తలపిస్తూనే ఉంటాయి. కానీ ఆ సినిమాల్లో ప్రేమకథలు చూస్తున్నపుడు ఉన్న ఫీల్ ఇక్కడ కనిపించదు. వాటిలో మాదిరి కామెడీ కూడా పండలేదు.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    We Cannot Love You

    Sai Dharam Tej did an okay job as a lover boy. This is definitely not his comfort zone but managed to put up a decent show. He needs to work on his expressions in emotional scenes though. Also, he has put on a lot of weight, which is not a good sign for a young actor. Anupama did well in teasing as well as emotional scenes.

    Karunakaran's ideas and direction still remain to be stuck in the nineties. Many scenes in Tej are either rewritten or inspired from his previous films.

    So Sai Dharam Tej's search for a hit will still be on as Tej also is likely to end up as box office debacle. He should make wise choices and make them quickly as he is on the verge of losing the audience's trust with a series of bad films.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    స్లోగా ఉండే రొటీన్ ప్రేమ కథ

    సుప్రీమ్‌ హీరో సాయిధరమ్‌ తేజ్‌ హీరోగా, అనుపమ పరమేశ్వరన్‌ హీరోయిన్‌గా క్రియేటివ్‌ కమర్షియల్స్‌ మూవీ మేకర్స్‌ బ్యానర్ పై ఏ.కరుణాకరన్‌ దర్శకత్వంలో కె.ఎస్‌.రామారావు నిర్మంచిన చిత్రం ‘తేజ్‌’. ఐ లవ్‌ యు అనేది ఉపశీర్షిక.

    హీరో సాయి ధరమ్ తేజ్ ఎప్పటి లాగే తన ఎనర్జిటిక్ పెర్‌ఫార్మెన్స్ ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. అతని లుక్స్ కూడా బాగున్నాయి. ఇక హీరోయిన్ గా చేసిన అనుపమ పరమేశ్వరన్‌ కూడా ప్రతి ఫ్రేమ్ లోను అందంగా కనిపిస్తూ అలరించింది.

    గతం మర్చిపోయిన ప్రియురాలు తన ప్రియుడుని మళ్ళీ ఎలా కలుసుకుంది లాంటి మంచి పాయింట్ ఉన్నా, దర్శకుడు కరుణాకరన్‌ సరిగ్గా ఆ పాయింట్ ను వాడుకోలేకపోయాడు. కొంతవరకు ఆయన చెప్పాలనుకున్న ప్రేమకథ బాగున్నా దాన్ని స్క్రీన్ మీద ప్రేక్షకుడ్ని పూర్తిస్థాయిలో సంతృప్తిపరిచే విధంగా తెరకెక్కించలేకపోయారు.

    దర్శకుడు ఎ.కరుణాకరన్‌ తన శైలిలో అందమైన, ఆహ్లాదకరమైన ప్రేమ కథను తెరకెక్కించబోయి విఫలమయ్యారు. ప్రేమ జంట మధ్య ప్రేమ రొమాన్స్ లోపించడం, వాటికి తోడు నెమ్మదిగా సాగే కథా కథనాలు, చాలా సన్నివేశాలు మరీ నాటకీయంగా ఉండటంతో ఈ సినిమా సగటు ప్రేక్షకుడ్ని కూడా ఆకట్టుకోదు. మొత్తం మీద ‘తేజ్‌’. ఐ లవ్‌ యు చిత్రం సంతృప్తి కరంగా లేదనే చెప్పాలి

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    chitramala

    4/10

    Sai Dharam Tej is one such actor who got introduced from Mega family. At the beginning of his career, he has entertained the audience with some entertaining films and has been disappointing audience with bad films. He is in desperate need of a hit and is coming with a love story under the direction of Karunakaran in the name of “Tej I Love You”.

    Tej I love you is a story of a guy who tries to get back the memory of his loved one. This has been told in a very outdated, cliched and boring way. Director Karunakaran has done a very bad job with this movie. He had failed at a very beginning stage i.e. scripting. Had he been done more work in fine-tuning the script, the result of the movie could have been much better. He seems to have addicted to memory loss stories. His every movie except for one or two have the same concept of female lead losing her memory. He failed to do justice to this film and he failed to extract nice output from his crew. Coming to Sai Dharam Tej, who was once a promising hero has been suffering from continuous duds.

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    Thehindu

    5/10

    Sai Dharam Tej and Anupama as Nandini try to induce some energy into an unimaginative script, but both look lost and, in some frames, disinterested. Transitioning from a smart alec, chirpy woman to one with a mission, and caught between her father and Tej, Anupama gets enough screen time to show her mettle. But in a yawn-inducing film, nothing stands out.

    Gopi Sunder’s music, the cinematography, the inane comedy involving Viva Harsha and Praveen all add to the boring quotient. The only actor who holds some attention is Anish Kuruvilla, by managing to look mean and calculating as the story demands him to be.

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    telugu360

    5/10

    Macho star Gopichand’s ‘Pantham’ with the tagline ‘For a Cause’ is billed as a strong social drama laced with commercial elements.

    Gopichand in his 25h film has been performed okay. In fight sequences, he worked hard. Mehreen has limited screentime as Gopichand’s girlfriend. Srinivas Reddy, Jaya Prakash, Prudhvi Raj ‘s comedy performance evokes some laughter. 

    ‘Pantham’ movie is a routine mass flick with an infused social message. This Robinhood template story has a racy screenplay, some comedy as its strengths. However, many scenes are cliched and songs are another weak point.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    పంతం.. రొటీన్ మసాలానే

    మాస్ సినిమాలతో మంచి స్థాయిని అందుకున్న హీరో గోపీచంద్. ఐతే గత కొన్నేళ్లుగా అతడి ట్రాక్ రికార్డు ఏమంత బాగా లేదు. వరుస ఫ్లాపులతో సతమతమవుతున్నాడు. ఇప్పుడతడి ఆశలన్నీ ‘పంతం’ మీదే నిలిచాయి. 

    గోపీచంద్ బాగానే చేశాడు. నటన పరంగా కొత్తదనం చూపించడానికి ఈ సినిమా పెద్దగా అవకాశమివ్వలేదు.  హీరోయిన్ మెహ్రీన్ కౌర్ పాత్ర పూర్తిగా తేలిపోయింది. ఇలాంటి క్యారెక్టర్లు చేస్తుంటే ఆమె ఎంతో కాలం నిలబడలేదు.

     కమర్షియల్ సినిమాల్ని డీల్ చేయడంలో ప్రతిభ కనిపిస్తుంది కానీ.. ఈ ట్రెండుకు తగ్గట్లుగా కథాకథనాల్లో వైవిధ్యాన్ని అతను ప్రదర్శించలేకపోయాడు. దర్శకుడిగా అతడికి యావరేజ్ మార్కులు పడతాయి.

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    Thehindu

    4.5/10

    Pantham feels like it’s past its expiry date in Telugu cinema especially when the industry is ushering in a content-powered era.

    The director masks the identity of his male protagonist in the first hour and Gopichand is addressed as andagadu, and manasunna vadu in the songs and dialogues.

    Gopichand gets it all easy in Pantham and does a fine job with the action-comedy mix but he has to rise above the staple entertainment formula to resurrect his career.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    The story of the film is based in a rural village of Godavari and Shiva(Karthikeya) is a rugged head who falls in love with Indhu(Payal Rajput).

    Music of the film is good but the songs disturb the flow of the film. The background score is apt and nicely elevates the film.

    Coming to the director Ajay, he has done a pretty decent job with his film. His writing is good and narration for the most part of the film is impressive.

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    Times Of India

    5/10

    Ajay Bhupathi’s RX 100 at its core, is a straightforward story of love, deceit, and heartbreak. But the film is stretched beyond its potential with over-the-top melodrama, blood, and gore.

    When a city-bred girl comes home to her village, she falls for the macho village boy and asks him out. As a passionate romance brew, the guy falls madly in love with her

    RX 100 has sex, tears and a lot of blood, but the essence of the film is somewhere lost in between. Just like that RX 100 bike which is in focus all the time, but in reality, is insignificant.

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    telugu360

    4.5/10

    ఆర్‌.ఎక్స్ ’10’

    శివ (కార్తికేయ‌) ఓ అనాథ‌. డాడీ (రాంకీ) ద‌గ్గ‌రే పెరుగుతాడు. డాడీ కూడా రాంకీని ప్రాణానికి ప్రాణంగా చూసుకుంటుంటాడు.

    కార్తికేయ కు న‌టించే ఛాన్సు దొరికింది. కండ‌లు పెంచిన దేహంతో ఆక‌ట్టుకున్నాడు. ఫైట్లు చేయించే ఛాన్సు ఉన్నా… యాక్టింగ్ స్కిల్స్ చూపించ‌డానికే ఆ పాత్ర‌ని వాడుకున్నాడు.​​​​​​​

    కొన్ని ఘాటైన స‌న్నివేశాలు చూపిస్తే యువ‌త‌రం థియేట‌ర్ల‌కు వ‌చ్చేస్తుంది అనుకోవ‌డం పొర‌పాటు. అలాంటి ఘాటు కావ‌ల్సిన వాళ్ల‌కు కావ‌ల్సినంత చిట్టి పోట్టి ఫోనుల్లోనూ, ఇంట‌ర్నెట్‌లోనూ బోలెడంత దొరికేస్తుంది. ​​​​​​​

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Honestly Poor

    The story is routine and predictable which even a common moviegoer can guess. 

    Indhu (Payal Rajput) falls in love with Shiva (Karthikeya) at the first sight. She makes all the moves and finally gets what she wants. Vishwanatham (Rao Ramesh),   

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    chitramala

    5/10

    The movie RX100 is a romantic entertainer with an interesting twist. The movie shifts from present to flashback and takes us on an exciting ride. 

    Ajay Bhupathi is the writer and director of the movie. He has penned an intense love story for the film which is different from what all we have seen in the recent times.

    Karthikeya is a new hero to the Tollywood who is sure to have a long way to go. His performance in the movie is indeed a remarkable one in his career. 

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    telugu360

    4/10

    Vijetha is about a middle-class father who was unable to pursue a career he is passionate about due to family obligations.

    Kalyaan Dhev is just OK. Cameraman Senthil (Baahubali game) takes ample care. He looks odd in few scenes.

    Even though the technical team has tried to cover up for Kalyan's lack of emotions, he falls flat in pre-climax scene.

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    Times Of India

    4/10

    Srinivasa Rao (Murli Sharma) does his best to give his children everything they seek and fulfill even the smallest of their desires.

    Apart from Murli Sharma, the music of the film composed by debutant Harshavardhan Rameshwar is a delight too.

    While the story of Kalyaan Dhev’s character has the potential to be a relatable coming-of-age track, it fails to engage mostly due to the actor’s inability to emote. 

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    123telugu

    3/10

    Srinivasa Rao(Murali Sharma), who is a talented photographer sacrifices his passion and keeps his family before everything.

    Mega hero, Kalyan Dhev makes a decent debut. Even though he looks rugged during the start, he eases out and performs well in the second half. 

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Vijetha comes with a noble intention to remind family values but the story lacks freshness and it is utterly predictable. Visit back for detailed review shortly.  

    Kalyaan Dhev’s dubbing modulation has some similarities to Vishnu Manchu’s style.

    It’s time to see if megafans will own Chiranjeevi’s son-in-law as the eleventh actor from the mega family and give the movie a decent opening    

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Srinivasa Rao (Murli Sharma) is a hopeful father who left his passion in his youth for his family obligations.

    Kalyaan Dhev is bad in the role of Ram is ineffective. His face doesn’t emote well and it made his performance bad. He may be fine in looks but his acting is not.

    Songs composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar who did background score for Arjun Reddy are good.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Karthi is a fantastic performer when he gets a superb role and he proves it again with the role of Krishnam Raju. His body language, attitude, and diction are all in well sync with that of real-life farmers. Sayesha Saigal is superb in her role as a simplistic entrepreneur.

    The story of Chinababu is simple and good. The screenplay is written well but with a lot of Tamil flavor. Dialogues are good and some are powerful.

     Director Pandiraj who is well praised by critics for his previous movie has made a movie with a lot of full emotions and rural backdrop as its heart. 

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Yuddha Bhoomi is a patriotic drama that is set out in 1971 India-Pakistan war backdrop.  

    During the war, Vasudevan finds a key officer in the form of Chinmaya(Allu Sirish) but an unforeseen incident brings a massive twist in the tale. 

    The narration goes haywire towards the end as the viewer loses track of the proceedings. The never-ending second half gets into the nerves of the viewers as many scenes have been dragged unnecessarily.

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    Sakshi

    6/10

    కోలీవుడ్ స్టార్ హీరో కార్తీ.. తమిళ అభిమానులతో పాటు తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకులకు కూడా సుపరిచితుడే. తన ప్రతీ సినిమాను తమిళ, తెలుగు భాషల్లో రిలీజ్ చేస్తూ ఇక్కడ కూడా మంచి మార్కెట్ సొంతం చేసుకున్న కార్తీ.

    రైతు పాత్రలో కార్తీ జీవించాడు. ఆదర్శ రైతుగా, కుటుంబం కోసం ప్రాణమిచ్చే పల్లెటూరి యువకుడి పాత్రలో కార్తీ నటన సూపర్బ్‌.

    మాస్ ఆడియన్స్‌లో మంచి పట్టున్న కార్తీని పల్లెటూరి రైతు బిడ్డగా చూపించాడు దర్శకుడు పాండిరాజ్‌. మాస్ కమర్షియల్‌, ఎలిమెంట్స్‌ మిస్‌ అవ్వకుండా, బలమైన ఎమోషన్స్‌ తో కథను నడిపించాడు.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

      చినబాబు.. సెంటిమెంట్ ఓవర్ లోడెడ్

    ఈ తరం యువత ఎలా అయితే వ్యవసాయాన్ని వదిలేసి నగర బాట పట్టిందో.. సినీ రచయితలు.. దర్శకులు సైతం పల్లెటూరి కథల్ని అలాగే పక్కన పెట్టేశారు. 

    ‘చినబాబు’కు కార్తి నటన పెద్ద బలం. తన కెరీర్లో ఇప్పటిదాకా పోషించని విభిన్నమైన పాత్రలో కార్తి సులువగా ఒదిగిపోయాడు. రైతుగా చక్కగా నటించాడు. 

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    Old School.

    As long as you watch, you don’t feel bored. But beneath all the jokes and emotional scenes, the plot and the scenes make you feel that it is too-archaic.

    Karthi’s “Chinna Babu” doesn’t offer novelty, but this rustic sentiment drama is a pretty watchable fare due to the actor’s performances and some jokes. 

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Raj Tharun, who is going through a series of flops has come up with his new film Lover. Produced by Dil Raju, this film has hit the screens today. Let’s see how it is

    Raj Tharun looks good with his new makeover. The way he balanced the romantic part in the first half and carried the massy avatar during the later part is good.

    On the whole, Lover is surely a better film when compared to Raj Tarun’s previous duds. The movie has amazing songs and a decent first half. But the second half gets jittery and is ended in a hurry. 

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    chitramala

    5/10

     

     Raj Tarun is an actor who debuted into films from short films and scored some decent hits in the beginning of his career.

    Raj Tarun has played the role of Raj in as usual way. This is a very easy role for him as it resembles many of his previous roles. 

    Lover is a story of a boyfriend who is trying to save his girlfriend from the bigger problems she face while fulfilling her duties. 

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna and Samrat Reddy played the lead roles in the latest film titled as W/O Ram. The film is certainly going to be one of the interesting ones at the box office this weekend.

    Manchu Lakshmi has delivered a decent performance in the movie in the role of Deeksha. She did a complete justice for the role Deeksha who is independent. 

     

    W/O Ram is the latest thriller that deals with certain aspects in the society. The makers have tried to project-specific sequences which are mirror example of the atrocities happening against the woman in the society.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Aatagadha raa Shiva is the latest Telugu film that released on Friday. The film stars Doddanna, Uday, Hyper Aadi, Chammak Chandra and others in the lead roles.

    Doddanna and Uday have played the lead roles in the film. Both of them have given their best with this film and entertained everyone with their emotional performances.

    Aatagadha raa Shiva is the film that revolves around a story that is laced with various aspects of life, death, human values, and morals. 

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    telugu360

    5.5/10

    ‘Lover’ film opens establishing hero (Raj)’s family background, his profession. Raj and Charitha’s encounter happens in a hospital when Raj joins there after an injury.

    LOVER is a clean love story that is aimed at youth and families. Content wise this film is an average one, regular cinema goers will not regret watching this film

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    Mirchi9

    5.5/10

    same old tale

    One film director Annish Krishna returns with a second one after a long gap. That too after he had scored a success.

    Overall, Lover has a few lovely moments courtesy of the songs and writing. But when seen in totality as a movie, the lack of anything new hurts it badly.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    The basic twist that is showcased is unexpected and elevates the film completely. The main action begins in the second half as the major twists and drama are unfolded with​ ​a racy narration. 

    Even though the unexpected twist is good, the build-up to it could have been even more engaging. The investigating scenes are a bit unclear in certain areas and have not been explained well.

    On the whole, Wife of Ram is a passable murder mystery which has a superb twist in the end.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    This concept based thriller has raised expectations with the content presented in the trailer. 

     Though Manchu Lakshmi had been on and off with regard to the box-office output of her recent releases, she had proved herself that she has the knack for acting

     

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    Times Of India

    5/10

    How well can you narrate a murder mystery without predictability creeping in? The hallmark of a good thriller is to keep the viewers on the edge of their seats, and take them by surprise with clever plot twists. 

    Raghu Dixit’s background score works well, always making the viewer expect something big to happen, even if it doesn’t. 

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    Thehindu

    5/10

    Though it is a remake of a Kannada film Rama Rama Re, the people and their adventures while taking you on a ride of wit, verve and candour ensure you capture the essence and philosophy of the film.

    Don’t miss out on the climax assuming you know what will come next. The background score is perfect. 

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    telugu360

    4/10

    `చంపేవాడు, చ‌చ్చేవాడు ఇద్ద‌రూ క‌లిసే తిరుగుతున్నారు` అనేది ట్రైల‌ర్‌లో వినిపించే మాట‌. ఈ క‌థ మొత్తం సింగిల్ ముక్క‌లో చెప్పాలంటే అంతే! ఓత‌లారీ, ఉరిశిక్ష ప‌డిన ఖైదీ మ‌ధ్య సాగిన సుదీర్ఘ ప్ర‌యాణం ఈ క‌థ‌. నిజానికి చాలా గొప్ప పాయింట్‌. తాత్విక‌త‌, వేదాంతం, జీవితం…. ఇలా ర‌క‌ర‌కాల కోణాల్లో ఎంత ఎమోష‌న్ అయినా పండించొచ్చు. 

    జంగ‌య్య‌, బాబ్జీ పాత్ర‌లు పోషించిన ఇద్ద‌రూ తెలుగు తెర‌కు కొత్త‌వారే. జంగ‌య్య‌కు క‌న్న‌డ సినిమాల్లో న‌టించిన అనుభ‌వం ఉంది. కాబ‌ట్టి… ఆయ‌న త‌న పాత్ర‌ని సాఫీగా, స‌హ‌జంగా పోషించుకుంటూ వెళ్లిపోయాడు. ఉద‌య్ శంక‌ర్ కూడా ఓకే అనిపిస్తాడు.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Aatagadharaa Siva raked up decent expectations, thanks to an impressive trailer that showcased “life and death” drama in a realistic manner. Let us check whether the movie can keep the audience engaged or not.

    The slow-paced narration is one of the first and foremost drawbacks for the film. The crisp story line has been messed up with way too many subplots that have no real connection with the story.

    On the whole, Aatagadharaa Siva is a suspense drama that portrays the journeys of different individuals who have their own set of problems. 

     

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    chitramala

    5/10

    A special mention should be given to Virat as he is performing well. Though this is the first film in his career, Virat has performed really well in the movie.

    The music is the major highlight of the movie. Sekhar Chandra composed amazing tunes for the movie.

    The film has got decent performances from everyone and the technical team also gave their best. The film also got an underlying message in the film which is impressive.

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    telugu360

    4/10

    పిల్ల‌లు ప్రేమించుకుంటే, పెద్ద‌లు అడ్డు చెప్ప‌డం – వాళ్లిద్ద‌రూ ఎక్క‌డికో వెళ్లి బ‌త‌క‌డం. ఇది అరిగిపోయిన ఫార్ములా. అయితే దానికి హీరోయిన్ గ‌తం మ‌ర్చిపోవ‌డం అనే – ఇప్ప‌టి ట్రెండ్ సూత్రాన్ని జోడించాడు. అలాగైనా పాత‌, కొత్త మేళ‌వింపు సాగింద‌నుకోవ‌డానికి వీల్లేదు. 

    ఇలాంటి క‌థ‌లు, పేల‌వ‌మైన స‌న్నివేశాల కోసం పేరున్న న‌టీన‌టులని వాడుకున్నా పెద్ద‌గా ఒరిగేదేం ఉండ‌దు. అయితే ఉన్నంత‌లో విరాట్, సిమ్ర‌న్‌లు బాగానే చేశారు. 

    స్వ‌చ్ఛ‌మైన ప్రేమ‌, నిజ‌మైన ప్రేమ అంటూ ఎన్ని క్యాప్ష‌న్లు ఇచ్చినా ఇలాంటి ప్రేమ క‌థ‌ల‌కు కాలం చెల్లిపోయింది. ప్రేమ‌లో స్వ‌చ్ఛ‌త‌ని కొల‌వ‌డానికి ఈ త‌ర‌హా క‌థ‌లొక్క‌టే కొల‌మానం కాదు.

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    Idlebrain

    6/10

    Raw, intense & male centric

    Karthikeya has some raw looks and those looks were used effectively for the role. He has shown intensity whenever required. Payal Rajput is good and has performed uninhibitedly in some steamy scenes. Rao Ramesh is an asset to the movie and does an excellent job in few scenes in second half. Ramki plays his part convincingly.

    Cinematography by Raam is very good and explores both dry landscapes and green fields effectively. Songs scored by TuneMeOne (Chetan Bharadwaj) are nice. Art direction is realistic. Editing is neat.Action sequences are raw Production values are apt. 

    RX 100 is not a film for everybody, but has enough content to attract youth and masses to theaters so that it works at box office. On a whole, RX 100 is a raw and intense love story that satisfies the target audiences.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Bellamkonda Srinivas is a hero who got introduced by his father who produced his debut movie in a very grand scale with star director VV Vinayak as the captain.

    Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas is good as Vishwa, a gaming professional. He did a great work in action sequences and he tried to present himself in a new way.

    Songs composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar who earlier composed background score for Arjun Reddy. 

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Saakshyam has been in the news for quite some time now as the trailers showcased some very rich production values. 

    Production values of the film are top notch as the makers have gone all out in the making of the film. 

    Songs of the film are terrible and come in as speed breakers in the film. When the proceedings catch up a good pace, songs create a disturbance to the flow.

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    Times Of India

    3/10

    Indian cinema is not new to films made with a supernatural theme or films about karma.

    Saakshyam is all about director Sriwass' vision of nature punishing a bunch of goons for their crimes. Everything else is a farce, and the director takes all the other characters, as well as the audience, for granted.

    Interestingly, a lot of time and money was invested in the film's CGI, which add zero value to this film.

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    telugu360

    5.5/10

    ‘Happy Wedding ‘is an indecisive girl’s typical dilemma while entering a marital life. Lead pair Akshara and Anand belong to Hyderabad, Vijayawada respectively. 

    The first half of the film is cool, the second half is adequate but slow paced and preachy approach may not be liked by some sections.

    Niharika Konidela is beautiful in this film. She portrays the confused girl’s role so naturally. Hero Sumanth Ashwin has improved in performance

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Happy Wedding comes with a not so strong conflict point, turns preachy and slow at times.

    Happy Wedding first half is alright. The first half has some nice written dialogues and feel good moments but turns slow at times. 

    ‘Happy Wedding’ is mega daughter Niharika Konidela’s second venture as an actress and she is hoping the big way to score a decent hit, the least. 
     
     

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Not Happy

    Sumanth Ashwin as the youngster from Vijayawada is neat, though there is nothing much for him to prove as far as performance is concerned.Niharika has screen presence, but she still has a long way to get noticed for acting skills. She has to work on some of her emotions, apart from relying only on her looks.

    Music by Shaktikanth is out right ordinary. The film’s cinematography is pleasant. Production design is neat.

    “Happy Wedding” is a simple love story of a confused girl that is told with some bright visuals, some nice jokes but turns out to be dreary and nagging.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    హ్యాపీ వెడ్డింగ్.. నాట్ హ్యాపీ

    ‘హ్యాపీ వెడ్డింగ్’లో పాత్ర.. నటన పరంగా స్టాండ్ ఔట్ గా నిలిచేది నిహారికనే. ఆమె కోసమే ఈ సినిమా తీసినట్లుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. హీరో కూడా ఉన్నప్పటికీ కథంతా నిహారిక చుట్టూనే తిరుగుతుంది. అంత కీలకమైన పాత్రలో నిహారిక బాగానే చేసింది. ఆమె నటనలో పరిణతి కనిపిస్తుంది. సుమంత్ అశ్విన్ కూడా బాగానే చేశాడు. ఐతే మొదట్లో మరీ అత్యుత్సాహంతో.. అవసరానికి మించిన పాజిటివ్ యాటిట్యూడ్ తో సుమంత్ కొంచెం అసహజంగా కనిపిస్తాడు. ఐతే ద్వితీయార్ధంలో మరో కోణాన్ని చూపిస్తూ సాగే అతడి పాత్ర ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. పతాక సన్నివేశాల్లో అతను చాలా బాగా నటించాడు.

    శక్తికాంత్ కార్తీక్ సంగీతం పర్వాలేదు. రెండు పాటలు మంచి ఫీలింగ్ ఇస్తాయి. తమన్ నేపథ్య సంగీతం ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. బాల్ రెడ్డి ఛాయాగ్రహణం బాగుంది. సినిమా టోన్ కు తగ్గట్లుగా సాగుతుంది కెమెరా వర్క్. నిర్మాణ విలువలు జస్ట్ ఓకే అనిపిస్తాయి. పరిమిత బడ్జెట్లోనే సినిమా తీసినట్లున్నారు. యువి క్రియేషన్స్ లేటుగా ఈ ప్రాజెక్టులోకి రావడం వల్లేమో వాళ్ల మార్కేమీ ఇందులో కనిపించలేదు.

    కొత్త దర్శకుడు లక్ష్మణ్ ఒక సింపుల్ కథను ఎంచుకుని.. సింపుల్ గా చెప్పే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు. కథలో ఇంకొంచెం బలమైన అంశాలు ఉండేలా చూసుకోవాల్సింది. కథనంలో వేగం చూపించాల్సింది. వెబ్ సిరీస్ తరహాలో సినిమాను నడిపించాడు. ఫీచర్ ఫిలిం స్థాయికి అతడి ప్రతిభ సరిపోలేదు.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Happy Wedding – Confusion vs Emotions

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the basic theme of the film. Niharika is way better than her first film. She has a complex role to portray and she did a decent job. Sumanth Aswin is impressive with his makeover. He too has improved a lot and is now more calmer which helps him and the story of the film in a big way.

    Production values by UV creations are top notch and that is backed up by some awesome camerawork by Bal Reddy. Music by Shaktikanth Kartick is below par.

    On the whole, Happy Wedding is a passable family drama which showcases a contemporary theme which is synonymous with the current generation.

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Niharika has shown a lot of maturity and improvement in her acting this time. Niharika has shown a lot of maturity and improvement in her acting this time. Murali Sharma and Tulasi played the bride’s parents and convinced with their jobs. Naresh and Pavitra Lokesh are the groom’s parents and did their roles well. 

    Despite starting on an interesting note, the director failed to maintain the flow and the pace got reduced over time. he production values by Pocket Cinema are just average. Their collaboration with UV creations helped them in giving a decent rice look for the film. Thaman’s BGM is extraordinary. The songs by Shakthikanth Karthick are good. Visuals by cinematographer Bal Reddy are pretty good.

    The movie has shown the reality and the youth can easily connect to all the three major characters easily which gives them an entertaining ride. On the end, the movie ends on a disappointing note.

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    chitramala

    6/10

    Chi La Sow is the new film that is releasing on Friday in the theatres. Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma played the lead roles in the movie.

    Sushanth is going to score big for this film. His performance is undoubtedly the best performance to date in his career.

    Rahul Ravindran made his directional debut with the film Chi La Sow and scored a hit without any doubt. His way of execution is certainly impressive, and he has pulled out an absolute stunner with this movie. 

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    chitramala

    4/10

    Brand Babu is the new Telugu film that is gearing up for a grand release on the theatres from this Friday. The film stars Sumanth Shailendra and Esha Rebba in the lead roles. 

    Sumanth Shailendra is the newcomer who made his debut with this film. He has impressed with his performance in the movie and has portrayed an energetic performance.

    Maruthi is one of the expert writers when it comes to the romantic comedies. He sure succeeded in weaving a good story but the poor execution became the major problem.

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    thehansindia

    6/10

    Chi La Sow is the latest film that is having a grand release by Annapurna studios on Friday. The film stars Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma in the lead roles.

    The film stars an ensemble cast in the principal roles. Sushanth and Ruhani Sharma have given their best for the movie. 

    The film Chi La Sow has a good story which was narrated well with the help of a good screenplay.

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    123telugu

    7/10

     Tollywood is seeing a drastic change in terms of movie making and Goodachari is the latest example as it takes Telugu cinema standard a notch higher. 

    Goodachari is high on technical aspects as it is made with top class production values. The camera department takes the cake as the visuals are slick and showcase the locations in a grand manner. 

    If Adivi Sesh’s Kshanam gave a new edge to the thriller genre, Goodachari is a notch higher and showcases that there are makers in Tollywood who can dream big and make films on an international level. 

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    123telugu

    7/10

    Tollywood is seeing a drastic change in terms of movie making and Goodachari is the latest example as it takes Telugu cinema standard a notch higher. 

    Goodachari is high on technical aspects as it is made with top class production values. The camera department takes the cake as the visuals are slick and showcase the locations in a grand manner. 

    If Adivi Sesh’s Kshanam gave a new edge to the thriller genre, Goodachari is a notch higher and showcases that there are makers in Tollywood who can dream big and make films on an international level. 

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    chitramala

    6.5/10

    The backdrop where the love story is set is unique and has not tried before. Credit should go to director Rahul for taking a simple story and setting it beautifully amidst moving family emotions

    Like in all love stories, the end is always predictable and one knows what is going to happen next. 

    Generally, romantic films are full of dance and fancy romance. But debut director Rahul Ravindran makes things interesting by creating a love story in an unusual situation and shows that how love can blossom with just a few precious moments.

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    Thehindu

    6/10

     This coming-of-age story of a spy is a winner

    It’s hard to pull off a spy thriller, especially when the team doesn’t have A-list names and therefore, the mammoth budgets. 

    Adivi Sesh who also shares the writing credits with director Sashi Kiran Tikka and Abburi Ravi, is the backbone of this film. He plays his character with the right mix of zeal and vulnerability. 

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    Times Of India

    8/10

     With ‘Goodachari’ we finally have our very own James Bond, in the form of Trinetra Agent 116. 

    The best part of ‘Goodachari’, other than the intriguing plot, is the characterisation of Gopi. The actor was not lying when he said he wanted to bring a spy who was purely Indian to Tollywood.

    Sashi Kiran Tikka with his tight narrative and Sricharan Pakala with his stupendous music also steal the show, elevating the film to a whole new level.

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    Great Andhra

    6/10

    Spy Games

    Adivi Sesh has earned a cult following among film lovers with his earlier thriller "Kshanam". The talented actor-writer has been able to generate great buzz with his latest movie "Goodachari".

    After winning high praise for “Kshanam”, Adivi Sesh has written a spy thriller. Based on his script, new director Sasikiran Tikka has made this movie in taut, racy and engaging way.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Adivi Sesh is a sincere actor with great ambitions. Whatever he does, he puts everything into it.

    Shashi Kiran Tikka has done a commendable job considering the budget constraints and other limitation at hand.

    Overall, Goodachari despite its issues is enjoyable. Hollywood watchers could try and guess numerous inspirations, others can enjoy a different outing that hits the mark more than missing.

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    123telugu

    6/10

    Dil Raju has been promoting Srinivasa Kalyanam on a massive level from the past few days. The family drama has finally hit the screens today and let’s see if it lives up to its expectations or not.

    Dil Raju has spent good money on the film and it is showcased by the cameraman superbly. Music by Mickey Meyer is decent but the songs have been shot on a very dull note. 

    On the whole, Srinivasa Kalyanam is a traditional family drama where emotions work in parts. Lack of conflict, youthful elements and not so engaging drama take the film down after a while

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    Times Of India

    5/10

    While ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ might have its intentions right, what with wanting to help ‘kids these days’ understand the importance of sampradayam

    ‘Srinivasa Kalyanam’ is the kind of film that waxes eloquent right from the first frame to last on how marriages are made in heaven and the traditional ceremonies

    The fact that the filmmakers seem massively confused on the difference between prenuptial agreements and divorce papers, viewing them both as the same, by the end of the film is lost in midst the overblown and super melodramatic climax. 

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    telugu360

    6/10

    Srinivasa Kalyanam is all about what happens when a marriage alliance is set between two contrasting backdrop families. 

    This film has a stellar star casting. Even for small characters, they signed up very reputed actors. Nithiin as vasu , who loves his family very much, portrayed the role efficiently. 

     Sriniavas Kalyanam ‘ is another feel good movie which highlights the significance of traditional marriage. 

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    Mirchi9

    4.5/10

    Nithiin is perfectly suitable for the role. In fact, he has been doing the same sort of roles recently and developed a screen presence required for the genre. 

     After Shatamanam Bhavati’s success, director Satish Vegesna is back with a new outing and a renewed confidence. It can be observed in the way, Srinivasa Kalyanam has been executed. 

    Overall, Srinivasa Kalyanam is like a beautiful painting that is lifeless. We can stare at its beauty but can’t feel anything.
     

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    Great Andhra

    4.5/10

    Dil Raju and Nithin have teamed up after almost 15 years. As Dil Raju has been delivering hit after hit as producer, his teaming up with Nithin has raised lot of expectations.

    The film has high production values and lavish visuals. The wedding celebrations are shot in colorful way.

    “It’s not an event… it’s a beautiful moment,” is how the wedding is described in the posters of “Srinivasa Kalyanam”. However, the film has beautiful moments, it also has more events.

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    Indianexpress

    3/10

    Part 2, sadly, is an incoherent mess.

    It opens with a battered, stitched-up Vis (Kamal) being transported in an airplane with two familiar lovelies Nirupama (Kumar) and Ashmita (Jeremiah) on either side. 

     In the first edition, the veteran star-actor led from the front: here the ‘dirty soldier turned bloody espionage agent’ is all thundery lines like ‘main mazhab nahin mulk ke liye khoon bahaata hoon’. 

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    Times Of India

    5/10

    Complex, non-linear narratives are always a tricky proposition in cinema. Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroop 2, adopts a unique screenplay that tries to tell a story that presents both, before and after, scenarios of the original Vishwaroop movie. 

    Vishwaroop 2 is a classic example of overkill. This multi-lingual film has been shot in both Hindi and Tamil. 

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    telugu360

    4/10

    Vishwaroopam-2 is the sequel to 2013 spy thriller Vishwaroopam. Made on a staggering budget with good technical values, the film is getting the biggest release in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages.

    First few minutes into the movie we feel that we’re abound to see another edge of the seat thriller. Assassination attempts on Wisam (Kamal) team, Mission Impossible

    Veteran actor Kamal Hassan performance stands out in a scene with his mother (played by Waheeda rahman). 

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    ‘Vishwaroopam 2‘ has been in the cans since 2013 and finally coming to the theatres. Kamal Haasan’s die-hard fans are happy to see him back on the big screen

    The first part’s box-office report was very good and it did cross a million in the United States in those days itself when a million was a huge achievement. 

    To speak frankly, it’s Kamal Haasan who is actually attracting the audiences and nobody else to watch the sequel.

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    Thehindu

    6/10

    The actor who played the lazy boy next door in Pellichoopulu and the self-destructive Arjun in Arjun Reddy is transitioning into a star capable of massive box office pull.

    Geetha Govindam takes its time to establish how the good hero is perceived as a pervert by Geetha (Rashmika Mandanna) during a bus journey. 

    The rest of the film follows the journey of Vijay and Geetha. Since Vijay is the hero, he gets a chance to redeem himself.

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    Times Of India

    7/10

     As easy as it sounds to make a rom-com, we've often seen filmmakers try and fail when it comes to successfully executing a "breezy entertainer" in Tollywood. 

    Geetha Govindam has some good humour, fine music and a wonderful lead pair. But more importantly, it has a story, that despite its predictable nature, keeps the audience engaged and entertained.

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    Great Andhra

    6.5/10

    Breezy Rom-Com

    Basically, the film seems to be written for heroine’s character Geetha. She has solid characterization and Rashmika has not many dialogues to speak, she performs with her facial expressions. Both Vijay and Rashmika rise above the plot.

    On the whole, “Geetha Govindam” is fun romantic drama that offers time-pass moments and makes a good watch.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    One of the major plus points of the film is the hot and happening Vijay Deverakonda himself. His characterization and impressive comedy timing makes a world of difference to this film. 

    After a very entertaining first half things get a bit slow in the later part with some routine break up scenes. The narration gets slow in the pre-climax with all the family scenes. 

    On the whole, Geetha Govindam is a well made romantic comedy which lives up to all the hype and expectations. 

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    chitramala

    5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda is nice in the role of Govind which is a pure contrast role for his previous Arjun Reddy. He is simple in his role and got it right. Rashmika Mandanna is simply awesome in her role as Geetha.

    Songs composed by Gopi Sunder are nice and this album is one of the best in Gopi Sunder’s Telugu music career. 

    Geetha Govindam is a love story of misunderstanding and innocence. An innocent guy tries falls for a girl who writes off him as a bad guy or womaniser or whatever the bad terms they can know.

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    Times Of India

    4/10

    Mohini is another horror film that follows the tried-and-tested path. However, it falls short when it comes to the emotions and an engaging screenplay to hold the audiences' attention. 

    The story seems decent on paper, but it's the clichéd execution that lets the film down. While Trisha's scenes are adequately written, no other character has been etched out properly.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Undoubtedly, Trisha is a major asset to the film. Not only she looks beautiful but also gave an impressive performance as Vaishnavi and Mohini.

    The major drawback of the film is its age-old storyline which offers nothing new. The execution part is totally a letdown as most of the scenes lack proper depth and engaging narration.

    On the whole, Mohini is a routine revenge drama which lacks proper punch in the narration. Expect for Trisha’s gorgeous looks and impressive performance, the film has nothing new to offer making it a below average fare this weekend.

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    Indiaglitz

    4.5/10

    Mohini - Yet another Predictable Horror drama

    Trisha is one of the finest actress around, there is no doubts about that. Finally, after almost 15 years she gets to do a solid solo movie and what better way to do rather than be cast in a movie that has a reputation to strike fear at the mere mention of its title - "Mohini". 

    Trisha as Mohini has done justice to her character in a film that is ambitious to do something new in the horror genre. Predictable storyline and lack of entertainment takes away Mohini’s X factor.

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    Deccanchronicle

    4/10

    Trisha returns after one-and-a-half years with a female-centric horror thriller Mohinistaging a dual role for the first time in her career. 

    Though the story is predictable, thankfully Madhesh has steer cleared away from the routine elements that are associated with similar genres.

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    123telugu

    5/10

    Jhansi – Works in Parts

    Director Bala’s Nacchiyar has been in the news since the time of its release as Jyothika was seen as a police officer for the first time in her career. 

    The second half of the film is where things go for a toss. What could have been a very interesting suspense drama is spoilt by some uneven narration. The dots are not connected properly and most of the pre-climax go for a toss.

    Background music by Ilayaraja is not up to the mark as scenes in crucial areas are not elevated well. 

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    Times of India

    6/10

     It has indeed become a norm in Telugu films to portray the specially abled-lot beyond objects of sympathy.

    Based on the Tamil movie Adhey Kangal, Neevevaro has an interesting premise involving a mix of crime, romance and thriller elements backed by a reasonably efficient cast, but the narrative takes too long to generate any momentum and sparkles only intermittently.

    Though it's Aadi who steers this plot, it's Taapsee who steals the final moment of glory.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Neevevaro has been riding on decent expectations after the engaging trailer caught the attention of movie-goers.

    Aadhi Pinishetty proved that he is a worthy actor quite a few times in the past and lives up to his tag in Neevevaro as well. Aadi managed to show a good variation between the two phases of his role and makes the proceedings look quite convincing.

    On the whole, Neevevaro is a typical suspense drama that banks on an ensemble star cast and a slick technical team.

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Kona Venkat has been successful in presenting concept based movies. After the success of 'Ninnu Kori' he has made this thriller 'Neevevaro' starring Aadhi and Tapsee.

    Aadhi Pinishetty as blind chef is plain okay, there is nothing exceptional about his portrayal of this role. He also unnecessarily indulges in fights. Ritika Singh gets simple role as his childhood friend. 

    “Neevevaro” is said to be based on a Tamil hit movie "Adhe Kangal". The basic plotline sounds good. However, the screenplay is not at all tight.

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    mirchi9

    4/10

    in danger? How is Aadhi Pinisetty’s performance? Aadhi Pinisetti has performed sincerely and effectively as one expects from him. 

    Ritika Singh and Tapsee are the heroines in the movie. Both have well-sketched roles and get the scope to perform. 

    Hari Nath supposedly makes his debut with Neevevaro. He has in his hands solid content that could engage the audience throughout and also make it look like a fresh entertainer.

     

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    నీవెవరో.. పేరుకే థ్రిల్లర్!

    ‘నీవెవరో’.. తమిళంలో విజయవంతమైన ‘అదే కంగల్’ సినిమాకు రీమేక్. కాన్సెప్ట్ కొంచెం భిన్నంగానే ఉంటుంది కాబట్టి దీన్ని తెలుగులో రీమేక్ చేయడానికి టెంప్ట్ కావడంలో ఆశ్చర్యమేమీ లేదు. కానీ తెలుగులో ‘క్షణం’.. 

    అచ్చు రాజమణి-ప్రసన్ కలిసి అందించిన సంగీతం పర్వాలేదు. సిద్ శ్రీరామ్ పాడిన వెన్నెల పాట ఒకటి ప్రత్యేకంగా నిలుస్తుంది.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Neevevaro’ is the latest movie that is all set to hit the screens today. The movie features Aadhi Pinisetty who has given a stupendous performance in ‘Rangasthalam’ movie recently

    Aadhi Pinisetty is the show stealer. His performance as a visually challenged person is outstanding. Aadhi sure proved his acting skills are extraordinary. 

    Neevevaro movie comes up with an exciting storyline. The film starts off well, and the director took his time in introducing every character properly. 

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    Times Of India

    5/10

     Lakshmi is exactly what you expect from a dance-based movie. It has some spectacular dance, okayish dramatic moments and a not-so-bad conflict.

    The supporting characters aren’t established properly. The likes of Kovai Sarala (as the school principal) and Karunakaran (coffee shop employee) evoke laugh at certain instances

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    One of the major plus points of the film are the kids who performed at the dance show. They are just amazing and it’s an absolute treat to watch them perform some difficult dance movements with so much ease and flexibility.

    Director Vijay, who is widely known for his emotional dramas has come up with a regular dance-based film.

    On the whole, Lakshmi is a typical dance-based film with some amazing dance moves from the little kids.

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Director AL Vijay picks different genres and packs it with all the clichés that are possible. He shoots them well with best technicians on board.

    There is an emotional subplot between the lead pair of Prabhu Deva and Aishwarya. The way its concluded is so poorly written and done. 

    Sam CS has provided the music which is a crucial ingredient in connecting with the movie as much as the dances.

     

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Nara Rohit keeps churning out films one after the other. Next in line is his new film Atagallu which also has Jagapathi Babu in a crucial role. 

    Senior actor Jagapathi Babu is decent in his role of a reputed lawyer. All his courtroom scenes have come out quite nicely and create an interest factor.

    On the whole, Atagallu is an old school murder mystery which you might have seen many a time in the past.

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    Times Of India

    3/10

    Director Parachuri Murali could have tightened the story and not too much of emotion unnecessarily. 

    The game of one-upmanship is good to a certain point to keep the viewer on the edge of the seat. 

    Jagapathi Babu’s stern and serious looks work out good for him. Darshana Banik comes in the flashback, so you know that her character is already dead. 

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    Mirchi9

    2.5/10

    Director Parachuri Murali returns with a movie after a long gap. Aatagallu has its source in Hollywood movie Primal Fear, but the director tries to give it a fresh spin. 

    Darshana Banik looks lovely and apart from that, she has nothing to do until the climax.

    Music by Sai Karthik is below par. The background score feels nonexistent even though there are loud noises now and then. 

     

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    Tupaki

    3/10

     ఆటగాళ్ళు.. రఫ్ఫాడుకుంటారు

    ఫలితంతో సంబంధం లేకుండా వైవిధ్యమైన పాత్రలు ఎంచుకుని.. సిన్సియర్ గా నటించే రోహిత్.. సినీ దర్శకుడు అనేసరికి ఈ పాత్ర చేయడానికి ఒప్పుకున్నట్లున్నాడు.

    టెక్నికల్ గా కూడా ‘ఆటగాళ్ళు’ అ:థమ స్థాయిలో ఉండటం విచిత్రం. సాయికార్తీక్ పాటలు కానీ.. నేపథ్య సంగీతం కానీ ఎలాంటి ప్రత్యేకత చాటుకోలేదు.

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Well, this is that one odd day you have to dig deep in order to find something good about a movie. The horror drama has very few things going its way and Rashmi would be the pick of the lot.

    The male lead, Jai goes over the top a bit too frequently. He does not look comfortable in front of the camera and has a thing or two to improve if he needs to continue his acting career.

    On the whole, Anthaku Minchi is an illogical horror drama that makes very little sense owing to its lackluster storyline and patchy narration. 

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    Times Of India

    8.8/10

    Anthaku Minchi is a Telugu movie released on 24 Aug 2018. The movie is directed by Jhony and featured Rashmi Gautam and Ravi Prakash as lead characters. Other popular actors who were roped in for Anthaku Minchi is

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    Telugu360

    3.5/10

    Naga Shaurya performance wise had a few moments as a gay, otherwise his characterization in this film offers no big scope to perform.

    The central point, the protagonist playing a gay role, is new to Telugu audience. Hence it offers a different backdrop storyline.

    ‘ Nartanasala ‘ is a farcical gay comedy film. It has four visually rich songs which are an attraction to the film relatively

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    A title like ‘@Narthanasala’ is a good enough hint that a film will deal with a guy’s transformed sexuality, referencing the popular mythological character Brihannala, where Arjuna masks identity as a woman during his exile period. 

    Naga Shaurya tries hard to bring some sense into the mess and a brief portion where he acts as a homosexual, however there’s only so much that he could do. 

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Naga Shaurya played the character of a gay in this film for the first time. Even though it is a controversial role, Naga Shourya played it well by not drawing any controversies and impressed in his part. 

    The cinematography by Vijay C Kumar is impressive. The visuals of the movie are grand. The editing by Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao and Thammiraju is decent. 

    The major element that differentiates ‘Narthanasala’ from the rest of the movies is the hero playing a gay role. The unique concept is quite appealing and two heroines falling in love with the same guy generates more fun. 

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    About thirty minutes into the film,audience may jump into early conclusion that ‘I’m about to watch a film that offers something different than routine glossy love stories’. 

    Santosh Sobhan is quite natural as paperboy Ravi, Priyashri as Gadwal Reddy’s daughter Dharani is okay. Another heroine Tanya Hope role is limited, okay.

    Paperboy is a Rich Girl, Poor boy themed predictable love story with some refreshing treatment here and there.

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Santosh Shoban has showcased his wonderful acting skills in the movie. Though this is his debut, he tried his level best to not reveal his flaws. 

    V.Jayashankarr has executed the story really well. The way he handled the slow-paced script and executed in a beautiful way is quite impressive.

    The movie Paperboy has a routine and predictable story. The movie has the regular conflict that arises between a rich girl and poor guy. 

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    The entire movie revolves around Nayanthara and her financial crisis. The star heroine does complete justice to her role and carries the movie on her shoulders with a subtle performance. 

    The movie progresses at its own pace and a few scenes have been dragged unnecessarily. The unconventional narrative tampers the flow of the proceedings every now and then. 

    On the whole, CoCo Kokila is an unconventional dark comedy that has a serious plot. Good performances from Nayanthara and the supporting cast bring an authentic vibe to the movie

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Great stories are told, great films are made on-screen when the form complements its content adequately. Here's one film, Manu

    Every frame in Manu reeks of a poetic interpretation in an idyllic backdrop, unveiling a newer dimension to its characters

    Cinematographer Vishwanath Reddy remains the film's unsung hero, making the most of the lights, nature, art, towering above the production limitations for a film of this scale. 

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Manu is a different attempt comes with an excellent cinematography and BGM but the huge drag and the slowness throughout the three-hour long film tests patience. 

     Raja Gautham (Brahmanandam’s son) and Chandini Chowdary are new names to the Telugu audiences and there is no conventional producer as the movie is crowd funded. 

    Manu second half started with Gautham – Chandini’s poetic love track.

     

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    TheHansIndia

    7/10

    Suresh Productions are backing up the project and the makers held a special screening of the film recently.

    The film stars a bunch of newcomers playing the leads. Performances wise everyone did their best in the movie.

    The film is shot in sync sound and it helped the film appear natural and realistic. The mood of the film was simple and pleasant. The camera work of the film is top notch and the visuals are stunning. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Bheemaneni Sreenivasa Rao has become an experienced director in making remake films. Here he came up with yet another remake movie. ‘Silly Fellows’ starring Allari Naresh and Sunil which is the remake of Tamil movie ‘Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran’ which marked its grand release today.

    Both Allari Naresh and Sunil are the major highlights of the film. As they both are experienced in generating comedy the audience will get entertain throughout the film. Pushpa’s character is really entertaining.

    The runtime is crisp. Every scene succeeds in generating comedy and will make the audience laugh. There are no boring scenes at all.

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    123telugu

    5.5/10

    Today’s release, Silly Fellows is very crucial for both Allari Naresh and Sunil as they are going through a series of flops. Read on to see whether the film brings them back in the game or not.

    The first half of the film is good as it has decent comedy. It’s been a long long time since we have seen Sunil in such a good role where he evokes superb comedy. 

    Even though the makers clearly mentioned during the promotions that one should not look for logic, things are a bit disappointing in this regard. 

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    123telugu

    4.5/10

    The premise of Manu is quite interesting as there are only four to five characters in the film. The effect that the film generates through its arresting visuals makes it quite different from regular Telugu films.

    So much was said about the film’s screenplay that it would be quite new and different. But that same screenplay is the biggest villain of the film as the director fails to generate a clarity of what is happening in the film.

    Manu is technically very strong as the visuals are of international standard. Camera work by Vishwanath Reddy needs to be credited as the film has a different color palette and looks quite cool.

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    Telugu360

    4/10

    Manu has a strong and interesting premise on paper. Director Phanindra Narisetty attempts to showcase this film as an unconventional and unusual one by juxtaposing elements of mystery

    Both Gautham and Chandini Chowdary get their career best roles, but the lackluster narration and tedious screenplay blind their subtle performances.

    On the whole, Manu is a hotchpotch of different ingredients that fall very short of expectations.

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    ThehansIndia

    4.5/10

    There are a lot of confusion comedies in Telugu in the past but this movie is completely different from all those movies.

    Sudden star Allari Naresh is good in his role and has tried his best to impress with his regular comedy timing.

    The music scored by Sree Vasant came out well. He also impressed with the background score. 

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    Half Baked Revenge Drama

    Nandu leads from the front and is decent in the role of Karthick. Punarnavi was apt as Harika and showcased good performance during the emotional scenes. But it is Noel who did a wonderful job in a negative role. 

    The first half is quite lethargic as the film takes its own sweet time to enter the main story. Except for the twist in the pre-climax, rest of the proceedings are quite predictable and have been showcased in many films previously.

    Camera work is neat and so were the production values. Music by Praveen is strictly average as none of the songs draw your interest. Coming to the director Koti, he has done a half-hearted job with the film.

    On the whole, Enduko Emo is an outdated revenge drama which has a few decent moments in the second half.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    This is the first time that Chay is seen in a complete commercial entertainer and he manages to impress quite decently. 

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is the lack of good entertainment which is missing most of the time.

    Production values of the film are top notch as the village visuals and songs have been shot quite well. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    Samantha shines right from the word go in what-could-be the most challenging role in her career. 

    The initial stages of the movie have been slightly dragged and so are the post-interval episodes. However, realistic performances from the lead cast overpower these flaws.

    The production values for this mid-range movies are sleek. Every frame looks authentic and the production design deserves a special mention here.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

     Mystery thrillers often rely on its unpredictability to keep the viewers at the edge of their seats. 

    Unfortunately, the second half lacks the bite of the film’s initial portions and a promising thriller turns into a bit of a drab. 

    By the end of watching U Turn, the only words on the audiences’ minds would be ‘divider’, ‘U Turn’ and ‘flyover’.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Samantha was terrific as the journalist. She has already done a similar part in Mahanati as well.

    Pawan Kumar is directing the movie for the second time. He has already made the same film in Kannada.

    Overall, U Turn is an easy one time watch in cinemas for the thrill it has to offer. Pawan Kumar could be a big name in future if he maintains the same directorial abilities and gets a fresh subject. 

     

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    A young reporter Rachana (Samantha) becomes the prime suspect in a case related to a series of deaths. 

    Samantha has pulled off the role of a young reporter with ease. Unlike her role in recent ‘Mahanati’, this journalist role is more real and contemporary.

    “U Turn” is remake of a Kannada movie of the same name and the original director Pawan Kumar has made it in Telugu as well. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Samantha Akkineni is superb in the role of investigative journalist Rachana. She did a great job and she is going great with her work after the marriage. 

    The Karma theme composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the promotions of this movie is superb and already is a trending chartbuster.

     This movie is a mystery narrated in an investigative way around an U-turn. The point itself is exciting and new from the rest of thrillers.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    ‘యూ టర్న్’ సందేశంతో ముడిపడ్డ ఒక సూపర్ నేచురల్ థ్రిల్లర్. సూపర్ నేచురల్ అనగానే లాజిక్ అనే మాట పక్కకు వెళ్లిపోతుంది. 

    కథాకథనాలే బలంగా సాగే ‘యూ టర్న్’లో సమంత తన ప్రత్యేకతను చాటుకుంది. ఆమె స్టార్ పవర్ సినిమాకు ప్లస్ అయింది.

    ‘యూ టర్న్’ సాంకేతికంగా ప్రత్యేకమైన సినిమాగా నిలుస్తుంది. పూర్ణచంద్ర తేజస్వి నేపథ్య సంగీతం.. నికేత్ బొమ్మిరెడ్డి ఛాయాగ్రహణం.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Samantha's makeover as a simple but independent girl is perfect. She got into the skin of the character and made us believe that she is an ordinary girl who is caught in an extra ordinary situation.

    Pawan Kumar remained faithful to the original in spite of getting better star cast and bigger budget for the remake. 

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

     ‘Sailaja Reddy Alludu’ film has a commercial story line that is heavily dependent on treatment and narration.

    Production values by Sithara Entertainments are good. 3 songs are lavish, visuals are rich. However, supporting cast could have been better.

    Naga Chaitanya as Chaitu looked very positive, acted with ease. In stylish outfits, his screen presence is much better than previous outings.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    With thick moustache and light beard, Naga Chaitanya has looked matured here compared to his previous movies. He has played his character convincingly though there is not much scope for him to do more than regular scenes.

    Cinematography, production values are top class. Nizar who has been providing camera work for Maruthi movies has lent rich look with his camerawork.

    Director Maruthi who has been dishing out simple but entertaining movies with protagonists having some disease or problem has attempted a time-tested theme here with some small change.

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    Mirchi9

    4.5/10

    Naga Chaitanya is at ease in the role given to him. There is a visible effort to put more energy and that is fine.

    Maruthi has developed a formula with his movies. He sticks to it religiously and writes engaging comedy blocks to entertain.

    The major disconnect occurs in the second half when the same ego problem is repeated with the mother of the heroine.

     

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vikram is superb in this powerful cop role as Parasurama Swami and also as Ram. He shines well in action sequences and looks convincing with the heavy well fit body he has.

    Aishwarya Rajesh is good. Keerthi Suresh is fine as love interest of Ram.Songs composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad are just okay. They are very awkward to hear may be because of the translated lyrics. 

    Saami Square is the story of Saami’s son taking revenge on antagonist for his father’s death. This simple revenge story is written with a very ample and heavy does of action sequences and bloodshed

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    Sakshi

    6/10

    సూపర్‌ స్టార్‌ ఫ్యామిలీ నుంచి హీరోగా పరిచయం అయిన యంగ్ హీరో సుధీర్‌ బాబు తన కంటూ ప్రత్యేకమైన ఇమేజ్‌ కోసం కష్టపడుతున్నాడు.

    సుధీర్‌ బాబు నిర్మాతగా మారేందుకు పర్ఫెక్ట్‌గా తన బాడీ లాంగ్వేజ్‌కు తగ్గ కథను ఎంచుకున్నాడు. తన ఇమేజ్‌కు తగ్గట్టుగా రొమాంటిక్‌ కామెడీతో అలరించాడు. తాను సీరియస్‌గా ఉంటూనే ఆడియన్స్‌ను నవ్వించటంలో సక్సెస్‌ సాధించాడు.

    సమ్మోహనం సినిమాతో సూపర్‌ హిట్‌ అందుకున్న సుధీర్‌ బాబు నిర్మాతగా మారేందుకు హార్ట్ టచింగ్‌ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్‌ను ఎంచుకున్నాడు.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Sudheer Babu’s Nannu Dochukundhuvate is going to release in a few hours from now. The movie happens to be his maiden production venture and the recently released trailer gives a decent feel about the film.

     Nabha Natesh, the Kannada Actress is making her Telugu debut with this movie which is being directed by a debutant RS Naidu.

    Nannu Dochukunduvate has a weak and predictable story. It’s an okay movie, in the end, due to few comedy and sensible scenes but that’s about it.
     

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    Sudheer Babu has improved a lot when compared to his previous films. He looks perfect as a man with few words and does his role sincerely.

    After starting the film on an impressive note, the director loses out on ideas during the last fifteen minutes of the first half. 

    On the whole, Nannu Dochukunduvate is a typical romantic comedy which is narrated on a simple and entertaining note. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    If Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi was a take on the short film industry juxtaposed with tales of camaraderie, love and madness, here’s Nannu Dochukunduvate that gives us another ringside view of the arena stepping into the shoes of a short film actor.

    The first hour is a breeze, the director is successful in balancing the film’s emotional and exaggerated dimensions. 

    The couple’s consistent mood-swings in their relationship begin to feel monotonous.  

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    ‘ Nannu Dochukunduvate ‘ has a simple , predictable story line. First half has subtle humour, sensible scenes and contemporary narration. 

    Second half has more emotional content which has been dragged at times. Second half is bit dry, slow. 

    Sudheer Babu is a good fit in Karthik role, best scene is from pre-climax where he competes with Nassar in a lengthy emotional scene. New heroine Nabha is a good find, she suited Meghana role. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Undoubtedly, Arjun is a major asset to the film. Even after doing 150 films, Arjun still has that stylish screen presence.

    Prasanna and Varalakshmi, who acted as crime branch team members are good in their roles and did whatever they could to lighten up the proceedings.

    After a decent first half, the proceedings in the latter part are narrated on a bit slow-paced manner which may not go well with our Telugu audience. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    ఈ చిత్ర హీరో రాహుల్ విజ‌య్ కి మొదటి సినిమా అయినప్పటికీ అతని లుక్స్ అండ్ ఫిజిక్ పరంగా చాలా ఫిట్ గా బాగున్నాడు. ఓ కాలనీలో సరదాగా తిరిగే ఓ కుర్రాడి పాత్రలో.. తన రియలిస్టిక్ యాక్టింగ్ తో ఆకట్టుకొన్నే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు.

    సినిమా అక్కడక్కడ సరదాగా సాగిన, ఓవరాల్ గా నెమ్మదిగా సాగుతూ బోర్ కొట్టిస్తోంది. దానికి తోడు సినిమాలో ప్లో ఉండదు.

    దర్శకుడు రాము కొప్పుల స్క్రిప్టుని ఇంకా పగడ్బందీగా రాసుకొని ఉండి ఉంటే…ఈ చిత్రం ఓ మంచి లవ్ అండ్ ఎంటర్ టైనర్ అయి ఉండేది.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    As expected, one of the biggest highlights of the film is the bromance between Nagarjuna and Nani. Whenever the star heroes are on screen things look quite lively and entertaining. 

    The story of the film is just about okay as the makers have put more emphasis on the star value of Nani and Nagarjuna.

    On the whole, Deva Das is a decent multi starrer which clicks because of Nagarjuna and Nani’s good screen presence.

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Nagarjuna and Nani are the two leads in the movie. The former plays a star, larger than life role whereas the latter is supporting emotional anchor.
     

    DevaDas is Sriram Aditya‘s third film after Bhale Manchi Roju and Shamantakamani. As far as the story is concerned, it continues the wafer-thin plots of the previous outings.

    Music by Mani Sharma is alright with a couple of songs being really good. It is the background score where he stands out as is expected of him.

     

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Devadas is the crazy multistarrer starring Nani and Nagarjuna in the leads. The film is carrying a good buzz in the film industry as the makers came up with an impressive trailer cut.

    Nani, as usual, has delivered a natural performance and impressed in the character of an innocent doctor.

    Despite not having a solid story, the director concentrated more on entertainment element and engaging the audience with comedy. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    We are introduced to Deva (Akkineni Nagarjuna), a dreaded gangster who's is baying for blood after his mentor is brutally killed by a rival gang.

    But while Devadas starts off well, it's hampered by an overdose of melodrama as the film progresses, with the sincere doc trying to convince the don to leave the life of crime.

    Devadas certainly has its moments with some cracking humour and solid performances by its two stars.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Though they are so many star actors in the film, every character has their own importance in the film. Like Gangster brothers, Aravinda Swamy, Simbu and Arun Vijay have delivered stupendous performances

    After all, it is Mani Ratnam's film and has his mark love stories and romance in the film. The love stories are beautifully handled between the leads. 

    The first half of Nawab is good and steady. The film is star-studded and each one of them made their presence with amazing performances.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Prakash Raj as Bhupathi Reddy is nice. He delivers a splendid performance in this role. Arvind Swamy as Varadha is very intense. He yet again proves his mettle and his acting capabilities in this Maniratnam directorial.

    Songs composed by A R Rahman are nice and catchy. Though it is a dubbed movie, lyrics are written convincingly by Sirivennela Seetharama sastry. 

    Nawaab is a story of three brothers who try to claim his father’s position. First half takes to setup the characters and premise and it is done interestingly with the help of superb score and visuals.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    The film is laced with brilliant performances from everyone. The director must be appreciated for selecting the right actors for all the characters in the movie.

    The film has top class technicians and they have delivered amazing output from their respective crafts.

    The film’s music is a major asset and Mani Sharma has given an amazing audio album for the film. ‘Devadas’ don’t have a strong story to tell but the director focussed more on entertainment alone.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    దేవదాస్.. వాళ్లిద్దరూ బాగున్నారు కానీ..

    నాగార్జున డాన్ పాత్రలో కొంచెం కొత్తగా కనిపించాడు. ఆయన స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్ బాగుంది.‘ఆఫీసర్’లో మాదిరి కాకుండా కొంచెం మంచి జోష్ తో కనిపించాడు నాగ్. చాన్నాళ్ల తర్వాత అభిమానుల్ని అలరించే రీతిలో

    దర్శనమిచ్చాడాయన. మణిశర్మ పాటలు గొప్పగా లేవు. అలాగని తీసి పడేసేలా లేవు. ‘వారు వీరు..’ పాట.. దాని చిత్రీకరణ చాలా బాగున్నాయి. సినిమాలో ఇదొక హైలైట్. ఇంకో మంచి పాట ‘ఏదో ఏదో’ను కట్ చేసి పడేశారు. 

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Arvind Swamy is pretty good as the bad man Varada. Actor Suresh's voice didn't suit his character though. Vijay Sethupathi plays a supporting role but steals the show with his witty remarks and intense performance. 

    Mani Ratnam has recovered from Cheliya's mishap and delivers a commanding film that has his stamp all over. He presented it in a new style with sharp cuts and songs are brilliantly woven into the film without taking up additional run time. Mani Ratnam made sure to keep the pace up in spite of a grim setting.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    'Nawab', starring an array of actors, is a crime saga directed by Mani Ratnam.  Dubbed from Tamil, it hit the screens this Thursday.

    What works the best in 'Nawab' is the perfect casting. The intense scene set on a ship in Dubai where Simbu taunts and tempts Arun Vijay to join forces is charged.  

    'Nawab' comes with authentic performances and a deft technical output.  There are scenes that delve into the minds of its characters. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Natakam is a film that is hard to like, seeing as how it takes forever to establish the reason why the story has any of the elements it does. 

    With two stories like that in hand weaved into one, one would expect the film to get interesting at some point, moving beyond the superficial drama. 

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    Mirchi9

    2.5/10

    Ashish Gandhi fits the looks department of the template village drama that we are watching off late in Telugu cinema which is supposed to be raw and rustic.

    Kalyanji Gogana’s direction is weak. He has a decent story in hand, but the way it has been executed looks amateurish.

    A better build-up of the gang into the narrative in Khakee movie style and thereby correctly linking it to the main track and the subsequent ending.

     

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The lead actor, Ashish Gandhi is the backbone of the film. He looks handsome and has a very good screen presence. 

    After a decent first half, the tempo of the film falls flat within no time. Unnecessary songs come and deviate the topic. Scenes are repeated many times in the film.

    On the whole, Natakam shows a lot of promise in the first half but the silly and lethargic second half takes the film down in no time. 

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    For the first time in his career, Khayyum gets to play a lead and he looks decent as Shakti. His screen presence is good but he needs to improve with his expressions. 

    The storyline of the film is quite weak as the first half has absolutely nothing to offer. The villain set up, especially the gay villain irritates you to no extent. 

    On the whole, Desam Lo Dongalu Paadru is a meaningless crime drama which has nothing going its way. 

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    ఈ సినిమాలో హీరోగా నటించిన ఖ‌యూమ్‌ తన నటనతో ఆకట్టుకున్నే ప్రయత్నం చేశాడు. కొన్ని సన్నివేశాల్లో తన అనుభవంతో చక్కగా నటించాడు. 

    అమ్మాయిల పై సమాజంలో జరుగుతున్న అత్యంత దారుణమైన విషయాన్ని తన సినిమా కాన్సెప్ట్ గా రాసుకున్న దర్శకుడు, ఆ కాన్సెప్ట్ కు తగిన విధంగా, అలాగే ఆసక్తికరంగా స్క్రిప్ట్ ను రాసుకోవడంలో మాత్రం విఫలమైయ్యాడు.

    నూతన ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు గౌత‌మ్ రాజ్‌కుమార్ దర్శకత్వంలో ఖ‌యూమ్‌, తనిష్క్ రాజ‌న్‌ కీల‌క పాత్ర‌ల్లో వచ్చిన `దేశంలో దొంగ‌లు ప‌డ్డారు’ చిత్రం ఏ మాత్రం ఆకట్టుకున్నే విధంగా లేదు.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    The initial set-up of NOTA is pretty similar to the one in Bharat Ane Nenu, where the reluctant son of a chief minister has to take over the mantle from his father. 

    The political scenes, some of which recall Mudhalvan, are the film’s strengths; in fact, its only strengths.

    If NOTA works to the extent it does, it is because it unfolds like the highlights reel of the absurd political happenings that Tamil Nadu has been witnessing over the past two to three years.

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    Accepting full pledged politician role is a bold step by Vijay Deverakonda. Had he chosen a gripping subject, it would have helped him to reach wider audience out of his forte youth segment. 

    Attempting a serious political drama with a young and urbane image hero needs substantial depth in story. 

    NOTA is a forgettable political drama with no noteworthy moments at any phase. It offers some relatable elements for Tamil audience, but for Telugu states no such saving grace. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda is the biggest asset of the film as his sincere performance is the one which gives freshness to this political thriller. 

    Vijay’s fans will be disappointed a bit as the needed elevation and heroism they expect from their star hero is missing in this film.

    On the whole, NOTA is a routine political drama which the Telugu audience have seen many a time.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vijay Deverakonda as CM and reckless youth is superb. He nails in his two different shades of his role. Nassar is nice in his role as father and CM who is well versed in the wits and political games.

    Songs composed by Sam CS are not so catchy as we expected and they sound more like songs of dubbed movie than a bilingual. 

    NOTA is a political game between a good guy who want to do good to people and a corrupt leader but within the same family.

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    TheHansIndia

    5/10

    Vijay Deverakonda is definitely a show stealer for the film. His character is the one which creates an impact on the audience and Vijay actually gave life to his character with his wonderful acting.

    The production values by  K.E. Gnanavel Raja under Studio Green are lavish. It is evident that they haven't compromised in terms of budget. 

    The story by Shan Karupusaamy is amazing. Director Anand Shankar could not execute the story well. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    ‘Bhale Manchi Chowka Beram’ is a madcap comedy that begins on a fun and light note before trying too hard to be something it is not.

    Parvateesam, Naveed and Raja Ravindran truly nail their roles; seemingly having so much fun with the characters they’re offered.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda challenged himself by attempting a role which is nowhere close to what he did so far.

    None of the Songs in 'NOTA' leave an impact but the Background Score by Saam CS is pretty good. 

    For any political thriller, Story & Screenplay are utmost important. Sadly, 'NOTA' disappoints in these aspects.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Credit should be given to actor Raja Ravindra as it is his ease of dialogue delivery and spontaneous comedy timing which brings a lot of depth to the proceedings. 

    Though the film has a few fun elements, it lacks proper story and well-developed characterizations. 

    On the whole, Bhale Manchi Chowka Beram has a few hilarious scenes in the second half. But the logicless storyline and a dragged first half are basic drawbacks.

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    Times Of India

    7/10

    Trivikram masters the judicious balance of pandering to the masses and being a sane voice in the time of need. 

    Melodrama often clouds the character arcs of women in factionism-driven films, that's where Aravinda Sametha differs from the pack. 

    This transformational journey gives us a delightful interval action block where Jr NTR offers the goons a taste of death and yet doesn't tear them apart. 

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    123Teugu

    6.5/10

    Pooja Hegde is a perfect fit in her role of Aravinda. She looks glamorous and her dubbing also suits her role well. 

    Pooja Hegde is a perfect fit in her role of Aravinda. She looks glamorous and her dubbing also suits her role well. 

    The interval block is handled well. The last twenty minutes of the film is emotional and ends the proceedings on a winning note.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    NTR has given one of his career best performances. His performance here is not showy; his rage has emotion.

    Pooja Hegde as the main female lead has provided glamour but her characterization is quite irritating. She has also dubbed her voice on her own which is okay.

    Best cinematography, top class visuals and great artwork are hallmark of Trivikram’s movies. 

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    అరవింద సమేత.. పాత కథలో ఎన్టీఆర్ సవారీ 

    జూనియర్ ఎన్టీఆర్ తన కెరీర్లో మరో గుర్తుండిపోయే పెర్ఫామెన్స్ ఇచ్చాడు ‘అరవింద సమేత’లో. అతడి నట కౌశలాన్ని చూపించే చాలా సన్నివేశాలు సినిమాలో ఉన్నాయి. 

    తమన్ పాటలు ఓకే. ‘పెనివిటి’.. ‘అనగనగనగా..’ పాటు వినడానికి బాగున్నా చిత్రీకరణ ఆకట్టుకోలేదు. పాటల పరంగా సినిమాలో నిరాశ తప్పదు.

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    Mirchi9

    5.5/10

    Young Tiger NTR’s acting in Aravindha Sametha is one of the most memorable and best ones in his career. 

    As if to make up for the crap Trivikram Srinivas delivered previously, he opens Aravindha Sametha with a bang. 

    Pooja Hegde has a got a decent role. It starts off strongly but eventually settles as another dumb female heroine character from Trivikram. 
     

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    NTR delivered his career-best performance in this movie. He showed his versatility as an actor. 

    The production values by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika and Hassine Creations are lavish and the producer seems to have spent a lot without any hesitation.

    Trivikram penned another emotional yet entertaining story. The film has both sentiment and entertainment in equal amounts and the director handled them well.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    No introduction is needed to describe NTR’s performance in various roles, but here comes a challenge in the form of Raghava Reddy’s character in ‘Aravinda Sametha’. 

    Trivikram Srinivas who is known for class films surprises this time with his choice of subject. He wrote a factionist-based story line, but with a difference – The story of a factionist’s son who wants to bring a change in his region. 

    ‘Aravindha Sametha …’ belongs to NTR and Trivikram. The Actor-Director duo complemented each other well with their exceptional skills in this author backed story. 

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    6.5/10

    The first half of the film has good entertainment. Credit should go to Trinadh Rao for narrating this part with very good comedy. 

    As there is a lot of entertainment in the first half, one would expect the same in the later part as well. But that is not the case as the film gets emotional slowing down the pace a bit.

    When it comes to the romantic drama’s the stories are mostly one and the same. But if they are narrated in an entertaining format, things work most of the time. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Rom-coms take it easy while glorifying male love and portraying the girl's father as a mere protector who mostly isn't on agreeable terms with the daughter's would-be.

    Emotion and humour both get enough space in the story and thankfully, both aspects don't get diluted. 

    Anupama holds her own despite being in a script that mostly explores the male pysche and shows she can groove well too.

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Ram looked energetic and handsome and delivered his best performance. His role entertains us to the core.

    The production values by Shirish and Lakshman under Sri Venkateswara Creations are lavish. The producers haven't compromised in terms of quality. 

    Like every other movie of Ram, 'Hello Guru Prema Kosame' also has a routine story but the elements that engage the audience will be the fast narration and entertainment. 

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Ram is a perfect cast for the role. In fact, he is typecast to be precise. He has done hero characters like these before and there is nothing new on offer except for fresh styling and a few dance moves.

    Trinadha Rao Nakkina doesn’t come with any classic pretensions, all he wants to deliver is an entertaining film.

    There is an improvement is a narrative sense. By that we mean, ‘Jabardasth’ blocks that stick out of narrative are missing and there is a attempt to have a smooth flow.

     

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    Greatandhra

    5.5/10

    Compared to his previous movie, Ram has looked better in this film. He has impressed with his acting in the first half. His comedy timing is perfect.

    Vijay C Chakravarthy has brought richness to the movie with his bright visuals. Devi Sri Prasad has given regular tunes. 

    On the whole, “Hello Guru Prema Kosame” is typical entertainer that has some fun moments but routine story, lethargic narration in the second half don’t work at all. T

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    All the lead actors have done well in the film. Vishal played the lead and did a complete justice for the role. 

    The camera work by Sakthivel is impressive. His visuals are stunning and elevated the mood of the film properly. 

    The first half of the film was filled with the director Lingusamy's brand of old-school entertainment, It is time for him to come up with something fresh to match the expectations of the current day audiences. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The movie gets off to a flying start as action-packed sequences between two neighboring villages are narrated at a brisk pace. 

    After a decent first half, one would expect a pacy and entertaining second half but the director messes it up with too many subplots. 

    On the whole, Pandem Kodi is a routine commercial entertainer which has good performances from the lead cast. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vishal, as usual, impressed in the role Bali. He was looking more intense in the role he was given and has entertained one and all with a massy performance.

    The VFX work is neat. The action sequences were choreographed nicely. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music was an additional asset for the film as it added soul to the movie by elevating the emotions in a proper manner.

    Director Linguswamy has tried to recreate the magic of the first part of the film and achieve it to some extent but he failed to do so.

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    5/10

    Rajendra Prasad leads from the front and gives an emotional performance. It is because of him that the film becomes quite moving in many areas. 

    The main lead of the film, Sanjosh needs to learn a lot as he looks way too rustic for such an emotional role.

    On the whole, Bewarse is good script gone wrong kind of a film. What could have been a feel-good family entertainer is spoilt by some illogical and wayward narration. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Nara Rohit is good in his role of a tough investigative officer and all his scenes evoke decent interest. Sudheer Babu as SI Vinay got a good role and did his best in the film. 

    The film starts off on an interesting note but the excitement dies down immediately. There is too much of blood-shed in the film and the way it has been narrated looks out of place.

    On the whole, Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayulu is a silly mystery thriller which goes wrong in every which way.

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    Telugu360

    2/10

    This crime mystery genre film starts off with some abstract scenes which increases curiosity but the excitement is short lived.

    Sudheer Babu as S.I. Vinay got lengthier role than other two, he did perform well. Nara Rohith as special officer, Shriya Sharan as his colleague got limited opportunity to do any performance. 

    Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu ‘is a disengaging mystery film with a lot of blood and gore. With poor production values and illogical scenes this film is avoidable.

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    Tollywood.net

    4/10

    Sudheer Babu steals the show because of characterization written to him. He is very natural with his acting. His expressions and body language is excellent. 

    Mark K Robin failed with his music. Background score turned out to be average. The cinematography by S Venkat, Naveen Yadav, is average. 

    Overall Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu is a meaningless and poorly executed crime mystery thriller movie.

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    Mirchi9

    2/10

    A crime thriller has gone horribly wrong in execution. Short films have better quality in making than what is at the display here.

    Finally, the twist of Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu is revealed. The movie is heading towards the climax.

    This is definitely a crucial movie for Nara Rohit, the hero who needs to score a decent hit to be in the race.
     

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    Sudheer Babu got the lengthier role when compared with the screen times of other actors. He performed really well. 

    The story is quite good and intriguing but the director's narration is a disaster. His slow-paced narration tests the patience.

    The starting 30 minutes of the film is engaging with the intriguing plot lines. However, the director failed to make the audience stick to the chairs. 

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    4.5/10

    Music by Sukumar was quite impressive as most songs sound and look good on screen. The camerawork is neat and shows the natural locations quite efficiently. 

    On the whole, Ratham is a routine village drama which has a strict few decent scenes. Some emotions, lead pair’s performance, and climax are basic assets.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Geethanand who played the role of lead Karthik is good in his role and performed well in the emotional sequences that come in the second half of this movie.

    Songs composed by Sukumar Pammi are okay. His background score for the movie is fine. Cinematography by Sunil K Muthyala is just okay.

    Ratham is a story of a place which is affected by the bad and there comes a hope for changing those people in the name of a hero.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Director M. Rajesh, who generally picks lighter themes has come up with yet another flick which has a thin storyline. 

    Visually, the climax song is canned lavishly. Director M.Rajesh took things for granted and presented the film with too many lags in it. 

    On the whole, Aishwaryabhimasthu is a routine romantic comedy which has limited fun but lacks good romance.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    ఆర్య – సంతానం మధ్య ఫ్రెండ్షిప్, ఆ ఫ్రెండ్షిప్ తాలూకూ కెమిస్ట్రీ ఈ చిత్రానికి చాలా ప్లస్ అయింది. ఆర్య – సంతానం ఇద్దరూ తమ సహజమైన నటనతో చాల బాగా నటించారు.

    దర్శకుడు ఎం. రాజేష్, చాలా తేలికపాటి ట్రీట్మెంట్ తో ఈ చిత్రం తెరకెక్కించారు. దాంతో సినిమా స్థాయికి తగట్లు అనిపించదు.

    ఎం.రాజేష్ ద‌ర్శ‌కత్వంలో ఆర్య‌, సంతానం, త‌మ‌న్నా, మరియు విశాల్ న‌టించిన ‘ఐశ్వ‌ర్యాభిమ‌స్తు’ చిత్రం పూర్తిగా ఆకట్టుకున్నే విధంగా లేదు.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Vikram (Naga Chaitanya) is the quintessential youngster with a happy family consisting of his sister (Bhumika), brother-in-law and loving niece Maha, whom he believes to be the reincarnation of his mother. 

    In a tale where both the Savyasachi VikraWatch this one if you’re a Naga Chaitanya or Madhavan fan, but definitely leave your brains at home for this one. 

    m-Aditya and his evil counterpart Arun are important, simply not enough time is spent on building the character of the latter.

     

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The first ten minutes of the film is quite interesting as the vanishing twin syndrome has been established quite clearly

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is that the so called alien hand syndrome showcased in the film has not been connected well with the story line. 

    On the whole, Savyasachi is an average revenge drama which has some decent moments in the second half.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Naga Chaitanya has been an eye-feast in the film. His energetic performance is one of the driving factors behind this film. 

    Chandoo Mondeti has shown a different angle in him. He handled the script like a pro and succeeded in maintaining the suspense till the end of the film. 

    The first half of the film is not that great. The movie starts on an interesting note. The first 20 minutes of the movie is gripping but the love track, college comedy scenes are not that well narrated. 

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    Telugumirchi

    5.5/10

    First half of the movie is pretty average and second half is partially good. Savyasachi has an interesting story line but narration is dull though. 

    Nagachaitanya is amazing with his performance and got a good role too. R Madhavan is to notch as usual as a brilliant youngster and how he is though, for fun sake. 

    On the whole, it’s an average movie which has decent second half but the story line is quite unique and dull narration.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Naga Chaitanya as Virkam Aditya is nice. He gave his best whenever required and his energy in doing the songs is nice. Nidhi Aggarwal did a good job in her role. 

    Songs composed by MM Keeravani are nice and they are already popular among the audience. His background score for the scenes is very good.

    Savyasachi is a story of a hand which helps the concerned person in his weakest of time. When a different concept like Alien Hand Syndrome has been projected as the selling idea during the movie promotion campaigns, one would expect an innovative and engaging story

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Naga Chaitanya has played a typical role. In some scenes, he acts as an ad filmmaker, in some scenes, he’s college student, in other sequences he’s fighter. 

    The film is lavishly shot and made with rich production values. The cinematography of Yuvaraj is good. He has shown his mark in key sequences. 

    Director Chandoo Mondeti has written a unique concept – a guy’s hand having special powers due to Vanishing Twin Syndrome.

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    timesnownews

    7/10

    AR Murugadoss and Thalapathy Vijay’s Sarkar has been one of the most highly anticipated and spoken about films recently. Be it for the controversies it got embroiled in or for Thalapathy’s massive fan base.

    AR Murugadoss’ direction is not flawless but it’s not disappointing, too. Certain scenes will keep you on the edge of your seats. The director has made sure that audience can connect with it and has made it quite relatable to the current political scenario of Tamil Nadu.

    Sarkar is one of Vijay’s best films so far and a clear blockbuster. AR Murugadoss’ direction, Jeyamohan’s writing and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s perfect antagonist avatar make this film a must watch.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Sundar (Vijay) is the CEO of the world’s leading company GL. People call him a corporate monster as he has the powers to make or break companies across the globe. 

    Vijay is undoubtedly one of the finest actors and he has given his best performance in the film. His fights, dance, dialogue delivery are topnotch.

    The story is very engaging. There is not even a single scene in the film which is boring. AR Murugadoss is a pro in handling the complex stories and he proved the same point again with this film. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Vijay is on top form as Sundar, even though the character doesn’t have too many larger than life moments. 

    The other characters in the film though are forgettable. The feeble attempt at a romance between Sundar and Nila (Keerthy Suresh) doesn’t get anywhere and offers no scope for Keerthy to perform. 

    The underlying message, strong performance by Vijay and also nods to several real-life incidents and people make Sarkar a smart and yet a bit stretched out.

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    Filmibeat

    7/10

    AR Murugadoss has dared to challenge and question the existing systems and has tried to enlighten the people. The intent of the film-maker needs a special applause and he has embedded this socially relevant things nicely into the movie.

    Thalapathy Vijay is in top form as the lead protagonist and he looked stylish in most of the frames.

    Sarkar is not just a film meant for the fans to celebrate. It has a broader angle and the movie enlightens and envisions the people as well. 

     

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    From scene one, Sarkar only belongs to superstar Vijay. He steals the show with his standout performance and is extremely good in all the emotional scenes.

    The second half is where the film goes for a toss. Things become routine and Murugadoss showcases the set up which is quite common in every political film where an outsider tries to take on the mighty politicians and wins over them.

    On the whole, Sarkar is a routine political thriller which runs on the screen presence and charisma of superstar Vijay.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Only For Hardcore Vijay Fans!

    Vijay enthralled his fans thoroughly with his style, screen presence, dances and fights. He excelled in the crucial sequence of the subject but made few scenes look awkward with his over-the-top performance.

    Music composed by AR Rahman is just okay. None of the songs have a repeat value. Background Score elevates the crucial scenes to a whole new level.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vijay as Sundar is superb. He performed well in emotional sequences with superb intensity and his body language is an additional advantage. Keerthi Suresh doesn’t have much to perform but is good in the limited time.

    Sarkar is a story of a citizen going against the power hungry and corrupted politicians. The story seems quite unique and has a lot of scope to be a blockbuster with a good screenplay.

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    Ravi Babu is good in his role of sixpack Shankar. The comedy derived from his character and the manner in which he chases the piglet looks decent.

    Ravi Babu is good in his role of sixpack Shankar. The comedy derived from his character and the manner in which he chases the piglet looks decent.

    On the whole, Adhugo does not live up to all the hype that has been created prior to the film’s release.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Interjected in this story are numerous tales, multiple characters and some unnecessary song and dance – all crammed into a span of less than two hours. 

    For a film that has a run-time of less than 2 hours, the screenplay penned by Sathyanand sure makes it seem longer. 

    Watch this one just for Bunty, if at all. If over-the-top and tacky scenes put you off, give this one a cold, hard miss. 

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    The piglet is definitely the show stealer of this film. The cute piglet can be seen in almost every scene which is a delight to watch.

    The visual effects have played a crucial role. The team did a spectacular job. The production values are luxurious. 

    Billed to be a comedy entertainer, ‘Adhugo’ failed to make the audience laugh. For the sake of comedy, they added some disgusting acts which are not really funny. 

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    GreatAndhra

    2/10

    Stale Comedy

    Performances of all the actors are bad to worse. Nabha Natesh of "Nannu Dochukunduvate" has played silly role.

    Ravi Babu is known for making different and interesting movies like 'Anasuya', and 'Nachavule'.

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    Telugu360

    3/10

    Piglet Comedy that failed

    The idea to make a live animation film is commendable and the story premise has been deliberately put simple. 

    ‘Adhugo ‘is a disappointing fare. This 110 minutes short duration film fails to make audience laugh. However, with no other engaging elements, ADHUGO is a skippable film.

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    Mirchi9

    2/10

    Abhishek Varma has a boyish charm, and that’s about the only positive that can be said about him.

    Ravi Babu has a unique style that can be easily made out just by watching few scenes.

    The title song feels okay after a few listens, but it’s not part of the actual film. Overall, the music is unremarkable including the background score. 

     

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    the production design by Sumit Basu and cinematography by Manush Nandan are excellent, the predictable nature of the writing by writer / director Vijay Krishna Acharya doesn’t help the movie at all.

    Another disappointing aspect of the movie is the music by Ajay-Atul, that doesn't add to the narrative. 

    Apart from the stray funny moments and consistently good visuals (thanks to decent CGI efforts), 

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    Chitramala

    4/10

    Ravi Teja has done nice job in playing the three characters which are similar in looks and styling. He looks very fresh in some scenes. Ileana D’Cruz is good but her character is limited. 

    Thaman who is in a top form with his blockbuster albums and superb background scores has composed songs for this film and they are good.

    Amar Akbar Anthony is a story of revenge for the death of protagonist’s family. Writer and director Srinu Vaitla has tried to add a new layer to this simple story with the three characters but it doesn’t help. 

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    No Relax!

    Ravi Teja has played a role with three different avatars. As a guy who suffers from split personality, he is believable. 

    After delivering three flops in a row, director Sreenu Vaitla has tried to tell a story that would appeal to today’s audiences.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Ravi Teja is good in the role of Akbar and evokes decent comedy. The star manages to do well in the film and tries to control the damage to an extent.

    The film has gone wrong at the scripting level itself. Sreenu Vaitla has once again chosen a silly storyline with basic revenge drama and executes it on a disappointing note.

    On the whole Amar Akbar Anthony is yet another disappointment from the hands of Sreenu Vaitla

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    Tupaki

    4/10

     అమర్ అక్బర్ ఆంటోనీ.. అయోమయం!

    రవితేజ ఇందులో కొంచెం కొత్తగా కనిపించాడు కానీ.. అతను పెద్దగా చేసిందేమీ లేదు. రవితేజ కొత్తగా కనిపించాలని కోరుకుంటాం కానీ.. అతను ఇంత నిస్సహాయంగా.. డల్లుగా ఉండటం ప్రేక్షకులకు రుచించదు. 

    తమన్ సంగీతం అంతగా ఆకట్టుకోదు. కలలా కథలా.. పాట ఒక్కటి ప్రత్యేకంగా అనిపిస్తుంది. ఆ పాట చిత్రీకరణ కూడా బాగుంది.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    Raviteja appears more handsome in 'Amar Akbar Anthony' and looks good in all the three avatars.Ileana performed really well in her comeback flick.  

    Songs composed by SS Thaman are just decent. Of course, 'Kalala Kathala' Song & its Picturization is worth mentioning.

    Srinu Vaitla-brand Comedy had thoroughly entertained the Telugu People for several years. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vijay Antony as a dutiful Inspector is impeccable. His energetic and outstanding performance is one of the major highlights in the film.

    The story penned by Ganeshaa is simple yet powerful. He wanted to showcase the value of a police officer and succeeded in proving the same point in the film.

    Vijay Antony did a great job as an honest and sincere cop. The film throws light on the juvenile crimes which grab the audience attention.

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    5/10

    Vijay Antony’s acting can be termed as the biggest plus points of the film. His settled performance as a responsible cop role brings depth to the proceedings to an extent.

    Like all Vijay Antony films, this film also struggles with the slow pace narration. Though the core point is decent and has enough scope for commercial elements, the director failed to deal with the proceedings in an interesting manner.

    On the whole, Roshagadu is a routine cop drama which has a strict few impressive scenes

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Rising star of Tollywood Vijay Deverakonda acts with ease as a cab driver Shiva. Vijay is able to deliver good performance even in this cowardice characterization which is contrary to his rowdy boy image. 

    Taxiwala is yet another semi-horror genre film that has been a trend in last few years in Tollywood. Major advantages with this genre are limited budget, crisp runtimes.

    Taxiwala is a one-time watch for Vijay Deverakonda fans and/or semi-horror genre audience. It entertains adequately, engaging narration tilll mid second half.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Vijay Devarakonda as Siva Kumar is superb. He brings in a lot of believability and relatable feeling to the character with his body language and diction. 

    Music by Jakes Bejoy is superb and he did a fantastic job in creating background score.

    Taxiwala is a story of a science experiment involving death and souls gone wrong due to the bad forces. Director and writer Rahul Sankrityan has done a fantastic job in handling this movie as its plot is very experimental. 

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    Samayam

    6/10

    శివ పాత్రలో విజయ్ దేవరకొండ ఒదిగిపోయాడు. తన అన్న, వదినలతో వచ్చే ఎమోషన్స్ సీన్స్‌‌ను రక్తికట్టించాడు. ఇక ఈ సినిమాతో టాలీవుడ్‌లో ఎంట్రీ ఇచ్చిన అనంతపురం అమ్మాయి ప్రియాంక జువల్కర్ ఆకట్టుకుంది. 

    తమిళ సంగీత దర్శకుడు జేక్స్ బిజోయ్ అందించిన మ్యూజిక్ ఈ చిత్రానికి హైలైట్‌గా నిలిచింది. ముఖ్యంగా ‘మాటే వినదుగా’ సాంగ్‌తో మెస్మైరైజ్ చేశాడు. 

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ట్యాక్సీవాలా.. ఒక రైడ్ వేస్కోవచ్చు!

    హార్రర్ థ్రిల్లర్.. ఎప్పటికీ ఔట్ డేట్ అయిపోయి జానర్. కాకపోతే గత దశాబ్దంలో ‘హార్రర్ థ్రిల్లర్’లో ‘థ్రిల్లర్’ తీసేసి ‘కామెడీ’ చేర్చి బాగా అరగదీసేశారు.

    విజయ్ దేవరకొండ మరోసారి మెప్పించాడు. ‘అర్జున్ రెడ్డి’ తర్వాత ‘గీత గోవిందం’లో మాదిరే.. ‘సాధారణమైన’ పాత్రలో అతను సులువుగా ఒదిగిపోయాడు.

    ‘ట్యాక్సీవాలా’ లాంటి సినిమాలో సాంకేతిక నిపుణుల పాత్ర కీలకం. టెక్నీషియన్లందరూ సినిమాకు మంచి సపోర్ట్ ఇచ్చారు. జేక్ బిజోయ్ నేపథ్య సంగీతం

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Vijay Deverakonda is the main pillar of strength behind this film. He delivered an amazing performance in the film. 

    The plot entirely revolves around Vijay Devarakonda and the ghost in the car. The intriguing plot of the movie is one of the major highlights. 

    Director Rahul Sankrityan has chosen an intriguing script. He has not only added the commercial elements but also added supernatural elements to make the movie even more intriguing. 

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Fun, Thrilling and Emotional Ride!

    Vijay Deverakonda plays a simpleton Shiva who is relatable and lovable too. He carries off the role without any starry attractions despite his rising popularity. 

    Rahul Sankrityan picks up a strong storyline and sticks to its strengths. He makes sure to sprinkle good doses of humor.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    సాఫీ ప్రయాణమే!

    హారర్‌ కామెడీ అనగానే చీప్‌ హ్యూమర్‌కి, చీప్‌ థ్రిల్స్‌కి లొంగిపోయి క్యాష్‌ చేసుకుంటోన్న టైమ్‌లో ఇలా కథకి కట్టుబడి సన్నివేశానుసారంగా అవసరమైనంత మేరకే అన్నిటినీ పరిమితం చేసి మెప్పిస్తాడు. 

    విజయ్‌ తోడుగా వుండే పాత్రల్లో మధునందన్‌, విష్ణు తమ సిట్యువేషనల్‌ హ్యూమర్‌తో అలరించారు. తక్కువ బడ్జెట్‌లో రూపొందిన సినిమా అయినా కానీ విజువల్‌గా క్వాలిటీ మెయింటైన్‌ చేయడంలో సినిమాటోగ్రాఫర్‌ పనితనం హైలైట్‌ అవుతుంది.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Neat Ride

    Vijay Deverakonda looks quite charming and holds the film in the first half with his acting. He doesn’t have much role in the second half except in the climax.

    The film is shot in limited budget, in limited locations. Still, it has neat cinematography, and adequate production values.

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Adith Arun gets an author backed role and he does well in his character which is quite complex. His performance during the end of the film is good. Hebah Patel is neat in her role and does what is required of her in all the so called romantic scenes.

    The film is filled with minus points and it is very hard to put everything here. Firstly, a simple line in the story is added with the concept of 24 Kisses which the heroine wants in the film.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Tanish is a surprise package in the film and does amazingly well in his role of an aggressive youth. 

    Even though the story line is strong, the manner in which key conflict points have been narrated are not that convincing.

    On the whole Rangu is a realistic crime drama which has a few good moments. Tanish’s performance and some interesting action elements are basic assets and have been handled well. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Kamal Kamaraju is the biggest plus point of this film as his looks and body language suit his cop role perfectly.

    Though the director had a gripping story of how women are being harassed nowadays, he could not execute it in a proper manner.

    On the whole, LAW is a disappointing crime drama which is executed in a boring and wayward manner. 

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    GreatAndhra

    2/10

    Horrendous

    Arun Adith as an art filmmaker with confused ideas and who has personal issues has played his role well.

    Hebbah Patel’s characterization lacks depth. However, both of them have indulged in many steamy kisses. No recent film has such passionate lip-to-lip kisses.

    The film is shot in limited budget but the cinematography is neat. Art work is also decent. The music is too arty.

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    '24 Kisses' is a pointless drama which can be skipped

    More than anyone, Rao Ramesh's role is more important. The veteran actor has proved his talent by delivering a wonderful performance.

    Apart from the bold content, the director has penned an average story for the film. The uneven pace sometimes irks the audience and disturbs the flow. 

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    Mirchi9

    3/10

    Adith Arun looks the part, but he lacks the presence and charisma to pull of the role which depends a lot on merely talking.

    Joi Baruva has done a neat job with the music as it is an integral part of the narrative. 

    Two plots are running in 24 Kisses simultaneously. A better alternative, therefore, would be to make one the main track and the other a subplot. 
     

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    Gulte

    2/10

    Adith Arun who resembles actor Ram a lot is a decent actor. He suits the character of a struggling filmmaker and a romantic.

    Ayodhya Kumar is clearly caught in a confusion of whether to make a full blown masala movie or a meaningful one. 

    24 Kisses is an attempt to cash in on the current trend where movies based on adult themes are turning out to be money spinners. 

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    IndianExpress

    4/10

    Director Ayodhya Kumar Krishnamsetty was widely appreciated for his debut film Minugurulu (2012), which told the story of a 13-year-old orphan boy who aspires to be a filmmaker.

    Krishnamsetty directly cuts to the chase, instead of wasting time in warming up the audience, by devising a few cute scenes.

    The entire movie plays out like a dream without a proper beginning or a definite ending. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    ఈ సినిమాలో హీరోగా నటించిన కమల్ కామరాజ్ లుక్స్ అండ్ ఫిజిక్ పరంగా ఫిట్ గా చాలా బాగున్నాడు.తన యాక్టింగ్ తో ఆకట్టుకుంటూ సినిమాని నిలబెట్టడానికి తన వంతుగా శతవిధాలుగా ప్రయత్నించాడు. 

    సినిమాలో బలమైన పాయింట్ కనిపిస్తున్నా, ఆ పాయింట్ ని ఎలివేట్ చేసే క్యారెక్టైజేషన్స్ మాత్రం అంత బలంగా ఎస్టాబ్లిష్ కాలేదు.

    గగన్ గోపాల్ దర్శకత్వంలో కమల్ కామరాజ్, మౌర్యాణి హీరో హీరోయిన్లుగా తెరకెక్కిన ఈ చిత్రం ఏ మాత్రం ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగలేదు.

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    thehansIndia

    4/10

    Actor Tanish Alladi who made his foray into the film industry as a child actor has made numerous efforts to get a hero image but all his stints failed badly. 

    Before the release of ‘Rangu’, Tanish said that this film cannot be fixed in a particular genre and the character’s travel in his life journey is an interesting affair. 

    Director V. Karthikeya tried to present a life story of a rowdy in a realistic manner but he made a complete mess out of it. 

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    టెక్నికల్లీ బ్రిలియంట్ - ఎమోషన్స్ వీక్

    రజినీకాంత్ ఇమేజ్ చట్రం నుంచి బయటికి వచ్చి మాస్ ఫార్ములాకు భిన్నంగా రోబో ఒప్పుకున్నప్పుడు ఎంత వరకు మెప్పించగలుగుతారు అనే దాని మీద కలిగిన అనుమానాలను తన అద్భుతమైన నటనతో దూదిపింజెలా నలిపి పారేశారు.

    ఇక పక్షిరాజు అక్షయ్ కుమార్ విలనీ గురించి ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పుకోవాలి. మేకప్ కోసమే కఠోరమైన శ్రమ పడ్డ అక్షయ్ దీని కోసం శారీరకంగా మానసికంగా పడిన కష్టం మేకింగ్ వీడియోస్ లోనే కాదు తెరమీద కూడా కనిపిస్తుంది. 

    రోబో సీక్వెల్ అనే ప్రచారంతో పాటు హీరోతో సహా సెటప్ మొత్తం దానినే పోలి ఉండటంతో 2.0 మీద హైప్ కు తగ్గట్టు ప్రేక్షకులు విపరీతమైన అంచనాలు పెట్టుకుని రావడం సహజం. 2.0 దాన్ని మరిపించేలా ఉండాలని కోరుకోవడమూ తప్పు కాదు.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    An ornithologist who commits suicide returns as fifth force to wreack vengeance on mankind for harming birds with mobile phone radiation. The only thing that is standing in his way is 2.0, the upgraded version of Chitti, the robot. 

    It is only with the entry of 2.0 (Rajini, again), which happens a little late than it should have, that the film gets some much-needed energy. 

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    TeluguMirchi

    7/10

    A Visual Grandeur !

    Movie opening scene is on Akshay Kumar,First half is average , second half is good and last 30 minutes pure VFX burlesque !

    Story wise not much to fume about, Shankar’s mark in effectiveness or Emotional connect has been limited to Pakshi Raja ( Akshay ) ‘ s flashback and that episode is the soul of the movie. 

    Titles VFX work , backgroud score are slick. VFX team has done some good work. Shankar plays to Rajini’s image as well. Though the songs are not impressive but the back ground score is world class. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Rajinikanth has done a superb job in his different variations and it gives us a lot if high to watch his antics on screen in 3D. Akshay Kumar has a very limited scope to perform but he nailed it when given a chance. Amy Jackson is good as humanoid Vennela.

    Songs composed by A.R.Rahman are nice, though the movie does not have songs to disturb the flow.

    The story of 2.0 revolves around mobiles and its networks which is killing birds which in turn has become a threat to humanity. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6.5/10

    No need to mention that Rajnikanth is undoubtedly a superstar for a reason. His might be more than 60 but his energy is nothing less than a 30-year-old. 

    Shankar is undoubtedly one the most talented, creative and imaginative directors in South and he has proved it again with this film. 

    Shankar wasted no time and directly gets into the point from the first frame itself. The fun factor is missing when compared to the prequel.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Visual Effects Overshadow Emotions!

    Roles played by Rajinikanth are more like an extension of what he has done in 'Robo'. Hats off to the Superstar for working so hard at the age of 65-plus! More than Vaseegaran, Rajini mesmerizes as Chitti in the two roles.

    Technically, '2.O' is at least 10 times ahead of the first part. Visual Effects in the initial sequences doesn't look great.

    Technically, '2.O' is at least 10 times ahead of the first part. Visual Effects in the initial sequences doesn't look great. 

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    2.0 ‘s major credit goes to the technical team unarguably. Background score by A.R. Rahman and young composers’ team Qutub E Kripa stands out of all departments.

    Shankar and team delivered a Box-office winner in the form of ‘2.0’. First half is pretty average, second half is good AND last 30 minutes is VFX Extravaganza!

    Rajinikanth as scientist is limited to a chair, as Chitti he is behind the Robo makeup. So, performance wise he offers nothing much in this film.  Amy is a humanoid and same story – no scope for performance. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    The first and foremost thing that hits you right away is the sheer scale of the film. Apart from having a genuine social message, Shankar has imagined something really different and made a visual spectacle which everyone can be just proud of. 

    Rajinikanth like always surprises you with his enthusiasm. Here he plays different characters and does justice to each one of them.

    On the whole, 2.0 is a visual extravaganza which makes you go wow in every which way. Be it the international level VFX, the action thrills between Rajini and Akshay, lavish sets and amazing action, this films is one hell of an experience for the viewers.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Giant size entertainment! 

    Shankar believed that the character Chitti has the super hero potential and he has worked a script around the idea.

    Shankar always picks a cause that is relatable as the main theme. This time he discusses about the harm that we are doing to nature by using mobile phones. 

    However, the ending seems a bit hurried with not much resistance offered from the evil bird. 2.0 has its weaknesses, but the visual experience overpowers them. 

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    GreatAndhra

    6.5/10

     Chitti Bang

    Superstar Rajinikanth in the role of Chitti the Robot provides ample entertainment in the final portions though his scientist role is very passive.

    The film is shot with huge budget (Rs 600 Cr?) and all the graphical work is done by Hollywood companies.

    Overall, “2.0” is one of its kind film that cannot be compared with any of the previous films made. It is unique and sets the bar high for upcoming Indian films with big ambitions. 

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Rajnikanth has three roles to play in this film and there is variation to each and every role. The 3rd role which is more like a cameo shows a glimpse of his mannerisms and dialogues. 

    Story of the film is about how radiation of cell phone towers is killing birds and in turn how they are causing ecological imbalance which in turn affects human beings.

    The story of the film is different because villain is a good man, but creates mass destruction for a good cause. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Srikanth is the backbone of the film and does a commendable job as the shrewd politician. He gives one of the best performances in his career and carries the film on his shoulders.

    The plot chosen by director Karanam Babji is good but his execution is below par. He starts off the film on an interesting note and sets the tempo of the political thriller aptly. 

    On the whole, Operation 2019 is an insipid political drama which lacks basic punch in the proceedings. Boring narration, unengaging twists and shoddy screenplay bring this film down in no time. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    శ్రీకాంత్ తన నటనతో సినిమా ని తన భుజాలపై వేసుకొని నడిపించాడు. ఆద్యంతం సీరియస్ గా వుంటూ తన నుండి బెస్ట్ అవుట్ ఫుట్ ఇచ్చాడు.

    పొలిటికల్ బ్యాక్ డ్రాప్ లో ఒక మంచి సందేశాన్ని ఇవ్వాలను కొని ఈ కథను రాసుకున్న దర్శకుడు కరణం బాబ్జీ దాన్ని తెర మీద కు తీసుకురావడంలో పూర్తిగా తడబడ్డాడు.

    పొలిటికల్ బ్యాక్ డ్రాప్ లో ఒక సోషల్ మెసేజ్ తో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ ఆపరేషన్ 2019 మెప్పించలేకపోయింది.

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    Great Andhra

    4/10

    Formulaic Action

    Playing a cop’s role is considered to be success mantra for action stars. Bellamkonda has played this role in his regular style, nothing much difference from his movies. Kajal Aggarwal has not much to do in the film. Mehreen is okay. Neil Nithin Mukesh, his debut in Tollywood, has done good job.

    The film is shot lavishly with rich production values and good action episodes. Thaman’s songs are of pedestrian quality. Cinematography by Chota K Naidi is slick.

    “Kavachaam” is another regular, commercial action film from hero Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas that is full of clichéd sequences.

     

     

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    కవచం.. కంగాళీ థ్రిల్లర్

    బెల్లంకొండ శ్రీనివాస్ పర్వాలేదు. పోలీస్ పాత్రకు తగ్గ ఫిజిక్ తో లుక్ పరంగా ఓకే అనిపించాడు. నటన విషయంలో ప్రత్యేకంగా చెప్పుకోవడానికేమీ లేదు. హీరోయిన్లిద్దరూ అందంగా కనిపించారు. గ్లామర్ షో చేశారు. ఇద్దరివీ కథలో కీలక పాత్రలే కానీ.. నటన పరంగా పెద్దగా స్కోప్ లేదు. విలన్ నీల్ నితిన్ ముకేశ్ స్క్రీన్ ప్రెజెన్స్ బాగుంది. హర్షవర్ధన్ రాణె ఓకే. 

    నేపథ్య సంగీతం కూడా ఏమంత ప్రత్యేకంగా లేదు. ఛోటా కే నాయుడు ఛాయాగ్రహణంలో రిచ్ నెస్ కనిపిస్తుంది కానీ.. కొత్తదనం ఏమీ లేదు. నిర్మాణ విలువలకు ఢోకా లేదు. కథ విషయంలో కసరత్తు చేసిన విషయం కనిపిస్తుంది. కానీ స్క్రీన్ ప్లే ఆసక్తికరంగా రాసుకోలేదు. సినిమాకు అదే ప్రధాన లోపం. దర్శకుడిగా శ్రీనివాస్ ఒక ముద్రంటూ వేయలేకపోయాడు.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    Mediocre Cop Drama

    Bellamkonda Srinivas does well in his role of a cop. Kajal has a crucial role but does not get to emote much. Mehreen lands a key role and she is the one who brings the key changes in the film. Neil Nitin Mukesh is good as the main villain and takes over the film in the last half an hour or so.

    As in every Bellamkonda film, production values of the film are top notch. Once again Chota K Naidu shows his experience as he gives the film a rich light. Thaman’s music is below par but the background score is decent enough. Fights composed look good on screen and will please the masses. Coming to the director Srinivas, he makes just an okay debut with Kavacham.

    On the whole, Kavachm is a typical cop drama which works in parts. 

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Needlessly Loud and Unbearably Clumsy

    Bellamkonda Srinivas's toned physique suits the role of a cop, but his performance is not up to the mark.  ajal Agarwal has a limited role to play and she is alright. Mehreen doesn't get usual run of the mill character and she did okay within her limitations. Neil Nitin Mukesh looks stylish but his character is badly written. 

    Sreenivas Mamilla tried to make it an out and out commercial entertainer that turned out to be an over the top cop thriller with needless fights and pointless punch dialogs. None of the songs are impressive and the background score is needlessly thumping. Cinematography also makes it look like a nineties film. Production values are good.

    A police officer caught in the web of an anonymous criminal can be made into an interesting thriller. It could have been an intriguing film like Dhruva, but the ideologies and execution seems to be stuck in the nineties that Kavacham turns out to be an unending action saga.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    Contemporary but slow.

    Tamannah looks ultra gamorous and is superb in the role of Tammy. Sundeep Kishan looks quite sharp in this film and is very good as the modern boy. Navdeep is good as the mature guy and it is nice to see him choosing different roles these days.

    Camerawork by Manish Chandra is top notch as the film looks uber cool and quite lively. Editing is below par as the second half could have been made even brisker and racy for the audience. Production values of the film are top notch. Dialogues need a special mention and especially those written for Sarath Babu are superb.Coming to the director Kunal Kohli, he chooses a contemporary concept and handles the first half well. But his narration lacks the punch in the second half as the proceedings become dull and take their time to unleash.

    On the whole, Next Yenti is a contemporary love story which clicks in the initial stages but goes down thereon. 

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    Tupaki

    2/10

    నెక్స్ట్ ఏంటి.. నాన్ స్టాప్ సుత్తి

    తమన్నా సినిమాకు పెద్ద ఆకర్షణ. అందం.. అభినయం రెంటితోనూ ఆమె ఆకట్టుకుంది. సందీప్ కిషన్ ఆమె పక్కన అంతగా సెట్టవ్వకపోయినా.. పెర్ఫామెన్స్ బాగుంది. నవదీప్ మరోసారి పరిణతితో కూడిన నటనతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. లారిసాకు పెద్దగా స్కోప్ లేకపోయింది. శరత్ కుమార్ ఉన్న కాసేపు తన అనుభవాన్ని చూపించారు. పూనమ్ కౌర్ చాలా పేలవంగా కనిపించింది.

    నెక్స్ట్ నువ్వే’ సాంకేతికంగా మాత్రం ఉన్నంతగా కనిపిస్తుంది. లియోన్ జేమ్స్ పాటలు.. నేపథ్య సంగీతం రెండూ బావున్నాయి. మహేష్ చంద్ర భట్ కెమెరా పనితనం కూడా ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. విదేశాల్లోని అందమైన లొకేషన్లను చక్కగా ఉపయోగించుకున్నారు. నిర్మాణ విలువలు ఉన్నతంగా ఉన్నాయి. ఏం చూసి ఖర్చు పెట్టేశారో కానీ.. సినిమా అంతా కూడా రిచ్ గా కనిపిస్తుంది. 

    ఎలాంటి వాళ్లకైనా సరే.. మొదలైన అరగంటకే విసుగు తెప్పించి నిద్రలోకి జారుకునేలా చేయగల సత్తా ఉన్న సినిమా ఇదనడంలో సందేహమే లేదు.
     

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Sundeep Kishan has done a nice job as Sanju. He performed well in his role. Tamanna Bhatia as Tammy is good and she, dubbing for her role is another advantage. Poonam Kaur is good in her supporting role. Navdeep is nice. Sarath Kumar as a father is good.

    The story of Next Enti is good but the mediocre screenplay written for this story makes it a tedious watch. Dialogues are good. Songs composed by Leon James are good and they are catchy. Lyrics are written well supporting the tunes and going in sync. His background score is okay throughout the movie. Cinematography by Maneesh Chandra Bhatt is nice. Visuals of this movie look good. Editing could have been better. Production values are rich.

    Next enti is a love story which lacks love but have a lot of complaints on both the genders.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Sumanth, with the success of Malli Rava, is confident about all his upcoming movies. With this film, he has set up an interesting premise by portraying the character of an atheist very well. His performance is strong and he did well in the emotional scenes. The heroine Eesha Rebba performed her character well in the film as a village girl. She is beautiful in the movie and performed well in whatever scenes she acted in. Senior actor Suresh played a key role in the film and impressed everyone. 

    The director himself is a writer for the movie. The story has nothing great as it appears completely routine in the movie. There are a lot of routine scenes and the concept that the director has chosen was conveyed in a conventional manner because of which the audiences will feel bored. The screenplay is flat and hardly gains any momentum. The music of the movie is a failure as no song in the film has impressed the listeners. 

    Subrahmanyapuram is a mediocre attempt which could have been much better.

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Tammy (Tamannaah), brought up by a single parent (Sarath Babu), experiences heartbreak when she’s 16 and decides she ‘hates boys’.

    Tamannaah’s character Tammy goes on and on about what dogs men are, despite being brought up by a first-rate man, that it gets real tiring real fast. 

    Proceed with caution if you have time to kill and would love to make sense of a nonsensical narrative, because why not? Give this one a miss if you would like to preserve your sanity. Sorry Kunal Kohli, better luck next time! 

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    Mirchi9

    3/10

    Sundeep Kishan plays a sophisticated urban guy in Next Enti. Right from the first scene, we know he is acting and it shows on screen. The effort is visible which brings the impact down.

    Director Kunal Kohli believes in old-school values and romance which is evident in his past films. 

    Overall, Next Enti is a big bore due to the lack of any genuine surprise or showcasing anything insightful. The dull lead pair makes matter worse.

     

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    ThehanIndia

    4/10

    As per the story, the entire movie revolves around Sumanth character and the actor has delivered his best performance as an atheist.

    The production values of Beeram Sudhakar Reddy are lavish. The music by Shekar Chandra is awesome.

    More than anything, the story of the film will take the bigger piece of the cake. The director has penned an intriguing story for the film which keeps the audience guessing. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The intriguing storyline is the main highlight of Subramanyapuram. Especially, certain events in the second half engage the audience till the end.

    The major drawback of Subrahmanyapuram is that the film gives a dejavu feeling of Nikhil’s 2014 hit supernatural thriller, Karthikeya. 

    On the whole, Subrahmanyapuram is a passable mystery thriller which has some decent thrills. However, the audience has to patiently wait until the pre-interval sequence to experience the actual drama.

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    Mirchi 9

    4/10

    Subramanyapuram begins well in a familiar fashion, and the director is successful in establishing all the primary characters and central problem. The first few murders with the eerie background help in generating a few tense moments.

    Eesha Rebba had a decent role that could have been better utilized. She was alright, but frankly, there was nothing worth mentioning as the character was underdeveloped. 

    Sekhar Chandra has done an excellent job with the background score but didn’t deliver on the audio front.
     

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    TeluguMirchi

    3/10

    Subrahmanyapuram first half is alright. The suspense factor is maintained but everything else i.e writing and love track so far is very average.

    Sumanth is fine, in sipte of having no strong emotional scenes to showcase his acting skills. Eesha Rebba as village girl got a half-baked role with no importance. 

    Subrahmanyapuram completely targeted at the rural audience, second half may partially connects to the desired audiences.

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    telugu360

    2/10

    Movie takes off with Rana Daggubati’s voice over on how the village subramanyapuram is formed centuries ago. After the introduction, present day story has been unleashed. 

    Sumanth is fine as Karthik , however no strong emotional scenes to showcase his acting. Eesha Rebba as village girl got a half-baked role with no significance. 

    Subramanyapuram design and execution is aimed at the rural audience, second half may partially appeal to the targeted audience. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Kavacham is labelled a high voltage action thriller and is one indeed. The director though takes the 'voltage' side of this genre more seriously than the other aspects.

    Mehreen thankfully doesn't get the 'cute girl with a sob story' role and there's some genuine substance. 

    Kavacham should serve as an ideal reminder to Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas that he needs to go beyond blazers, uniforms and abroad shoots to make a good film.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Hero Sai Srinivas is a good find and does extremely well in his role. He had a complex role and the young actor did his best by showcasing superb emotions.

    Even though the plot is good, there is not a strong enough conflict point in the film. Because of this, the proceedings become very slow and boring after a point. 

    Camerawork by Murali Mohan is decent and shows the film in a neat setup. Editing is below par as many scenes in family drama and love track could have been edited out. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Odiyan Manikyan returns to his village Thenkurissi after a self-imposed exile of 15 years, following the deaths of two people.

    The only times where the movie picks up speed is during its four action scenes, each better than the other, and climax battle of Odiyans taking the cake. 

    Mohanlal as the shape shifting Odiyan is on top form, both during the scenes that require to do action and also emote. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    The four youngsters who played the main roles are quite natural in their performances. Their boy next door looks, innocence will make you cheer for them. The two girls (heroines) are okay looks wise, they’re liberal in lip lock scenes. 

     Husharu ‘ is a pleasant surprise in terms of content. It is not a great film but has right blend of humor, emotions and romance.Though story is very simple and age old one, it is the treatment which stands out. 

    ‘Hushaaru‘ movie is a good attempt – it is a celebration of friendship & life of four mischievous boys ! The honest characterization of all four friends,

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Keeping aside the superstar tag, Mohan Lal did whatever he could do for the film with utmost dedication and commitment.

    One of the major drawbacks of the film is that it is has a slow-paced narration with not many gripping scenes throughout the film. 

    On the whole, Odiyan is a pretty regular revenge drama which lacks proper punch in it. Though Mohan Lal did justice to his role, 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Mohanlal is outstanding in the film. He played his character very well in the movie and the transformation he has shown is very much inspiring.

    The film has got a decent camera work. Shaji Kumar’s cinematography is impressive as all the visuals have come out well. The music is scored by M Jayachandran and the background score of the movie is outstanding. 

    The film Odiyan has a decent point but the director has conveyed it poorly. The narrative structure of the film hardly makes an impression.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Even though the story is old, the premise in which it is set looks good. The Rayalaseema backdrop is nicely elevated during the first half an hour and things are shown brutally as to how the downtrodden and low caste people are treated in that area.

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is the excess of violence. During the first half, these so-called action sequences look good and create a good effect. 

    On the whole, Bhairava Geetha is the same old faction drama which offers nothing new. The first half has some breezy moments but the film takes a beating in the second half with an overdose of violence and forced climax. 

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    'Bhairava Geetha' was touted by co-writer Ram Gopal Varma as the story of a class war triggered by a love story.  The trailer too threw enough hints that the film would be on similar lines.  

    'Bhairava Geetha' comes with stale ideas.  A class war between the oppressed and the oppressor lacks believable writing. 

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    Mirchi9

    2.5/10

    Siddharth has picked a very routine and clichéd story, a common malaise with all the films that have come out today (December 14th).

    Bhairava Geetha operates in extremes at different levels and for different emotions. The land, the love and finally the revolt, are the three aspects of the movie.

    The music is another department that fails to deliver big. A good soundtrack could have elevated few parts.

     

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    First of all , Sankalp Reddy – Director of Ghazi needs a Hi-Fi for attempting a genre never tried in Tollywood. After a gripping film as Ghazi, Sankalp takes on another path-breaking attempt in Antariskham. 

    Irrespective of the result, Varun keeps trying different genres. Aditya Rao Hydari gets a good role and impresses as an astronaut.

    While movie certainly deserves accolades for the attempt, commercially it might find limited appeal.

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    Sharwand has shown top class performance as Surya. There are numerous scenes in which he showcases humor, love and pathos brilliantly. Sai Pallavi equally matches Sharwa with her talent. Especially in memory loss scenes, hiding her love towards Surya she is good. 

    Padi padi leche manasu starts off in a pleasant manner. It goes on sensibly with breezy songs until interval. 

    Padi Padi Leche Manasu is a good attempt which has gone wrong due to the poor conflict point and boring second half. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Varun Tej did a nice job in the role of Dev. He is a perfect fit for the role and carried that melancholic look throughout the movie. Lavanya Tripati shines in her small yet pivotal role. Aditi Rao Hydari looks gorgeous and performed well in her role.

    Songs composed by Prasanth Vihari are nice. He did good work in composing background score. Cinematography by Gnanasekar is superb. 

    Anthariksham is a film which has space travel which is affected by personal intentions and aspirations of the astronauts. This concept itself is a new one to the Telugu films and it is a rare movie in Indian cinema which doesn’t have enough space dramas.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Sharwanand looked extremely handsome. He sported a different look in this movie and looked nice. He is lovable in his role and the way he has lived that character is simply superb.

    The production values by SLV Cinemas are super rich. The entire movie runs in the backdrop of Kolkata and it is an absolute delight to watch the chemistry between them.

    Director Hanu Raghavapudi has penned an interesting and engaging story for the film. He has once again proved that he has a unique style in handling love stories and he never fails to grab the attention with the chemistry between the lead pair in his movies. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Star hero Yash is the biggest asset for the film. His stylish looks and mass mannerisms are a treat to watch on the screen. The amount of hard work he has put in to deliver the best in action sequences is quite impressive.

    Apart from Yash’s energetic screen presence, the film has a slow-paced narration which is a major drawback for the film.

    On the whole, KGF does not live up to the colossal expectations laid upon it. The film is a regular crime drama set up in an interesting backdrop.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Antariksham is definitely a daring attempt in Tollywood as this genre was not explored in the past, at least on this scale. This space thriller stays true to the theme and never goes off-track.

    The main problem with Antariksham is that it lacks proper depth. Most of the scenes relating to technical problems in the space have not been addressed properly. 

    On the whole, the entire team of Antariksham has put in a lot of hard work and that is very much evident on the big screen. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The setting of the love story is perfect as the Kolkata visuals add a good depth to the proceedings. Sharwa is quite lovable as Surya and showcases good depth in his performance

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is that it is very slow and takes a lot of time to come to its conflict point. 

    On the whole, Padi Padi Leche Manasu has a very good first half and becomes dull in the second. 

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Watch It For First Half! 

    Sharwanand and Sai Pallavi breathed life into their characters. Literally, They had competed with each other so well to an extent that nobody could pick who is the best among them. 

    'Padi Padi Leche Manasu' is technically sound. Music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar is haunting. While the Songs topped the charts, Background Score generated the right kind of feel required for a love story. 

    Hanu Raghavapudi is admired for the classic touch he offers to the love stories. He has got a unique way of designing the romantic track, at times reminds the good old films of Mani Ratnam. 

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Yash is undoubtedly one of the most talented and sought out actors in Kannada. The rocking star delivered a powerful and dashing performance in the film. His character will definitely leave a big impact on the audience. 

    The production values of Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale films are lavish. Some of the dialogues will definitely give goosebumps to the audience. 

    Prashanth Neel's screenplay is mind-blowing. Each and every frame looks like a painting. The hard work of the entire cast and crew is visible in every scene. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Until the first half, Maari 2 progresses in a fairly engaging manner. The conflicts, even if they have familiar arcs, are engaging enough.

    More importantly, the film also has a well-written female lead character in the form of Araathu Anandhi (Sai Pallavi), an intrepid auto driver who pines for Maari. It is a winsome character and Sai Pallavi’s performance is just right.

    But the film loses its way in the second half. We get situations, taking place eight years later, where a don who is naughty becomes nice. And that is exactly the problem.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    The backdrop is a classic one, it's a fit-for-nothing guy Surya and the girl Vaishali's a reasonably smart medical student. This is Kolkata in its monsoons and love is about to blossom. 

    The film doesn't have well-written characters beyond the lead protagonists and really feels the absence of a strong sub-plot. 

    Despite all these crests and troughs in the story, if you end up investing in the emotions of the lead characters, it's because of Sharwanand and Sai Pallavi's supreme performances. 

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    Greatandhra

    5/10

    Sharwanad is convincing in this youngster’s role though he lacks the same zeal in some places.

    Sai Pallavi is the pillar of the movie. She is quite natural. Her acting and her screen presence lifts the sequences even when nothing much happens.

    Music by Vishal Chandrasekhar is biggest plus to this romantic drama. The title song, the ‘Kallolalam’ song and other numbers are effective on the screen as well.

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    Thehindu

    5/10

    Sai Pallavi and Sharwanand are actors who can sink their teeth into solid roles and ensure we have a good time at the movies. When it comes to romance, writer-director Hanu Raghavapudi can paint an absorbing tale.

    The music and Kolkata salvage the proceedings initially. Later when it shifts to Nepal and things go awry, with the lead characters further adding to the confusion with their own insecurities and playing hide and seek, it marks the downslide of the film.

    Hanu Raghavapudi is capable of much better stories. While he gets the best out of his technical team and his lead actors, the plot is a huge letdown.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Rise and Fall of Romance! 

    Sharwanand is charming and extremely likeable as Surya. His energy and the comedy timing keep the audience invested in his love story. Sai Pallavi gets a role where she could do justice to the 'best actress' tag. 

    Hanu Raghavapudi is a fine writer and good technician. He uses his skills to make it a refreshing romance until the intermission point, but loses grip over the narrative in the second half.

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    Idlebrain

    5.5/10

    Sharwanand is terrific as a happy-go-lucky youngster and a passionate lover. He matches the charm of Sai Pallavi. Sai Pallavi makes her charishma work again with natural portrayal of a girl who is conflicted at heart. Sampath Raj is convincing in a key role.

    Cinematography by Jay Kay is excellent and his framing is good. Music by Vishal Chandrasekhar is an asset and all songs are good on screen too.

    First half of the film has fresh and breezy romance with Kolkota backdrop.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    The coordinates of an old satellite from India, Mihira, are lost with the potential for it to wreak havoc with communications worldwide.

    After directing a film like Ghazi, expectations were high on Sankalp when it came to his space thriller Antariksham, maybe even unreasonably so.

    Sankalp takes his own sweet time in the first half, bringing us up to date with the events that led up to Dev being brought back to the Indian Science Centre.

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    GreatAndhra

    5.5/10

    Plain Space Thriller

    Varun Tej as an astronaut who has emotional issues has played the role convincingly. His performance in the emotional scenes is worth appreciating.

    Aditi Rao Hydari as his colleague is okay. Avasarala as Mohan, Rehman as boss, and Lavanya as Varun's girlfriend are good.

    Ramakrishna and Monika who had also worked for ‘Rangasthalam’ have provided production design for this film.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    అంతరిక్షం.. మంచి ప్రయత్నమే కానీ..!

    ‘ఘాజీ’ సినిమాతో తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకుల్నే కాక.. ఇతర భాషల ఆడియన్స్ ను కూడా విస్మయానికి గురి చేశాడు సంకల్ప్. ఒక కొత్త దర్శకుడు అలాంటి కథను ఎంచుకుని తొలి ప్రయత్నంలోనే అంత పకడ్బందీ సినిమా తీయడం అనూహ్యమే.

    హాలీవుడ్ స్పేస్ సినిమాలు చూడని వాళ్లకు ‘అంతరిక్షం’లో జరిగేదంతా కొత్తగా అనిపించవచ్చు. కొన్ని చోట్ల ఎగ్జైట్మెంట్.. ఉత్కంఠ కలగొచ్చు. ఐతే జానర్ సంగతలా వదిలేస్తే.. ప్రేక్షకుల్ని ఎమోషనల్ గా కనెక్ట్ చేసే అంశాలు ఇందులో మిస్సయ్యాయి. ఇందుకు హీరో పాత్రను సరిగా తీర్చిదిద్దకపోవడమే కారణం. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Varun Tej is absolutely dashing in the film. There is no doubt that Varun is showing improvement with each movie and he did it again with this film. He has went into the skin of the character and will greatly impress us with his honest performance.

    Sankalp Reddy has again proved that he can keep the audience at the edge of their seat with his films with a gripping screenplay.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Varun Tej delivers a believable performance as a sincere and duty minded astronaut. His body language and styling is apt. Aditi Rao is good within her limitations.

    Sankalp springs in a surprise yet again by pulling off something that was considered 'unimaginable' for a Telugu filmmaker. 

    Antariksham is a rare film that leaves the audience with mixed feelings. It is underwhelming as a film, but still seems satisfactory for being unique and standing out of the crowd. 

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    The first half is packed with sublime and soul-stirring moments.  The love track between Dev and Riya (Lavanya Tripathi) is brief yet evocative.  Their conversations ('It feels like rocket kissing the sky', says Riya to her lover boy) are lovely.

    Prashanth Vihari's background score is majestic, so also the songs 'Samayama' and 'Dheemaga'.  VS Gnana Sekhar's cinematography is top-notch. 

    'Antariksham' has a remarkable first half and a not-so-convincing second half.  The director tells a layered story, overall. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    'KGF' is made as a hero-centric film.  Yash is like a superstar in Kannada and it's understandable that he gets whole elevation episodes (not just scenes or shots). 

    Ravi Basrur's BGM is cool, while Bhuvan Gowda's cinematography is nimble.  Hanuman Chowdhary's dialogues are creative.  

    'KGF' is a mixed bag where imaginative story-telling is partly blighted by over-indulgence and some confusion.  The technical departments do a sincere job.

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    idlebrain

    6/10

    Gritty and Stylish

    KGF belongs to only one actor - Yash. He has done supremely well. He shines like a star in all the hero elevation scenes and he has terrific screen presence. Srinidhi Shetty doesn't have much of screen space. She is okay. Ananth Nag plays the role of a retired journalist who narrates the story of the film through his book

    Director Prasanth Neel’s direction is good. He brings a lot of style and swag to the film with his narration that is rich with visuals and sound. The narrative technique is in classic style where story is narrated in three time-frames. Screenplay of the film is good. Cinematography by Bhuvan Gowda is extraordinary and brings stylized rawness to the screen. Background music by Ravi Basrur is amazing. This is one of the best background scores ever scored on the Indian screen. Rerecording is terrific. Production design is perfect. Action sequences are extremely stylish. Dialogues are very effective. 

    On a whole, KGF is gritty yet stylish film told with universal emotions. You may watch it!

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    India Today

    6/10

    Yash owns the film and shoulders KGF with his extraordinary performance. You take a look at him and instantly you know that this guy will do the impossible and pull people out of their misery.

    Director Prashanth Neel's KGF starring Yash is a riveting gangster drama that goes wrong in many places.

    The editing by Srikanth is incoherent; especially the transition between Rocky's flashback and present portions. The screen blacks out every few minutes and you get a headache sitting through it.

    KGF had some brilliantly choreographed stunt sequences that will wow you. The slo-mo shots used in the action blocks elevate the feel of the movie. Especially, the well-shot climax scene. So much so, that you're in awe of Rocky.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Nishith is a man suffering from Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder that keeps him awake at nights, making it difficult for him to hold regular day jobs.

    Despite Sumanth delivering a stupendous performance and his character Nishith – an alternate version of Louis Bloom – creating enough intrigue, it’s simply not enough.

    Give this one a chance this weekend if you want to check out Sumanth being someone other than the quintessential lover boy and for the novelty of finally 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Sumanth gets a very interesting role which has negative shades. He has done his best a man who is hungry for money and can do anything for it. 

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is the love track which is not that impressive. Some very interesting crime scenes are obstructed by the love story and how the way it is narrated.

    On the whole, Idam Jagat has a very interesting premise and is narrated well for the most part. Sumanth’s role with negative shades and contemporary media set up and how news is created looks nice. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Though Bluff Master never runs out of steam, the director Gopi Ganesh Pattabhi and his screenplay stumble in striking an emotional connect to the story. The film revolves around Uttam (Satyadev Kancharana) who swindles money from the gullible and the greedy lot.

    The story then takes a U turn of sorts, marking Uttam’s transformation into a good guy, all thanks to Avani.

    Bluff Master, however, works only in parts and so does the over-smart nature of Uttam, played by Satyadev.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Hero Satyadev is perfect in the role of a con man. His screen presence is good and Satya’s performance is very impressive in a few manipulation crime scenes.

    The first fifteen minutes of the film runs on a flat note with some kind of Bakara comedy. Though the film is all about manipulating the public, a few episodes of a con man who loots crores of public money comes out of the jail just like that.

    On the whole, Bluff Master is the story of a con man which impresses to an extent. Hero Satyadev leads from the front and makes his conman role interesting.

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    GreatAndhra

    4.5/10

    Corny Masala

    Satya Dev is very sincere in his effort. However, he doesn't suit for this role at all. Swetha Nandita irritates with her over action. Prudhvi is okay.

    The film has decent production values. Cinematography is neat. Dialogues are its main asset. Some punch lines have worked out well.  

    "Bluff Master" is remake of 2014 hit Tamil movie "Sathuranga Vettai". The original movie was structured into episodes, which provided some uniqueness to the regular story of a conman.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Satyadev Kancharana is undoubtedly the highlight of the film. The way he portrayed all the emotions is a delight to watch.

    The production values are rich. The runtime is crisp. The music by Sunil Kashyap will add extra brownie points. Background music is astounding.

    The director has prepared a gripping story. Though it is not an edgy thriller, we can say that the suspense will captivate the audience. As the movie is the debut film of Gopi Ganesh Pattabhi, we can see some flaws in his direction, but they won’t disturb the flow. 

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    Gulte

    3/10

    The only relief in the film is Satyadev's performance who manages to wear several hats. Satyadev does it with ease. 

    After Romeo, director Gopi Ganesh has failed yet again in giving a convincing narration. 

    Bluff Master has an interesting premise of greed. But the way director Gopi messed it up so badly that audiences are forced to look at nearest exit. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The comedy generated through Prudhvi’s character has been written quite well. It evokes decent comedy in the first half and Prudhvi is in his elements with his one-liners and witty satires.

    Production values of the film are just about okay as most of the film happens indoors in just a few locations. 

    On the whole, My Dear Marthandam is a courtroom drama which has fun here and there. Prudhvi’s histrionics and the funny banter he has with the judge evokes some fun in the first half. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The fun factor is decent and has been executed well at regular intervals. Most of it is about girlfriends and this features a lot of double meaning dialogues and romance which will only attract the youth.

    The story of the film is quite old and has nothing new to showcase. You exactly know what is going to happen next after every scene in the film.

    On the whole, Husharu is a routine youthful drama which has a few likable moments. The story of the film is quite old and has no novelty.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    In telling the story of four loyal friends, director Sree Harsha Konuganti has resorted to cliches, convenient writing and, at times, low-end humour. 

    The director doesn't think twice before lifting from the Tharun Bhascker repertoire that idea of friends looking at making money by manufacturing a short film. 

    Husharu' has its share of funny moments.  But too many cliches make it an underwhelming affair.  

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ‘హుషారు’లో ఒక సన్నివేశంలో నలుగురు కలిసి శృంగారంలో పాల్గొంటే దాన్నేమంటారు.. ముగ్గురు కలిస్తే దాన్నేమంటారు అంటూ ఇద్దరు మిత్రులు మాట్లాడుకుంటారు. అక్కడ ఒకరి నోటి నుంచి ‘హ్యాండ్ సమ్’ అనే మాట కూడా వస్తుంది. 

    ద్వితీయార్ధంలో కుర్రాళ్లు నలుగురూ సమస్యలతో సతమతం అవుతూ సాగుతున్నప్పటికీ.. సినిమా పూర్తి సీరియస్ టోన్లో సాగకపోవడం విశేషం. ఎక్కడా కామెడీకి.. అల్లరికి ఢోకా లేకుండా చూసుకున్నారు. 

    రధాన్ సంగీతం సినిమాకు అతి పెద్ద ఆకర్షణల్లో ఒకటి. ఇప్పటికే పాపులర్ అయిన ఉండిపోరాదే పాట సినిమాలోనూ మంచి ఫీలింగ్ ఇస్తుంది. 

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    Mirchi9

    4.5/10

    Tejus Kancherla gets the led sort of character among the multiple actor casts. He has that quality, and the character design too helps, but Tejus never takes it to the next level. 

    Tej Kurrapati, Abhinav Chunchu, Dinesh Tej are the other male leads apart from Tejus. They all have been given different characterisations that make them stand out individually. 

    Director Shankar’s Boys that came more than and a decade ago and many other films of the same time made back then and before.

     

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Krish Jagarlamudi and Balakrishna’s ambitious project NTR Kathanayakudu aims to not just bring the much-loved superstar on-screen again posthumously, it also tries to offer a hint of the kind of man he was behind the makeup.

    NTR Kathanayakudu is filled with cameos that are wonderful for most part, especially when Chandrababu Naidu (Rana Daggubati) makes an appearance at his snarky best, so does a demure Sridevi (Rakul Preet).

    An uneven narrative, slow pace, thin storyline and the refusal to humanise the great actor hold back the film from what it could’ve been.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Nandamuri Balakrishna has portrayed his father NT Rama Rao’s role. He is seen in many roles that his father had essayed. Balakrishna has suited perfectly in some getups of his father like Lord Krishna’s avatar.

    Krish has been banking heavily on his trusted cinematographer V S Jnana Sekhar. The cameraman is known for getting period look perfect with his astute detailing has done a decent job.

    Making biopic on a great personality like NT Rama Rao, who had changed the course of Telugu cinema with a filmography of nearly 300 movies as an actor, producer and director and ushered in many changes in modern Andhra Pradesh’s politics

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    Timesnownews

    4/10

    The legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh was one of the most loved people in the country. The audience was quite excited when Nandamuri Balakrishna, the late actor’s son, announced a biopic on his father.

    Vidya Balan, too, was quite convincing and delivered a brilliant performance in the film. She added more charm to her role. Considering the fact that the film completely revolves around NTR, Vidya made sure that she doesn’t go unnoticed in the film. 

    NTR Kathanayakudu is inconsistent, chaotic and fails to keep you hooked to the screens throughout. It could have been shorter, crisper and more entertaining. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    The story of the first part is based on the life of Rama Rao(Balakrishna) who leaves his job and decides to become an actor. He is ably supported by his wife Tarakam(Vidya Balan) and very soon, Rama Rao makes it big and becomes a top star in the industry. 

    Probably, Balakrishna was destined to play his father on screen and boy, he has done just a mind-blowing job as NTR. You only feel as if you are seeing NTR himself on screen as NBK looks apt as the legendary actor in the second half.

    NTR Kathanayakudu is a fitting tribute to the biggest actor to have graced Telugu screens. Balakrishna lives in the role of NTR and gives Nandamuri fans a reason to rejoice.

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Balakrishna comes up with a convincing performance as NTR. He is quite impressive in many getups that looked good on the later actor. This is a wonderful tribute from a son to his father. 

    Krish has so much story to tell because there are two important phases in the life of NTR. It is not easy to squeeze in everything  into a three hour film, which is why it is divided into two parts.

    Krish should have worked on a screenplay where he could have fit both the political and film phases of NTR into one film. The real drama and challenges in NTR's life comes in his political innings, which is not shown in the first part.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    గత ఏడాది సావిత్రి జీవిత కథతో తెరకెక్కిన ‘మహానటి’ బయోపిక్ లకు కొన్ని ప్రమాణాల్ని నిర్దేశించింది. తర్వాత ఏ బయోపిక్ వచ్చినా కూడా దాంతో పోల్చి చూసే పరిస్థితి ఉందిప్పుడు. ఐతే అందరి కథల్లోనూ సావిత్రి జీవితంలో ఉన్నంత డ్రామా.. మలుపులు ఉండకపోవచ్చు.

    బాలకృష్ణ తన తండ్రి పాత్రలో ఒదిగిపోయేందుకు బాగానే కష్టపడ్డారు. కానీ మొదట్లో ఎన్టీఆర్ ఆయన్ని ఒప్పుకోవడానికి.. జీర్ణించుకోవడానికి ప్రేక్షకులు కష్టపడాల్సిందే. బాలయ్య లుక్.. ఓవరాల్ గా ఆయన ఆహార్యం యంగ్ ఎన్టీఆర్ పాత్రకు సూటవ్వలేదు.

    ‘యన్.టి.ఆర్-కథానాయకుడు’లో సాంకేతిక నిపుణుల పాత్ర కీలకం. కీరవాణి తన అనుభవాన్నంతా ఉపయోగించి చక్కటి నేపథ్య సంగీతం అందించాడు.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Director Krish knows the film's subtext well.  He narrates the Bobbili Puli courtroom scene to symbolize NTR's growing angst over the sufferings of the people. 

    Politics didn't occur to NTR suddenly.  He was always political, the film says, showing the future CM daring the Establishment a day after the imposition of the Emergency - all for the beleaguered producer of his movie, not for himself.

    The film comes with sincere writing, focussed narration, able performances (by the main cast), and fine dialogues.  On the flip side, many scenes are plain.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Nandamuri Balakrishana who acted in his father’s role is apt and he did complete justice to the character of NTR. He looked perfect in many of the scenes and his look has been very much taken care of Vidya Balan has done a fantastic work 

    The songs composed by MM Keeravani who gave a great song Punyabhoomi Na Desham to NTR has composed nice songs which are very well supported by the lyrics.

    The biopic of NTR is made in two parts and first part NTR – Kathanayakudu is the story of NTR going into films and becoming a household name with this films and his announcement into politics. 

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    BalaKrishna deserves an exceptional praise for his earnest efforts as an actor. After SriRamarajyam, we come across another great work by Balakrishna.

    Music by MM Keeravani is an asset. Songs are great and background music elevates emotion. Cinematography by Gnana Sekhar VS is excellent. 

    Making a biopic on legendary actor NTR is a daring attempt. It serves as an informative piece for the youngsters who are not aware of NTR.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Karthik Subbaraj, a self-confessed, die-hard fan, understands this. And that is why Petta works. The basic plot is a reinvention of the Superstar's biggest hit - Baashha. 

    The film does have its issues, though, which are mostly narrative. For one, it is overlong. The plot takes a while to get going, and after a point, the college scenes become an overkill, mainly because most of the characters are secondary characters.

    But, the film gives us the Thalaivar we all love - in loads. And Rajinikanth has fun playing the role, and shows us why he is the Superstar. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Rajinikanth is undoubtedly one of the finest actors in the industry and he never fails to prove the same with his performance in each movie. 

    Production Values are very high. It is evident that the producers haven’t got compromised in terms of quality of the film. The visuals by cinematographer Tirru are outstanding.

    Peta starts off on a dull mode but it slowly picks up by the interval. Hardly, any story takes place in the first half but the premise looks solid by the end of the first half.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    As the caption of the film goes, you will truly get Rajinified with the superstar’s performance and aura in the film.

    One of the biggest drawbacks is that there is not much story in the film. Off late, all the Rajini films are having the same formulae of showing Rajini as the mature guy with a proper flashback which is getting repetitive now.

    Fans of Rajini had a general complaint that they were missing the trademark Rajni and his fan moments as he was playing mostly mature roles. But director Karthik Subbaraj has showcased all those thrills in high spirits which will please the hardcore fans.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Rajanikanth is at his vintage best as Kaali. His energy, mannerisms and style will bring back the memories of vintage Rajani. 

    Karthik Subbaraj's aim is pretty clear. He didn't want to make a content ridden film with Rajani, but deliver a film that appeals to Thalaiva fans. 

    Directors are unable to make use of the demigod image of Rajanikanth lately. Rajanikanth's films are repeatedly failing at the box office as they couldn't enthrall fans and appeal to film lovers as well.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    ‘పేట’ ఆడియో వేడుకలో కార్తీక్ సుబ్బరాజ్ మాట్లాడుతూ.. సినిమా గురించి మూడు ముక్కల్లో చెప్పుకొచ్చాడు. ‘దిస్ ఫిలిం ఈజ్ ఇన్ స్పైర్డ్ బై.. పెర్ఫామ్డ్ బై.. అండ్ డెడికేటెడ్ టు రజనీకాంత్’ అని. 80లు.. 90ల్లో తన స్టయిల్ తో.. మేనరిజమ్స్ తో అభిమానుల్ని ఉర్రూతలూగించిన వింటేజ్ రజనీని మళ్లీ తెరపైకి తేవాలన్నది కార్తీక్ సుబ్బరాజ్ ఆలోచన కావచ్చు.

    ప్రథమార్ధంలో నవాజుద్దీన్ సిద్దిఖి.. విజయ్ సేతుపతి నామమాత్రంగా కనిపిస్తారు. త్రిష అయితే అసలే కనిపించదు. వీళ్లను అలా దాచి పెట్టారంటే ద్వితీయార్దంలో ఏదో విశేషం ఉంటుందని.. ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ ఓ రేంజిలో సాగుతుందని ఆశిస్తాం. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Ram Charan did good work in his role as Rama. After the role of Chitti Babu, this role would be a disappointment. Kiara Advani is okay as she got a very limited role. 

    Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad composed music album for this movie and he did a disappointing work in terms of tunes and songs considering his previous works.

    Vinaya Vidheya Rama is a story of a guy who is as good as Rama, the lord and how he fights the bad. Director Boyapati Seenu explored more of violent Rama than humble and obedient Rama.

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    ThehansIndia

    4.5/10

    Ram Charan's amazing transformation will be an eye feast for the audience. He looked he looked handsome and mesmerizing. 

    The production values of DVV Entertainments is one of the highlights for the film. The music by Devi Sri Prasad is average. Even, his BGM is also not up to the mark.

    Everything is routine in Vinaya Vidheya Rama. The movie is a traditional Boyapati mark mass entertainer with intense action sequences as well as some emotional scenes. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Starring a confident and a fit Ram Charan in the lead role, the premise of Vinaya Vidheya Rama is as old as the hills. Five orphans, the youngest of them being Ram (Ram Charan), are raised by a doctor in Visakhapatnam. 

    There's never a moment in this actioner where you feel for the characters. But for an efficient performance by Ram Charan who tries hard to give an emotional context to his outbursts and his killing spree, nothing works in favour of Vinaya Vidheya Rama.

    Equally audacious is Raja bhai as the antagonist, played by Vivek Oberoi, who makes his victims wear bangles, anklets, asking them to dance in the streets for his sadistic joy. 

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Ram Charan is in beast mode with tattooed body and bulging biceps in the film. This is the most intense character he has ever done and he does full justice to it. 

    Boyapati Sreenu is known for making perfect masala potboilers, but his direction goes awry in this one. He is definitely not at his best while penning the script for VVR. 

    Boyapati Sreenu at the helm can ensure a commercially viable film, but not all the time. Even he could go wrong with his formula and Vinaya Vidheya Rama is a proof for it. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    పుట్టుకతో అనాధలైన ఓ నలుగురు అన్నదమ్ముల భయానికి.. ఒక ధైర్యంలా ఆపదలో ఉన్న ఓ చిన్న పిల్లాడు దొరుకుతాడు. అతనే రామ్(రామ్ చరణ్). ఆపదలో ఉన్న రామని కాపాడే క్రమంలో ఆ ఐదుగురూ అన్నదమ్ములవుతారు. 

    ఈ మధ్య కొత్తదనం ఉన్న సినిమాలతో మెప్పిస్తున్న మెగా పవర్ స్టార్ రామ్ చరణ్ పక్కా మాస్ మసాలా మూవీ చేయలేదు అని ఫీలవుతున్న అభిమానుల కోరికని ‘వినయ విధేయ రామ’తో రామ్ చరణ్ తీర్చేసాడు.

    ప్రతి సినిమాకి మొదటి హీరో కథ. కానీ ఈ సినిమాలో కథే చాలా వీక్ గా ఉంటుంది. ఈ కథని మనం ఇప్పటికి చాలా అంటే చాలా సార్లు చూసేసాం. అందులో కొన్ని రికార్డ్స్ బ్రేక్ చేశాయి కూడా, అందుకే కథా పరంగా చూసుకుంటే పాత కథకి కొత్త ముఖాలు, కొత్త యాక్షన్ సీన్స్ మిక్స్ చేసి చెప్పినట్టుంటుంది. 

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    Ram Charan, who has rediscovered himself as an actor in Rangasthalam doesn’t get a chance to showcase his repertoire of skills. However, Ram Charan brings life to the mediocre music of Devi Sri Prasad in songs. 

    All telugu directors have their comfort zone and rarely wield out of it. Sreenu Vaitla has used his ‘comedy template’ to the point it is wildly rejected by audience.

    ‘ Vinaya Vidheya Rama ‘ is a nothing but a medley of action episodes with a very flimsy story line. Given the festive season , the movie might rake in the money in Telugu states to some extent. 

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    హీరోను ఇనుప గొలుసులతో కట్టేసి ఉంచుతారు. అతడిని విలన్ రెచ్చగొడతాడు. అంతే.. హీరోకు ఆవేశం వస్తుంది.

    గత కొన్నేళ్లలో తెలుగు సినిమా చాలా మారిపోయింది. ఇటు దర్శకులు.. అటు హీరోలు కొత్తదనం వైపు అడుగులేస్తున్నారు.

    ‘రంగస్థలం’తో నటుడిగా గొప్ప పేరు సంపాదించి.. మరపురాని విజయాన్నందుకున్న రామ్ చరణ్.. దాని తర్వాత ఇలాంటి సినిమా చేయడం విచారకరమైన విషయం. 

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    Ram Charan mesmerized with his arresting performance in 'Rangasthalam'. It's disappointing to see him attempt a film like 'Vinaya Vidheya Rama' after a classic.

    Music composed by Devi Sri Prasad is one of the weakest element in 'Vinaya Vidheya Rama'.

    Telugu Film Industry changed a lot in the past few years. Even Star Heroes have been looking forward to try different subjects irrespective of their image. Films such as 'Dhruva' and 'Rangasthalam' were a best example.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Sankranthi is one such a festival season in which makers try to release their movies to encash the holiday season. Every Sankranthi is indeed a festival for movie lovers with the release of new movies back to back. 

    Victory Venkatesh has got his kind of hilarious character after a long time and he did his best and made the audience jump on their seats with their laughs. Varun Tej did fine in his role and he too managed to complement Venkatesh. 

    F2 is a story of a frustrated husband and a frustrated fiance and how they solved their frustrations is the crux. Director Anil Ravipudi who entertained the audience with his previous three movies has done superb work with this movie. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    When it comes to humour, there’s not one kind of it that’ll tickle everyone’s funny bone. Some like it subtle, some slapstick, and then there are those who like it situational, while others prefer roasts.

    The basic plot of the film has been done and dusted in Indian films so many times, there’s really nothing anyone can do to make it unique. The first half of the film seems like one long rant by frustrated men on how women always nag. 

    However, give this one a chance this weekend if you’re looking for something that you can leave your brains at home for and enjoy irrespective of the tired old template.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Venkatesh’s comic timing is the main asset of the movie. He leads the film from the front. Whenever he is on screen, you get entertained. Entire first half, he dominates with his terrific comedy.

    Although Devi Sri Prasad has disappointed with ‘Vinaya Vidheya Rama’, he has surprisingly given better music for “F2”, his numbers are catchy and have helped the movie’s fun mood.

    Despite its formulaic narration and predictable second half, the movie makes an entertaining watch.

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    Mirchi9

    5.5/10

    Venkatesh, the senior star is back after a long gap. He is seen playing a henpecked husband to perfection. The comic timing brings back the vintage Venky in free-flowing form. It is an absolute delight and totally dominates the co-actor. 

    After three successful films, director Anil Ravipudi is back with his fourth outing F2 (Fun N Frustration). 

    Check out the highly entertaining film Pellam Oorelthe which set a trend in the past for similar flicks.

     

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    దర్శకుడు అనిల్ రావిపూడి తొలి సినిమా ‘పటాస్’.. ఆ తర్వాత తీసిన ‘సుప్రీమ్’.. ‘రాజా ది గ్రేట్’.. ఈ మూడింట్లోనూ కనిపించే కామన్ ఫ్యాక్టర్.. వాటికి ప్రధాన ఆకర్షణగా నిలిచిన అంశం కామెడీ. 

    ఐతే ప్రథమార్ధం చూసి ద్వితీయార్ధం మీద ఎన్నో అంచనాలు పెట్టుకుంటాం కానీ.. ‘ఎఫ్-2’  ఆ అంచనాలకు దరిదాపుల్లోనూ నిలవదు. కొంచెం కథ చెప్పాల్సిన చోట అనిల్ తేలిపోయాడు. 

    ముందే అన్నట్లుగా ఈ చిత్రానికి వెంకీ నటన ప్రత్యేక ఆకర్షణ. చాన్నాళ్ల తర్వాత తన కామెడీ టైమింగ్ చూపించే అవకాశం రావడంలో వెంకీ రెచ్చిపోయి నటించాడు. అట్టా ఏడిపించకపోతే దాని కడుపున ఒక కాయ కాయించొచ్చుగా అని అన్నపూర్ణ అంటే.. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    Simple & Funny

    Venkatesh is back in top form and is hilarious in the film. His facial expressions and the manner in which he evokes the Bakra comedy is quite good. Credit to should go to Varun Tej for holding his fort in front of a senior artist like Venky. Tamannaah looks gorgeous in the film and the surprise package is Mehreen who evoked silly expressions and comedy superbly.

    Music by DSP is just about okay and so was his background score. Dialogues are hilarious and director Anil has used them in right situations. Production values by Dil Raju are top notch. Coming to the director Anil Ravipudi, he has done a good job with the film. He has used Venkatesh’s potential to full use and created good comedy at regular intervals.

    On the whole, F2 is a happy fun film which can be watched with your entire family. Vintage Venky is back and he makes sure that there is all-round entertainment in the film. 

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    Telugu One

    7/10

    'నువ్వు నాకు నచ్చావ్', 'మల్లీశ్వరి' తరహాలో వెంకటేష్ మరోసారి నవ్వించాడు. ఫ్యామిలీ కథల్లో  వెంకీ యాక్టింగ్, కామెడీ టైమింగ్ బావుంటాయి. మరోసారి అటువంటి టైమింగ్‌తో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. కామెడీ టైమింగ్‌తో మ్యాచ్ కావడం అంటే వరుణ్ తేజ్ వంటి యంగ్ హీరోకి అంత సులభం కాదు. అయితే... వెంకీ యాక్టింగ్‌తో, టైమింగ్‌తో మ్యాచ్ అయ్యేలా వరుణ్ తేజ్ నటించాడు. పాత్ర పరిధిలో బాగా చేశాడు. తమన్నా నటన ఓకే. మెహరీన్ ఎప్పటిలా లిప్ సింక్ లేకుండా, ఎక్స్‌ప్రెష‌న్స్ లేకుండా ఏదో నటించేశారు.

    దర్శకుడు అనిల్ రావిపూడి కథ కంటే కామెడీపై ఎక్కువ దృష్టి పెట్టాడు. ఫస్టాఫ్ వరకూ ప్రేక్షకులను నవ్వించడంలో సక్సెస్ అయ్యాడు. కథ కొంచెం ముందుకు కదలకపోయినా... కామెడీని ప్రేక్షకులు ఎంజాయ్ చేస్తారు. సెకండాఫ్ కథ యూరప్‌కి వెళ్లిన తరవాత ఏం చేయాలో పాలుపోయినట్టు లేదు.

     ప్రేక్షకులను నవ్వించడమే పరమావధిగా తీసిన చిత్రమిది. అవుట్ అండ్ అవుట్ కామెడీ జానర్ ఫిల్మ్. ఫస్టాఫ్ వరకూ కథతో సంబంధం లేకుండా ఎటువంటి జర్కులు లేకుండా ప్రేక్షకులను బాగానే నవ్వించారు.

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    Samayam

    7/10

    సినిమా స్టార్ట్ అయిన కొద్దిసేపటికే థియేటర్స్‌లో ఫన్ ప్రవాహంలా మారింది. కాస్త గ్యాప్ ఇవ్వు వెంకీ నవ్వుకుంటాం అనేంతగా వెంకటేష్ విశ్వరూపం చూపించారు. ఇక తెలంగాణ పోరడు వరుణ్ యాదవ్‌గా.. వెంకీకి తమ్ముడుగా వరుణ్ తేజ్ డిఫరెంట్‌ రోల్‌లో కనిపించారు. పక్కా తెలంగాణ యాసలో మాట్లాడుతూ ప్రేక్షకుల్ని ఎంటర్‌టైన్ చేయడంలో సక్సెస్ అయ్యాడు. ఇక ఈ సినిమాలో అక్కాచెల్లెల్లుగా చేసిన తమన్నా, మెహ్రీన్‌లకు ఇన్నాళ్లకు మంచి ఫ్యామిలీ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్ మూవీ పడింది. ఇగో సిస్టర్స్‌గా హారిక, హనీ పాత్రల్లో ఇమిడిపోయారు. ఇక టెక్నికల్ పరంగా.. దేవి శ్రీ ప్రసాద్ అందించిన పాటలు పర్వాలేదనిపిస్తాయి. సమీర్ రెడ్డి సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బావుంది.

    విమర్శలపై పూర్తి ఫ్రస్ట్రేషన్లో ఉన్న మూవీ లవర్స్‌కి ఈ ‘F2’ చిత్రం ఫుల్ ఫన్ అండ్ రిలీఫ్ ఇస్తుంది. ఫ్యామిలీతో కలిసి ఈ హాస్యపు విందును ఎంచక్కా ఎంజాయ్ చేయొచ్చు. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Nikky ( Nidhhi Agerwal) , an NRI Girl in UK, has high expectations about the man she is going to marry.  She comes across Vikky ( Akhil ) ,another NRI who is doing Master’s in London. Initially Nikky dislikes Vikky as he is a bigtime flirt and a Casanova. 

    Akhil shows his strengths in ease in body language, dancing skills and his styling is very cool. He acted well in regular scenes, but in couple of emotional scenes he couldn’t get the shot right. 

    Mr Majnu is an average fare on a whole. Akhil Akkineni has been succeeded in a role which is apt for his age. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Nikky ( Nidhhi Agerwal) , an NRI Girl in UK, has high expectations about the man she is going to marry.  She comes across Vikky ( Akhil ) ,another NRI who is doing Master’s in London. Initially Nikky dislikes Vikky as he is a bigtime flirt and a Casanova. 

    Akhil shows his strengths in ease in body language, dancing skills and his styling is very cool. He acted well in regular scenes, but in couple of emotional scenes he couldn’t get the shot right. For a 3 film old youngster, it is absolutely Okay. 

    Mr Majnu is an average fare on a whole. Akhil Akkineni has been succeeded in a role which is apt for his age.

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    Here is an opportunity for those who have not heard of the legendary Rani Laxmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi, who gallantly battled against the British with her infant son tied to her back during the Indian revolution.

    Actress Kangana Ranaut who has helmed this film along with Krish Jagarlamudi, plays the eponymous role with all sincerity. Her craft-fuelled intoxication is both naive and endearing. 

    The VFX and the live action sequences are seamlessly layered by Film Editor Rameshwar S. Bhagat. Overall, this film is awe inspiring due to its grandeur but fails to touch the emotional chord in your heart.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Vicky(Akhil) is a playboy who does not believe in serious relationships. This is the time Nikki(Nidhi Aggarwal) falls for Vicky and proposes to him. 

    The premise of the film is contemporary as a routine story is set in the backdrop of London and it looks good on screen. 

    On the whole, Mr. Majnu is a new age romantic drama which has a decent setup. But the lack of emotional connect in the love story takes things down a bit in the second half. The lead pair does well and holds the proceedings to an extent. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi is the real story of a warrior queen Manikarnika(Kangana Ranaut), who stood against all odds to safeguard her kingdom Jhansi and declared a war against the British rule to bring Independence to our Nation. 

    Kangana Ranaut perfectly fit in the role of Manikarnika and delivers an award-winning performance. Especially, her acting during a few crucial emotional scenes is outstanding and brings a lot of depth to the proceedings.

    On the whole, Manikarnika is a gritty story of the unsung warrior queen Laxmibai. The way she fought with the British to safeguard her kingdom has been showcased in a good manner. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Mr. Majnu is one film which is very important for the career of Akhil as his last two films were received with mixed response. 

    The premise of the film is contemporary as a routine story is set in the backdrop of London and it looks good on screen. 

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is that it lacks basic emotional connect in the romance department. On the whole, Mr. Majnu is a new age romantic drama which has a decent setup. But the lack of emotional connect in the love story takes things down a bit in the second half. 

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    Tupki

    5/10

    It Can't Make You Fall In Love!

    Akhil Akkineni was unable to deliver Box Office success with either 'Akhil: The Power Of Jua' or 'Hello'. He now teamed up with Director Venky Atluri of 'Tholi Prema' fame to deliver 'Mr.Majnu'. 

    Akhil Akkineni is perfect as Playboy, be it his stylish appearance or body language. Youth will connect well to his trendy look. He, however, falters once again while performing emotional scenes.

    Akhil Akkineni learnt the biggest lesson of his career with 'Akhil: The Power Of Jua'. There after, He is preferring to do romantic entertainers which suits his age. 

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    మిస్టర్ మజ్ను.. డోస్ సరిపోలేదు!

    ‘అఖిల్’ సినిమాలో తనకు సరిపోని విన్యాసాలేవేవో చేసి గట్టి ఎదురు దెబ్బ తిన్నాడు అక్కినేని అఖిల్. ఆ తర్వాత కొంచెం జాగ్రత్త పడి.. విక్రమ్ కుమార్ లాంటి అభిరుచి ఉన్న దర్శకుడితో ‘హలో’ లాంటి వైవిధ్యమైన చిత్రం చేశాడు.

    ప్లే బాయ్ లాగా ఉండే కుర్రాడు సీరియస్ ప్రేమికుడిగా మారిపోయి పరిణామం చెందే కథలతో దశాబ్దాలుగా చాలా సినిమాలు వచ్చాయి తెలుగులో. వీటిలో చాలా వరకు విజయవంతం అయినవే. ఏఎన్నార్.. నాగార్జున సైతం ఇలాంటి ప్రయత్నాల్లో సక్సెస్ అయ్యారు.

    తమన్ తన సంగీతంతో ‘మిస్టర్ మజ్ను’కు బలంగా నిలిచాడు. ‘కోపంగా..’తో పాటు ఇంకో రెండు మూడు పాటలు బాగున్నాయి. ఐతే టైటిల్ సాంగ్ మినహా పాటలు సినిమాలో ఆశించినంత ప్రభావవంతంగా లేవు.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Vikram Krishna/Vicky (Akhil Akkineni) studies in London and he is well known for his ladies charming abilities and called playboy in his university. Nikki (Niddhi Aggarwal) comes across him accidentally and knows all about him and start to hate him. 

    Akhil Akkineni who played the lead role Vicky is good. His looks and his presence are good. Nidhi Aggarwal is fine in her role as Nikki. Priyadarshi and Hyper Adhi generate a few laughs.

    Mr Majnu is a story of a guy who is well known for his cupid things and how he fell in love of a girl seriously. The movie starts off by introducing Akhil Akkineni as a playboy in which that element to make us believe he is a charmer has gone over the board. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Jhansi ki Rani Lakshmi Bai is one of the most popular heroes of the freedom struggle of India. She’s worshipped in the history books too. All that adoration when made into a film makes us to expect some pumping of adrenaline with patriotism.

    The film starts palely with an absolutely no buildup scene of the introduction of Manikarnika. Unconventional, but sorry it didn’t work here. The movie’s first half shows more about the personality of Lakshmi Bai. 

    Performances wise, Kangana has given a sincere and convincing performance. Playing a woman warrior is tricky job. One can easily overdo it. 

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Akhil Akkineni's Mr. Majnu is a romantic drama directed by Tholi Prema fame Venky Atluri. The director has once again shown his command over handling romance dramas. 

    Akhil is stylish, suave and very much believable as the guy who can win any girl. Besides his handsome looks and fit physique, Akhil has come up with a very good performance as Vicky.

    Mr. Majnu is a straightforward film that can be easily guessed by anybody where it is headed to. It has a predictable storyline with a serious girl falling for a flirtatious guy.

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    After 'Akhil' and 'Hello' movies ended up as disasters at the box office, young Hero Akkineni Akhil who is need of a proper hit at the box office is all set to come back with his third outing 'Mr. Majnu'. 

    Akhil Akkineni has shown a mesmerizing transformation in this movie when compared to his previous two films. Not only in the looks, but the actor has also shown a big difference in his performance as well. 

    Mr. Majnu' is an average film with some shortcomings. The first half of the film is full of fun and entertainment. Some romantic and light-weight comedy scenes keep the audience engaged.

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    GreatAndhra

    5.5/10

    Manmadhudi Varasudu

    Despite the fact that Akhil has not delivered a hit so far, 'Mr. Majnu' generated buzz thanks to its director Venky Atluri who has delivered a hit 'Tholi Prema' with Varun Tej last year.

    Akhil Akkineni is handsome as always. He is neat in his acting though the director has inserted three fights unnecessarily to show him as a massy star too.

    Director Venky Atluri was successful in giving a fresh take to a romantic angle in his first movie “Tholi Prema” and the film’s music was mellifluous.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    When your hero is flawed, Telugu film writers use clever tricks from the mediocre playbook to make him appear enormously lovable, monumentally acceptable, super cute, a great guy next door and more. 

    SS Thaman's songs (the title track especially) are impressive, so also his BGM.  George C Williams' cinematography is adept.  Other technical departments do a notable job.

    'Mr. Majnu' is a predictable film riddled with known lines, familiar situations, convenient cliches and some laughable tropes.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    The film depicts the journey of YS Rajasekhar Reddy's Padayatra that took place in 2003. When a lot of people are planning to be the CM from the party, YSR undertakes a Padayatra to meet the people of the state.

    The production values by 70 Mm Entertainment banner are luxurious. We can say that the producers haven't compromised on the quality of the film and invested a decent amount in the film. 

    Director Mahi V Raghav will impress the audience with his storytelling skills yet again. The way he narrated the story is not too fast and not too slow.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Yatra story begins somewhere in 2003 when YSR, then Congress legislative party leader, plans for a Padayatra as a last weapon to take on the incumbent TDP, and also to checkmate other contenders (for CM post) within the party. 

    Mammootty is very good as YSR, but appeared too subtle for YSR’s actual character. Rao Ramesh as KVP fits the bill, other characters have no much presence. The actress who played YSR’s wife Vijayamma garu role acted well

    Yatra is a two-hour documentary which attempts to cater YSRCP’s political needs than being a Rajanna’s biopic.

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    123telugu

    7/10

    The story is all about YSR played by Mammootty and how he went on a Padayatra before the historical 2004 elections.

    There was a lot of hue and cry when the makers chose Mammootty to play YSR. But boy, he is the heart and soul of the film. The national award winning actor has given one of his best performances and elevates YSR in a emotional manner.

    One the whole, Yatra lives up to all the expectations laid upon it. The film is an emotional tribute to YSR and showcases his historical Yatra in a moving and realistic manner. 

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Emotional Journey

    Sensing all odds against his party, congress leader Dr Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy decides to take pada yatra across the state in a do or die battle.

    As we watch, we feel no other actor would have suited other than Mammootty for YSR’s role. Mammootty owns it, he gets the walk, attire, expressions perfectly. He looks as charismatic as YSR was. His performance holds the movie.

    Thus the director has focused on positive angle of YSR and has not used this platform to slam TDP and Naidu. He has also not made this film as a pamphlet for YS Jagan’s party.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Mammootty doesn't try to mimic or look like YSR at all. Except for the hand gestures Mammootty does it in his own style but still bring authenticity and makes us believe that he is the Rajasekhar Reddy. 

    Director Mahi V. Raghav seems to be an ardent admirer of YSR. He shows him as the dynamic leader who dictated terms to High Command. 

    YSR life story has the potential to be made as a complete biopic. However, director Mahi V. Raghav focused only upon the Pada Yatra and the emotions that YSR might have gone through while interacting with people.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Mammootty has done fabulous work in the role of YS Rajasekhara Reddy. He looks absolutely charismatic and powerful. Jagapathi Babu as YS Raja Reddy is nice.

    Songs composed by K are good and they go with the flow of the film. He has done fine work in composing background score. Cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan is good. Editing is fine. Production values of 70MM entertainments are good.

    Yatra is a film about YSR and his most successful padayatra which made him the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh. This film runs only in the name of YSR.

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    Tupaki

    6.5/10

    యాత్ర.. ఎమోషనల్ జర్నీ ఆఫ్ వైఎస్సార్

    ‘యాత్ర’ వైఎస్ రాజశేఖర్ రెడ్డి బయోపిక్ కాదు. ఆయన రాజకీయ జీవితంలో అత్యత కీలకంగా నిలిచిన పాదయాత్ర చుట్టూ నడిచే ఒక ఎమోషనల్ జర్నీ మాత్రమే. కేవలం ఈ యాత్ర చుట్టూ కథ అల్లి సినిమాగా తీయాలనుకోవడం సాహసమే. 

    ‘యాత్ర’ సినిమాకు అతి పెద్ద ఆకర్షణ మమ్ముట్టినే. ఆయన వైఎస్ పాత్ర చేయడానికి ఒప్పుకోవడంతోనే ఈ సినిమాపై జనాలకు ప్రత్యేక ఆసక్తి కలిగింది. ఇక సినిమాలో వైఎస్ పాత్రలో మమ్ముట్టి ఒదిగిపోయిన తీరుకు హ్యాట్సాఫ్ చెప్పాల్సిందే. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    The emotional foundation to the film though is built rather honestly. The director of the film, Mahi V Raghav, offers a lot of sequences that inform us about Rajasekhar Reddy, the man and not the politician.

    The second hour is a major dampener in comparison to all the good that the first hour does. 

    The film ends with a footage of YSR's popular speeches, his sudden death in the helicopter crash and his son Y S Jagan taking YSR's aims forward. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Sachiin Joshi(Karan) and Nargis Fakhri(Aahana) are a couple who go on a vacation to Karan’s old Mansion which is located at a faraway place. Soon after reaching there, they experience unexpected incidents in the house. 

    Looks wise, Sachiin J Joshi is okay and tried to present himself in a new way on screen. Nargis Fakhri as a true lover of Karan did justice to the given role.

    On the whole, Amavasya is a suspense thriller which fails big-time to engage the audience. Except for one or two horror scenes, the film offers absolutely nothing new and irritates you to the core. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Seema Raja(Shiva Karthikeyan) is a wealthy rich man who wastes money like water just for his false prestige. 

    Shiva Karthikeyan is the major plus point of the movie. He has a superb screen presence and does well throughout the film. Performance wise, he did well in the two different shades he portrayed on screen.

    Seema Raja is a film which is filled with Tamil nativity. Though the concept looks decent, the boring narration and unnecessary commercial elements spoil the viewing experience of the audience.

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    Greatandhra

    3/10

    Although this film got craze due to Priya's wink act, she gets less footage. Priya Prakash has beauty, has expressive eyes but she proves nothing with this film in terms of acting. She is just okay.

    Shaan Rahman's music has already become quite popular and the songs are good on screen as well.

    We don't know what the original story of this movie was when director Omar Lulu made it last year. The wink act of Priya Prakash in a song clip went viral and she became a star overnight. 

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    The film lives up to its self-described image of a campus story.  With so many jovial as well as tender scenes happening everywhere on the campus, it's a backdrop that presents its own set of advantages. 

    The story takes its sweet time to reach an inflection point.  By then, the audience comes to the conclusion that this is a kosher Mollywood film that plays by its own rules.  Had the 'wink video' not become a national sensation, 'Lovers Day' wouldn't have been there in Telugu. 

    'Lovers Day' comes with a slow pace.  Its story is OK but the scenes go for a toss.  The execution falters.  Lack of nativity is a big dampener.

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    Tupaki

    2/10

    స్కూల్లో చదువుకునే పిల్లల మధ్య ప్రేమ అంటేనే వినడానికి ఏదోలా ఉంటుంది. ఈ నేపథ్యంలో సినిమా తీయడం అంటే సవాలే. తెర మీద పాత్రలు ఆ వయసుకు తగ్గట్లే ప్రవర్తించాలి. అలా ప్రవర్తిస్తుంటే చూసే ప్రేక్షకులకు సిల్లీగా అనిపిస్తుంది.

    ‘లవర్స్ డే’ పర భాషల నుంచి వచ్చిన అత్యంత చెత్త సినిమాల్లో ఒకటిగా నిలుస్తుందనడంలో ఎంతమాత్రం సందేహం లేదు.

    టెక్నికల్ గా ‘లవర్స్ డే’ సోసోగా అనిపిస్తుంది. షాన్ రెహ్మాన్ పాటలు పర్వాలేదనిపిస్తాయి. నేపథ్య సంగీతం మామూలుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. కెెమెరా పనితనం సాధారణం. తెలుగు సినిమాలతో పోలిస్తే నిర్మాణ విలువలు సబ్ స్టాండర్డ్ అనిపిస్తాయి.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Lover’s Day is entirely set in Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, where Priya (Priya Prakash Varrier) and Roshan (Roshan Abdul Rahoof) join as plus one students. 

    The major highlight of Lover’s Day is Noorin Shereef, the curly haired girl who plays Gatha John, Roshan’s best friend. She breathes energy into the otherwise mundane story with her bubbly acting and beautiful looks.

    Lover’s Day has a heavy hangover of Happy Days and other movies of the similar genre. However, there is hardly a gripping story or fun moments to keep the dejavu feeling away. A major part of the narrative wanders aimlessly. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Lover’s Day is entirely set in Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, where Priya (Priya Prakash Varrier) and Roshan (Roshan Abdul Rahoof) join as plus one students. 

    The major highlight of Lover’s Day is Noorin Shereef, the curly haired girl who plays Gatha John, Roshan’s best friend. She breathes energy into the otherwise mundane story with her bubbly acting and beautiful looks.

    Lover’s Day has a heavy hangover of Happy Days and other movies of the similar genre. However, there is hardly a gripping story or fun moments to keep the dejavu feeling away. A major part of the narrative wanders aimlessly. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Lover’s Day is entirely set in Don Bosco Higher Secondary School, where Priya (Priya Prakash Varrier) and Roshan (Roshan Abdul Rahoof) join as plus one students. 

    The major highlight of Lover’s Day is Noorin Shereef, the curly haired girl who plays Gatha John, Roshan’s best friend. She breathes energy into the otherwise mundane story with her bubbly acting and beautiful looks.

    Lover’s Day has a heavy hangover of Happy Days and other movies of the similar genre. However, there is hardly a gripping story or fun moments to keep the dejavu feeling away. A major part of the narrative wanders aimlessly. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Dev, a youngster from a well-to-do family, is an adventure seeker. When his friend playfully tries to set him up with Meghna, a businesswoman who has no time for love, Dev has to embark on an adventure of another kind.

    So, is Dev an adventure film? Not really. There are a couple of trips and an Everest-climbing scene, though. Is it a romantic film? No. Even though much of it revolves around the romance between Dev and (Meghna)

    It is a film starring Karthi, but gives RJ Vignesh much more screen time. It is a film that wants you to come to the theatre, but makes you wish you could run towards the exit even before it is intermission.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    After announcing his entry into politics and party name, Ramarao (Balakrishna) decides to cover every nook and corner of Andhra Pradesh. Despite the Central Government's tactics Ramarao sweeps the elections and becomes the Chief Minister. 

     the veteran is terrific with the portrayal of Ramarao's character. Bollywood actress Vidya Balan gets a meaty role in this part and she sinks her teeth into it.

    Krish did a decent job on a whole, but his work in the first part seemed more authentic compared to the second part. He did well in establishing the bond between NTR and his wife, but the key scenes that focus on the political drama aren't too convincing. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Simply put, Balakrishna shoulders the film with his one-man show. He delivers a fiery performance in his father NT Rama Rao’s role. Especially, Balayya’s power-packed acting in the confrontational scene with Indira Gandhi

    Too much of drama happens at breakneck speed, and it gives a serious tone to the movie. The scenes between NTR and his wife Basavatarakam lack the required depth and it leads to a half-baked subplot.

    On the whole, NTR Mahanayakudu showcases NTR, the legendary politician, to the current generation. Balakrishna’s splendid performance as NT Rama Rao and Krish’s deft handling of the political events that rattled Andhra Pradesh in the late 80s are the major highlights of this political drama. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Sadly, this film has very few things going it’s way. One of them would be the opening sequences, showcasing Sai’s lifestyle and his friendship with Jani.

    This film lacks a proper story and adding to that, the offbeat screenplay will start irritating the audience even before the halfway mark. Most of the scenes look repetitive and they are further messed up with a bland narrative.

    On the whole, Mithai is a poorly executed dark comedy that has very few things going its way. The film starts off well but loses track after 15 minutes or so.

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Balakrishna has once again delivered a spectacular performance. His body language, his dialogue delivery, and even his looks will also make us remember the beloved leader NTR. Vidya Balan breathes life into the character of Basavatarakam. 

    The Production values by NBK Films, Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, and Vibri Media are lavish. Music by Keeravani did not help in any manner for the movie. The background score hardly made any mark.

    Director Krish has handled the story in an interesting way. Just like the first part, there are some boring scenes in this movie as well. 

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    Mahanayakudu begins as NTR designs TDP logo and takes whirlwind tour of Andhra Pradesh. Then NTR’s Andhra wide tour in his Chaitanya Radham explaining all pro poor policies of NTR, which catapulted him to power are shown in good detail. 

    Second half is full of political drama showcasing how NTR regained power by fighting against Ram Lal and the mighty Indira. 

    While director closes out the movie with sad death of Basavatarakam, criticism that he didn’t cover the key episodes of NTR’s political life – thumping victory in 1994, ensuing August crisis, will continue.

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    There is a scene where NTR addresses a crowd in chaste Telugu, wearing a khakee, sitting informally on a rock.  At a distance in the same town, Indira Gandhi (Supriya Vinod) is heard addressing a crowd in Hindi, delivering platitudes. 

    Krish deals with NTR's 'Save Democracy' movement in a plain fashion.  The 'Delhi Chalo' hartal that saw NTR and Chandrababu Naidu outsmart the Congress' machinations comes quite underdeveloped.

    As a political thriller, the film should have been far more imaginative and edge-of-the-seat.  With no topicality, 'NTR: Mahanayakudu' has its disadvantages. 

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    Nandamuri Balakrishna has portrayed his father NT Rama Rao’s role perfectly. Unlike the first part, Balakrishna is completely seen in old avatar and there are no getups.

    As we have already noted in the first part, the cinematography and production design gets good marks. Keeravani’s music is pretty plain. Editing is better in this part.

    In the end, “Mayanayakudu” becomes both as CBN’s NTR as well as Basavatarakam’s NTR (since the movie begins with Basavatarakam and ends with her death) and glorifies him to the hilt.

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    Telugu360

    2/10

    Mithai grabbed the attention of audience ever since the wacky and fun filled trailers have been released by the makers.

    Youth appealing trailers raised curiosity on Mithai. Audience do expect some dark comedy or any type of comedy at least in few scenes. But Mithai miserably fails in generating required comedy.

    ‘Mithai’ is a B grade film which tries to package as a trendy comedy film. With no sequence is able to make audience laugh, this film is avoidable one.

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    Chitramala

    2/10

    Rahul Ramakrishna as Venkat Sai and Priyadarshi Pulikonda as Johnny has done a fantabulous work in their roles. But their performances are let down by the poor script. Ajay Gosh as boss is good. 

    Songs composed by Vidyasagar are okay. No song stays with the audience after the movie. His background score is good in some of the sequences. Cinematography by Ravi Varman is nice.

    Mithai is a film that promises dark comedy only in trailers and promotions but not in the film. This film revolves around a robbery in Rahul Ramakrishna’s house and the both friends Priyadarshi and Rahul go onto an investigation into that. Director Prashanth Kumar could have written a better and proper screenplay to make his story engaging and appealing to the audience. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Bollywood director, Anurag Kashyap is too good in his role as an intelligent serial killer. His body language and screen presence brings a lot of depth to the proceedings.

    As the film is all about tracing out a mysterious killer, most of the film runs on a serious note which may not go well with all sections of the audience. Though the love track between Atharvaa and Raashi is amusing, it comes as a speed break to the intense narration.

    On the whole, Anjali CBI is an appealing mystery thriller which has a racy narration in the first half. Though the twits revealed in the latter half are good, the slow proceedings takes the film down. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Sadly, this film has very few things going it’s way. One of them would be the opening sequences, showcasing Sai’s lifestyle and his friendship with Jani.

    This film lacks a proper story and adding to that, the offbeat screenplay will start irritating the audience even before the halfway mark. Most of the scenes look repetitive and they are further messed up with a bland narrative.

    On the whole, Mithai is a poorly executed dark comedy that has very few things going its way. The film starts off well but loses track after 15 minutes or so.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    రాజకీయ నేపథ్యంలో తెరకెక్కిన సినిమాల విషయంలో ఆయా చిత్ర బృందాల నుంచి ఒక మాట వినిపిస్తుంటుంది. తమ సినిమాను రాజకీయ కోణంలో చూడొద్దని.. రాజకీయాల్ని పక్కన పెట్టి సినిమా చూడాలి అని. 

    ‘యన్.టి.ఆర్’ సినిమాను మిగతా సినిమాల్లాగా ఎంత మాత్రం చూడలేం. ఒక సినిమాగా ఇదేమంత ఆసక్తి రేకెత్తించేది కాదు. ఎన్టీఆర్ రాజకీయారంగేట్రం.. ఆపై నాదెండ్ల వెన్నుపోటు.. ఎన్టీఆర్ పోరాటంతో తిరిగి ముఖ్యమంత్రిని దక్కించుకోవడం..

    సంగీత దర్శకుడు ఎం.ఎం.కీరవాణి ‘కథానాయకుడు’లో మాదిరే ‘మహానాయకుడు’లోనూ తన వంతుగా మంచి ఔట్ పుట్ పాటలు అంత రిజిస్టర్ అయ్యేలా లేవు కానీ.. నేపథ్య సంగీతం ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. కొన్నిచోట్ల బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కో్ర్ తో అవసరానికి మించి ఎలివేషన్ ఇచ్చే ప్రయత్నం జరిగింది.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    'NTR Kathanayakudu' ends with the sequence of NTR announcing Telugu Desam Party. 'NTR Mahanayakudu' kickstarts from where Part 1 ended. It showcases how NTR has gone into the public and ended the decades long Congress-rule with record majority. 

    Balakrishna looked awkward as NTR in few sequences of 'NTR Kathanayakudu'. He, however, appeared more like his Father in the aged get-up. Balayya won't disappoint even performance-wise.

    Certainly, 'NTR Mahanayakudu' have few good moments. Most of the First Half is about NTR's Political Entry, Poll Campaigning and Historic Victory. Lack of moments which offer goosebumps and nostalgic feeling is a drawback. 

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    TimesofIndia

    2/10

    A love triangle which revolves around a rich engineering student, Ajay, a violinist Anjali, whose strict mother despises rich people, and a sexy fashion designing student Anupama. 

    4 Letters revolves around the life of Ajay (Eshwar), whose father wants him to become a billionaire. Ajay ends up in a relationship with Anjali (Tuya Chakraborthy), a violin enthusiast whose mother despises rich people. 

    With an aimless plot laden with vulgar dialogues full of double entendre, 4 Letters is almost unbearable to watch, even if you're a fan of the genre.

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    Tupaki

    2/10

    ఈ మధ్య సినిమా ఎలా తీసినా.. ఆసక్తికరంగా ప్రోమోలు కట్ చేయడంలో మాత్రం కొందరు ఫిలిం మేకర్స్ మంచి నైపుణ్యం కనబరుస్తున్నారు. సినిమాలో కొంచెం కొత్తగా అనిపించే షాట్లు తీసుకుని.. ట్రైలర్ కట్ చేసి జనాల దృష్టిని ఆకర్షిస్తున్నారు.

    తమ వంతుగా రాహుల్.. ప్రియదర్శి బాగానే చేశారు. బహుశా ఈ సినిమాకు ప్రత్యేకంగా మాటలంటూ ఏమీ రాసినట్లు లేదు. రాహుల్.. ప్రియదర్శి సందర్భానుసారం ఏదో ఒకటి మాట్లాడేస్తూ సాగిపోయినట్లుగా అనిపిస్తుంది. 

    వివేక్ సాగర్ పాటలేవీ చెప్పుకోదగ్గ స్థాయిలో లేవు. నేపథ్య సంగీతం మాత్రం బాగుంది. ఈ తరహా సినిమాలకు అవసరమైన ఔట్ పుట్ ఇచ్చాడతను. రవివర్మన్ ఛాయాగ్రహణం పర్వాలేదు. నిర్మాణ విలువలు సాధారణంగా అనిపిస్తాయి. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    సినిమాకు ప్లస్ అంటే హరి పాత్రే. ఈపాత్రలో నటించిన హరి కృష్ణ తన మొదటి సినిమా అయినా చాలా కాన్ఫిడెంట్ గా నటించాడు. డ్యాన్స్ కూడా బాగా చేశాడు. 

    సినిమా మైనస్ అంటే రొటీన్ స్టోరీ. కథ రొటీన్ గా వున్నా కథనం అయినా ఆసక్తిగా లేకపోవంతో సినిమా బోరింగ్ అనిపిస్తుంది. బివీటికి తోడు ఒక్క ఝాన్సీ తప్ప తెలిసిన నటీనటులు ఎవరు లేకపోవడం అంతా కొత్త వారు కావడంతో వారి యాక్టింగ్ కనెక్ట్ అవ్వడం కష్టం గా అనిపిస్తుంది.

    లవ్ స్టోరీ బ్యాక్ డ్రాప్ లో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ చిత్రంలో హీరో హీరోయిన్ల నటన , ఝాన్సీ రోల్ హైలైట్ అవ్వగా రొటీన్ స్టోరీ , స్రీన్ ప్లే మైనస్ అయ్యాయి. చివరగా ఈ చిత్రం ప్రేక్షకులకు కనెక్ట్ అయ్యే అవకాశం లేదు. సో ఈసినిమా కి దూరంగా ఉండడమే మంచింది.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Kalyan Ram has looked more like a stylish cop than an investigative journalist. However, he is neat in the role.

    Nivetha Thomas gets meaty role in the second half and the talented actress once again proves her acting capabilities. Her performance in the second half is the highlight.

    Director K V Guhan, who has lent cinematography to many hit movies like “Dookudu”, “Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu” and “Jalsa” has chosen to introduce a new concept “Lucid Dreaming” (one can go back to the past event for few minutes in lucid dream) but that has not been fully capitalized.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Thrillers are the latest fad in Tollywood as this genre gives makers to experiment with limited budget. 118 movie trailers gave enough hint about the genre, the audience waited to see if this film is actually something different than run-of-the-mill thrillers. 

    118 is an intriguing, different and nearly engaging thriller with lucid dreaming concept as the backdrop.

    On flipside, at times, in the name of clues, the director tried to insert too many elements or characters. In addition, the key part of the film flashback is a routine emotional one.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Kalyan Ram has done a nice performance in the role of investigative journalist Gautham. Nivetha Thomas has done a fantastic job in the role of Aadhya. Shalini Pandey is good as the girlfriend of Gautham.

    The songs composed by Sekhar Chandra are good. He did superb work in composing the background score. The cinematography is superb and editing is good. 

    118 is a film that runs around a murder or a violent incident in a suspenseful and thrilling way. Cinematographer KV Guhan who became a director with this movie has done fantastic work in terms of cinematography. The first half of the film takes up to set its premise up by introducing the characters.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    The concept of the film is interesting and the director Guhan has narrated the film well for the most part. Kalyan Ram is neat as the investigative journalist.

    Nivetha Thomas once again proves what a strong performer she is. Though she comes late in the proceedings, she does well with her emotional act. 

    On the whole, 118 is a simple and neat thriller which has been made with no unnecessary deviations. It has decent moments in both the halves and the suspense is carried out neatly

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Kalyan Ram who is known for doing commercial potboilers has done away with regular masala elements and went with the flow of the character. His performance is decent.

    Being a cinematographer, KV Guhan had a clear vision of what to do. He didn't waste time on unnecessary elements and made sure to keep the narrative engaging. 

    118 will definitely appeal to the viewers that love to watch thrillers. It has decent chances to do well in A centers and multiplexes. With so many mediocre films being offered lately, 118 is a film worth spending your time and money.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    సినిమాకు మేజర్ ప్లస్ అంటే కాన్సెప్ట్ అనిచెప్పాలి. ఇక ఆ కాన్సెప్టు ని తెర మీదకు తీసుకురావడంలో గుహన్ చాలా వరకు సక్సెస్ అయ్యాడు. అలాగే సినిమాలో ఫస్ట్ హాఫ్ చాలా ఇంట్రస్టింగ్ గా అనిపిస్తుంది. ముఖ్యంగా ఇంటర్వెల్ లో వచ్చే ట్విస్ట్ సెకండ్ హాఫ్ ఫై ఇంట్రస్ట్ ను తీసుకొస్తుంది.

    మంచి కాన్సెప్ట్ ను సెలక్ట్ చేసుకున్న డైరెక్టర్ కే వి గుహన్ దానికి తగ్గట్లు గా కథను సిద్ధం చేసుకోలేకపోయాడు. 

    సస్పెన్స్ థ్రిల్లర్ నేపథ్యంలో గుహన్ తెరకెక్కించిన ఈ 118లో కాన్సెప్ట్ , కళ్యాణ్ రామ్ , నివేదా థామస్ ల నటన హైలైట్ అవ్వగా సెకండ్ హాఫ్ లో వచ్చే నివేదా ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ ఎపిసోడ్ మైనస్ గా చెప్పొచ్చు. 

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    Indiaglitz

    2/10

    If you are wondering what is the title all about, here it is.  Anjali's mother keeps brainwashing her daughter to avoid four letters in the English alphabet.  They are: R, I, C, H.  On her part, the daughter tells her mother that she will avoid four more letters: L, O, V, E. 

    The debutant hero's acting is a complete disaster.  His dialogue-delivery is an embarrassment. 

    '4 Letters' is a perfect assault on the audience's senses.  Perverted dialogues, embarrassing love stories, incoherent scenes, loads of double meaning lines, and outlandish college campus scenes are what the film has.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    థ్రిల్లర్ సినిమాలకు అత్యంత కీలకమైన విషయం.. తర్వాత ఏం జరుగుతుంది అనే ఆసక్తి రేకెత్తించడం.. ఈ విషయంలో ‘118’ చాలా వరకు విజయవంతం అవుతుంది. సినిమాటోగ్రాఫర్ టర్న్డ్ డైరెక్టర్ కె.వి.గుహన్ అందరూ వెళ్లే దారిలో వెళ్లకుండా ఒక డిఫరెంట్ కాన్సెప్ట్ ట్రై చేశాడు.

    ఇక అక్కడి నుంచి సస్పెన్స్ మొదలవుతుంది. హీరో తనకు వచ్చిన కథ తాలూకు మర్మాన్ని కనుగొనే క్రమంలో వచ్చే సన్నివేశాలు ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగుతాయి. ప్రథమార్ధం శరవేగంగా సాగిపోతుంది. ఇంటర్వెల్ మలుపు ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది.

    టెక్నికల్ గా ‘118’ పర్ఫెక్ట్ అని చెప్పొచ్చు. థ్రిల్లర్ సినిమాలకు నేపథ్య సంగీతం అందించడంలో నేర్పరి అయిన శేఖర్ చంద్ర.. మరోసారి తన పనితనం చూపించాడు. సినిమాలో ఉన్న ఒక్క పాట బాగుంది. ప్రధానంగా బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ తో శేఖర్ స్కోర్ చేశాడు.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Ajith is top class and once again proves what a versatile actor he can be. His role as an emotional father is the highlight of the film and Ajith leads from the front and gives a settled performance.

    Production values of the film are top notch as a lot of money has been spent on the visuals. Editing is bad as many scenes in the second half could have been chopped off. The camerawork is top notch as the village visuals and festive atmosphere has been nicely showcased. 

    On the whole, Viswasam is a film which banks heavily on Ajith’s stardom. The film was released during the festive season in Tamil Nadu and fulfilled the purpose of its release.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    ఈ చిత్రంతో మంచి ఎమోషనల్ ఫాదర్ లా.. అజిత్ నటన చాల బాగుంది. అచ్చం ఒక పల్లెటూరి వాడి పాత్రలో నటించిన ఆయన, తన పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లు తన లుక్ ను తన బాడీ లాంగ్వేజ్ ను మార్చుకోవడం చాలా బాగుంది. ముఖ్యంగా కొన్ని కీలకమైన

    దర్శకుడు శివ హీరోహీరోయిన్ల మధ్య లవ్ ట్రాక్ ను, అలాగే తండ్రి కూతుర్ల మధ్య వచ్చే కొన్ని మంచి ఎమోషనల్ సన్నివేశాలను బాగా తెరకెక్కించినప్పటికీ.. సినిమాను మాత్రం పూర్తి స్థాయిలో ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా మలచలేకపోయారు.

    శివ దర్శకత్వంలో అజిత్ హీరోగా వచ్చిన ఈ చిత్రంలో హీరో హీరోయిన్ల మధ్య వచ్చే లవ్ ట్రాక్, అలాగే తండ్రి కూతుర్ల మధ్య వచ్చే కొన్ని మంచి ఎమోషనల్ సన్నివేశాలు బాగా అలరిస్తాయి. అయితే సినిమాలో ముఖ్యమైన కథనం నెమ్మదిగా సాగడం

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    Indiaglitz

    2/10

    If you are wondering what is the title all about, here it is.  Anjali's mother keeps brainwashing her daughter to avoid four letters in the English alphabet.  They are: R, I, C, H.  On her part, the daughter tells her mother that she will avoid four more letters: L, O, V, E. 

    The debutant hero's acting is a complete disaster.  His dialogue-delivery is an embarrassment. 

    '4 Letters' is a perfect assault on the audience's senses.  Perverted dialogues, embarrassing love stories, incoherent scenes, loads of double meaning lines, and outlandish college campus scenes are what the film has.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    దర్శకుడు వి.సి.వ‌డివుడ‌యాన్ మంచి కాన్సెప్ట్ తో ఈ చిత్రాన్ని తెరకెక్కించాడు. ముఖ్యంగా ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ లో వచ్చే ‘బొట్టు’ తాలూకు కథ చాలా బాగా ఆకట్టుకుంటుంది. అలాగే బొట్టు పాత్ర.. ఆ పాత్రకు సంబంధించిన ట్రాక్..

    దర్శకుడు వి.సి.వ‌డివుడ‌యాన్ రాసుకున్న కాన్సెప్ట్.. అలాగే ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ సన్నివేశాలు బాగున్నప్పటికీ.. కథ కథనాల్లో మాత్రం ప్లో మిస్ అయింది. ముఖ్యంగా ఆయన రాసుకున్న కథనం ఆకట్టుకొన్నే విధంగా లేదు.

    ‘ప్రేమిస్తే’ ఫేమ్ భరత్ హీరోగా వి.సి.వ‌డివుడ‌యాన్ దర్శకుడిగా హర్రర్ కాన్సెప్ట్ తో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ హర్రర్ కామెడీ ఎంటర్టైనర్ పూర్తి స్థాయిలో ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా సాగలేదు. సినిమా కాన్సెప్ట్.. అలాగే ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ సన్నివేశాలు బాగున్నప్పటికీ….

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The concept of the film is quite interesting. The manner in which the flashback of Bottu is showcased is pretty impressive. All the scenes showcasing this episode have been executed well.

    After starting the film on an impressive note, the flow in the proceedings goes for a toss. Apart from this, the irritating comedy does not help matters much. The first fifteen minutes in the second half are very slow.

    On the whole, Bottu is a good script gone wrong kind of a film. The makers had good scope to elevate the proceedings but they did not utilize it. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is the lead pair’s performance. Shantanu Bhagyaraj is amazing as a sincere lover. His performance in the tense scenes is quite impressive. Shruthi Dange is the highlight of the film and she is quite good in her tailor-made role. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks is the manner in which the climax is ended. Things end on a hasty note which does not look impressive at all. Even though the story is old, the makers tried to present it in a new manner with a different screenplay which does not work at all.

    On the whole, Love Game is a routine romantic drama which has nothing new to offer. The lead pair try hard to salvage the film with their performances but the film does not have the needed novelty and falls flat most of the time.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    This film is a big career move for both comedians Madhu and Praveen. They are the main key to the film and give a very good performance. Praveen was very good with his Godavari slang and emoted quite well in all the comedy scenes. 

    One of the basic drawbacks of the film is that there is no seriousness in the proceedings. The director has written the plot well buy has not executed it in a proper manner. 

    On the whole, Where is the Venkatalakshmi is a good script gone wrong kind of a film. Lakshmi Rai, comedians Madhu and Praveen try to save the film with their sincere efforts but the second half has nothing going it’s way and kills the interest of the audience.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Ashima Narwal gets a meaty role and she performed well. Her acting in a few crucial scenes in the first half of the film is impressive and brings depth to the proceedings to an extent. The girl, who portrayed Amy’s role, did a decent job as a physically challenged person.

    After a decent narration with a few horror elements in the first half, the second half has way too many twists and turns than the actual horror elements.

    On the whole, Jessie is a psychological horror thriller which has a few engaging moments. The narration and character establishment in the first half are okay. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Hero Maganti Srinath makes an impressive debut. He looks apt as the police officer and has done well in the emotional department. His performance in key investigating scenes was very good. 

    The first drawback is that most of the time is taken to introduce the key roles in the film and this is where the film begins on a dull note. As the director took his own sweet time just to elevate the characters, he wasted key run time of the film. 

    On the whole, Bilalpur Police Station is a slow and boring cop drama which misses the flow in many areas. The emotional connect is also missing in major areas and this is where the audience gets bored most of the time.

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    Filmbeat

    5/10

    వరుణ్, మాయ ఒకరికొకరు ఎందుకు లవ్‌ను ప్రపోజ్ చేసుకోలేకపోయారు? చివరకు వారిద్దరూ ఎలా ఒక్కటయ్యారు? వరుణ్ కుటుంబంలో ఏర్పడిన విషాదం ఏమిటి? మాయ తన తల్లిని ఎందుకు ద్వేషిస్తుంది?

    ప్రేమ వలయంలో చిక్కుకున్న వరుణ్ తన కథ చెప్పడంతో మౌనమే ఇష్టం మొదలవుతుంది. మాయ (పార్వతి అరుణ్) స్వచ్ఛంద సేవ కార్యక్రమాలు, ఆమెను చూసి ప్రేమలో పడటం అనే అంశాలు తొలుత ఆసక్తికరంగా ఉంటాయి. 

    దర్శకుడిగా అశోక్ కొంత మేరకు సక్సెస్ అయ్యాడనే చెప్పవచ్చు. కథ, కథనాలపై మరింత కసరత్తు చేసి ఉంటే డెఫినెట్‌గా మరో ఆనంద్ లాంటి చిత్రమయ్యేది. దర్శకుడిగా ప్రతీ సీన్‌ను ఓ పెయింటింగ్‌గా తెరకెక్కించారు.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The concept of the film looks good in the first place. As the film has been clearly given ‘A’ rating it has all the double meaning dialogues which will please the masses. Some of the strongest double meaning jokes have been used neatly and they will be liked by the youth.

    The first half of the film goes for a toss as the characters, story and conflict point is not at all established well. The comedy, songs, and scenes are so over the top during this time that you feel like going out of the theaters.

    On the whole, Chikatigadilo Chilakottudu is one of the first straight adult comedies in Tollywood. The makers have started a new trend and we need to see how films in this genre are made in the future.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    ఏడీజీపి మాథ్యూ పాత్రలో మోహన్ లాల్ ఎప్పటిలాగే తన పరిపక్వతమైన నటనతో ఈ చిత్రంలోనే ఉత్తమమైన నటనను కనబర్చారు. 

    దర్శకుడు ఉన్నికృష్ణన్‌ మంచి స్టోరీ థీమ్ తీసుకున్నప్పటికీ.. టిపికల్ నేరేషన్ తో, పూర్తి ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగని క్రైమ్ డ్రామాతో సినిమాను ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా మలచలేకపోయారు. ముఖ్యంగా కథ, కథనం ఉండాల్సిన స్థాయిలో లేవు. 

    ఉన్నికృష్ణన్‌ దర్శకత్వంలో మోహన్ లాల్, విశాల్, శ్రీకాంత్, హన్సిక, రాశీ ఖన్నా ప్రధాన పాత్రల్లో వచ్చిన ఈ భారీ మల్టీస్టారర్ లో విశాల్ ట్రాక్, అలాగే మోహన్ లాల్ ఎమోషనల్ ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ మరియు కొన్ని ఇన్వెస్టిగేట్ సన్నివేశాలు బాగా అలరిస్తాయి.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    సినిమాకు మెయిన్ ప్లస్ అంటే సెకండ్ హాఫ్ లో వచ్చే కామెడీ. టైటిల్ కు తగ్గట్లు సినిమా ని మొత్తం డబుల్ మీనింగ్ డైలాగ్స్ తో నింపేశారు. అయితే ఫిజికల్ గా మాత్రం అసభ్యకరంగా ఏమి లేకపోవడం కూడా సినిమా కు ప్లస్సే.

    అడల్ట్ హారర్ కామెడీ తో వచ్చిన ఈ సినిమా కు మెయిన్ మైనస్ పాయింట్ అంటే స్టోరీ లేకపోవడమే. కాన్సెప్ట్ బాగున్నా దానికి తగ్గకథ , కథనాలు లేకపోవడం తో సినిమాలో సీరీయస్ నెస్ మిస్ అయ్యింది. 

    అడల్ట్ హారర్ కామెడీ నేపథ్యంలో తెరకెక్కిన ఈ చీకటి గదిలో చితక్కొట్టుడు లో సెకండ్ హాఫ్ లో వచ్చే కామెడీ సన్నివేశాలు హైలైట్ అవ్వగా కథ లేకపోవడం , సిల్లీ సన్నివేశాలు సినిమాకు మైనస్ అయ్యాయి. ఏ సర్టిఫికెట్ తో వచ్చిన ఈ చిత్రం యూత్ కు కూడా కనెక్ట్ అవ్వడం కష్టమే.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Young hero, Srinivas Sai is good in his role as the slum boy. His dialogue delivery and performance in emotional scenes in the latter half bring depth to the proceedings.

    The biggest minus point of the film is its dragged narration in the first half. The proceedings during this time look unengaging with a flat screenplay. Lack of entertainment and enjoyable songs is also minus for the film.

    On the whole, Vinara Sodara Veera Kumara is a regular village love story presented with a social message. 

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Nayanthara for the first time in her career plays a dual role. While one of the characters is a regular one for her, it is the second where she plays a de-glamorous part that stands out. 

    Sarjun KM has a template horror story in hand. It is predictable when we look at it overall, but the director manages to infuse some tension into the narrative with thrilling bits centered around the stock sequences of the genre.

    Music by Sundaramurthy KS is neat and perfectly in sync with the narrative. One song in the second half stands out which is used throughout.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    The title credits of Airaa plays over an animated sequence that shows the domino effect caused by a Rube Goldbergian contraption. And the title itself contains butterflies. 

    There’s an air of half-heartedness about Airaa. It wants to be a ghost movie, but it keeps trying to play down the horror elements. It wants to be a tragedy about an unfortunate character, but doesn’t want to become too melodramatic.

    There are a couple of moments that are visually exciting – a shot where things in a room seem to be floating in zero gravity, and a niftily edited sequence that cross-cuts between the action happening in two places 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Undoubtedly, Nayanthara is the heart and soul of the film. She is superb in both her roles but is staggering in the de-glam role of Bhavani. The torture she goes through and how she faces curses all the time have been nicely showcased in the film. 

    This film has minus point galore. Firstly, the twists in the film do not come for the entire first half. This makes the proceedings confusing and boring many times. The director should have added a twist in the interval point to make people understand what is happening in the film. 

    On the whole, Airaa is slow and dragged out horror thriller which has only a selected few good scenes. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The film is completely centered around Niharika and she does a good job in a tailor-made role. Initially, she starts off as a chirpy girl who is full of life and this part was nicely portrayed by the young heroine. 

    The film has similarities with many Hindi films in the past. Niharika’s role is tailored around Kareena Kapoor’s role in Jab We Met and there are many scenes which instantly remind you of hit romantic films from yesteryears.

    On the whole, Suryakantham is a better film when compared to Niharika’s previous duds. She has improved a lot and carries the film with her decent performance. Story-wise, there is nothing new you will see here and the pace of the film is also slow. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Most of the story of ‘Lakshmi’s NTR’ is already known to most of the people. The movie opens in 1989 where NTR (Vijay Kumar) after facing a huge defeat is seen leading a hopeless life. 

    P Vijay Kumar can be considered as one of the most significant assets for the film. He will steal attention with his energetic performance. He is not only looking like NTR but also behaved and poured life into the character. He delivered a memorable performance.

    The movie started on a prolonged note. The entire first half is a bit boring. The first half is all about some never-ending conversations between NTR and Lakshmi Parvathi. The second half is far better, but the dosage of drama might irk the audience. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    To start things first, Majili is filled with some memorable performances which elevate the film completely. Chay Akkineni is a revelation as he gives his career best performance. With this film, it is once again proved that Chay is a director’s actor and can perform.

    Production values of the film are top notch as the film rich and showcases both the time zones in a superb manner. Music by Gopi Sundar is just about okay as some more hit songs could have made things better.

    Premam was a career changing film for Chay and Majili will do the same as it will take him one step higher in his career. Samantha ably supports Chay with her lovable role and they as a couple, make Majili work in the second half.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Akkineni Naga Chaitanya is going through a tough phase as all his recent outings left no trace at box office. He has pinned all hopes on his new release romantic entertainer Majili which has Samantha as the female lead.

     Naga Chaitanya got his career best author backed role as ‘ Purna ‘, acted superb too ! Samantha steals the show with her stellar performance in 2nd half as ‘ Sravani’ .New girl Divyansha is adequate. 

    Majili is a Good film for family audience and a decent one time watch for Youth! USP of the film is in it’s story, while dialogues and performances are added assets. On flip side, slow paced narration at times doesn’t go well with a section of audience.

     

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    'Majili' is about repartees and low-intensity comedy rather than poignant conversations between a morose husband and his new soulmate.  It's not about soulful moments, rather it's about superficial situations.

    Take this scene where a friend gives Chaitanya's character a game-changing idea to deal with a particular situation.  This idea should have come from Samantha's character. That would have been the biggest service to her character. 

    'Majili' is about events rather than conversations.  It could have been a coming-of-age drama but it remains content with situational humour and convenient situations for the most part

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Emotional Family Movie

    ‘Majili’ is more of a family drama. Overall, it is a decent watch if you excuse the slow pace and routine elements. 

    Naga Chaitanya has put in his sincere effort to carry Poorna’s character. But he is too young to play this role especially when the ‘twist’ in the last act comes.

    Sravani is typical middle-class wife and Samantha steals the show. She has got a best role and she has taken it in her hands to make an impact.

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    Great Andhra

    2/10

    Horrible!

    All the actors in the film are clueless what they are doing. For Sumanth Ashwin, this comes as another rude shock like some of his badly made recent movies.

    The film is made with cheap production values and low technical values. No technician has put in good work. The less said about the director’s work the better.

    The so-called comedy here gives horrifying experience. A director and writer’s failure this is.

     

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    Tupaki

    1/10

    ప్రేమకథా చిత్రమ్-2.. ప్రేక్షకులకు హార్రరే

    సుమంత్ అశ్విన్ ను చూస్తే నిజంగా జాలేస్తుంది. ముఖ్యంగా క్లైమాక్స్ లో దయ్యం పట్టిన వాడిగా అతడి నటన దారుణం. విద్యు రామన్ ను సైతం సరిగా ఉపయోగించుకోలేకపోయారు. అపూర్వ శ్రీనివాసన్.. ఇతర నటీనటుల గురించి చెప్పడానికేమీ లేదు.

    ప్రొడక్షన్ వాల్యూస్ పేలవం. ‘ప్రేమకథా చిత్రమ్’లో చాలా వరకు ఒక ఇంట్లోనే సన్నివేశాలన్నీ లాగించేసినా.. కంటెంట్ లో ఉన్న బలం వల్ల మనకు మొనాటనీ అనిపించదు. ఇక్కడ కూడా అలాగే ట్రై చేశారు కానీ.. ఏదో బి-గ్రేడ్ సినిమా చూస్తున్న ఫీలింగ్ కలుగుతుంది. ఈ రోజుల్లో షార్ట్ ఫిలిమ్స్ లో ఇంతకంటే మెరుగ్గా ఉంటున్నాయి నిర్మాణ విలువలు. సంగీతం గురించి చెప్పడానికేమీ లేదు. నేపథ్య సంగీతం చెవుల్లో రక్తాలు కారేేలా చేస్తుంది. పాటల ప్రస్తావన అనవసరం. ఛాయాగ్రహణంలోనూ ఏ మెరుపులూ లేవు. ఉప్పుటూరి గణేష్ రైటింగ్.. హరికిషన్ డైరెక్షన్ గురించి ఎంత తక్కువ చెప్పుకుంటే అంత మంచిది.

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    123 Telugu

    4/10

    Prema Katha Chitram 2 – Unbearable horror comedy

    The climax of the film has been handled well and has some decent thrills. Siddhi Idnani is the best of the lot and does her role extremely well.

    There are way too many drawbacks in the film and it is hard to list them all here. The basic writing of the film itself has no base and clarity. The film is not a sequel as only names and some references from Prema Katha Chitram have been taken which do not work one bit.

    Production values of the film are decent and so was the camerawork which showcased the thrills well. Music is a disaster and so was the background score. Dialogues are neat and so was the entire set up of the film. Coming to the director Hari Kishan, he makes a horrible debut and fails in his narration.

    On the whole, Prema Katha Chitram is a horrendous horror comedy which does not work one bit.

     

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Love, heartbreak and cricket is the premise around which Shiva Nirvana builds his latest love story Majili.

    Quite often, the director seems to be in two minds and is unsure whether he wants to break stereotypes or tick every box that he thinks is needed to make the film work.

    For all its moments of brilliance, the flaws in Majili are too glaring to ignore. For instance, the director seems to be confused about what to do with Subbbaraju's character.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Poorna (Naga Chaitanya) a wannabe cricketer falls in love with Anshu (Divyansha) a North Indian rich girl. The couple gets separated and the heartbroken Poorna leads his life like a loser. 

    Naga Chaitanya gets an author backed role and he did his best as Poorna. He is particularly impressive in the second half where he is going through a heartbreak. 

    Majili is a relatable story with effective dialogue. Many lovers get separated and shares their lives with someone else. What if someone who couldn't get over his past love gets married to another woman?

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    Idlebarin

    6/10

     Naga Chaitanya enacted the role of a guy who is going through a lot of pain because of the lost girl. He has to show anger and indifference to the people who love him the most.

    After Ninnu Kori, Shiva Nirvana writes another script that dwells on love failure. There is a lot of depth and honesty in the characterization of Poorna. 

    The story of Majili is about a guy who lost everything - love, career and hope. It’s a kind of negative and depressing character. 

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Poorna (Naga Chaitanya) is a Youth who aspires to be a Cricketer. He falls in love with Anshu (Divyansha Kaushik) who happens to be the daughter of a Navy Officer but local politics leads to their break-up.

    Poorna will remain as a memorable role in the career of Naga Chaitanya irrespective of the films he does in future. This is the toughest role he played so far. Variations showed in the character with two shades is marvellous.

    Youth will go crazy if a love story touches their hearts. We have seen that happen in the case of 'Tholiprema', 'Yem Maya Chesave' and few other classics. Generating the feel in a love story is never gonna be easy as the story remains almost same for most films in this genre.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Bindu (Siddhi Idnani) is a classmate of Sudheer Babu (Sumanth Ashwin).  She falls in love with him but, to her utter shock, she realizes that he is already in love with Nandu (Nandita Swetha).  

    This is the kind of horror-comedy in which a comedian who is not even half-decent is surprised that even ghosts can smell the fart.  

    Sumanth Ashwin plays the Sudheer Babu of 'Prema Katha Chitram' (remember this is a sequel).  And the way he acts, he does it like Sudheer himself.  

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    123 Telugu

    6/10

    Sai Dharam suits the loser’s role in a superb manner. He has caught the emotions in the character perfectly and drives the film through his expressions. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the pace. Things take forever to come to the actual point. Also, the proceedings have a dejavu kind of a feel as such emotions and break up in love stories have been showcased in many films previously.

    On the whole, Chitralahari is the emotional story of an underdog with some decent moments in both the halves. But the slow pace and serious tone of the film may not be liked by a section of the audience who come expecting entertainment. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Chitralahari starts off promisingly with its truthful story that connects to Youth. A youngster with plenty of ideas doesn’t get any break career-wise. With a supporting father, Vijay leads life happily with occasionally trying for a break.

    Sai Tej has shown a significant maturity in performance in Vijay character. In this boy next door character, Sai Tej attempts to cater to family audience. Posani Krishna Murali gets a good character as father of Sai Tej. 

     Chitralahari has a story that connects to youth, preaches to believe in self! The director honestly tries to deliver an inspirational message, but fails as a movie maker. This film is just an average film.

     

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Sai Dharam Tej made a conscious attempt to look different and perform like never before. He appears just alike any normal youngster instead of showing heroism.

    Songs composed by Devi Sri Prasad for 'Chitralahari' are better than his recent albums. 'Prema Vennela' and 'Glassmates' stand out. Rest of the songs are just okay.

    To conclude in one sentence, 'Chitralahari' is the success story of an underdog. The Protagonist succeeded finally after successive failures.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Sai Tej is looking to shed his mass hero image by totally staying away from action scenes and punch dialogues. It is a welcome change. There is a lot of subtlety in his performance too. 

    Kishore Tirumala sets up the tone for the film with a good introduction of characters and well written initial portions.

    Story of underdogs is not new to Telugu cinema audience. There were numerous films that dealt with the underdog theme and turned successful.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven, wrote John Milton in Paradise Lost. The same quote is played in the end credits of actor-turned-filmmaker Prithviraj's directorial debut Lucifer.

    Credit to Prithviraj for not playing to the gallery in the first half. The result of the restraint is that content and characters get their due. 

    Mohanlal's Stephen though lacks the energy of some of his mass avatars, and instead is a dour-faced stoic figure - making it less memorable for some after walking out, of the theatres. 

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    Mixed Chitram

    Leaving the baggage of mass-hero image behind completely, Sai Dharam Tej has surrendered to this youngster character. His thick-beard look has also come in handy for the transformation. He has done fantastic job here.

    Devi Sri Prasad has given good songs to the film. They are major plus to this romantic entertainer.

    Director Kishore Tirumala has tried to give a message to the youth about how to handle rejections and failure in life. He has begun the story well.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    With Chitralahari, Kishore Tirumala takes up the gargantuan task of holding the audience’s interest while telling a tried and tested tale – that of an underdog who’s branded a loser by society but is in reality nothing short of a genius inventor. 

    Chitralahari is a well-intentioned film that starts out wanting to tell the story of an underdog who does not give up till he reaches his goal, ably supported by his father.

    Sai Dharam Tej delivers a stupendous performance as the underdog wanting to catch a break, a refreshing change from the ‘supreme mega hero’ roles he usually plays. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Lucifer – Slow but okay

    Mohan Lal leads from the front and carries the film on his shoulders. The way he portrays his loyal role and showcases superb emotions in the climax speaks volumes of Mohan Lal’s acting prowess. 

    Though Prithvi Raj chose a good story, his narration is a bit slow. He showcased Mohan Lal in a superb manner and wins the hearts of his fans but for others, the narration looks jaded in many areas.

    On the whole, Lucifer is a passable political drama which has some hiccups here and there. The theme of the film and performances are top notch but the narration and pace are a bit slow in places.

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    Mirchi9

    5.5/10

    Mohan Lal brings his magical aura and intensity to the table to make the maximum out of yet another mass outing. It is a role that he can do by sleepwalking. Well, he doesn’t do that, and that is the reason why the actor is a legend.

    The most vital aspect of this whole homage or fan service is that Prithviraj has the basic sense to use the star well and present him in a complete package with an engaging story fitting the star. Naturally, the political landscape looks fit. 

    Overall, Lucifer is a well-made commercial masala fare that, in parts, operates similarly to Raghava Lawrence directed Don that came years ago. 

     

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    స్లోగా సాగే పొలిటికల్ డ్రామా !

    స్టీఫెన్ గట్టుపల్లి అనే పాత్రలో మోహన్ లాల్ ఎప్పటిలాగే తన నటనతో ఈ సినిమాలో ఉత్తమమైన నటనను కనబర్చారు. 

    పృధ్వీరాజ్ సుకుమారన్ మంచి స్టోరీ థీమ్ తీసుకున్నప్పటికీ.. టిపికల్ నేరేషన్ తో, పూర్తి ఆసక్తికరంగా సాగని పొలిటికల్ డ్రామాతో సినిమాను ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా మలచలేకపోయారు.

    మలయాళ సూపర్ స్టార్ మోహన్ లాల్ హీరోగా.. మలయాళ స్టార్ హీరో పృధ్వీరాజ్ సుకుమారన్ దర్శకత్వంలో వచ్చిన ఈ పొలిటికల్ థ్రిల్లర్ కొన్నిచోట్ల పర్వాలేదనిపించినా.. ఓవరాల్ గా సినిమా స్లోగా సాగుతూ నిరుత్సాహ పరుస్తోంది.

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    123Telugu

    7/10

    Jersey is a film which has some of the best performances in recent times. Every character in the film is so well enacted that you get carried away with all the emotions throughout the film.

    The length of the film is a tad long and there is a chance for the film to be trimmed for atleast 8 to 10 minutes.

    On the whole, Jersey is a realistic sports drama which moves you emotionally. Nani once again proves what an actor he is and single handedly takes the film to greater heights. 

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    Telugu 360

    6.5/10

    Natural star Nani’s Jersey is touted as an emotional sports drama based on cricket. He is playing a middle aged cricketer in this film which also features Shraddha Srinath in heroine role.

    The plot points revealed in the trailer may give audience an impression like another sports flick with ‘underdog wins against all odds’ theme. But, this film is much beyond that, and not a regular sports flick. 

    Nani plays middle aged cricketer role so effortless that we cannot imagine anyone else from Tollywood for this role. He betters all his previous films’ performance by miles in JERSEY.
     

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    TimesofIndia

    8/10

    To call Jersey just the story of an ex-cricketer Arjun (Nani) who fights conventions to get selected in the Indian cricket team is a grave injustice to the film, even if that’s how it sums itself up.

    Despite the multiple threads and three different time frames that connect to Arjun, Gowtam Tinnanuri does a stupendous job of not tangling them all up into a mess. Arjun is an ex-Ranji player, the best right hand batsman of his time and a cocky man who’s unfortunately soon grounded by reality. 

    While Gowtam Tinnanuri really takes the cake in this one, with his stupendous screenplay and narration, Sanu Varghese’s cinematography and Anirudh Ravichander’s music do their bit to simply pour life into the film.

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    Mirchi 9

    6/10

    Nani is in terrific form in the film. It is his movie out and out. The acting is mostly emotional and less on the funny side that is mainly exploited by the director. It comes across as a welcome change and for sure is a big reason why the whole experience of watching the actor on screen feels different or new. 

    The climax is neatly done but is sure to evoke a mixed reaction. There will be a segment which will take the twist in stride, but another section would find it shoehorned to create an artificial empathy. 

    Shraddha Srinath is presented beautifully in the movie. While she has a routine housewife role, it is sure to register among the audience. Sathyaraj is ever reliable as usual with his supporting part. 

     

     

     

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    GreatAndhra

    7/10

    Nani, without a doubt, has given his best performance. Matured acting this is. The internal turmoil of a failed cricketer, the helplessness of a penniless father, and the struggle with all the problems

    Shraddha Srinath as his wife has also given competent performance. Hers is not a glamorous role. She has pulled it off well. 

    Very rarely we get to see movies based on cricket in Tollywood. “Jersey” is totally different in terms of plot, genre and narration. This is not a regular Tollywood movie.

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    ThehansIndia

    7/10

    Nani has delivered a commendable performance and can be considered as one of the major highlights. His outstanding performance added more strength to the film. His finest performance is one of the major factors that will keep the audience stick to their chairs.

    His performance in the emotional scenes will melt the hearts. Shraddha Srinath delivered a beautiful performance. Not only as a teenager, but Shraddha Srinath has also delivered her best performance in the wife character as well. 

     The movie starts off an interesting note and the first half is filled with some light emotional and movements and character introductions. The interval bang is awesome. The emotional content in the second half will be increased. 
     

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    Gulte

    7/10

    Nani is a terrific actor who always gets into the skin of the character. With Jersey he gets an author backed role that is a dream for any actor. Nani just lives in the character of Arjun that we believe that he is truly a struggling middle class man and a failed cricketer.

    Director Gautham Tinnanuri needs to be commended for making an authentic sports film. He never deviated from the plot for the sake of commercial aspects. 

    Jersey is an emotional drama that only works when it connects to the viewer. One cannot go through the sea of emotions that Arjun is going through unless he could feel it. 

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    Tupaki

    7/10

    Arjun (Nani) is a promising cricketer who aspires to play for the country but his dream get ruined due to some unavoidable circumstances.

    Nani delivered his career-best performance in 'Jersey'. By breathing life into the character, This Brilliant Performer makes you connect with what he is going through from start to finish. 

    Outcome will be at a different level if Music Director and Cinematographer understand the depth of the emotions in a story. That's what happened with 'Jersey'! Contributions from Anirudh Ravichander and Sanu Varghese are marvellous to say the least.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The film is completely Lawrence’s show as he carries the film on his shoulders by doing two roles superbly. 

    Though Lawrence’s fresh idea in this sequel is decent, it was somewhere messed up in the proceedings. After an okay first half with nice horror and comedy elements, the narration in the latter half lacks a racy screenplay.

    Director Lawrence is good as an actor and choreographer but misses the target slightly when it comes to direction. 

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Arjun (Nani) is a highly talented cricket batsman who plays for Hyderabad Ranji team in 1980’s. He quits cricket after getting frustrated of not being selected to Indian team. 

    Director Gowtham Tinnanuri who proved himself with his first content based film Malli Raava comes up with a solid story for Jersey. The film is about sacrifice and bonding with the family.

    Making such a content-oriented film without regular commercial elements is a risky proposition. But, director takes the risk and comes up with a very good output with the help of fine performances by actors and excellent contributions by technicians. 

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    thehansIndia

    5/10

    Raghava Lawrence is undoubtedly one of the finest actors in the industry and the actor has proved the same with his mesmerizing performance in the movie. More than Raghava Lawrence, his character will speak more.

    Oviya hasn't tried this kind of character in her previous films but she has acted very well. Vedhika performed naturally on the screen.

    'Kanchana 3' has a decent story. The movie starts off on an interesting note. The first half is filled with comedy, romance and slight horror. The first half will also have some spooky scenes which will also be funny at the same time. 
     

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Nani as Arjun is fantastic. This performance is one of the best performance in his career and this would be a memorable character for him. The two shades of his character are well etched and are relatable at every level. Shraddha Srinath complemented Nani very well in every sequence they are together. 

    The songs for this film are composed by Anirudh Ravichander which are good to hear and addictive. He did a superb job in composing the background score too which syncs with the emotions of the film and enhances it. 

    Jersey is a story of a father’s gift to his child. Each and every character is introduced without any disturbance to the story flow and there is not much to deviate the story. The first half sets the premise of the movie and the journey of Arjun towards his goal which is entertaining with situational comedy here and there. 

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Raghava Lawrence’s energetic performance is undoubtedly a show stealer for this film. He has proved that he is undoubtedly one of the versatile actors in the industry. 

    Raghava Lawrence has not only proved his acting skills but also his storytelling as well as script writing skills with the ‘Muni’ series. The third installment ‘Kanchana 3’ has proved the same. 

    As ‘Kanchana 3’ is the sequel of the ‘Kanchana’ series, we can see the flavor of Kanchana in this movie as well. The entire first half is filled with the same comedy and slight horror scenes. Just like its previous versions, the interval episode is really impressive.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Given that we are now into the fourth film of the Muni aka Kanchana franchise, we know what we are signing up for. And Kanchana-3 gives us that – a man who gets scared easily, his bumbling but good-hearted family, a ghost that loves to spook them, tantrics, a sentimental backstory, and revenge. 

    And for a film whose primary target audience includes children, its objectification of the three female leads is condemnable. Almost every character, including the girls’ parents keep referring to them as “figurunga”.

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    Mirchi 9

    4/10

    It is the same old story where Raghava (Raghava Lawrence) and his family are haunted by different ghosts initially. 

    Raghava Lawrence just sleepwalks through the entire film, of course enjoying all the attention of the female cast in the process. There is nothing new that he does here that he has not done in the past films of the series. Raghava Lawrence has actually done better, to be honest.

    One can say without an iota of doubt that Raghava Lawrence is a good director within the mass terrain. The stories have been his problem, but he has always managed to engage with fast-paced screenplays. Kanchana 3 is no different.
     

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Lawrence repeats the same act that he does in the Muni series. There is nothing special about his performance in spite of donning dual roles. His grey haired look for Kaali is just for a change. 

    Lawrence has mastered the art of delivering mass friendly horror comedies. His Muni aka Kanchana franchise kept getting better with each film, but he seems to have ran out of ideas this time.

    Lawrence doesn't try to bring anything new to the Kanchana's table. He simply delivers the same recipe that has worked wonders before. The name is enough to draw audiences in big numbers and Lawrence is aware of it.

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    Hindustantimes

    4/10

    Actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrencce is back with the fourth instalment to the highly popular and successful Kanchana franchise which kicked off with the 2007 film Muni. 

    If you’ve seen the previous parts in the franchise, you already know the drill. The story is dated. When Kaali and Rosy are brutally killed, they return as ghosts and use Raghava to avenge their death. 

    Kanchana 1 and Kanchana 2 had very strong performances from Sarath Kumar and Nithya Menen. As a transgender seeking revenge, Sarath Kumar was phenomenal.

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Raghava Lawrence has done it in his usual style. Kaali, the second role that he has played is exactly like his real life image –a guy who does charity.

    The film has rich production values and rich camera work. Music is not up to the mark. Rest of the technical values are decent.

    Raghava Lawrence has successfully created super fan following to “Kanchana” or “Muni” franchise. This is the fourth film in this series. If you watch any one of the movie in this franchise, you can easily guess what happens in the other movies. 

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    IndianExpress

    3/10

    I think the B and C audience really like Raghava Lawrence. Or else, they won’t hoot and whistle for everything this guy does. In Kanchana 3, Raghava plays the same man, who is afraid of ghosts.

    This time, Raghava has “fun with” three “figures” (that’s how they are referred to) Vedhika, Oviya and Nikki Tamboli, as they generously flaunt their waist and butt (partially covered) throughout the film.

    I am not revealing anything further because I believe it is going to ruin this ambitious film. (Pun-intended) Overall, Kanchana 3 is a frustratingly cringe-worthy piece of work masquerading as “horror comedy” that makes you squirm. 

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    123Telugu

    7.5/10

    Avengers come to know that they can undo the humongous damage caused by Thanos if they can use quantum physics to go back in time and collect all the infinity stones.

    Avengers: End Game banks mainly on the emotional journey of the lead characters and that is portrayed exceedingly well. The audience will connect with the characters on a personal level and that is surely the biggest asset of the film.

    The directors, Anthony Russo, and Joe Russo set their focus on getting the emotional connect right and they succeeded in this department. However, they should have concentrated more on the screenplay in the first half.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    The film addresses the burning social issues in contemporary society and showcases the loopholes in the system.

    Though the film mainly deals with social issues, those episodes could have been narrated in an even better manner. The reason for hero establishing MBM organization is not projected in a gripping way.

    Director Bharat’s idea of making a film on government failures and corporate dominance in the society is nice but he should have focused more on writing the screenplay in a gripping manner.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Suri(Sudhakar Komakula) is a road side romeo who falls in love with Ramya(Nithya Shetty). Due to a small issue the couple break up and Ramya heads to the US. Left with unemployment and problems, Suri luckily gets a chance to go to the US. Rest of the story is as to what problems does Suri face in the US and how does he find his love back.

    Hero Sudhakar is a pro with the Telangana slang and is a perfect fit as Saroor Nagar Suri.The film has not been narrated well for the most part.Heroine’s role looks forced in the second half and some scenes of hero looking for her would have made a lot of sense.Coming to the director Harinath, his idea of showcasing a common man’s struggle to make it big in the US is good but his execution was quite disappointing.On the whole Nuvvu Thopu Raa is a dragged out masala entertainer which lacks proper execution.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Suri (Sudhakar Komakula) from Saroornagar has a day to settle his life in the US. How he takes the help of people he meets along the way while there forms the crux of the story.Suri, a Telangana dialect sporting, aimless individual who judges his single mother (Nirosha) for leaving him alone to earn a living. He falls in love with Ramya (Nithya Shetty), who exists in this tale for no reason other than to fill space and prove to be a catalyst as and when needed. No one really feels like rooting for Suri.Varun Sandesh in a ‘special appearance’ that lasts for a run-time that cannot justify the title plays a cliché, sweat-shirt wearing, fake American accented Telugu speaking man who becomes thick friends with our protagonist in no time.Nithya too tries to make the best of her severely underwritten role which also lacks consistency.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Suri (Sudhakar Komakula) from Saroornagar has a day to settle his life in the US. How he takes the help of people he meets along the way while there forms the crux of the story.Suri, a Telangana dialect sporting, aimless individual who judges his single mother (Nirosha) for leaving him alone to earn a living. He falls in love with Ramya (Nithya Shetty), who exists in this tale for no reason other than to fill space and prove to be a catalyst as and when needed. No one really feels like rooting for Suri.Varun Sandesh in a ‘special appearance’ that lasts for a run-time that cannot justify the title plays a cliché, sweat-shirt wearing, fake American accented Telugu speaking man who becomes thick friends with our protagonist in no time.Nithya too tries to make the best of her severely underwritten role which also lacks consistency.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Suri (Sudhakar Komakula) from Saroornagar has a day to settle his life in the US. How he takes the help of people he meets along the way while there forms the crux of the story.Suri, a Telangana dialect sporting, aimless individual who judges his single mother (Nirosha) for leaving him alone to earn a living. He falls in love with Ramya (Nithya Shetty), who exists in this tale for no reason other than to fill space and prove to be a catalyst as and when needed. No one really feels like rooting for Suri.Varun Sandesh in a ‘special appearance’ that lasts for a run-time that cannot justify the title plays a cliché, sweat-shirt wearing, fake American accented Telugu speaking man who becomes thick friends with our protagonist in no time.Nithya too tries to make the best of her severely underwritten role which also lacks consistency.

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    Times of India

    4/10

    Suri (Sudhakar Komakula) from Saroornagar has a day to settle his life in the US. How he takes the help of people he meets along the way while there forms the crux of the story.Suri, a Telangana dialect sporting, aimless individual who judges his single mother (Nirosha) for leaving him alone to earn a living. He falls in love with Ramya (Nithya Shetty), who exists in this tale for no reason other than to fill space and prove to be a catalyst as and when needed. No one really feels like rooting for Suri.Varun Sandesh in a ‘special appearance’ that lasts for a run-time that cannot justify the title plays a cliché, sweat-shirt wearing, fake American accented Telugu speaking man who becomes thick friends with our protagonist in no time.Nithya too tries to make the best of her severely underwritten role which also lacks consistency.

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    Great Andhra

    5.5/10

    'Maharshi' is one of the most-anticipated film of 2019 as it is 25th movie in Mahesh Babu’s career. The big-budgeted movie is here.

    Rishi (Mahesh Babu) is a successful CEO of a company named Origin in New York. Some of his old friends gather together when he assumes charge and he goes down the memory lane, recalling his college days, his friends Pooja (Pooja Hegde) and Ravi (Allari Naresh).

    The film has lavish production values and rich cinematography. K U Mohanan shot both USA locations and college episodes in bright colors giving richness to the movie.

    Like Mahesh Babu gave us lecture in “Srimanthudu” and “Bharat Ane Nenu” on two different subjects, here too he talks at length (again a big press meet sequence much like in “Bharat Ane Nenu”) about farmers. This in turn has turned into a predictable fare.

    All in all, “Maharshi” has its moments and is shot in a glossy way, presents some good instants but the journey is riddled with many bumps.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    Mahesh Babu’s Maharshi is undoubtedly one of the biggest releases in recent times. The film directed by Vamsi Paidipally has hit the screens amidst massive expectations.

    Rishi(Mahesh Babu)is a reputed CEO of a multinational company in the US. In his urge to become the best in the world, Rishi forgets his past and several relationships. One fine day, he comes to know that Ravi Kumar(Allari Naresh) a very close friend of his is behind all his success.

    Pooja Hegde looks glamorous and is a perfect fit in the role. She does well in the company of Mahesh and their college episodes have come out well.

    One of the biggest drawbacks is that the film is a bit slow. The second half gets emotional but is highly predictable. There is nothing new that is showcased here in the film during this time.

    The love story featuring the lead pair is not at all interesting. Allari Naresh who is the mainstay is sidelined a bit in the second half.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    సూపర్ స్టార్ మహేష్ బాబు కెరీర్లో అత్యంత ప్రతిష్టాత్మకంగా తెరకెక్కిన చిత్రం ‘మహర్షి’. హీరోగా అతడికిది 25వ సినిమా.రిషి కుమార్ (మహేష్ బాబు) హైదరాబాద్ లో ఒక మధ్య తరగతి కుటుంబంలో పుట్టిన కుర్రాడు. తన తండ్రికి ఎదురైన వైఫల్యాలు - అవమానాలు చూసి.. తాను మాత్రం ఎట్టి పరిస్థితుల్లోనూ అలా బతక్కూడదని.. గొప్ప స్థాయికి ఎదగాలని ఆశపడే రిషి.. ఎంటెక్ చదవడం కోసం వైజాగ్ వెళ్తాడు. అక్కడ అతడికి పూజ (పూజా హెగ్డే) రవి (అల్లరి నరేష్) పరిచయమై స్నేహితులుగా మారతారు.

    ‘మహర్షి’ మహేష్ బాబుకు 25వ సినిమా. ఇలాంటి ల్యాండ్ మార్క్ ఫిలిం అనేసరికి ప్రేక్షకులకు చాలా పెద్ద సందేశం ఇవ్వాలని చాలా గట్టిగా ఫిక్సయినట్లున్నారు. హీరో పాత్రను ఒక రోల్ మోడల్ లాగా తీర్చిదిద్దారు. ఒక మామూలు కుటుంబంలో పుట్టిన హీరో ప్రపంచంలోనే అతి పెద్ద కార్పొరేట్ కంపెనీకి సీఈవో అవుతాడు. ఇదో పెద్ద సక్సెస్ స్టోరీ.

    ‘మహర్షి’లో ఎక్కువ ఎంటర్ టైనింగ్ గా - ఎంగేజింగ్ గా - రిఫ్రెషింగ్ గా అనిపించేది కాలేజ్ ఎపిసోడే. మహేష్ లుక్ తో పాటు బాడీ లాంగ్వేజ్ కూడా మార్చుకుని నటించిన ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ ఎంటర్ టైన్ చేస్తుంది.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    The most awaited Telugu movie of the year so far Maharshi is out in theaters now.Did it live up to expectations?

    Rishi (Mahesh) is an ambitious guy who want to be super successful in his life. He becomes CEO of an international company. But he later knows that there is his friend Ravi's (Naresh) sacrifice behind his success.

    Pooja Hegde has a very little role to play. Allari Naresh is good as a loyal friend. We cannot imagine anyone else in his character. Jagapathi Babu appears as a corporate bad guy and he is alright. Prakash Raj and Jayasudha are good as Rishi's parents.

    Vamshi Paidipalli has a solid script on hands. But he tried to make it a commercially viable one which has diluted it to an extent.

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Superstar Mahesh Babu is one of the top stars of Telugu films and he selects stories of his likings and with a thought to make a difference and he faced his failures and evolved with the blockbusters. He is now releasing his landmark 25th film “Maharshi”, which is directed by Vamshi Paidipally of Brindaavanam fame and is produced by Dil Raju, Aswani Dutt and PVP.

    Maharshi is the story of a guy through which the issues that prevail in the society and the system of functioning are discussed. When looked at the level of a concept, it has some intense feel to make a great story of a heroic guy. But in the case of Maharshi, it’s not the case as the movie begins with a superb and pumped up mode but becomes flat after some thirty minutes into the movie except for some few comedy sequences in college episode and emotional sequences that come up in the story and gets boosted in the emotional pre-climax.

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    Telugu 360

    5/10

    Movie takes off interestingly but fails to build further on the premise. The concept of American born rich desi kid coming to India , without any funds available to spend , sets up ample scope to generate humor but the team has been only partially successful 

    ABCD has a story that is not a run-of-the-mill one. There is little entertainment in first half, which could have been better though. Second half is more story oriented one with no enjoyable moments. 

     

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    5.5/10

    Aravind(Allu Sirish) is a rich spoilt brat in the US who does not have any value for money. Seeing his careless attitude, his dad(Naga Babu) sends him to India to understand the real value of money. 

    When compared to his previous films, Allu Sirish looks way better and does his role well. Performance wise, he has improved a lot and is now at ease in front of the camera. Sirish has a good comedy angle in him and that has been captured well in this film

    One of the basic minus Points is that the film lacks proper narration in the second half. The manner in which hero realizes the value for money and basic human emotions could have been established in a proper manner.

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    Mirchi9

    4.5/10

    Allu Sirish is, well Allu Sirish like he has been in any other movie of his. Playing an American Born should have given him scope to develop a new body language separating it from the past offerings, even if it gets into a cliché mode, but also that effort is not made.

    Sanjeev Reddy, in his second directorial venture, jumps into a commercial space that is thin on story.

    The music by Judah Sandhy is neat. The highlight of the album without any doubt is “Mella Mellaga” which is not only a success audio wise but also visually. The background score is alright.

     

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    'ABCD - American Born Confused Desi' starring Allu Sirish and Rukshar Dhillon in prominent roles has generated lot of buzz thanks to Sid Sriram’s super hit song 'Mella Mellaga'.

    Allu Sirish has rich kid looks and suited to the character but he lacks performance skills to pull off this role.

    We have recently seen or heard many news articles about rich business men sending off their sons to remote places to get drift of common man’s life and to make them understand how difficult it is to earn money.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Romantic Criminals mainly showcases the effects of drug mafia on today’s college-going youth. Habituated to drugs, a young couple, Karthik and Angel commit various crimes in Vizag with the help of a drug peddler.

    Young artists, Karthik and Avanthika, who played the lead roles in the film are decent and have a good screen presence.

    On the whole, Romantic Criminals is a boring and unconvincing crime drama which does not work in many aspects. Though the film highlights the effect of drugs on today’s youth, it is not narrated in a convincing manner.

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    Telugu 360

    4.5/10

    Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas got a challenging role in lines of yesteryear’s classic Swatimutyam’s hero role. Sai who suits better for mass action films, is a misfit in Raghu ram role. This Ram role requires much variations in performance. 
     

    Sita offers little entertainment but main storyline and narration are clichéd ones.  While first half is adequate, overall it is not a satisfactory product.

     

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    As we all know the film is a live adaptation of Disney’s animated classic Aladdin from 1992. The film is based in the kingdom of Agrabah where a small thief Aladdin(Aladdin (Mena Massoud) falls in love with its princes’ Jasmine(Naomi Watt). 

    One of the biggest plus points is undoubtedly Will Smith’s performance. He as the Genie is magical, funny and full of life. Will Smith’s body language as the Genie is top notch and the spectacular special effects done on him makes his role look even more interesting.

    One the whole, Aladdin is an extravagant fantasy drama which has some spectacular visual effects and thrills. But the presence of an excess of songs and dragged second half go against the film.

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas is definitely the show stealer for this film. We can say that the actor has shown a massive improvement when compared to the previous movies. Despite getting a challenging role, Bellamkonda has pulled it off with ease.

    The Production values by Rambrahmam Sunkara under AK Entertainments banner are luxurious. Music by Anoop Rubens is definitely one of the major driving factors in the film. Keeping the songs aside, his BGM is astounding.

    Director Teja has prepared an interesting storyline for this film. He has prepared a different kind of storyline and more than the story, the characterizations in the movie will definitely grab the attention of the audience.
     

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The entire film belongs to Kajal as the title suggests. Kajal springs in a surprise in her role which has many negative shades. The star heroine’s body language, dialogue delivery are top notch in the film. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is Teja’s jaded narration. He does not make use of the interesting point and narrates the film in a haphazard manner.

    On the whole, Sita is undoubtedly Kajal’s career-best performance and she leads from the front. Bellamkonda Sreenivas ably supports her with his sincere act but the boring and dragged second half makes the ride bumpy. 

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    The film primarily revolves around Kajal Aggarwal. Her characterization of Sita is what makes the movie different from the regular stories. Kajal Aggarwal as money-minded woman has pulled it off with ease.

    The first half of the film is narrated like a road journey and the cinematography is excellent here. Sirsha has captured the locations of ‘Bhutan episodes’ beautifully.

    Unlike his regular style, director Teja has begun the story in a very interesting manner as the plot point looks quite different. He presents the character of Kajal Aggarwal as someone who is ruthless, money-minded and bold. In contrary her name is Sita.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    After losing her dad at a young age, Lisaa(Anjali) is brought up by her mother. After her education, Lisaa decides to settle in the US but is upset with the fact that her mother will be left alone.

    Anjali is amazing as Lisaa and gave a standout performance. The manner in which she showcased emotions in horror scenes was very good. Surprisingly, Brahmanandam is pretty good in this film and evokes a few laughs here and there.

    On the whole, Lisaa is a boring and outdated horror thriller which has nothing going its way. Only a few thrills look good as they are executed in 3D.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Vikram Lagadapati is decent with his acting and showcased good ease in the dance moves. All the teenage guys who acted in supporting roles are okay with their acting.

    The opening scenes in the film promise an intriguing drama but from thereon, the film shifts to Monda market with same old style narration.

    On the whole, Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu is the story of four orphans and their fight for survival. Though the point looks decent, the narration part is totally unengaging with routine scenes and silly narration making this film a tedious watch this weekend.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Sita (Kajal Aggarwal) is the kind of woman society looks down upon, someone who favours career growth over forming relationships and one who’s not afraid to mince words even if it makes her sound cold-hearted. 

    Sita starts out refreshingly well, with the lens and narrative not being judgemental of how the titular character is, despite everyone around her pointing fingers. 

    Despite telling an often told story, the way Sita begins gives one hope of seeing something simple but beautiful play out on-screen with two eccentric characters leading the way.

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Sita gives Bellamkonda Srinivas the toughest role in his career. And the actor of films like Alludu Seenu and Jaya Janaki Nayaka fails. 

    Teja is a senior when it comes to direction and extracting performances from his actors. He has a unique style, and that can’t be missed. The same elements are present in Sita as well.

    Kajal is perfect for the part and is the mainstay of the whole enterprise. It is not sensational or mind-blowing one where the female lead performance elevates the entire narrative to a whole new level and makes the movie a must watch, despite all its flaws, instead, it is the kind which stands out in a marred attempt.
     

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    Telugu mirchi

    5.5/10

    Kajal Agarwal, an ever green actresses on the Tollywood screen since more than a decade now. It can’t be said wrong that She is one among the top listed actresses in Indian cinema. 

     Eventhough the plot is routine, different taking and incorporating a sequences makes the intriguing in the first half.

    Over all, it’s the star actresses Kajal Agarwal’s show. One must go for her and rest of the things can be negligible.

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    IndianExpress

    4/10

    There is something fascinating about characters that are creatures of habit. They are the odd ones out, who don’t compromise their practice or lifestyle for the sake of others. 

    V Sita Mahalakshmi (played by Kajal Aggarwal) bears the brunt of Raghuram’s child-like temper tantrums for more grown-up reasons. She is in debt and Ram is the key to a fortune that will solve all her problems.

    Teja seems to heavily depend on Sreenivas’s charming performance as an adult with child-like innocence to woo the audience as his writing has very little entertainment value to offer. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

     In Lisaa, a young woman, the titular Lisaa, played by Anjali, goes to meet her estranged grandparents, who are living in “western ghats”. Yes, that’s how specific the film is.

    Lifting the premise of Manoj Night Shyamalan’s The Visit, director Raju Viswanath has come up with a horror thriller that lacks any sense of mood-building or momentum. 

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    Hindustatimes

    7/10

    Despite being one of the most unambitious tentpole films of the year, the live-action Aladdin is - by far - the oddest movie that director Guy Ritchie has ever made. And remember, he once made a rom-com for his ex-wife Madonna.

    This isn’t to say that the new Aladdin is a failure - it most certainly isn’t - but I’d imagine this is simply a case of Ritchie trying to get back into Hollywood’s good books after the back-to-back box office failure of his last two movies.

    Aladdin is - and depending on your familiarity with the original animated film, this may or may not come as a surprise - an outright musical.

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    Indiaglitz

    0/10

    'Yevadu Takkuva Kaadu' stars Vikram Sahidev as the main lead.  It's coming with the caption 'A story of Brave Heart'. Produced by Lagadapati Sridhar on Ramalakshmi Cine Creations and presented by Lagadapati Sirisha, the film has got U/A certification. 

    The male lead has acted as a child actor in 'Rudrama Devi', 'Race Gurram', etc.  His previous film was 'Naa Peru Surya' (seen as Sai Kumar's frustrated and eventually reformed son).  His acting in 'Yevadu Takkuva Kaadu' is expected to be intense.

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    IGN

    7.8/10

    The message is clear: This Godzilla movie is gonna be wall to wall with the monsters, contemplativeness be damned.

    But the monsters! They include the classic Godzilla players Mothra, Rodan and the nasty King Ghidorah, all realized with designs that call back to their Toho origins while also looking fresh and, basically, fantastic. 

    Godzilla: King of the Monsters is a fun exercise in giant monster madness that indulges in all the kaiju fights fans and even casual viewers could hope for. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Viswak Sen made an impressive debut with Ee Nagariniki Emanidi but he is a tad too good in this film. His body language, dialogue delivery and the mass aura that he showcased in the film are top notch. 

    This film is for sheer single screens and the youth. There is nothing to look forward to the families as it has a lot of abuse and violence in many scenes. 

    On the whole, Falaknuma Das is an intense and realistic crime drama which has a decent first half. The setup, earthy characters, performances, and realistic narration make this film click most of the time.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Suriya is the only solace in the performance department as he does his role quite sincerely. The star hero has a good screen presence and tries to hold the film with his impressive act.

    NGK is filled with so many negatives that it is hard to put everything here. Firstly, it is hard to understand as to how Suriya agreed to do this film which has no soul.

    On the whole, NGK is a simple political drama gone wrong. Lack of basic conflict, gripping drama, and entertainment are huge drawbacks for this film.

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    Suriya is undoubtedly the show stealer for this film. The actor will mesmerize the audience with his outstanding performance in this movie. Sai Pallavi is an absolute delight for the fans. Her beautiful performance added more strength for the film. 

    Production values by SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures banner are lavish. Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja is okay and not all his songs are hummable. 

     Director Selvaraghavan has prepared a solid story for this film but it is too predictable and routine. The director even failed with the narration. 
     

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Viswaksen is definitely the show stealer for this film. Viswak already has experience in acting in such raw films and we can say that it helped him a lot in giving his best in this movie. His natural and realistic performance made the movie even more interesting. 

    Production values by Vanmaye Creations, Vishwak Sen cinemas & Terranova Pictures & Media 9 Creative Works are outstanding. 

    Though this is a remake, the hero cum director Viswaksen failed to prepare an interesting story for this film. Instead of what people usually do with the remakes, he has come up with necessary changes to the movie but could not execute them properly. 

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Vishwak Sen plays the lead character besides directing the movie. As an actor, he gives his all, the effort is visible and therein lies the problem. His best shot is not enough as the role requires more depth.

    The drama involving Das and his friends and the conflict introduced with the characters of Ravi and Raj generates some interest.

    The background score by Vivek Sagar is as much a show stopper as are the dialogues. It is fantastic. Vivek Sagar continues to impress musically irrespective of the success or failure of the movie. 
     

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Other than the lead actor Vishwak Sen and Uttej, the film has all newcomers playing most of the roles in the film.

    The film is shot in art movie style and in real locations. Seems to have been shot mostly in the old city. The cinematography is good. Production design is appreciable.

    As films with Telangana backdrop and actors speaking Telangana accent have become a new trend in Telugu films, “Falaknuma Das’ on paper looks right story to narrate.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    On the face of it, 'NGK' tells the story of a social activist who reluctantly becomes the grassroots activist of a political party, only to go on to send shivers down the spine of even the Chief Minister in no time.

    The characters behave with a sense of conscious exaggeration. Sai Pallavi plays a beloved and worried wife of NGK.  Her pain comes through in an unexpected way in one of the moments. 

    'NGK' goes for a toss with its larger-than-life moments.  There definitely are some true-to-life scenes but they are few and far between.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    'Falaknuma Das' is majorly a screenplay-based movie.  If you keep searching for a story in it, you will have Mollywood-level disappointment.  Yes, it's a remake of the Malayalam movie 'Angamalay Dairies'.  

    The film is made like a true-blue bromance and more.  You will find too many characters in most of the frames; they keep talking, shouting at each other, or slapping others, sincerely deploying the street language of pucca Hyderabadis.

    The film narrates the rise, fall and rise of a small-time rowdy named Das.  The story is wafer-thin, the film presents some solid moments but many scenes are monotonous.  

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Tamannah is the main key to the film. She showcases two variations and is superb. Tamannah’s glamour is a major attraction and in one of the songs, the star heroine dances extremely well and provides superb eye candy.

    Music was just about okay but the BGM was very good. Editing is perfect in the first half but disappointed in the second. 

    On the whole, Abhinetri 2 is a silly horror comedy which lacks basic flow. In spite of having good content, the makers add boring and unwanted scenes which hamper the proceedings completely. 

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    Gulte

    4/10

    Surya has done his best in spite of an underdeveloped character. His emotional outburst in a few scenes stands out. Sai Pallavi gets a limited role that is also not written in a convincing way. 

    Sri Raghava hasn't done a political movie prior to this. It is pretty evident that it is not his forte. He struggles to get a coherent script and keep the audience engaged.

    It can be assumed that Sri Raghava's idea is to tell the story of a person who becomes CM by starting off as a ordinary party worker. 

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    Greatandhra

    2/10

    Suriya is an exceptional actor; he has proved his talent in many films. In this, he is the only actor who has invested some seriousness. When the film is going totally downwards, he has tried to lift it with his performance.

    The film is shot lavishly. One song is okay but rest of the songs are bad. Nothing much to talk about other technicians.

    Fifteen minutes into the film, you start squirming in the seat. Another 10 minutes pass, you begin to feel something is not going right.

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    News 18

    2/10

    He will Come Screaming at You for No Reason So Just Run

    The entire focus is on making it a spectacular event of two huge guys arm-wrestling and because it’s Godzilla, so at some point of time, you’re also expected to understand the customary ‘saving the planet’ argument. It doesn’t matter much if tons of nuclear ingredients are making it happen. The world has to end to regrow its spine again.

    The first direct fight between two rival monsters is awesome. It’s thrilling and chilling and also ‘the song of ice and fire.’ It is still good enough, but every satisfaction demands a price and this time you need to do it by paying attention to a couple of weirded out researchers who appear to blame their fate as much as we do, while watching Godzilla-The King of Monsters.

    Not the monster you were waiting for

     

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    Hindustan Times

    3/10

    Sound and fury, signifying nothing

    Talking of the fight sequences, they seem to be shot as a tribute to Battle of Winterfell. Everything is so dark and murky, sometimes, it is hard to make out which monster is winning, or whether that is a monster or a particularly violent thunder and clouds. The phosphorescence the film liberally applies on its monsters with doesn’t help either.

    Godzilla: King of Monsters gives up on its rich kaiju past to embrace Transformers-like action sequences where big beasts fight with even bigger beasts and quantity is considered the perfect replacement for quality.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    During a rescue mission in space, Jean Grey is hit by a mysterious cosmic energy that heightens her powers. This transformation makes her unstable and extremely dangerous. 

    Although 'Apocalypse' didn’t live up to expectations after 'Days of Future Past', it managed to show us how powerful Jean Grey can be. 'Dark Phoenix' further builds on that, and yet the stakes feel slightly compromised.

    The biggest problem in this film is its villain whose motives are pretty run of the mill – destroy this world to rebuild it in their own way. It's neither new nor exciting. 

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    Vox

    3/10

    Dark Phoenix is the fourth (and final) movie in the series, hatched atop the disappointing bones of its predecessors.

    Dark Phoenix’s iteration of the Jean Grey story doesn’t deviate much from the version Kinberg wrote in the criminally horrendous X-Men: The Last Stand (2006): Jean Grey is special. Jean Grey is powerful. 

    The Phoenix Saga is the most recognizable X-Men arc, sitting in the pantheon of superhero stories alongside the death of Uncle Ben in Spider-Man and the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents in a Gotham City alley.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    The first scene of Seven is as intriguing as its title – where Ramya (Nandita Swetha), drenched in rain, goes to a police station to file a complaint against her missing husband Karthik (Koneru Havish). 

    The plot looks interesting on paper, and seems to have ample elements for an engaging thriller. But the weak screenplay, numerous logical loopholes and the lack of believability factor make it unappealing. 

    Cinematography is a positive factor in the film, which had elements of thrill, romance and revenge not served in the right proportion. Regina plays her part well, while others are okay.

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    One woman after other comes to a police station and registers a complaint regarding missing husband. It turns out the man in question is same guy Karthik (Havish) across all cases. 

    Havish’s central character performance is the movies’ the biggest weak link. Giving expression is not as easy as growing hair, which is the only thing the actor has in abundance. It is a chore to sit through the proceedings whenever Havish is onscreen.

    Nizar Shafi, a famous cinematographer, makes his directorial debut with Seven. It is a different attempt in that the routine-story is presented in a thriller format with multiple twists in the narrative.

     

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    సినిమాలో స్టోరీ పాయింట్ చాలా బాగుంది. పైగా రొటీన్ సినిమాలకు భిన్నంగా ఈ సినిమాని మలచాలని దర్శకనిర్మాతలు మంచి ప్రయత్నం చేశారు. 

    అయితే దర్శకరచయితలు థీమ్, పాత్రల పరంగా మంచి పనితీరుని కనబర్చినప్పటికీ.. కథ కథనం విషయంలో మాత్రం విఫలం అయ్యారు. పైగా సెకెండ్ హాఫ్ బాగా స్లోగా సాగడం కూడా సినిమా ఫలితాన్ని దెబ్బ తీసింది.

    హవిష్, రెజీనా – నందితా శ్వేతా హీరో హీరోయిన్స్ గా ప్రముఖ కెమెరా మేన్ నిజార్ షఫీ దర్శకత్వంలో వచ్చిన ఈ రొమాంటిక్ సస్పెన్స్ డ్రామా ఆకట్టుకోలేకపోయింది. అయితే రొటీన్ సినిమాలకు భిన్నంగా ఈ సినిమాని మలచాలని దర్శకనిర్మాతలు బాగానే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Hero Karthikeya’s makeover as a stylish and trendy youngster is good. He maintained a well-toned physique and surprises with his six-pack abs.

    The main drawback of the film is that it lacks a proper flow in the narration. From the first scene itself, you get a feeling of watching yet another typical love story with unbearable narration.

    On the whole, Hippi is a stylish romantic film which fails to impress the audience. Hero Karthikeya and heroine Digangana take the lead and make the proceedings appealing

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    Tupaki

    2/10

    హిప్పి.. అంతా పిప్పే

    ‘ఆర్ ఎక్స్ 100’ను మించి ఆకర్షణీయంగా బాడీ పెంచాడు. సినిమా అంతటా తెగ ఎక్స్ పోజ్ చేశాడు. ఈ విషయంలో సల్మాన్ ఖాన్ కూడా అతడి ముందు దిగదుడుపే.కార్తికేయ నటన గురించి మాత్రం ఏం చెప్పడానికి లేదు. హీరోయిన్ దిగంగన కొన్ని యాంగిల్స్ లో అందంగా కనిపించింది. నటన పర్వాలేదు. రెండో అమ్మాయి జాజ్బా గురించి చెప్పడానికి ఏమీ లేదు. ఆమె ఎప్పుడు స్క్రీన్ నుంచి తప్పుకుంటుందా అనిపిస్తుంది. జేడీ చక్రవర్తి ఓవరాక్షన్ తో వాయించేశాడు. 

    నివాస్ ప్రసన్న పాటలు గుర్తుంచుకునేలా లేవు కానీ.. పర్వాలేదనిపిస్తాయి. సినిమాలో పాటలే ఓ మోస్తరుగా ఎంటర్టైన్ చేస్తాయి. నేపథ్య సంగీతం ఓకే. ఆర్.డి.రాజశేఖర్ ఛాయాగ్రహణం బాగుంది. నిర్మాణ విలువలు బాగానే ఉన్నాయి. కానీ కంటెంట్ చూశాక మాత్రం కలైపులి థాను లాంటి అగ్ర నిర్మాత ఇలాంటి సినిమా చేయడానికి కారణం కనిపించదు. ఆదాయపు పన్ను మినహాయింపుల కోసం తప్పితే ఇలాంటి కథ విని సినిమా చేయడంలో ఆంతర్యం కనిపించదు. దర్శకుడు టి.ఎన్.కృష్ణ గురించి ఏం చెప్పాలో అర్థం కాదు. అసలు కథంటూ లేని సినిమాను పేలవమైన నరేషన్ తో పూర్తిగా నీరుగార్చేశాడు.

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    Karthikeya has sported a completely different kind of look in this movie when compared to his previous one and we can say that he has improved a lot in every aspect.

    TN Krishna has prepared an interesting story for the film. The director has made the characters realistic which made the audience to relate with the movie even more. Also, his pace of narration is good and will keep the audience engaged.

    Instead of preparing a solid story, the director has concentrated more on adding the entertaining elements which can grab the attention of the youth. The bold performances of the actors also became the highlight of the film. 

     

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    Mirchi 9

    3/10

    Messy And Impossible To Sit Through

    Karthikeya in his second attempt has picked a different character from his debut. It is a city-centric part and the actor shows the variation in looks and body language, sporadically. But, in general, it is filled with overaction that irritates. Digangana Suryavanshi gives competition to the lead actor concerning the overacting. They really seem to be made for each other in that department. As far as real emotions are concerned, she misses them. JD Chakravarthy is a welcome presence whenever given a solid role. 

    TN Krishna returns to direction after a considerable gap. It is his third attempt after making debut with Suriya starrer Nuvvu Nenu Prema in 2006. However, it doesn’t look like the long gap has done any good regarding the story skills. Because in Hippi it is almost non-existent.The music by Nivas K Prasanna is pleasant and easy on ears. The background score by him and Karthik Raja is decent with few really genuine sparkling bits. The cinematography by RD Rajasekhar doesn’t feel up to his standards. The editing is alright, though at times it feels too flashy than required. The writing is all fluff with no depth.

    A much simpler narrative would be sufficed involving the lead pair.

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    Times Of India

    3/10

    A drawn-out film that makes no sense.

    Kartikeya, Digangana, JD Chakravarthy and even Brahmaji and Vennela Kishore deliver earnest performances and shine through but seem painfully stuck in a movie that has nothing much to offer.

    Director TN Krishna chooses comic-book style visuals that are interesting, but get picked up and dropped off erratically, to no end. The narrative and editing on the other hand is way too choppy and old-school. The cinematography by RD Rajasekhar and music by Nivas K Prasanna have nothing much to write home about.

    By the end of the film, all that you’re left with are weird jokes about erections and a drawn-out film that makes no sense. 

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    Samayam

    5/10

    ‘హిప్పీ’ ఎంత ఘాటు ప్రేమయో.

    ‘RX 100’ చిత్రంతో తిరుగులేని క్రేజ్ సంపాదించిన కార్తీకేయ.. తన రెండో చిత్రం కోసం గట్టిగానే కష్టపడ్డాడు. సిక్స్ ప్యాక్స్‌లో ప్లే బాయ్ అవతారంలో డిఫరెంట్ షేడ్స్ ఉన్న పాత్రలో కనిపించారు. నాలుగు రకాల గెటప్స్‌లో వేరియేషన్స్ చూపించారు. డాన్స్, ఫైట్స్, డైలాగ్ డెలివరీతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. ఈ చిత్రంతో హీరోయిన్‌గా పరిచయమైన దిగంగన సూర్యవంశీ అందం, అభినయంతో ఆకట్టుకుంది. సెకండ్ హీరోయిన్‌గా నటించిన జబ్బా సింగ్ బోల్డ్ పాత్రకే పరిమితం అయ్యింది.ఇక ఈ చిత్రంలో ‘నేను పెళ్లి చేసుకునే మెటీరియల్ కాదు’ అంటూ ముదురు వయసు సాఫ్ట్ వేర్ కంపెనీ బాస్‌గా కనిపించిన జేడీ చక్రవర్తి చాలా రోజుల తరువాత ఫుల్ లెంగ్త్ రోల్‌లో నటించి పరిధిమేర ఆకట్టుకునే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు.

    దర్శకుడు టి.ఎన్. కృష్ణ ‘హిప్పీ’ చిత్రంతో యూత్‌ని టార్గెట్ చేశారు. లవ్, రొమాన్స్, లివింగ్ రిలేషన్‌షిప్ నేపథ్యంలో ప్రజెంట్ ట్రెండ్‌కి అనుగుణంగా కథను అల్లుకున్నప్పటికీ ఓ పదేళ్ల తరువాతి జనరేషన్ ఎలా ఉండబోతుందో అతని ఆలోచనల్లో చూపించారు.తొలి నుండి కథను స్లోగా నడిపిన దర్శకుడు క్లైమాక్స్‌లో సరైన ముగింపు ఇవ్వలేకపోయారు. నివాస్ ప్రసన్న సాంగ్స్‌తో పర్వాలేదనిపించారు. భారంగా సాగుతున్న కథకు కొన్ని పాటలు అడ్డంగా తగిలాయి. బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ మ్యూజిక్ కూడా ఓ మోస్తరుగా ఉంది. కేఎల్ రాజశేఖర్ సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది. విజువల్స్ చాలా రిచ్‌గా ఉన్నాయి. దిలీప్ సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం స్టంట్స్‌ బాగున్నాయి. ఎడిటర్‌ కే ఎల్ ప్రవీణ్ తన కత్తెరకు ఇంకాస్త పని చెప్పాల్సింది.

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    Samayam

    5/10

    ‘హిప్పీ’ ఎంత ఘాటు ప్రేమయో.

    ‘RX 100’ చిత్రంతో తిరుగులేని క్రేజ్ సంపాదించిన కార్తీకేయ.. తన రెండో చిత్రం కోసం గట్టిగానే కష్టపడ్డాడు. సిక్స్ ప్యాక్స్‌లో ప్లే బాయ్ అవతారంలో డిఫరెంట్ షేడ్స్ ఉన్న పాత్రలో కనిపించారు. నాలుగు రకాల గెటప్స్‌లో వేరియేషన్స్ చూపించారు. డాన్స్, ఫైట్స్, డైలాగ్ డెలివరీతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. ఈ చిత్రంతో హీరోయిన్‌గా పరిచయమైన దిగంగన సూర్యవంశీ అందం, అభినయంతో ఆకట్టుకుంది. సెకండ్ హీరోయిన్‌గా నటించిన జబ్బా సింగ్ బోల్డ్ పాత్రకే పరిమితం అయ్యింది.ఇక ఈ చిత్రంలో ‘నేను పెళ్లి చేసుకునే మెటీరియల్ కాదు’ అంటూ ముదురు వయసు సాఫ్ట్ వేర్ కంపెనీ బాస్‌గా కనిపించిన జేడీ చక్రవర్తి చాలా రోజుల తరువాత ఫుల్ లెంగ్త్ రోల్‌లో నటించి పరిధిమేర ఆకట్టుకునే ప్రయత్నం చేశారు.

    దర్శకుడు టి.ఎన్. కృష్ణ ‘హిప్పీ’ చిత్రంతో యూత్‌ని టార్గెట్ చేశారు. లవ్, రొమాన్స్, లివింగ్ రిలేషన్‌షిప్ నేపథ్యంలో ప్రజెంట్ ట్రెండ్‌కి అనుగుణంగా కథను అల్లుకున్నప్పటికీ ఓ పదేళ్ల తరువాతి జనరేషన్ ఎలా ఉండబోతుందో అతని ఆలోచనల్లో చూపించారు.తొలి నుండి కథను స్లోగా నడిపిన దర్శకుడు క్లైమాక్స్‌లో సరైన ముగింపు ఇవ్వలేకపోయారు. నివాస్ ప్రసన్న సాంగ్స్‌తో పర్వాలేదనిపించారు. భారంగా సాగుతున్న కథకు కొన్ని పాటలు అడ్డంగా తగిలాయి. బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ మ్యూజిక్ కూడా ఓ మోస్తరుగా ఉంది. కేఎల్ రాజశేఖర్ సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది. విజువల్స్ చాలా రిచ్‌గా ఉన్నాయి. దిలీప్ సుబ్రహ్మణ్యం స్టంట్స్‌ బాగున్నాయి. ఎడిటర్‌ కే ఎల్ ప్రవీణ్ తన కత్తెరకు ఇంకాస్త పని చెప్పాల్సింది.

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    Indian Express

    2/10

    A deeply problematic, unoriginal rom-com.

    Kartikeya and Digangana’s energetic performances are the only saving grace. The remaining characters played by JD Chakravarthy, Vennela Kishore and Shraddha Das look lost as they are only time-fillers.

    Another major problem with Hippi is the way women are treated in the film. 

    What initially seemed like a promising romantic comedy is undone by Krishna’s unoriginal ideas, which shows his disconnect with today’s ever-evolving relationship rules.

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    Filmi Beat

    6/10

    ఒక సినిమాను పూర్తిగా తన భుజాలపై మోసి మెప్పించ గలననే సత్తాను హిప్పీ ద్వారా ప్రూవ్ చేశాడు. సక్సెస్, ఫెయిల్యూర్‌ను పక్కన పెడితే.. నటుడిగా, స్టార్‌గా మరింత పరిణతిని చూపించాడు. యంగ్ హీరో రేసులో తాను ఉన్నాననే కార్తీకేయ మరోసారి సంకేతాలు పంపాడని చెప్పవచ్చు.దిగంగన సూర్య వంశీ కేవలం అందంతోనే కాదు అభినయంతోను ఆకట్టుకొన్నది. క్లాస్, మాస్, గ్లామర్ షేడ్స్‌ను ఆముక్త మాల్యద పాత్రతో చూపించింది. ఓ కంపెనీ వైస్ చైర్మన్‌గా జేడీ చక్రవర్తి కనిపించాడు. ప్రేమలో విఫలమై.. యూత్‌కు లవ్ గురు లాంటి క్యారెక్టర్‌లో నటించాడు. ఈ సినిమాకు జేడీ స్పెషల్ ఎట్రాక్షన్.
     

    సాంకేతిక విభాగాల్లో ఎక్కువ మార్కులు కొట్టేసింది మ్యూజిక్ డిపార్ట్‌మెంట్. హిప్పీ సినిమా నేటితరం యువతీ, యువకుల కథ. అందుకు తగినట్టుగానే మ్యూజిక్‌ను నివాస్ కే ప్రసన్న అందించారు. హిప్పి సినిమాకు మరో హైలెట్ ఆర్డీ రాజశేఖర్. గోవా, ఇతర ప్రాంతాల్లోని అందాలను కెమెరాలో బంధించిన తీరు సూపర్బ్. లైటింగ్‌ను, కలర్ ప్యాలెట్‌ను వాడుకొన్న తీరు సినిమాను మరింత అందంగా మార్చింది. తెరపైన ఫాలో అయిన కలర్ ప్యాటర్స్ సన్నివేశాలతో ఎట్రాక్టివ్‌గా మారింది. ఎడిటింగ్‌కు మరింత స్కోప్ ఉంది. ప్రవీణ్ మరిన్ని కత్తెర్లు వేయడానికి స్కోప్ ఉంది. నువ్వు నేను ప్రేమ లాంటి ఎమోషనల్ లవ్ స్టోరిని అందించి టీఎన్ కృష్ణ నేటితరం పోకడలను దృష్టిలో పెట్టుకొని యువత‌కు కనెక్ట్ అయ్యేలా స్క్రిప్టును రాసుకొన్న తీరు బాగుంది.

    హిప్పి మూవీ పక్కా యూత్ ఫుల్ ఎంటర్‌టైనర్. తొలిభాగంలో కొంత నింపాదిగా సాగినప్పటికీ.. సెకండాఫ్‌లో ఎమోషన్స్, రొమాన్స్, హ్యూమర్ లాంటి అంశాలు సినిమాను ఫీల్‌గుడ్‌గా మార్చాయి. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The screenplay of the film is the biggest asset. Even though it is a straight forward murder mystery, the manner in which the twists are narrated is pretty good. 

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is the presence of two songs in the first half. Right when you think, the film is moving ahead nicely, the songs come in a speed breakers.

    On the whole, Killer is a simple crime thriller which has some good moments in both the halves. Arjun’s performance and good investigation scenes are a plus. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    Director Andrew Louis has taken inspiration from the Japanese novel 'The Devotion of Suspect X' for the film.  Let's find out what works and what doesn't.  

    The element of hallucination should have been narrated with imaginativeness.  The gloominess of Vijay Antony's character comes undone after a point precisely because of this, and also because of the almost deadpan environment.  

    'Killer' gets its pre-climax and climax sequences alright.  The storyline, performances, the BGM and the cinematography are its assets. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The writing of the film is good as the script has different layers. Sometimes it feels like you are watching a horror film and then proceedings have a lot of suspense and create good thrills especially in the second half.

    One cannot say that it is a drawback but the entire first half is way too slow and takes forever to get to the actual point. 

    One the whole, Game Over is a psychological thriller which gets interesting only in the second half. Taapsee leads from the from the front with her standout performance. 

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Tapsee has carried this film frame by frame on her shoulders. As a lady with psychological disorder she excelled. The lady who played maid role has done decent job as well. 

    GameOver is an intelligent, engaging, new age thriller that is genuinely terrifying at couple of moments. On the flip side, first half is patchy and theme of the film is complex for masses. This film will find critical acclaim, we need to wait and see about Box-office performance.

     

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    Greatandhra

    6/10

    The film has less characters and almost entirely revolves around Taapsee and a maid. As a girl with a traumatic past and one who panics and one who takes on the perpetrators, she gets the act neatly.

    The film has excellent technical skills. Cinematography is first rate; the cameraman has created the mood of a video game-like act and the dark visuals have really created gloomy effect.

    Even the second half of the movie is totally set up up like a game, she keeps on dreaming, and every dream is like a check point. When she has lost point, she has no other option but to fight to survive.

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    Hindustantimes

    5/10

    I didn’t walk into Game Over expecting a Red Dead Redemption II poster in the heroine’s bedroom. The 2018 game is a moral struggle set around the fading of the Wild West, and a genuine milestone in game storytelling, with astounding details and an encouragingly interactive open world.

    It’s a solid concept. The idea of a ‘memorial tattoo’ — where people mix a loved one’s remains into tattoo ink to keep them bonded under their skin — is novel, and feels both beautiful and macabre.

    This could so easily have been a smart film. We are never told why the heroine loves or makes games.

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    TimesofIndia

    8/10

    Hollywood has time and again made films based on video games and Game Over is a novel attempt by director Ashwin Saravanan.

    Taapsee returns to Telugu screen after playing the cunning con-woman in Neevevaro and she sinks her teeth into the character with élan.

    The jump scares are more due to what the eyes can see and not because of a fear of the invisible and Vasanth’s cinematography does a good job of capturing them well. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Vajra Kavachadhara Govinda is a film that tries too hard to establish its lead character and actor both as some kind of ‘hero’. 

    While the first half of the film takes its own sweet time to set up the characters, it also attempts to bring some semblance of sense and structure to the story it’s trying to tell. 

    Give this one a skip this weekend unless random, meandering dramas are your thing. Because what you’re promised is an exciting treasure hunt and what you get is pretentious melodrama. 

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    Hindustantimes

    2/10

    For MiB: International to not only be careless about the built-in subtext of its franchise, but to be wilfully ignorant of it, is unforgivable. Especially now, when the themes that the original Men in Black was talking about have fully matured.

    MiB: International, however, is a shockingly unambitious film; unfunny, unmemorable, and for most of its two-hour duration, utterly unbearable. It is at once overly complicated, yet plotless - which leaves you with the decidedly upsetting feeling of being left behind, but with absolutely no desire to catch up.

    The Men in Black films have further distanced themselves from the wonky sensibilities of director Barry Sonnenfeld’s original with every new entry.

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    Timesnownews

    5/10

    If you are a fan of the MIB franchise then get ready to be disappointed and if you aren't a fan of the series and haven't watched any of the previous films then as well you'll be disappointed.

    But, I guess one can't really blame him here when the material he was provided with was itself lacklustre. Script by screenwriting duo Art Marcum and Matt Holloway is weak. It's hard to digest the fact that they were the writers of the first film in MCU that kicked off the whole universe - Iron Man.

    Liam Neeson gets a raw deal and he sleepwalks through his role. Rebecca Ferguson looks the part of a seductive yet dangerous intergalactic arms dealer. The sequence involving her is the best in the film. Rafe Spall as Agent C plays an interesting character and leaves an impact.

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    News18

    3/10

    This franchise has mostly worked on smartly done literal jokes and the charm of its lead actors. F Gary Gray, the director, has also used these ploys but somehow the combination is way beyond salvation. He is way beyond the center of MIB films.

    The first and most prominent casualty of this dilemma is Chris Hemsworth, who appears totally out of sync. In fact, at one point, in a desperate attempt to generate laughter, he resorts to a Thor joke. 

    It’s not a film to be remembered for its surrounding, and what’s left in MIB International then. Let these agents pass without traffic signals.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Santhosh is a top businessman, who is married to a dutiful wife Gowri as per his father's last wishes. He has a daughter too, but has zero interest in his domestic life.\

    The story is about Santhosh, who has grown up believing that love is nothing but lust in his college days.

    Upendra looks young and fit in the film. And he delivers just what one expects of him. Rachita Ram has a powerful role and impresses. 

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    Thetelugufilmnagar

    6/10

    Director Raaja Kiran, after his successful horror comedy Geethanjali (2014,) is back with his favorite genre of horror, but now with a thriller variation. The movie starring Nanditha Raj of Prema Katha Chitram fame in the pivotal role is an suspense thriller too.

    Rana tenders an unconditional apology to Mitra the next day. Mitra tells this information of a stranger to her dear friend, Circle Inspector Gopal (Prasanna,) who wants to meet the man in question. 

    Vishwamitra is an out and out suspense thriller which rests on its screenplay. Director Raj Kiran has taken this genre to the next level with a clean script. The movie never leaves you with a dull moment at all. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Upendra is super fit and his styling from hair to costumes is good when compared to his previous films. His energetic performance during the college episodes bring depth to the proceedings.

    One of the major drawbacks of the film is that the conflict point is not addressed effectively. After an okay first half, the pace drops in the second half and the narration falls flat.

    On the whole, I Love You is a contemporary story which shows the importance of husband-wife relationship.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Saptagiri does a good role in the film. His comedy timing is good and Saptagiri does well in scenes related to finding the treasure. His body language suits the script and he carried the film on his shoulders. 

    The second half gets messy as there is no direction in the narration and way too many characters are introduced one by one. 

    On the whole, Vajra Kavachadara Govinda is commercial drama which does not have much going its way. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The setup of the film is so natural that you get a feel that things are happening right in front of you.

    Debutante actress, Ananya is a superb find as he is top notch as Priyadarshi’s wife. She suits the role well and things become very interesting once she enters the scene.

    The film takes way too much time to get into the actual point. Many scenes were wasted in showcasing Mallesham’s childhood which was not that necessary.

    On the whole, Mallesham is a biopic which has simple and realistic emotions. It is a fitting tribute to the legend Mallesham who put Telangana on to the India map. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    One of the biggest strengths is the subject that has been used for this thriller. The missing cases of dead bodies and how a small time detective gets into it has been thought of well and looks quite novel.

    The director drags the film a bit in the last 15 minutes. The suspense is broken by then and just to nab the criminals, the director added many scenes which make the film slow.

    On the whole, Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya is an impressive thriller which has good suspense and taut narration. Naveen Polishetty makes an impact with his lovable performance.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Of late, we have been seeing how school and college students are tragically ending their precious lives due to excessive pressure to excel in studies and get top ranks for a ‘successful future’.

    A lethargic narration of an otherwise important and interesting plot is the major drawback of the film. Especially, the first half is entirely used to establish First Rank Raju’s naive and innocent characterization, one scene after the other.

    On the whole, First Rank Raju is a satire on today’s education system and how the unending parents and teachers’ expectations are pushing the students to the extremes.

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    Thehansindia

    7/10

    Every actor in the film was brilliant without exception, and this is something fantastic to achieve. The director of acting did his job well in bringing out some best performances.

    The director is half successful when he picked the right cast for the movie. The way the director executed the film in entire Telangana slang is amazing. 

    While watching the movie, one will certainly not feel that they are actually watching the film. The way the film was made gives us the impression that we are a part of someone's life being depicted on the screen. 

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    TimesofIndia

    8/10

    It’s not an easy task to recreate a person’s life or tell the story in a novel manner – especially when the story of someone like Mallesham is known to all, thanks to the TEDx talk he delivered. 

    Kicking off in the ‘80s, the film unrolls the realities of handloom weavers of the era, slowly plunging into Mallesham’s childhood when he promises his mother Laxmi (Jhansi) a brighter future than the one they live in. 

    Balu Sandilyasa’s camerawork helps bring out the nostalgia factor and set the story, while Mark K Robin’s music is effective. 

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Sai Srinivas Atreya (Naveen) is a private detective who is looking for a big case to become famous. He comes across the case of unidentified deaths that are increasing in number. 

    Naveen Polishetty who did a few web series and small characters before has played the lead role in this. It is a very challenging character that is not easy to pull off. 

    Agent Sai Srinivas Atreya opens on a funny note with the lead character looking like a clown in the crime scene. Despite being a rookie and appearing a bit comedic, Atreya is intelligent enough to piece the evidences together to solve any crime.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Priyadarshi switched from his usual comedic parts and sometimes supporting roles to a full-fledged lead. It is a unique and special film, and hence, his choice and selection is an inspiring choice.

    Raj R has picked up an inspirational tale for his debut as a director. While the subject itself offers a lot of depth, narratively it is a simple tale of an underdog emerging winner against all the odds

    Barring a couple of original compositions by Mark K Robin, the music of Mallesham is filled with local folk numbers used sparingly. Both the original and folk parts are neatly woven into the narrative. 

     

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    He who liberates others from physical pain or financial distress is worthy of the highest praise.  Chintakindi Mallesham has done both.  He is a rare hero, a prodigy whose stellar creation gets a heart-touching, substantial biopic.  

    Priyadarshi delivers an award-winning performance.  There are no two ways about it.  This is his best output as yet.  He is massively convincing and a total surprise.  Ananya is cute, restrained and innocence embodied.

    Mallesham' is a must-watch biopic that serves up a motivational lesson without sounding preachy.  It's heart-breaking, it's ennobling, it's lovely.  

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    Chitramala

    7/10

    Mallesham is the movie that tells us the ‘real’ life journey of Chinthakindi Mallesham, an ordinary man who overcame all the odds and received Padma Shri award for his amazing contribution to the life of weavers. The film, in simple words, is the biopic of Chinthakindi Mallesham and Priyadarshi played the title role in the movie.

    Priyadarshi is at his career best and he has delivered the finest performance till date. There is a lot of honesty in the way he put his performance forward.

    Mallesham is one of finest Telugu films that the audiences get to watch in recent times. There are a lot of interesting elements in the movie. The movie makes the audiences laugh, make them cry and also, more importantly, makes us think about it too many times. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    The teaser and the trailer of the film had projected Atreya as a funny detective who may well be dumb.  On the contrary, he turns out to be way too smart, connecting the dots in a jiffy.  

    The director should have built unique sensibilities around the many dead bodies shown in the film.  There is no shock value in the way things are narrated.  Atreya breaks down when he learns something shocking about his mother.

    'Agent Sai Srinivas Atreya' dishes out light-veined scenes and serious moments in equal measure.  Only that the second half could have been much more effective, dramatic and crisp. 

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    Greatandhra

    6/10

    Naveen Polishetty had earlier acted in shows made for the web and Youtube. This must have given him enough experience to act natural and casual. Naveen has shown lot of variety in his performance in this very first film as lead actor. 

    Film is made on a shoestring budget. So, cinematography and production values are bare minimum.

    Despite all this, “Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya” makes an interesting watch and introduces a talented actor in the form of Naveen Polishetty.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Extraordinary Tale, Ordinary Execution!

    Mallesham (Priyadarshi) belongs to a weavers family that couldn't afford education for him. He takes up weaving as livelihood, but learns that his mother is having chronic shoulder pain because of doing the weaving work.

    Raj R has a terrific story on hand to tell. He has totally banked upon it without adding any gloss or cinematic masala. He made sure to tap into the culture of rural Telangana.

    Second half turns monotonous and largely one-dimensional. The director failed to tap into the research that Mallesham had done to make the machine. There isn't much information about how he gains knowledge on inventing something given his limitations. Second half fully focuses on how Mallesham has led his life by doing petty jobs before reaching his goal. 

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    Chitramala

    6/10

    Despite being a debutant, Naveen Polishetty will definitely impress the audience with his outstanding performance in this film. Especially, his dialogue delivery and facial expressions are also really good. 

    Director Swaroop RSJ has prepared an interesting story with a comical touch for this film. The film will have some light-hearted and funny moments as well as some emotional and heart touching scenes and the director has handled them both really well.

    The story itself is the highlight of this film. The solid story makes the audience engaged throughout the film. The movie starts off on an interesting note. The entire first half is light-hearted and extremely funny at times. The interval twist will also grab the attention of the audience.

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    TimesofIndia

    8/10

    Agent Athreya (Naveen Polishetty) is a detective grieving his dead mother and running a detective agency called FBI (you will want to watch the film to know why it’s named as such) from a vegetable market in Nellore.

    Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya is the kind of film that acts like a slow burn. You go in expecting a few jokes here and there and maybe a case that’s not as complicated as the one you’re shown, but something that our hero manages to solve and save the day.

    While Swaroop delivers a sound film, Mark K Robin’s music and Sunny Kurapati’s cinematography help set the mood in many scenes. 

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    After playing a few supporting and bit roles, actor Navin Polishetty makes full-fledged solo hero transformation with Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya.

    Everyone loves reading detective stories and shows high inclination in watching them. But when it comes to actual movies, the success rate is very low, and hardly a few are made in years.

    The music by Mark K Robin is okay. It is the background score that is important, and he gives a trendy and slick output on that front. 

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    thehansIndia

    7/10

    Sai Srinivas Atreya (Naveen Polishetty) is a private criminal investigator who lives in Nellore. He doesn't have any work and eagerly awaits an interesting case. One day, he gets arrested in a suspicious case and reaches Ongole.

     Naveen Polishetty will definitely grab the attention of the audience with his mesmerizing performance. Though this is debut movie, Naveen Polishetty has shown maturity in his acting. Even his dialogue delivery and facial expressions are also good.

     Good performances, music and interesting screenplay can be considered as the major plus points for this film. However, the slow-paced narration in the first half is the major setback of the film. 

     

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    Timesofindia

    6/10

    There have been many films that have been made on the cons of the education system in India. The focus on securing that first rank and not concentrate on the overall development of the students. 

    In this process, Raju's parents chalk out a list of things for Raju to do to become a street smart individual, coaching him to make friends with the 'cool' gang and even playing Cupid for him. 

    Director Naresh Kumar has come up with an entertaining film, where the message isn't forced.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The concept of re-call election has been executed well in the film. The questions raised on several politicians in the country look novel and have been nicely executed by director Karthik Reddy.

    Even though the concept of re-call election is good and is executed well in the first half, things get disappointing in the second half.

    On the whole, Voter is a political drama which has a good concept but wayward narration. The scenes related to the political setup are good in the first half but things get bogged down in the second 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The film opens in a thick forest showcasing a group of tribes leading lives with their families in a happy way. On the other hand, a businessman called Mahendra(Deepraj Rana) eyes the rich natural resources in that area and plans to vacate these tribals from the forest.

    The tribal people’s lifestyle and their innocence is showcased nicely with a proper forest backdrop. Hero Arya’s beast look with Chiseled body is presented in a convincing manner and he is apt in the look as a tribal guy.

    On the whole, Gajendrudu is the story of tribals who go to extreme levels to fight against corporate giants for their survival. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    The basic point of mind reading looks interesting. Ranga who played the mind reader was impressive in his role and gave a realistic performance.

    Though the concept is okay, the manner in which the director narrated the film was very disappointing. 

    On the whole, Special is a silly revenge drama which does not have anything going it’s way. Though the concept looks naive, the narration was horrible and irritates the audience in many areas.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The production values of the film are pretty good as the film looks quite rich in every frame. Rajasekhar does a sincere job in his role of a cop. Credit should go to Prasanth varma for showcasing him in a superb manner.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the pace and lenght of the film. It is close to 2 hours 20 minutes which looks like three hours because of the dull narration in the first half.

    On the whole, Kalki is an investigative thriller which clicks in the second half. There is nothing special or exciting about this film as the twists are revealed in an interesting manner in the last twenty minutes only. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the continuous dose of comedy. The first half is filled with good humor and talented actors, Sree Vishnu, Priyadarshi, and Rahul Ramakrishna are a laugh riot with their solid chemistry and comic timing.

    After an entertaining first half, the tempo in the second half becomes a bit dull. The chasing scenes become a bit slow and are dragged.

    On the whole, Brochevarevarura is a crime comedy which has good fun and entertaining thrills. The fun is generated in a simple manner and keeps you hooked for the most part of the film. The lead cast performance will surely win your hearts.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Director Vivek Athreya who debuted with a sensible film ‘Mental Madhilo’ , surprises with his second film ‘Brochevarevarura’ which is a contrasting one to the first. This film is an out and out comedy themed one with interlaced crime element. 

    ‘Brochevarevarura’ is a simple story filled with good amount of fun and light dose of crime theme. SreeVishnu ,Priyadarsi and Rahul Ramakrishna trio thread is energetic , their dialogues are quite natural.

     

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    The film has two parallel storylines. One is about a wannabe director Vishal (Satyadev) who tries to impress a heroine Shalini (Nivetha Pethuraj) with a story.

    Sree Vishnu has been showcasing improvement with each of his movies. The actor who has been picking up performance-oriented roles has come up with yet another interesting role in this movie and has delivered his career-best performance. 

    The movie starts off on an interesting note and the first scene itself engaged the audience. The first half is full of story establishment and introduction of the characters. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Brochevarevaru Ra is the kind of film one thirsts for after watching film after film where the same ol’ commercial template is used with the same ol’ star cast.

    Brochevarevaru Ra is the kind of tale when you never really know what’s going to happen, even if you can see the ending coming from a mile away. 

    Go watch Brochevarevaru Ra this weekend if crime comedy, coming-of-age films and comic capers are your cup of tea because Vivek Athreya’s film delivers all that and more.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Director Prasanth Varma deploys heroism at regular intervals to rev up the proceedings.  This can be seen as his way of making up for the near-total absence of punchlines. 

    Nasser plays a Sadhu whose concealed identity is a surprise.  The idea of Karma coming back is conveyed through this character. The element of a village where venomous snakes abound adds to the intrigue. 

     'Kalki' follows the template of an atypical murder mystery with a twist in the climax.  Technically rich, it could have presented a better screenplay to keep the excitement stable.  Rajasekhar delivers the goods.

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    Rajasekhar who is known for playing angry cop roles has played the role of an investigative police officer. His body language and his performance is okay but his over makeup is bad.

    Prasanth Varma has proved that he has command over technicians in his debut movie ‘Awe’ itself. This film is made with bigger budget and he got best output from cinematographer Dasaradhi Shivendra.

    Director Prasanth Varma debuted in “Awe”, a different psychological thriller made in a limited budget. His second film “Kalki” is a period investigative thriller.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Nivetha Thomas has pulled off a yet another challenging role Mithra. She is perfect cast for the role. She has done very well in emotional scenes. Nivetha's scenes with her father convey a lot. 

    After his directorial debut Mental Madhilo, Vivek Athreya has come up with a racy, edgy crime comedy Brochevarevarura. While Mental Madhilo was a bit slow, Brochevarevarura is more racy

    Brochevarevarura has everything to appeal to young audiences. It is compelling, slick, well-written and well performed. The college scenes in the first half are hilarious and instantly connect to youth.

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    Rajasekhar is known for Cop roles and that is how he attained the Angry Young Man image. Watching him in 'Kalki' makes people feel that he shouldn't have done this movie. 

    Background Score provided by Sravan Bharadwaj is outstanding to say the least and offers goosebumps. At times, One gets the feeling that he tried to elevate the scenes with BGM though there is no such requirement.

    Generally, Investigative Thrillers work when the curiosity is maintained from start to finish. 'Kalki' is partly successful in doing so as few twists are very interesting but their presentation could have been better.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Althoughrn Sri Vishnu is the hero, Other Artistes get equal scope to perform in rn'Brochevarevarura'. Sri Vishnu leaves a mark of his own with rnboy-next-door looks and comic timing.

    Musicrn Director Vivek Sagar has done a good job, especially delivers his best rnwith Background Score. He, however, didn't impress much with the songs.

    Vivek Athreya showed his rnexpertise at keeping the viewers engaged with unique screenplay and rnpresenting the twists in a convincing manner.

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    News 18

    8/10

    Quite literal to its name, Spider-Man: Far From Home is set in some major European cities like Venice, Prague and London, and while taking us on a thrilling ride, it also makes us acquainted with child-man Peter ‘Tingling’ Parker (Tom Holland) and man-child Quentin ‘Mysterio’ Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal). 

    It’s mostly about speed of plot twists and partly about Gyllenhaal’s acting, who is probably the best inclusion in the Marvel universe since the Ant-Man. Does he understand the space he is in? Boy, don’t ask because if there is one thing he is pretty sure of is the dimensions he is operating in. 

    Apart from the really stretched action sequence in the end, there isn’t a lot to complain about in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

     

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Samantha Akkineni is testing her luck at box office with a female centric film titled as Oh Baby. An official remake of Korean drama Miss Granny, the film’s story revolves around a 70 year old woman who mysteriously finds herself in a 20 year old young girl. 

    Young , dashing director Nandini Reddy tries her hand on a remake of a korean film Miss Granny this time. Inorder to custom it to Telugu nativity , the director took first 30 minutes to establish the premise.
      

    ‘ Oh Baby ‘ is a mixed bag film which may leave family audience satisfactorly.Samantha entertains audience in few scenes but insipid story , artificial sentiment and poor songs work against the film. 

     

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    iqlikmovies

    6.5/10

    An elderly woman Baby (Lakshmi) who is adamant in everything that she does is forced to leave her family in certain circumstances. Unexpectedly, she regains a youthful appearance and embarks on a quest for happiness to her own home as Baby (Samantha). 

    Making remake movies is not an easy task but director Nandini Reddy has succeeded in justifying the story.

    The story is entirely based on a simple concept but is executed in a beautiful manner. The movie not only starts off an interesting note and the entire first half will revolve around the establishment of the story. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    You can understand why director Nandini Reddy felt doing a film like Oh! Baby could increase the risk of criticism. It's not an easy movie to remake, and there are a lot of things that could have gone wrong. 

    There's a lot to like about Oh! Baby. The manner in which the old lady behaves like a young woman in her 20s is hilarious. The writing is straightforward, the music (by Mickey J Meyer) is terrific and the acting is top-notch. 

    Save for moments in the latter part of the film which are a tad bit melodramatic, Oh! Baby is an enjoyable ride.

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    123Telugu

    7/10

    Baby(Lakshmi) is a hyper old lady who runs a canteen of her her own. Her over dominating nature is not liked by her daughter in law. 

    Even though the film is a remake, the manner in which Nandini Reddy has set the film in the Telugu nativity is superb. She has excelled in her work and Oh Baby is Nandini’s best work to date.

    The second half of the film is a tad slow and lenghty. The proceedings could have been trimmed to make things better.

    One the whole, Oh Baby is a heartwarming family drama which touches your heart completely. Beautiful emotions, good comedy, family values and romance, this film has it all. 

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    TimesofIndia

    2/10

    Abhi and Ram are always at war with each other – with one wanting to live life king size, even if it means not being someone who’s remotely nice and the other wanting to dedicate his life to studies and bachelorhood.

    Putting aside the fact that the film gets extremely problematic at times – cracking numerous ‘jokes’ about aunties and filled with numerous sexist and misogynistic dialogues – the basic story of the film doesn’t work either.

    Burra Katha fails to impress and looks like this is yet another fail for Aadi Saikumar, even if he tries his best to deliver an earnest performance. 

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    Mirchi9

    3.5/10

    Aadi Saikumar is coming with a film after a considerable gap. The actor started his career on a bright note, but immediately fell into the trap of repetition and didn’t come out of it. The stories were the issue mostly , and it made his performances look ordinary doing the same thing.

    Diamond Ratna Babu sets up an interesting premise which has become the formula of sorts. It started with Bhale Bhale Magadivoi and is continuing till now. 

    The story takes a dramatic turn in the second half, which is expected. An alternative take would be building it such that the pre-climax becomes the climax with more new sequences in between. 

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Hero Aadi is very good in his complex role. He had to showcase two different variations and Aadi nailed it as Abhi and Ram. His performance in serious and emotional scenes is very good. 

    Even though the concept looks good, the execution part was dull. The conflict between the hero and how his mind thinks in two ways was established well in many areas. 

    On the whole, Burra Katha is a film which has an interesting concept but the narration was no up to the mark.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Baby is undoubtedly one of the memorable roles in the career of Samantha and she is lucky enough to get such kind of subject. Sam excelled in the character of a 70-Year-Old turning into 24-Year-Old.

    Songs composed by Mickey J Meyer aren't up to the standards set by him. Except 'Changubala', None of the songs are impressive. Background Score is okay. Camera Work by Richard Prasad is so pleasing.

    Story takes a serious turn in the Second Half as the motive behind the decision to turn 24-Year-Old gets revealed. Lack of a single effective scene showing Baby realise that her life as 70-Year-Old is far better is a drawback.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Baby akka (Lakshmi) is a 70-year-old woman who runs a canteen with her best friend Chanti (Rajendra Prasad).  A doting mother of Nani (Rao Ramesh), she is loud-mouthed and a disciplinarian at home.

    An official remake of a South Korean movie named 'Miss Granny', 'Oh Baby' tells a tale of reliving life by going back in time.  In doing so, the screenplay gradually turns generic and superficial in the second half.

    Surprisingly, Samantha's character acquires unreal strength and doesn't show the kind of vulnerability expected of a realistic old woman's character .

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    Chitramala

    5/10

    Baby (Lakshmi) is an old lady who has all the so-called bad qualities of being old. She runs a college canteen along with Chanti (Rajendra Prasad). As an old lady, her way of caring is different and her daughter in law is affected very much mentally and health wise due to the naggings of Baby.

    The songs composed by Mickey J Meyer are nice. He put in a great effort in composing background score. Richard Prasad has done fine work in terms of cinematography. The editing of the film could have been better. The production values are grand.

    Oh Baby is a story that tells the life of older people in the family and their innate feelings. The film has a really unique concept which stands out from the rest of Telugu films. With such a concept in hand, director Nandini Reddy and writer Lakshmi Bhupala approached it in a very routine way like every other Telugu film with loud emotions and summarised dialogues.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    There cannot be a better choice than Samantha to play the role of Baby aka Swathi. She is a very intelligent actress who knows what is required for a character to shine. Sam just nails the character with her stupendous performance and adds another jewel to her crown. It is a tough character to play, but Samantha makes it look easy. 

    'Swathi' in Oh Baby is any actress's dream role and Samantha makes a meal of it. She is arguably the best actress among the contemporary Telugu heroines and Oh Baby will be remembered for a longtime as her finest performances.

    On a whole, Oh Baby is a fun film with its heart at the right place. It is sure to win hearts as well as the box office. The concept and execution will appeal to urban audience than others.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Samantha is undoubtedly the show stealer for this movie. The actress has delivered her career-best performance in this movie. From the start to the end, the actress will definitely mesmerize the audience with her amazing performance. 

    Though this is a remake movie, director Nandini Reddy has succeeded in making story easily relatable with the Telugu audience. 

    Though this is a remake movie, the story is made in an interesting way. The movie will have all the elements like comedy, romance, entertainment etc.

     

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    Greatandhra

    6/10

    Samantha is the pillar of this movie. She has done a terrific job impersonating the grandmother. Although she has played the role of Lakshmi’s 20’s self, her mind is that of a 70-year-old.

    The original Korean movie clicked because of its killer soundtrack. This Telugu version has got average songs from Mickey J Meyer. Cinematography by Richard Prasad is excellent.

    Based on a Korean hit movie “Miss Granny”, this drama has interesting premise. What a grandmother would do if she gets the chance to live again as a young woman, is a novel thought.

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    Gulte

    3/10

    Aadi is alright in a poorly-etched role. His efforts have gone wasted. Mishti's role doesn't have any scope to perform. She is seen as a girl who proclaims as one-hour Mother Teresa and caters one hour of her everyday for people. What's shocking is that she agrees to love Abhi one-hour of her day. Her role is half-baked and lacks depth.

    Many writers have turned into directors in the past in Tollywood. But Diamond Ratnababu will go down as the one with worst directorial debut. He has failed in every aspect.

    Diamond Ratnababu failed as a director as the film is filled with so many unwanted scenes. A wafer-thin plot has been dragged and filled with many illogical scenes in the name of 'comedy'.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Hero Sundeep Kishan has turned producer with the much-talked-about horror thriller, Ninu Veedani Needani Nene, in which he also played the main lead.

    The interesting premise of a couple entering another couple’s minds and bodies after death is the main highlight of NVNN. A few spooky moments before the mirror track, the comedy scene featuring Posani and Murli Sharma and the interesting twists at the interval and the climax make up for an engaging thriller.

    Director Caarthick Raju comes up with a very intriguing and innovative storyline. However, he only partly succeeds in executing the mystery and the spooky elements in a more engaging manner.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Supernatural thrillers tend to follow a similar pattern. The protagonists seem normal, but find themselves in unusually spooky circumstances and everything around them seems to be haunted. 

    Despite a few bizarre situations, the first hour absorbing. There are constant twists and turns and you relate to the characters' shock, fear and agony. The humour is brilliant and the horror element is not overdone.

    Sandeep Kishan's character is overbearing, and is often projected as the guy who protects his wife at all times.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Set in the Telangana backdrop, Dorasaani deals with the story of a rich girl and an underdog. Raju (Anand Deverakonda) falls for his village princess Devaki (Shivathmika) and tries to woo her with his poems.

    The entire film is narrated in an authentic manner and showcases the lifestyle of the people in Telangana during the early 80’s perfectly.

    Director K.V.R. Mahendra’s story has nothing new in it as we have been seeing the rich-poor love stories in many films. But his groundwork of bringing the authentic flavor in the film is clearly visible on the screen.

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Raju (Anand) is the son of a painter. He falls in love with the daughter of Dora in the first sight. She is called Chinna Dorasani (Shivathmika) by the villagers. 

    Anand Deverakonda suits the character although he looks very average. His voice and modulation is quite identical to his brother Vijay Deverakonda. His performance is just okay.

    KVR Mahendra's story has an interesting setting, but that doesn't make this routine love story engaging. The slow moving screenplay make this predictable story a tedious watch. 

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    As a Dorasaani, debutante Shivathmika is good. She has very expressive eyes and her performance is appreciable. She has also got right diction mostly.

    The film has excellent songs. Prasanth Vihari has not only composed melodious songs but also has recreated the mood. “Ningilona Palapunta” and “Kalavaramye” are pick of the lot.

    “Dorasaani” that marks the debut of Vijay Deverakonda’s brother Anand Deverakonda and Rajasekhar’s daughter Shivathmika tells the love story of a rich girl who lives in a fortress and a poor youngster and her faucal father who opposes their love for honour.

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    Apherald

    4.5/10

    Anand Deverakonda being a debutant, looks nervous mostly and delivers a fumbling, middling performance with his terrified and mostly uncomfortable performance. 

    Prashanth Vihari delivers a soothing background score and of his songs, Kallalo Kalavaramai,

    Debutant KVR Mahendra has selected a very conventional and beaten to death plot of the love story of a rich girl and a poor guy and placing their struggles in a period setup.

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Rishi (Sundeep Kishan) is a happy-go-lukcy person who is enjoying life with wife Diya (Anya Singh). One day, he finds someone else in the mirror and much to his surprise, his wife also reveals him that she also spotted someone else in the mirror. 

    Sundeep Kishan is definitely the show stealer of this film. The actor has delivered his career-best performance in this movie. It is evident that he has worked really hard for this movie and we can say that his energetic performance is like the backbone of this film.
     

    Director Caarthick Raju has come up with a really interesting movie and proved that he has some interesting storytelling capabilities. 
     

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    Telugu360

    4/10

    Actor SundeepKishan is desperately looking for a much needed break to revive his low lying career. After delivering a string of flops with different genres, he is now testing his luck with a horror drama titled as Ninu Veedani Needanu Nenu.

    Set in year 2035, a retired psychology professor ( Murali Sharma) tells a client’s story which is close to his heart.

    ‘ NinuVeedaniNeedanu Nene’ starts off interestingly , but the grip in narration nosedives as it progresses. It is not exactly a ghost / horror film but a mystery one with interlaced sentiment.

     

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    Iqlikmovies

    5/10

    సందీప్‌కిష‌న్‌కి తెలుగుతోపాటు త‌మిళంలోనూ మంచి గుర్తింపు ఉంది. అయితే తెలుగుతో పోలిస్తే త‌మిళంలోనే ఆయ‌న‌కి  ఎక్కువ విజ‌యాలు ల‌భించాయి. ర‌చ్చే కాదు... ఇంట కూడా గెల‌వాల‌నే తప‌న ఆయ‌న‌లో ఉందిప్పుడు.

    అర్జున్ (సందీప్‌కిష‌న్‌)కి ఆవేశం ఎక్కువ‌. కానీ మాధ‌వి ( అన్యాసింగ్) చెబితే మాత్రం వింటాడు.  కాలేజీలోనే ఆ  ఇద్ద‌రి మ‌ధ్య ప్రేమ చిగురిస్తుంది. అది పెళ్లివ‌ర‌కు దారితీస్తుంది. ఇంట్లోవాళ్ల‌ని ఎదురించి పెళ్లి చేసుకున్న ఇద్ద‌రూ హాయిగా జీవితం వెళ్ల‌దీస్తుంటారు.

    సాంకేతికంగా సినిమా ఉన్న‌తంగా ఉంది. త‌మ‌న్ నేప‌థ్య సంగీతం, ప్ర‌మోద్ వ‌ర్మ కెమెరా ప‌నిత‌నం ఆక‌ట్టుకుంటుంది. 

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    Iqlikmovies

    5/10

    Rishi (Sundeep Kishan), Diya ( Anya Singh) are a married couple. They are leading a happy life together. Unexpectedly, they begin experiencing some horrific incidents. 

    Sundeep Kishan has delivered a fine performance in this movie. Though his character has so many different variations, he has worked really hard and showcased the variations with ease and energy. 

    Caarthick Raju has prepared a solid story for the film. When compared to the other horror films, Caarthick Raju has picked up an interesting concept for this film but he failed in executing it. 

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Rishi starts seeing a new face (Vennela Kishore) when he looks at the mirror, while Diya sees another woman.  Terrified and perplexed at the same time, the couple wonder if they have been possessed by ghosts.

    First things first.  'Ninu Veedani Needanu Neene' is not a straightforward film.  The screenplay is a bit twisted.  The good thing is that the convolutions are not forced, at least to a major extent.

    The film fits the description of a multi-genre product that mixes a dash of paranormal activity and doses of comedy, horror, romance, and crime.

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    Iqlikmovies

    5.5/10

    Set against a period backdrop, the movie tells a tale of love between Raju (Anand) and Dorasani (Shivatmika). What problems did they face? How social conditions those days affected them? How did the story unfold in the end? Forms the story of the movie.

    Director KVR Mahendra has prepared an interesting storyline for this film and also executed it in a decent way.

    It's definitely not easy to make period dramas but we can give the enter credit to director KVR Mahendra for making us see the 80s time period. The movie starts off on an interesting note.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Anand Devarakonda and Shivatmika Rajasekhar are making their debut with the movie Dorasani. The film released today. The theatrical trailer of the movie has raised a curiosity to watch the movie.

    Raju (Anand Deverakonda) is born and brought up in a lower caste family. He falls for Devaki aka Chinna Dorasani (Shivatmika), who hails from the family of village's head. 
     

    Director KVR Mahendra has prepared an interesting story for the film. Especially, it's not easy to create the same environment as the 80s but the director has focused on each and every element including the situations and cultures during that particular time period. 

     

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Sanjay (Meghamsh) has no goal in life and his only aim is to get hitched to Priya (Nakshatra), a doctor and the daughter of his father's friend. Sanjay takes up the task of recovering the vintage Rajdoot, as asked by Priya’s father (Anish Kuruvilla).

    Though the film projected itself as an interesting thriller that will keep everyone at the edge of their seats, it fails miserably in even making it the least bit engaging, right till the end.

    Nellore Sudarshan who plays the role of Sanjay's friend is the only saviour in this film, at regular intervals. With his quirky dialogues and satirical one-liners, Sudarshan is the only one who entertains in the whole movie.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    అడవికి రారాజుగా అలాగే ఓ గొప్ప రాజుగా పిలవబడే సింహం (ముఫార్ ) తన తరువాత తన రాజ్యానికి తన ‘కొడుకు సింహం’ (సింబా) రాజు అవ్వాలని బలంగా కోరుకుంటాడు. చిన్నప్పటి నుండి సింబాకి ఒక రాజు ఎలా ఉండాలో చెప్తూ పెంచుతాడు.

    ఈ సినిమా చూస్తున్నంత సేపు ప్రేక్షకులకు ఆ అడవి రాజ్యంలోకి వెళ్లి ఆ లోకంలో విహరిస్తున్న ఫీలింగ్ కలుగుతుంది. పైగా అద్భుతమైన విజువల్స్ తో పాటు భారీ సాంకేతిక విలువలతో తెరకెక్కించబడటమే ఈ సినిమా ప్రధాన బలం.

    ఎమోషనల్ గా సాగే రివేంజ్ స్టోరీతో సినిమా ఆకట్టుకున్నా.. కథ పరంగా ఎలాంటి కొత్తధనం లేదు. అలాగే ఫస్టాఫ్ ను ఆసక్తికరమైన విజువల్స్ తో అక్కడక్కడ కాస్త కామెడీగా నడిపినా.. స్లోగా సాగే సీన్స్ తో కొన్నిచోట్ల స్క్రీన్ ప్లే ను నెమ్మదిగా నడిపారు. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    No one other than Ram would have done this role of Ismart Shankar. Ram’s transformation is just mind blowing and Puri showcases him in a never before seen manner. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks is that the story of the film is the same old Puri mark cop story. The only difference here is that Puri has added a memory transfer concept and made the hero a cop once again. But sadly, he does not make use of it well.

    One the whole, Ismart Shankar is an unapologetic full on mass masala entertainer aimed at the masses. Ram’s crazy makeover will be loved by many. His one man show and good music make the very ordinary story and dull narration click in several areas. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Do you know what is the Tollywood director's idea of writing updated stories?  In the 1990s, an MLA or MP used to be murdered in our movies.  In the 'updated' stories of today, it's a former CM, CM, or even someone higher up.

    Shayaji Shinde is investigating the high-profile murder case but it's as if he has no resources to complete the task (despite the Prime Minister's support, that too).

    'iSmart Shankar' features a predictable story with an inspired spin on the hero's character. 

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Ram is the heart and soul of the movie. He puts blood into the character, and it shows on screen. The whole body language and attitude are different compared to his earlier outings. 

    Puri Jagannadh is a brand and an experienced pro when it comes to handling commercial entertainers. 

     However, Puri Jagannadh pours water on those expectations by taking the narrative on a predictable beaten to death path. There is some fun initially, but as soon as we get to the core story, it all seems been-there-done-that kind.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Touted to be an exciting action drama, the film iSmart Shankar starring Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh and Niddhi Aggerwal released today in the theatres. Both Ram and Puri are in a dire need of a hit and this film is a ray of hope for them.

    When compared to its previous movies, Ram has got a completely different kind of role and the young actor has delivered his best in essaying that role. His energetic performance, dialogue delivery and body language justified the role perfectly well.

    The production values by Puri Jagannath and Charmme Kaur are outstanding and can be considered as the major plus points of this film.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Shankar ( Ram) alias self-proclaimed ‘UstaadIsmart Shankar’ is a supari killer in Hyderabad.He’s jailed after assassinating the chief minister, and escapes after a year. CBI pursues another high profile case and Shankar’s case in parallel.

    This film scores less on story front, high on energy and entertainment levels. The racy screenplay, Puri’s strength in infusing humor into the scene overcome majority of the shortcomings.

    Ismart Shankar is a paisa vasool commercial potboiler. Director Puri Jagan and Hero Ram complemented each other well, for Ram this is career best performance.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    With iSmart Shankar Puri Jagannadh aims to bring the story of a flawed, seemingly heartless criminal, who happens to fall for the only girl who will not put up with his nonsense. 

    Ram Pothineni however gives Shankar his all, bringing in a kind of energy that makes it a delight to watch him on-screen, even at his most-disgusting self. He especially comes through when the film requires him to showcase massy dance steps in horribly ill-placed songs.

    iSmart Shankar is a loud, messy and pakka mass film that fails to take off. While Mani Sharma’s effective music and BGM adds to the noise (literally), it doesn’t do much to help the film.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    This is a dream character for Ram and he has done a fabulous job in an extremely eccentric character. We could see on screen how much he loved playing iSmart Shankar. 

    Puri Jagannadh plays to his strengths by lifting an idea from a Hollywood film. He relies heavily upon the makeover of the lead actor and does the same that he has been doing in every movie. 

    Puri Jagannadh has a unique style of presenting his heroes. He brings the eccentric side of actors that we had known for years and surprises us. He gives them a stunning makeover that every actor waits for his turn to do a Puri's film.

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    GreatAndhra

    5.5/10

    Ram has transformed his body and look for this role. Not only has his body language changed, but his performance is also different from his regular style here. 

    Mani Sharma has given some good tunes which are aimed at mass audiences and they have hit the bull’s eye. His background score, as always, is terrific.

    Puri Jagannadh has been going through a lean phase and his recent films made critics declare that he is out of form and has run out of fresh ideas. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Former Chief Minister Kashi Viswanath (Joy Badlani) is killed by Shankar (Ram Pothineni), who commits crimes for money. 

    Do you know what is the Tollywood director's idea of writing updated stories?  In the 1990s, an MLA or MP used to be murdered in our movies.  In the 'updated' stories of today, it's a former CM, CM, or even someone higher up.

    'iSmart Shankar' features a predictable story with an inspired spin on the hero's character.  Caricaturish villains, a grossly underdeveloped investigation track, love tracks that are rich in hate-feminism elements, a lazy climax - you have them all.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    To say this live-action film is a computer-animated remake of 1994’s animated classic doesn’t quite justify its visual impact. The technical advancement in computer animation is on full display here, and it’s genuinely staggering to experience. 

    This is where things get really tricky, despite having an immensely talented voice cast. 

    But there's only so much mileage you can get on nostalgia. ‘The Lion King’ is a shot-by-shot, track-by-track remake which highlights the challenge with the onslaught of live-action re-creations. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

     The protagonist of Mr KK, KK (Vikram) is a mysterious figure – a fact that holds true even after the film ends. Is he a super-cop, an undercover agent, a double agent or a master criminal

    Vasu (Abi Hasan) is a trainee doctor who saves KK’s life after he has been involved in an accident and admitted in the hospital. But, this move of his leads to his pregnant wife (Akshara Haasan) getting kidnapped. 

    The action scenes make Mr KK a visceral experience, even if Rajesh Selva’s filmmaking falls short on flair.

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    Iqlikmovies

    4/10

    శివ పుత్రుడు, అప‌రిచితుడు సినిమాల‌తో విక్ర‌మ్ అంటే ఏమిటో ప్రేక్ష‌కుల‌కు తెలిసిపోయింది. ప్ర‌యోగాల‌కు ఏమాత్రం వెనుకంజ వేయ‌డ‌ని, పాత్ర కోసం ఎన్ని త్యాగాలైనా చేస్తాడ‌ని అర్థ‌మైంది. 

    కె.కె (విక్ర‌మ్‌) ఓ మ‌ర్డ‌ర్ కేసులో దోషి. మ‌లేషియా పోలీసులు అత‌న్ని వెదుకుతుంటారు. ఓ ప్ర‌మాదంలో గాయ‌ప‌డి ఆసుప‌త్రిలో చేర‌తాడు కె.కె. అత‌నికి స‌ప‌ర్య‌లు చేసే ఓ డాక్ట‌ర్ భార్య (అక్ష‌ర హాస‌న్‌)ని కిడ్నాప్ చేస్తాడు కె.కె.. 

    విక్ర‌మ్ చేయద‌గిన సినిమా కాదిది. త‌నలాంటి న‌టుడికి ఏమాత్రం ప‌రీక్ష పెట్ట‌ని పాత్రలో క‌నిపించాడు. సినిమా అంతా సీరియ‌స్ లుక్‌లో, దాదాపుగా ఒకే కాస్ట్యూమ్‌లో క‌నిపిస్తాడు.

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    The first half moves on an okayish note.  It's not exactly gripping but at least it generates some hope.  KK is chased by a gang, and the situations leading Vasu to cross paths with him are narrated well.  Though the sequences that follow are quite predictable, the interval bang passes muster. 

    Director Rajesh M Selva has taken inspiration from the 2010 French thriller 'Point Blank'. With the tension set up right from the entry of Vikram, the movie moves is blighted by issues of predictability.

    'Mr KK' struggles to make an impact.  If you go expecting an all-out treat from Vikram, you will be in for a shock.  The story narration is confused; whose story the film is telling becomes difficult to be ascertained.  Merely neat technical output can't salvage a film.  This one is an underdeveloped, unIndian thriller.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Vikram looks super sharp in his salt and pepper look. He does not have much to do in the first half but once the film catches pace in the latter part, Vikram is good in his stylish avatar in all the action sequences.

    One of the biggest drawbacks is that the film lacks good action sequences. The posters and teasers promised that the film will be full of action but that is not the case. 

    On the whole, Mr. KK is an ordinary suspense thriller which does not have many things going its way.

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Vikram plays a role that is walk in the park for him. It would have been okay if he played it similarly but, that is not the case. One gets a feeling that he is going through the motions to complete it as soon as possible.

    Director Rajesh M is back with a new outing after Cheekati Rajyam. His second attempt is also a remake like the first one.

    Akshara Haasan is the only female member of the cast who has got a semblance of a role. She is wasted, after putting an endearing act initially. It is Abi Haasan on debut who get a proper parallel to the hero. 
     

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Vikram is the show-stealer in the movie. For him, the role he played in the movie is a cake-walk. Though he has played roles like this in the past, he still tried to make it look stylish and different. He has got a powerful screen presence that would arrest the audiences.

    The visuals are looking grand in the movie. The cinematography by Srinivas R is impressive. The editing is neat and decent. The film looks racy and kudos to the editor for coming up with such an interesting cut

    The best part of the movie is the pace. The film travels at a rapid pace and makes the audiences engage in the plot. 

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    ‘మిస్టర్ కేకే’ సినిమా థియేటరులోకి వెళ్లి మొదట్లో ఒక పది నిమిషాలు కళ్లు మూసుకుని కూర్చుంటే.. మనకు వినిపించే నేపథ్య సంగీతాన్ని బట్టి తెరమీద అద్భుతాలు జరిగిపోతున్నాయేమో.. తీవ్ర ఉత్కంఠతో కూడిన సన్నివేశాలు నడుస్తున్నాయేమో..

    సెకండాఫ్ మొదలవ్వగానే సస్పెన్స్ రివీల్ చేయగానే.. బాబోయ్ ఈ మాత్రం దానికా ఈ బిల్డప్ అనిపిస్తుంది. మన ప్రేక్షకులకు అసలేమాత్రం కనెక్టవని పాయింట్ చుట్టూ కథను అల్లుకున్నాడు రాజేష్ సెల్వ. ఒక సినిమాగా తీయడానికి సరిపోయే పాయింట్ ఎంతమాత్రం కాదది.

    సినిమా ఎలా ఉన్నా ‘మిస్టర్ కేకే’కు అసలైన హీరో మాత్రం జిబ్రానే. నేపథ్య సంగీతం మామూలుగా ఇవ్వలేదతను. తొలి సన్నివేశం నుంచి చివరి దాకా చాలా స్టైలిష్ గా..గూస్ బంప్స్ ఇచ్చేలా బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ ఇచ్చాడు.

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    Telegraphstar

    7/10

    Aadai / Aame stars Amala Paul in the main role and Ramya Subramanian, Adiraj, Vivek Prasanna are playing important roles in the movie.

    This film will be welcomed by all the movie lovers and film buffs considering the love it is getting from these people right from the release of the first look. The trailer of the film was released on July 6th and it has over 4.4 million views with over 68k likes.

    Amala Paul, you rockstar! what a terrific performance it was. She holds the screen right through the movie. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Chaitanya alias Bobby ( Vijay Deverakonda) is an aggressive student leader with communist ideology at Kakinada university. His radical approach towards society’s problems often bring him troubles.

    First half opens with introductory scenes to encash Vijay’s image. When actual story takes off as flashback , Hero Chaitanya ( Vijay D ) has been shown as a grandson of a communist leader ‘Comrade Suryam‘. Living up to the legacy , Chaitanya is a communist student leader in the university. 

    Vijay Deverakonda stands out yet again with his performance as Bobby .There are few scenes designed only to bank on his image, he excelled.
     

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Dear Comrade is genuinely a film where both the lead actors have similar footage. In fact, it can be said that the female has a little bit bigger role in the narrative, which in this case is Rashmika Mandanna.

    Having said that, there is nothing bad either, to criticise or pull him down. It is a regular act, and Vijay Deverakonda goes about it clinically without any complaints.

    The reasons are simple, and if one has seen Bharat Kamma’s short films, they would have identified the problem there itself. The writing is plain-Jane, and scenes itself lack the bite despite the visible sincerity.
     

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Chaitanya aka Bobby (Vijay Deverakonda) is a short tempered student leader at Kakinada university. His anger management issues always bring him into troubles. Aparna Devi aka Lilly (Rashmika Mandanna) is a state level cricketer and Bobby's relative who comes back to town.

    Vijay Devarakonda is definitely the show stealer of this film. The actor has delivered an energetic and outstanding performance in this movie.

    Director Bharat Kamma has prepared an engaging story for this film. The way he has narrated this script is excellent.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Dear Comrade's greatest plus is that it never becomes one-dimensional. There are moments when you feel like you can predict what happens next from a mile away, but what follows next takes you by surprise.

    When Bobby (Vijay Deverakonda) meets Lilly (Rashmika Mandanna) for the first time, he's a brash, hot-headed student union leader.

    Although slow and sluggish at times with a slightly below-par climax, Dear Comrade is a good attempt. It's a film that makes you think, keeps you guessing and plays with your emotions.

     

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    Greatandhra

    5/10

    “Dear Comrade” has been making buzz for a long time. The film’s songs have become quite popular and all the promotional activity done by Vijay Deverakonda has paid up well in creating hype around it.

    Chaitanya aka Bobby (Vijay Deverakonda) is a student leader in a university in Kakinada. He is a reckless and impulsive guy.

    The film has a different and youthful soundtrack. Justin Prabhakaran’s songs have already become popular on Youtube and they are equally placed well in the movie.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    First half opens with introductory scenes to encash Vijay’s image. When actual story takes off as flashback , Hero Chaitanya ( Vijay D ) has been shown as a grandson of a communist leader ‘Comrade Suryam‘. 

    In Second half , backdrop shifts to Kashmir for a while, then completely to Hyderabad. ‘ Oh Kala laa .. ‘ song is superb. 

    Vijay Deverakonda stands out yet again with his performance as Bobby .There are few scenes designed only to bank on his image, he excelled. 

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    Hindustantimes

    7/10

    Bharat Kamma’s Dear Comrade is not your regular boy-meets-girl and they fall in love kind of love story. 

    Bobby plays a student leader and he wears his machismo on his sleeves. Thanks to his hot-headed nature, he keeps finding himself in violent situations and has issues managing his anger.

    The film does have traces of Arjun Reddy, especially when we see Bobby seething with rage. However, as characters, both Arjun Reddy and Bobby are very different because they come from different economic backgrounds, have different ideologies and approach life differently. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    Director Bharat Kamma shows efficiency in mingling the songs (Justin Prabhakaran's music is lilting, soulful) with the proceedings.  He doesn't make it a sports-based drama (which makes sense, with the audience having watched a 'Jersey' only recently). 

    With Bobby and Lilly going too light on emotions (Rashmika pulling VD's legs in the second half is silly to the core), the background music seems to happen in a separate world.  

    'Dear Comrade' is heart-felt and intense when it comes to the songs, some of the conversations, the climax, and the message.

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Technicians has given their best for 'Dear Comrade'. Especially, Music composed by Justin Prabhakaran is outstanding. Each & every Song in the album is so special. Even the picturization of the songs is refreshing. 

    'Dear Comrade' doesn't have a great story but what makes it unique is the characterisations of Hero-Heroine and casting Vijay-Rashmika in the beautifully designed Love Story.

    The problem is with the Second Half. Except for the Road Trip, Director failed to handle rest of the scenes properly. While the viewers expected a highly emotional ending, The Climax is nowhere close to the expectation and that's a big disappointment.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Eeshwar(Harshit) is an orphan who falls in love with Parvati(Sri Padma). He tries hard and somehow woos her to become his life partner.

    Hero Harshit is very impressive in his role. Be it his dialogue delivery, his expressions, and dances, Harshit has done well. The heroine, Padma also looks good and did a decent job in her role.

    On the whole, Nenu Lenu is a psychological thriller which has a good concept but falters with the execution part.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    The concept of the film is very good and has been narrated in a gripping manner. Even though you know that there is basic serial killer who will get caught at the end, the manner in which the cops reach him through a good suspense of cat and mouse game has been handled well.

    The pre climax could have been handled well as there is a scene where the killer gets caught by a cop and he does not shoot him. Just to prolong the film, scenes are deviated and this could have avoided.

    On the whole, Rakshasudu will give Bellamkonda Srinivas the much needed break which he was eagerly waiting for. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Serial killer or Psycho killer movies often setup with a weird, flashy backdrops and directors tend to over try the things. Here in Rakshasudu, the setup around the prime characters is realistic and simple. 

    Bellamkonda sreenivas got a good role finally, he performed well. There is one scene after the interval, in which both Sreenivas and Rajiv Kanakala excelled in emotions.

    Rakshasudu film offers a tight screenplay that keeps the proceedings interesting till the end. First half is decent but with some predictable structure to set the theme. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Arun Kumar (Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas) wants to become a director. He has written a script on a serial killer and wants to make a movie out of it. But because of some situations, Arun Kumar ends up being a sub inspector of Police.

    Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas got a challenging role in this film but the actor has portrayed the role in a decent way. 

    The movie has an engaging screenplay which will keep the audience stick to their chairs from the start to the end. The movie starts off on an interesting note and the first 20 minutes of the movie itself will make the audience get involved into the story.
     

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    The film revolves around Arun (Bellamkonda Sreenivas), who sets out in pursuit of a mysterious serial killer who targets young girls and murders them. 

    Bellamkonda does a good job as the officer on the hunt to find the mysterious killer and puts in one of his best performances till date.

    When Ramesh Varma decided to remake a thriller like Ratsasan, there were lofty expectations, but the director sails through and hits the mark with this film. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Guna (Karthikeya) is a pampered man who works at a granite factory with his best friend Battu (Mahesh). Everyone in his colony seems to have a soft spot for him, 

    There’s a scene in the film where Guna picks up a Bhagavata Gita and one would imagine he would maybe read it to help him navigate out of the situation he’s in. But instead,

    Had Arjun Jandhyala woven a tighter narrative minus the commercial distractions, the confused and numerous messages he’s trying to deliver might have had a chance to come through.

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    Apherald

    5.5/10

    Arun (Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas) wants to be a director but his stories never find takers and he's forced to join the police force.

    Ghibran's background score is terrific and generates scares and Venkat's cinematography captures the chase and scary episodes perfectly. Amar's editing could have been taut in the initial sequences.

    Director Ramesh Varma has taken up the remake of a hit Tamil movie and has stayed mostly faithful to the original. The first half moves at a decent pace while generating fear and gains more momentum towards interval and moves at a breakneck speed in second half.

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    Gulte

    5.5/10

    Arun (Bellamkonda Srinivas) is a wannabe director, who lands a police job. He uses his research done on serial killers to solve a serial murder mystery happening in the city. 

    Bellamkonda Srinivas finally gives up on masala elements and action. He takes up a content driven script where he has to play a subdued cop unlike his previous larger than life characters.

    Ratsasan has solid content that can stand on its own even with subpar filmmaking. The original was executed superbly and all that the remake director had to do is to copy paste it scene by scene.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    In Hyderabad city, a school girl is murdered. Then some more murders happen. A rookie police officer Arun (Bellamkonda Srinivas) suspects that a sociopath is behind these killings.

    This is second time that Bellamkonda Srinivas is playing police officer’s role after ‘Kavacham’.

    Remake of a Tamil movie “Ratsasan”, Ramesh Varma directed “Rakshasudu” is faithful to the original movie. It is as gripping as the original Tamil movie.

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    Mirchi9

    6/10

    Bellamkonda Srinivas, who has so far done starry roles, picks a character that is devoid of stardom in the usual sense.

    Ramesh Varma of Ride, Veera and the very old, Oka Oorilo fame handles the Ratsasan remake in Telugu.

    Rakshasudu is a thriller where the family drama and love episodes are blended into the narrative. The screenplay neatly amalgamates all those elements, but still, there are a few blocks which drag the story down.

     

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    ట్రూత్ ఫుల్ టు ద ఒరిజినల్.. రీమేక్ సినిమా దాదాపుగా మాతృకను ఫాలో అయినపుడు ఈ మాట వాడుతుంటారు. తెలుగు సినిమాల రీమేక్ చరిత్రలో ఈ మాటకు నూటికి నూరు శాతం న్యాయం చేసిన చిత్రాల్లో ‘రాక్షసుడు’ ఒకటిగా నిలుస్తుంది.

    సస్పెన్స్ థ్రిల్లర్లలో ఉండాల్సిన ప్రధాన లక్షణం.. వాట్ నెక్స్ట్ అని ప్రేక్షకుల్లో ఉత్కంఠ రేకెత్తించడం. ఈ విషయంలో ‘రాక్షసుడు’ సక్సెస్ అయింది. ఇందులో స్క్రీన్ ప్లేది కీలక పాత్ర. ప్రథమార్ధంలో అమ్మాయిలు ఒక్కొక్కరే అదృశ్యం కావడం.. 

    ఐతే థ్రిల్లర్ సినిమాలకు నిడివి విషయంలో కొంత నియంత్రణ అవసరం. ఒకే ఒక పాట ఉన్న సినిమా రెండున్నర గంటలు సాగితే ఇబ్బందే. కథ నుంచి పెద్దగా డీవియేషన్ లేకపోయినా.. దాదాపుగా అన్ని సన్నివేశాలూ కథకు అవసరమైనవే అయినప్పటికీ.. 

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    ప్రేమ కథల్లో మాస్ ఎలిమెంట్స్ మిక్స్ చేసి సినిమా తీయడం కొత్తేమి కాదు. కాకపోతే ఇందులో చాలా రిస్క్ ఉంటుంది. కథనం మీద ఏ మాత్రం పట్టు తప్పినా ఇటు లవ్ కోసం వచ్చిన యూత్ ని యాక్షన్ కోసం వచ్చిన మాస్ ని మెప్పించలేక రెంటికి చెడ్డ రేవడిలా పూర్తిగా చతికిలబడిపోతుంది.

    రివెంజ్ డ్రామా ఏదైనా ప్రతిదానికి ఒక మీటర్ ఉంటుంది. అది కరెక్ట్ గా పాటించినప్పుడే ప్రేక్షకుడు హీరోతో పాటు ట్రావెల్ అవుతూ అతని బాధను ఫీలవుతూ విలన్ల మీద సమాంతరంగా కసి పెంచుకుని ప్రతీకారం కోసం ఎదురు చూస్తాడు.

    కార్తికేయకు ఆరెక్స్ 100 తర్వాత దక్కిన మరోమంచి రోల్ గా దీన్ని చెప్పుకోవచ్చు. ఫస్ట్ హాఫ్ లో ఓ సగటు యువకుడిగా సెకండ్ హాఫ్ లో ప్రతీకారంతో రగిలిపోతూ ఆవేశం నింపుకున్న ప్రేమికుడిలా రెండు షేడ్స్ ని బాగానే క్యారీ చేశాడు

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    Just picture this.  The climax is gut-wrenching, the love story has pathos at its core, the hero's family faces unimaginable hardships, the hero is devastated and is cheated.

    Aditya Menon exists as if he is there to be insulted and irritated.  Manju Bhargavi's character had so much potential but it's not fleshed out properly.  

    Chaitan Bharadwaj's music doesn't add any value (the first song of the second half is an assault).  The BGM is too loud.  The cinematography (by Ram Reddy) is not smart.  

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    Mirchi9

    5/10

    Karthikeya in his super energetic self like the previous outing, only here he is back to a setting that looks more comfortable for his antics. 

    Arjun Jandyala making his debut with Guna 369 has taken a routine subject and straightforward narration. 

    Despite a predictable story, the director manages to hold attention via small, but shocking twists in narrative from time to time.

     

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    As promoted, the film is based on true incidents and has twists which are unveiled at regular intervals.

    The first half of the film offers nothing new and has predictable narration until the pre-interval. After an intriguing interval block, though all the twits are unveiled in a decent manner, the film’s pace drops and lacks energy in the scenes in the second half.

    On the whole, Guna 369 is a message-oriented mass film which may find takers in single screens. The twists unveiled in the second half are totally unexpected and are executed decently. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Guna (Karthikeya) is a regular middle-class lad who lives with his parents in a normal residential colony. His aim is to pass Engineering and fulfil his dad's dream. Guna is also kind-hearted and everyone in his colony is fond of him. 

    Kartikeya Gummakonda is truly an asset for this film. The actor has not only delivered his career-best performance in the film but also will leave an impact on the audience with his character.

    Director Arjun Jandhyala has prepared an average storyline and laced it with comedy and romantic scenes which will test the patience of the audience. 

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    ప్రేమ కథల్లో మాస్ ఎలిమెంట్స్ మిక్స్ చేసి సినిమా తీయడం కొత్తేమి కాదు. కాకపోతే ఇందులో చాలా రిస్క్ ఉంటుంది. కథనం మీద ఏ మాత్రం పట్టు తప్పినా ఇటు లవ్ కోసం వచ్చిన యూత్ ని యాక్షన్ కోసం వచ్చిన మాస్ ని మెప్పించలేక రెంటికి చెడ్డ రేవడిలా పూర్తిగా చతికిలబడిపోతుంది.

    రివెంజ్ డ్రామా ఏదైనా ప్రతిదానికి ఒక మీటర్ ఉంటుంది. అది కరెక్ట్ గా పాటించినప్పుడే ప్రేక్షకుడు హీరోతో పాటు ట్రావెల్ అవుతూ అతని బాధను ఫీలవుతూ విలన్ల మీద సమాంతరంగా కసి పెంచుకుని ప్రతీకారం కోసం ఎదురు చూస్తాడు.

    ఇప్పుడిప్పుడే ఎదుగుతున్న కార్తికేయ లాంటి హీరోలను వాళ్లకు లేని ఇమేజ్ ఛట్రంలోని నెట్టేసి దర్శకులు అతన్ని ఫార్ములాలోనే చూపించాలని అనుకోవడం ఆఖరికి నవ్వుల పాలయ్యే పరిస్థితి తెస్తుంది.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    Manmadhudu 2 is one film which many were waiting for eagerly. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, this film has hit the screens today and lets see how it is.There is no denying the fact that Nagarjuna is the best when it comes to the looks. He is super sharp and looks perfect in the role of a mature bachelor.As the film is a remake, there are really no surprises in the script. Story is ages old and has been used in several Hindi films previously.Except for Jhansi, the rest of the supporting cast is bad. Samantha and Keerthy Suresh’s cameos do not create any impact at all.

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    Times of India

    7/10

    They paid no? - any Tollywood film buff in the new milennium would remember this dialogue from Brahmanandam in Manmadhudu. The film has become a modern day cult classic of sorts largely because of its comedy. Seventeen years later, Nagarjuna is back in Manmadhudu 2, directed by Rahul Ravindran. And while this film has no connection with the original, one thing that remains constant is the rip-roaring humour. If it was Brahmanandam who stole the show in Manmadhudu, this time it's Vennela Kishore who leaves the audience in splits with his terrific comic timing, that lifts this rom-com into something special.

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    Mirchi 9

    3.5/10

    Sambasiva Rao aka Sam (Akkineni Nagarjuna) is a Portugal resident who becomes a playboy after love failure. He decides never to marry and only dedicates his life to make love. What happens when his extended joint family forces him to marry?

    Nagarjuna is smashing and dashing as far as looks are concerned. It is one of the reasons why the title doesn’t look odd for him even at that age. All the exterior details have been neatly worked out. However, when it comes to the acting, it is the same old with no freshness to say.

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    Telugu 360

    5/10

    Akkineni Nagarjuna returns back to rom-coms with Manmadhudu 2 which sees him playing a middle-aged bachelor who prefers casual flings to marriage. Directed by Rahul Ravindran, the film has Rakul Preet Singh as the leading lady and host of prominent actors in pivotal roles.

    Sam alias Sambasiva Rao ( Nagarjuna ) is a Casanova who lives in Portugal along with personal assistant Kishore ( Vennela Kishore). His family pushes him to get married as he already past his marriage age.

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    123 Telugu

    5/10

    Jabardasth lady Anasuya has come up with yet another women-centric film, titled, Kathanam. Directed by Rajesh Nadendla, the film is out for public viewing today. Let’s check whether it managed to impress or not.Anu(Anusya), an aspiring film director pens a script as per the requirement of her producers. But to her shock, the characters mentioned in the script start dying in a mysterious manner. To find out the story behind these mysterious murders, Anu seeks the help of ACP Randhir(Randhir).

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    Times of India

    3/10

    Anu (Anasuya Bharadwaj) is a filmmaker looking for that big break in the film industry. But what happens when she realises that everyone from the script she has written keeps dying?

    Kathanam is a film that tries oh-so-hard to not just be unique, but also intelligent and fast-paced, and yet it fails at it all. By the end of the film you wonder why some of the scenes are even placed in the film and come up short of a logical conclusion, just like the film. Director Rajesh Nadendla tries so hard to fool the audience and distract them from the ‘twist’ in hand; he ends up losing track of the story he wants to tell.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The film is completely an over the top comedy and major credit should go to Sai Rajesh for even thinking of a story like that and having Sampoornesh Babu do three roles. 

    The film will only be liked by those who are clearly aware of Sampoornesh Babu and love over the top comedies. For the rest of them, the film will be a silly comedy with no logic at all.

    On the whole Kobbari Matta is an out and out comedy caper which will only thrill Sampoornesh Babu’s fans. But the regular audience will find it difficult to digest as it has no logic and seriousness. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Kobbari Matta is the story of a village head Pedarayudu, who lives with his joint family of three wives, four brothers, and many sisters has an illegal affair with his housemaid and beget a son Androidu from her.

    The judgment scenes in the village and how they are narrated with a racy screenplay is one of the highlights of the film and create big laughs. In theatres, the audience scream and whistle on every dialogue uttered by Sampoornesh Babu. 

    ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’- this phrase also apply for Kobbari Matta. Director Rupak Ronaldson and Sampoornesh Babu have delivered a movie that meets all the expectations of the audience. 

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    123 Telugu

    6.5/10

    Evaru is a film which has created a superb buzz in the last few days. Thanks to its gripping trailer, the film has caught the imagination of many. It has hit the screens worldwide today and let’s see how it is.

    The film starts off by showcasing Sameera(Regina) as a suspect who gets charged in the murder of a cop Ashok(Naveen Chandra). Sameera’s husband does not help her much and seeing this situation, she decides to deal with the case herself. So, she pays big bucks and hires Vikram(Adivi Sesh), a corrupt cop to help her. How does Sameera come out of her mess?

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    ETimes

    6/10

    When a high-ranking police officer is killed by his alleged rape victim, Sub-inspector Vikram Vasudev is entrusted with investigating what seems like an open-and-shut case. However, as he delves deeper, Vikram finds the case spiralling into a dark tale filled with unexpected surprises.

    After watching Evaru, all questions will be answered, Adivi Sesh told us in an intverview. And sure enough, while Evaru asks plenty of questions, it does give a resounding answer - that the film is indeed inspired by Spanish film, The Invisible Guest. Why the makers kept that under a wraps remains a mystery, but Evaru is a thriller that keeps you hooked right till the end.

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    Mirchi 9

    6/10

    A corrupt cop Vikram Vasudev (Adivi Sesh) is put as an investigative officer for a high profile murder case involving a murder. Sameera (Regina Cassandra) is the accused of killing — (Naveen Chandra). However, she has another version about the happenings to Vasudev (Adivi Sesh). Finding out the truth is what the movie is all about.

    divi Sesh is a decent actor who helps the narrative in that he doesn’t let it down. He does enough to keep things alright, and the rest is taken care of by the story and screenplay whichever element is stronger. Those are key to his success, much more than his acting and the same continues to hold true for Evaru as well.
     

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    First Post

    6/10

    With his recent film, Kshanam and Goodachari, Adivi Sesh has become synonymous with breathless action dramas in Telugu cinema. His latest film, Evaru, is no different. However, there is one difference. While Kshanam and Goodachari had a kinetic energy that propelled their narratives forward at breakneck speed, Evaru is designed to evoke a similar feeling. This is a film which pushes you to keep up with the pace of the action, drama, and the conversations between the lead characters, because the devil lies in the details.

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    Telugu Samayam

    7/10

    ‘ఎవరు’ అనే ప్రశ్నతో మొదలైన కథకు చిక్కుముడులు విప్పే కథనమే అడివి శేష్ నటించిన తాజా చిత్రం ‘ఎవరు’. కంటెంట్ ఉన్న కథలో ట్విస్ట్‌లు ఉంటే సినిమా ఇంట్రస్టింగ్‌గా ఉంటుంది. కాని సీన్‌ సీన్‌కి ట్విస్ట్ ఉండి.. ఆ ట్విస్ట్ కన్వెన్సింగ్‌‌గా ఉంటే అందులో ఉండే మజానే వేరు. క్షణం, గూఢచారి చిత్రాలతో అడివి శేష్ సినిమాలంటే ఏదో విషయం ఉంటుందబ్బ.. అనే పాజిటివ్ వైబ్రేషన్స్‌ను ఆడియన్స్‌లో ఉండనే ఉంది. ఇక ‘ఎవరు’ టీజర్, ట్రైలర్‌లతో ఇదేదో చూడాల్సిన సినిమాలానే ఉందనిపించిన అడివి శేష్ మరోసారి ప్రశంసలకు అర్హుడయ్యాడు.

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    123 Telugu

    5.5/10

    After the debacle of Padi Padi Leche Manasu, Sharwa is back with a crime drama called Ranarangam. The film has released along with another thriller titled Evaru. Let’s see how the film turns out to be.

    The film is set in Vizag where Deva(Sharwanand) and his friends sell black tickets. During this time, Sharwa falls in love with Geetha(Kalyani Priyadarshan).When everything seems to be going fine, Deva locks horns with the local MLA(Murali Sharma) and enters the illegal liquor business. As expected, the game changes and a tug of war starts. Sharwa grows big in the business but is still being targeted by someone all the time. The rest of the story is as to how Sharwa kills all his enemies and becomes numero uno in the business.

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    E Times

    6/10

    Deva (Sharwanand) is a powerful gangster from Visakhapatnam who moves to Spain to put his past behind him. But what happens when he realises he can’t shake off his enemies no matter where he goes?

    Ranarangam is a film that’s not hard to describe, plain and simple, it’s the story of a gangster who rises to power and ends up making numerous enemies along the way. The difficult part is when it comes to moving past all that mind-bending swag the film has on full-display and realising it’s nothing but the same old liquor in a shiny new bottle.

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    Mirchi 9

    3.5/10

    Deva (Sharwanand) is an ambitious guy who doesn’t mind taking an illegal route to earning money. He stars bootlegging liquor during the prohibition era. In doing so, he finds himself to be at the wrong side local MLA Simhachalam (Murali Sharma). While all this is happening, Deva also falls in love with Geetha (Kalyani Priyadarshan). How Deva becomes a big gangster who operates from a foreign location? Where is Geetha, and what do his foes do, is what the movie is all about?

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    Telugu Samayam

    6/10

    విశాఖపట్నంలోని పాతపోస్టాఫీసు ఏరియాకు చెందిన దేవ (శర్వానంద్) తన ముగ్గురు స్నేహితులతో (రాజా చెంబోలు, ఆదర్శ్ బాలకృష్ణ, సుదర్శన్) కలిసి బ్లాక్‌లో సినిమా టికెట్లు అమ్ముకుంటూ డబ్బులు సంపాదిస్తుంటారు. ఎన్టీఆర్ ముఖ్యమంత్రి అయిన కాలం అది. రాష్ట్రంలో మద్య నిషేధం అమలులోకి వస్తుంది. బ్లాక్‌లో లిక్కర్‌కు బోలెడంత గిరాకీ. ఒరిస్సా నుంచి లిక్కర్‌ను దొంగతనంగా తీసుకొచ్చి విశాఖపట్నంలో అమ్మితే డబ్బే డబ్బు. ఈ విషయాన్ని గ్రహించిన దేవ తన మిత్రులతో లిక్కర్ వ్యాపారం మొదలుపెడతాడు. చూస్తుండగానే ఎదిగిపోతాడు. ఇదే క్రమంలో లోకల్ ఎమ్మెల్యే సింహాచలం (మురళీశర్మ)కు శత్రువుగా మారతాడు.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    Sameera (Regina Cassandra), who is the wife of an Industrialist, gets charged with the murder of DSP Ashok (Naveen Chandra). She claims to have committed the crime for self defence as the Police Officer tried to sexually exploit her but there is some mystery. Sameera takes the help of a Corrupt Cop Vikram Vasudev (Adivi Sesh) to bail out herself from trouble. In the process of helping Sameera, Vikram Vasudev unravels the mystery. Did Sameera really kill Ashok? Did Ashok tried to rape Sameera? Will Vikram Vasudev save Sameera? Watch 'Evaru' in theatres nearby to know the actual truth!

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The film is a remake of the hit Tamil film Kanaa and director Bheemineni has done justice to the film and made it on a faithful note. The main star of the film is Aishwarya Rajesh and she has done a very good job in her role. 

    The film takes too much time to enter into its main story as a song and childhood scenes take forever to complete. Also, yet another drawback of the film is that it is a mixture of several sports dramas which have been made in the past. 

    On the whole, Kausalya Krishnamurthy is an emotional sports drama which has some good moments. Decent family emotions and some interesting cricketing scenes are basic assets. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Young hero Lakshya is impressive in his role of a school going, boy. He is especially good with his dialogue delivery and also danced well in the film. Lakshya’s acting in all the confrontational scenes with Vinay Varma was very good.

    The screenplay of the film is very disappointing and has not been handled well. There are way too many scenes which lack the depth and have been included just for the sake of it.

    On the whole, Boy has a decent concept but its execution is quite disappointing. The lead casts performance is good but the rest of the narration and screenplay go for a toss making this film a painful watch this weekend.

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    As the film is entirely shot in Sydney, the production values of the film look good. The main lead, Chaitanya Madadi is decent in his role and carries the film on his shoulders.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the screenplay. It is horrible and does not make any sense. The story has various subplots and to handle all of them, a gritty screenplay was needed which was completely missing in the film.

    On the whole, Hawaa is a very poorly made crime thriller which does not have a basic emotion and seriousness.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    ఈ సినిమా హీరోతో పాటుగా కథ మొత్తం కమెడియన్ సుదర్శన్ పాత్ర ట్రావెల్ అవుతూ అవసరమైన చోటల్లా నవ్విస్తుంది.కథానుసారం వచ్చే ఎమోషనల్ సీన్స్ ఆకట్టుకుంటాయి.హీరో లుక్స్ పరంగా రిచ్ కిడ్ గా కరెక్ట్ గా సెట్టయ్యాడు.

    ఈ చిత్రంలో చెప్పాలంటే చాలానే మైనస్ పాయింట్స్ ఉన్నాయి.దర్శకుడు ఎంచుకున్న స్టోరీ లైన్ లో అసలు ఎలాంటి కొత్తదనము కనిపించదు.తాను ఎంచుకున్న కథ ఏమటి అన్నది టైటిల్స్ కార్డ్స్ లొనే చెప్పేస్తారు.

    ఇక ఫైనల్ గా చెప్పాలి అంటే అందరికి తెలిసిన కథనే ఎమోషనల్ టచ్ తో తెరకెక్కిద్దామన్న దర్శకుడు సతీష్ ప్రయత్నం పూర్తి స్థాయి విజయాన్ని అందుకోలేకపోయిందనే చెప్పాలి.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    writer-director Sujeeth takes you through a maze of twists and turns before he gets there. Pegged as India's biggest action thriller, 'Saaho' gets into the action mode pretty early on.

    Among the many villains, Chunky Pandey as Devraj stands out with a very convincing portrayal of his evil character. The rest come off as mere caricatures, who fail to make an impact.

    Overall, Saaho attempts at being a potboiler that fires in all directions to entertain the audience. There are so many twists and turns that it leaves you more exhausted than excited. 

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    Telugu360

    4/10

    The much awaited Indian film of the year, Saaho which features Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor and Neil Nithin Mukesh is all set for a grand opening worldwide amid huge expectations. 

    Underworld don Roy ( Jackie Shroff ) and his rival Devraj ( Chunkey Pandey ) live in a fictious city of Waaji, where the movie is based. The Ageing don Roy hides whereabouts of his son to protect from rivals.

    A Grandiose takeoff in Waaji City greets Saaho audience. After that introduction , a parallel story at India begins on dull note. Right from the mighty hero Prabhas’s lukewarm entry scene , by one hour into the movie 

    ‘ Saaho ‘ is a disappointing film at many levels. A supposedly high octane action thriller has gone wrong , suffered badly by a confusing screenplay. Young director Sujeeth has done gross injustice to Prabhas , his sky high image.

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Rebel Star Prabhas returns to the big screen after a long gap of two years. Due to his long absence and that too in a modern avatar (Mirchi came way back in 2013), the onscreen presence is appealing.
     

    Young director Sujeeth has got a massive opportunity like no one else before in Telugu cinema, courtesy of Saaho. 

    Overall, Saaho is stylishly made, but incredibly dull fare. The making reflects a pan-India approach, but sensibilities and content are neither here and nor there. A rich camouflage can never conceal the inherent hollowness. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The film is set in the backdrop of Waaji city which is ruled by Roy(Jackie Shroff). This does not go well with other members of the mafia and they try to eliminate Roy. During the same time, huge money is being robbed off from Devaraj(Chunkey Pandey) who runs the opposite gang. 

    What surprises you with Saaho is the sheer scale of the film. The makers have gone all out and every penny spent is showcased wonderfully on-screen. 

    Prabhas does his part well but his makeup, hairstyle and costumes in many areas is not up to the mark as the star hero looks lazy and dull in a few scenes.

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    An union minister gets kidnapped by a mafia gang that run from Waaji city (fictionalized). An undercover cop Ashok Chakravarathy (Prabhas) comes into the scene. In Mumbai, some robberies happened.

    To come out from the royal warrior look of ‘Baahubali’ and ‘Baahubali 2’ and present himself as modern-day action star is not that easy. Prabhas has chosen a role that suits well to his image and body language.

    From the very first sequence, ‘Saaho’ establishes the fact that movie is a mega-budgeted action drama, with focus on lavish sets, high production values and well-known Bollywood stars featuring in small roles.

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    Apherald

    2/10

    After the blockbuster result of the magnum opus Baahubali series, action hero Prabhas returns to silver screen with an action packed avatar in Sujeeth directorial Saaho.

    Prabhas was looking all-time worst on screen, he was looking weak, sleep-deprived, as if he came from the hospital for shooting while Shraddha Kapoor is a perfect foil as she tries hard to emote.

    After making just one movie Run Raja Run, director Sujeeth has got a massive opportunity to direct a grand action entertainer Saaho and the director seems to have fumbled.

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    iqlikmovies

    5/10

    Touted to be the biggest action thriller in India, the movie Saaho is finally in the theatres. Young Rebel Star Prabhas is playing the lead role while Shraddha Kapoor is making her debut in South with the movie. 

    Prabhas has delivered his career-best performance in this movie and it is evident that no one can pull off such an intense and challenging role with such ease. The way Prabhas has carried his character will definitely leave an impact on the audience.

    Before the release of the film, most of the audience have a doubt that how a director like Sujeeth who is just one movie old can make a high budget action thriller with a star hero. But, with the output of this film, Sujeeth has failed to live up to expectations of the movie. 

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    Thenewsminute

    4/10

    Sujeeth's Saaho, made on a lavish budget of Rs 350 crore, is a big dumb action movie that strains to fulfill every adjective describing the genre. Big? Check. Dumb? VERY. Action? You can see where the money went (not on the writing, no).

    There's a battle of succession among the gangster groups of Waaji with Rs 2 lakh crore at stake, and it's a bunch of Indian cops based in Mumbai who are on their track. 

    The casting directors of Saaho probably camped at gyms across the world and picked up whoever looked sufficiently bulky. Excess muscled persons of every skin tone and race – who all magically understand Telugu – walk, run, crash, and die out of the screenplay at regular intervals, making little impact or sense. 

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    Well Short Of Expectations!

    Waajirn City is being ruled by Mafia Don Roy (Jackie Shroff). Key Members of rnthis Mafia Gang gets rid of Roy and the Black Box containing key for thern locker with lakhs of crores goes missing.

    Prabhasrn has done everything possible while carrying the film on his shoulders. rnHowever, All of his efforts went in vein due to lack of good rncharacterization. Even his look in few scenes isn't pleasing to watch. 

    Notrn even a single song in Saaho album is impressive. In fact, Audience get rnthe feeling that the film should have been released sans songs. They rndamaged the flow of the movie at regular intervals. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    సినిమా పేరులోనే 2 అవ‌ర్స్ ల‌వ్ ఉన్నట్లు.. ఈ సినిమా కూడా ఎక్కువుగా ఆ ‘2 అవ‌ర్స్ ల‌వ్’ అనే పాయింట్ చుట్టే తిరుగుతుంది. ఇక ఈ సినిమాలో హీరోగా నటించిన శ్రీ పవార్ తన పాత్రకు తగ్గట్లు… తన రియలిస్టిక్ యాక్టింగ్ తో ఆకట్టుకుంటూ సినిమాకే హైలెట్ గా నిలిచాడు. 

    దర్శకుడు సినిమాని ఇంట్రస్టింగ్ గా మొదలు పెట్టి.. ఆ తరువాత ఆసక్తి కరంగా సాగని సీన్స్ తో కథను డైవర్ట్ చేశారు. పైగా అనవసరమైన సన్నివేశాలు కూడా ఎక్కువైపోయాయి. పైగా ఆ సీన్స్ అన్ని కూడా.. ఒకేలా సాగడం కూడా విసుగు తెప్పిస్తోంది. 

    శ్రీ ప‌వార్ హీరోగా నటిస్తూ ద‌ర్శ‌క‌త్వం వహించిన ఈ చిత్రం ఆకట్టుకునే విధంగా సాగలేదు. కానీ శ్రీ పవార్ హీరోగా చేసిన ఈ తొలి ప్రయత్నం ఆయనకు మాత్రం మంచి ఫలితాన్నే ఇస్తుంది. సినిమాలో తన నటనతో, మ్యానరిజమ్స్ తో..

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    4.5/10

    Jodi is Shraddha Srinath’s debut film in Telugu and she does an impressive job. She looks young and has a good role in the film. Shraddha has been showcased beautifully in the songs and she is neat with her acting as well.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the routine and age old storyline. There is nothing new that this script offers as you will guess the twists easily one after the other.

    On the whole, Jodi is a very outdated and ordinary family which will end up as yet another disappointment for Aadi. The first half has some brief breezy moments but the second half bores the audience with forced emotions, comedy, and over the top narration. 

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    4/10

    The chemistry between Andrea and Vasanth Ravi is the main highlight of the film. A couple of scenes between Andrea and Vasanth during the first half are showcased in a natural way and they bring a lot of depth to the proceedings in a nice way. 

    After a passable narration in the first half, the film’s pace drops in the second half with a crawling narration. Though the proceedings during this time showcase some real-life incidents, they are executed on a dull note.

    Director Ram’s concept is nice and had the potential to work at the box office if executed in the right commercial manner. But as he chooses to deal it in a realistic manner, the output does not look that effective. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the father-daughter relationship. All the episodes which showcase this bond have been elevated well in the film. Kedar as the possessive father does a superb job in his role.

    The makers take forever to enter into the main storyline. The entire first half is boring and bland as it does not showcase anything gripping. The college scenes in the film are quite predictable and do not showcase anything new for the audience.

    On the whole, Undiporade is an age-old family drama which does not have anything interesting going it’s way. Except for some emotional scenes between the father and daughter, this film has no novelty, good conflict point, and racy proceedings.

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    5.5/10

    Kicha Sudeep’s makeover is the biggest highlight of the film. The manner in which he has worked on his body, fights, and performance is top-notch.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the storyline. It is heavily inspired by several films like Sultan, Bhadrachalam and many more sports dramas that have come out in recent times.

    On the whole, Pailwan is a sports drama with a very routine story and execution. Kannada audience will love Sudeep and his screen presence as the film has plenty of commercial aspects which will please the masses there.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    ‘Gang Leader ‘takes off in very interesting manner, the robbery scene has been presented stylishly. Quickly diving into the story, five ladies gang lead by Lakshmi has been formed to take revenge.

    Natural star Nani is effort-less as Pencil Parthasarathy, lives up to the reputation. His comedy timing, ease in acting are good watch. Senior actress Lakshmi, Saranya and heroine Priyanka all performed good.

    Gang Leader ‘ film has an interesting and creative story plot , but the narration is not as exciting as the storyline.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    A passionate yet fake writer and a motley bunch of women with a thirst for vengeance is the oddest gang you could root for. And yet, Vikram K Kumar brings together an unlikely set of people to headline Gang Leader

    The trouble is, Gang Leader tries to be too many things at once and doesn't really do justice to any one aspect. One minute it's a comedy about a writer's detective skills, then there's a parallel love track between Nani and P

    Nani is the film's heart and soul and brings Gang Leader to life with his charm, wit and classic humour.riyanka (with a sincere performance), which never really takes off.

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    6.5/10

    The setting and concept of the film is quite novel and is devoid of the regular commercial aspects. 

    The climax of the film is wrapped up in no time as the villain is finished with just a simple fight and ending.

    On the whole, Gang Leader is a novel crime thriller which is filled with good fun and crsip narration. Nani leads from the front and is ably supported by some taut performances which hold the film well. 

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    6/10

    Looked different right from its snippets came out. People thought since it is Megastar Chiranjeevi earlier titled “Gang Leader”, had impression that Nani would play the fan of Chiru and go mad for him but to surprise, it went all poles apart. 

    Undoubtedly, expectations have been reached. People expect fun out of Nani films usually, without any second thought you have the entire entertainment quotient here in the film. 

    As expected, film lives up to the expectations. Full on fun evoked by Nani and rest of the team is quite remarkable. Fun loving people will enjoy this film.

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    Dull Affair

    Nani is in natural form. The characterization of a novel writer has a comic angle. There is no heroism.

    Karthikeya of ‘RX 100’ fame in his debut villain role has done a good job.

    Like in Vikram Kumar’s previous movies, Nani’s Gang Leader too has excellent cinematography, good technical values. Music by Anirudh Ravichander is just ordinary.

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    ThehansIndia

    5.5/10

    Natural Star Nani is undoubtedly the show stealer for this movie. The way he has portrayed the role of Pencil Partha Sarathi is outstanding. He is truly an asset for this movie and his energetic performance in the movie became one of the major plus points.

    Director Vikram K Kumar has penned yet another interesting storyline for this movie. He has proved that he can not only prepare an interesting storyline but can also execute it in an entertaining way.

    The movie not only has a lot of entertainment but also has a decent and interesting storyline which can be considered as one of the major plus points for this film.

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    iqlikmovies

    5.5/10

    Few unrelated women brought together by a common incident in life, want revenge for their plight. They choose Pencil Parthasarathy (Nani) as their leader for their revenge story. 

    Nani shouldered the entire film with his impeccable performance. When the treatment happens to be humor-based, it is known that Nani gives out his best. 

    Coming to the writing part and other technical aspects, in parts it appears to be a screenplay and dialogue-driven exercise than the storyline. But on a whole, it ends up as a fair deal. 
     

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    The story you have read above is how director Vikram Kumar wants us to see the film.  Do you, however, know the real story?  

    The investigation track involving Nani and the rest should have been smart.  Do you need to find a stopwatch as a clue to conclude that robbers did a lot of homework to complete their mission in 18 minutes?  

    'Gang Leader' offers some laughs; the situational humour is impressive here and there.  The storyline is novel, the premise is exciting.  

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    శివాజీ (శ్రీ కాంత్) ఒక సూపర్ స్టార్. శివాజీకి ఉన్న లక్షల మంది ఫ్యాన్స్ లో అభి (అభయ్) ఒకడు. శివాజీతో కలిసి ఒక సెల్ఫీ తీసుకోవాలని ఆశ పడినా కుదరదు. అయితే చివరికి తన అభిమాన కథానాయకుడినే అభి టార్గెట్ చేయాల్సి వస్తోంది.

    డిఫరెంట్ కాన్సెప్ట్‌ తో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చిన ఈ సినిమాలో శ్రీకాంత్ పాత్ర, ఆ పాత్ర చుట్టూ అల్లుకున్న ఇన్సిడెంట్స్ అలాగే మెడికల్ సిస్టమ్ కి సంబంధించిన సీన్స్ అండ్ మార్షల్ ప్రాజెక్ట్ కి సంబంధించిన సీన్స్ మరియు మదర్ సెంటిమెంట్ చివరిగా సినిమాలో ఉన్న మంచి మెసేజ్ సినిమాకే హైలెట్ గా నిలుస్తాయి.

    మెడికల్ మాఫియా నేపథ్యంలో కథను ఎంచుకున్న దర్శకుడిని అభినదించాల్సిందే. ఆయన ఐడియాలు బాగున్నాయి కానీ వాటికీ ఇంట్రస్టింగ్ అంశాలు జోడిస్తేనే ప్రేక్షకులు బాగా రిసీవ్ చేసుకుంటారనే విషయాన్ని ఆయన వదిలేసారు. 

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    6/10

    The first thing that hits you with this film is Varun Tej’s makeover. His transformation from a soft guy to a hardcore criminal is superb in the film. Full credit should go to Harish Shankar for showcasing Varun in a superb manner.

    On the biggest minus points of the film is the length which is a tad too long. Harish Shankar takes way too much time to establish each and every charactor which eats away a lot of runtime.

    On the whole, Gaddalakonda Ganesh is a passsble mass drama which has a few good moments. Varun Tej leads from the front with his solid performance and rocking makeover. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Mega Hero Varun Tej whose previous outing 'F2: Fun and Frustration' turned out to be a blockbuster at the box office joined hands with director Harish Shankar and is all set to come up with a gangster comedy drama titled as 'Valmiki'.

    Varun Tej is truly an asset for this film. The actor has delivered his career best performance in the film as Gaddalakonda Ganesh in the movie. Be it his rugged look, dialogue delivery, intense performance and different body language, Varun Tej has made us believe that no one can never pull off the role with such ease and elegance.

    Though this is a remake film, the director has succeeded in making the necessary changes and made the film really interesting.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Valmiki in Telugu is an interesting attempt to start with. A hero with class image has been roped in for a ultra mass character, and directed by a man who is not in form.

    Varun Tej , who has class hero image till date , stuns audience in this massy gangster role. His menacing looks and performance get him much required mass base. He will make Mega mass fans proud one more time.

    Valmiki is a raw, gripping tale of a rural gangster seen from the eyes of a maiden film director. Though the story appears a typical mass one , it has wider span and the unorthodox story telling makes it more interesting.

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    Sakshi

    6/10

    మెగా హీరో వరుణ్‌ తేజ్‌ తనకంటూ ప్రత్యేక స్థానాన్ని ఏర్పరుచుకుంటూ.. విభిన్న కథా చిత్రాలను ఎంచుకుంటూ వరుస విజయాలను అందుకుంటున్నాడు. ఈ ఏడాది ఎఫ్‌2 చిత్రంతో భారీ హిట్టు కొట్టిన వరుణ్‌..

    గద్దలకొండ గణేష్‌ పాత్రలో వరుణ్‌ తేజ్‌ జీవించాడు. ఆహార్యం నుంచి భాషపై పట్టువరకు.. ఆ పాత్రకు సరిపోయేట్టు తనను తాను మలుచుకున్నాడు. సినిమా అంతా తన భుజాలపైనే మోశాడు. వన్‌ మ్యాన్‌ షోగా స్క్రీన్‌పై నటించాడు.

    సినిమాకు కథే ముఖ్యం. ఇదే విషయం వాల్మీకితో మరోసారి రుజువైంది. అయితే ఈ కథ ఇక్కడ పుట్టింది కాదు. తమిళ నాట సూపర్‌ హిట్‌గా నిలిచిన జిగర్తాండ చిత్రానిది ఈ కథ. టైటిల్‌ క్రెడిట్స్‌లో కథా రచయిత కార్తీక్‌ సుబ్బరాజు వేయడంతోనే ఈ కథకు ఉన్న ప్రాముఖ్యత ఏంటో తెలుస్తోంది.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Abhi (Atharvaa Murali) is a short film maker who gets a chance to direct a feature. To set himself apart from the competitors, he decides his protagonist will not just have shades of grey, but will be a negative character completely. 

    Gaddalakonda Ganesh is not a complicated film, but the emotions it deals with sure are. And while Atharvaa Murali breezes through his role that’s a mix of street-smart and cunning, one cannot help but wonder if his body language could’ve been a little funnier.

    However, the only drawback the film has is that the comedy seems forced and same old in some scenes, even if Brahmaji nails his bit in a hilarious role. 

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    GreatAndhra

    5.5/10

    Ace director Harish Shankar’s “Valmiki” (the title has been changed to “Gaddhalakonda Ganesh” at the eleventh hour) starring Varun Tej has generated a lot of curiosity among the film buffs much since it went on to the sets.

    The film out-and-out belongs to Varun Tej. As Gaddhalakonda Ganesh, he has given his career-best performance. He has transformed his looks and body language, and his acting is also an absolute delight. The dialogue delivery is sharp. He has put in a lot of effort. Atharvaa Murali as the aspiring filmmaker is impressive in his Telugu debut. 

    The original Tamil movie had an interesting concept: a filmmaker attempting to make a movie with a real-life gangster and facing consequences when the gangster wants to act as the hero. 

    The collusion of the world of filmmaking and the world of rowdies was an excellent idea and it had the superlative performance of Bobby Simha as the gangster that won him a national

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Prime Minister Chandrakant Varma(Mohan Lal) is a sincere politician who always does good things for the people of the country. 

    When it comes to playing cop roles, Suriya always gives his best and in Bandobast too, he has done a superb job and looks fit in his role. Be it the action sequences or the emotional outburst, he showcases it perfectly.

    Even though the story looks good on paper, the treatment of the film on screen is not that impressive.

    On the whole, Bandobast is a political action drama which works strictly in parts. The political angle, action thrills, and performances from Suriya and Mohan Lal are a major boost to the film.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    At the outset, Bandobast looks and feels like a typical patriotic film that Vijayakanth and Arjun had regularly made in the 90s. It begins with an assassination attempt on the Indian Prime Minister Chandrakanth Varma's (Mohanlal, who is made to spout reams of nationalistic dialogue that hardly strike a chord) life.

    The first half fares relatively better as we get to see the various players involved and their motives (some evident, some hidden) - Anjali (Sayyeshaa), the press secretary whose father was a victim during the opening assassination attempt;

    But things begin to go downhill soon after the interval block and Bandobast turns into a predictable fare. 

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    iqlikmovies

    5.5/10

    The movie revolves under the murder case of Prime Minister of India, Mr. Chandra Kanth Varma (Mohanlal), who dies in a terrorist attack. His personal security officer (Suriya) believes that there is a conspiracy behind the murder and starts investigating it.

    Suriya once again delivers an impeccable performance as an NSG commando and security personnel of the Prime Minister. 

    Director KV Anand chose an interesting storyline which was quite unique. Though the first half is decent, the proceedings turn slow in the latter half and make the film a bit boring.

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    5.5/10

    One of the basic plus points of the film is that it is to the point. The director has stuck to his subject and did not wander here and there for commercial aspects. Hero Indhra makes a decent debut and did well in his role.

    One of the biggest minus points is the story which is nothing new. The concept has been used in several films before and offers no novelty in the proceedings.

    On the whole, Rama Chakkani Sita is a romantic comedy which has passable elements. Decent comedy, simple emotions and crisp runtime are basic assets. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) is the territorial administrative and military ruler of Uyyalawada. Following his guru Gosayi Venkanna's (Amitabh Bachchan) advice, he becomes a fierce warrior and leader. 

    The film is based on a real story, and like many other subjects that stem from historical period, the makers have taken creative liberties to make the narrative of this one more dramatic. 

    At two hours and 50 minutes, the film is a tad too long and needed a tighter edit. The dialogues of a subject with so much of depth definitely needed to add more weight.

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    Indiatoday

    6/10

    The film dives into the story of Narasimha Reddy right from the first frame. Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) is a righteous man and also the ruler of Renadu in Uyyalawada.

    Director Surender Reddy gets the basics of a period drama absolutely right and it is safe to say that he has taken a no-controversy path without hurting the sentiments of anyone, just as the disclaimer says so. 

    Chiranjeevi also confronts a Britisher and speaks a lengthy dialogue about taxes. One can’t help but recall the epic dialogue about tax in Sivaji Ganesan’s Veerapandiya Kattabomman.

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    123Telugu

    7/10

    The first and foremost thing that hits you with Sye Raa is the sheer scale of the film. Kudos to Ram Charan for putting a project in such a huge magnitude. The sheer size of the film, star cast, grand visuals, and terrific VFX take it a notch higher.

    The second half is where all the action happens. The war scene and thrills showcased take the film to another level altogether. The climax is the biggest asset as it evokes good emotions and patriotism for the audience.

    On the whole, Sye Raa is a superbly made patriotic drama that hits the right note with its emotions, performances, and narration. Chiranjeevi leads from the front and gives a stellar performance.

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    GreatAndhra

    6.5/10

    Majjari Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) from Uyyalawada is a Palegar, a feudal lord with territorial administrative and military powers in Rayalaseema region. He has control over several villages under his territory. 

    Megastar Chiranjeevi leads the script from beginning to the end with his stunning performance and with a charismatic presence. At his age, Chiranjeevi has put in his best effort to make us believe him as a warrior. 

    It is mentioned that he was at the forefront of the uprising in the Renadu region in 1840 and created an army of people. Narasimha Reddy was a forgotten hero. This film has captured all aspects of his life but in a cinematic way.

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    Idlebrain

    7/10

    Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy (Chiranjeevi) is the palegar (ruler) for a small region in Rayalaseema in 1850’s. British’s East India Company is strengthening its presence and troubling the people with excessive tax system. 

    Chiranjeevi didn’t get many films to show his acting prowess after he became the megastar. Sye Raa gave him an excellent opportunity and he comes up with a splendid performance. You see less of megastar and more of an actor in this film.

    Movie starts off on a weak note with love story and characters establishment. 30 minutes into the film, you will start getting involved as the conflict with the British gets going. 

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    Telugu360

    6.5/10

    The film is based on the Palegar of Rayalaseema , Majjari Narasimha Reddy, who revolted against the atrocities of British Raj in 1847.

    Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy has been executed on BIG scale , beginning with showcasing Britishers’ atrocities in the region. Narration is slow paced initially but that is adequate to build up the required emotion against the rulers.

    Most of the action sequences by Greg Powell, Lee Whittaker, Ram-Laxman and A Vijay are far from realisitc, but from mass point of view may be a necessity.
     

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    As usual, Gopichand does a sincere job in his role. He looks fit as the RAW agent and shoulders the film throughout. Be it his fights or dialogue delivery, Gopichand has done a commendable job in the film.

    Firstly, the film is loosely based on several Hindi spy thrillers in recent times. It is heavily inspired from Nikhil Advani’s D Day. After starting the film with a bang, the makers bring in the same old comedy, song and dance routine. 

    On the whole, Chanakya is a routine spy thriller which works in a strictly few areas. While the action and Gopichand lead from the front, dull narration and poor screenplay take the film down in no time. 

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Gopichand has played the role of a RAW officer in a typical mas-hero style. He has portrayed the character in his usual manner.

    The film is shot lavishly in Rajasthan and surrounding areas. Superb camerawork by Vetri is the main highlight of the movie.

    Spy thrillers are Hollywood’s forte. Many Indian films have drawn inspiration from the Hollywood movies and followed their template of spy genre to a large extent.

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Gopichand does his job as sincerely as one expects of him. He goes through the process with clinical ease. The loudness is toned down a bit, and the action is highlighted, which is his strength.

    The movie starts interestingly with an operation conducted by RAW. The tone of the film is set. Chanakya is not a serious spy thriller.

    Vishal Chandrasekhar and Sricharan Pakala are credited with the music of the movie. The former has provided the songs which are okay, but unnecessary. The latter has done an excellent job with BGM.
     

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    Mirchi9

    4/10

    Gopichand does his job as sincerely as one expects of him. He goes through the process with clinical ease. The loudness is toned down a bit, and the action is highlighted, which is his strength.

    The movie starts interestingly with an operation conducted by RAW. The tone of the film is set. Chanakya is not a serious spy thriller.

    Vishal Chandrasekhar and Sricharan Pakala are credited with the music of the movie. The former has provided the songs which are okay, but unnecessary. The latter has done an excellent job with BGM.
     

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Arjun aka Ramakrishna (Gopichand) is an undercover RAW agent who performs an operation with colleagues which is directly linked to ISI terrorist head Qureshi.

    Gopichand is undoubtedly the show stealer of this movie. The actor has not only got a complex role in this film but pulled it off with so much of energy and invested his best performance for this role. We can say that Gopichand has appeared in a different kind of role when compared to his previous movies and gave his 100% for the role.

    The movie has a strong plotline and the director has narrated it in a hard-hitting way. The movie starts off on an interesting note and the first 30 minutes of the movie itself will engage the audience. The entire first half is somewhat slow and is about the character establishments.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Arjun (Gopichand) is a RAW marshall who’s said to be one of the best in the field, and yet never follows even the simplest of orders given by his Chief, Gulkarni (Nasser).

    When the tale finally comes back to track, it’s still not enough because despite trying way too hard, the film’s ‘twists’ never really manage to surprise you.

    By the time Gopichand’s Arjun reveals in a throwaway dialogue why in the world the film is named Chanakya, the sigh that escapes one’s lips is not of surprise but sheer exhaustion. Go watch this one at your own risk!

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    Apherald

    4/10

    After several disastrous movies including his silver jubilee flick Pantham hero Gopichand is back teaming with Tamil director Thiru for the spy thriller Chanakya costarring Mehreen Pirzada. 

    Gopichand is good as he's extremely fit and strong for action sequences and his emotions are subtle as always. Mehreen Pirzada provides the glam angle and also emotes quite well while Zareen Khan's lip-sync is a matter of concern.

    After several flops in Tamil director Thiru has entered Tollywood with a spy thriller and a flop hero as lead.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The basic concept of food safety and how people are suffering from food poisoning looks good. Also, the way the love story is interlaced in the storyline is pretty interesting. Hero Siddharth does a neat job as a food inspector. 

    Though the concept of the film is sound, the screenplay had several problems. The manner in which unnecessary love scenes were induced in the film even if was not necessary, made the film weak in many areas.

    On the whole, Vadaladu is a passable social drama that has a good relevant point. The lead pair does a superb job and hold the film well most of the time.

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    5/10

    The film is centered around Payal Rajput and she lives up to all the expectations. She looks beautiful, sensuous and also performs supremely well in the film.

    One of the biggest minus points of the film is the wayward narration. The film takes forever to enter the actual story and the entire first half is used for this.

    Production values of the film are top-notch as the camera work showcases the village atmosphere in a really good manner. Music by Radhan is decent and so was the background score. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Unlike Raju Gari Gadhi 2, Omkar has concentrated more on fun and entertainment. He has filled the second half with loads of comedy which is the biggest highlight. 

    One of the basic drawbacks of the film is that there it has no seriousness in the script. The story is started on a serious note and when everyone thinks that there will be a crazy twist behind the problems, Omkar dilutes the plot and focuses on entertainment.

    On the whole, Raju Gari Gadhi 3 is a timepass horror comedy which has decent fun in the second half. A 20 minute episode evokes superb fun and entertains the audience. But the concept is quite silly and logic goes for a toss throughout. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Aadi Sai Kumar did a decent job as an NSG commando. He has worked hard on his look and performance and gives a decent performance. One of the biggest highlights of the film is Rao Ramesh.

    The second half is where the film goes down. The screenplay goes for a toss and there are so many unnecessary scenes which are thrown it which derail the film. The twists that come during this time are also not that impressive.

    On the whole, Operation Gold Fish is a passable patriotic drama which has a select few good moments. The setup is good but a disappointing screenplay and unnecessary scenes take away the grip from the proceedings. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Hero Anurag makes a good debut. His performance in the mass scenes, dances and in all the emotional scenes was pretty good. He never looked like he was acting for the first time anywhere in the film which is impressive.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is the age-old storyline. Dairy-based love stories have been many a time in the past and Malli Malli Choosya is no different.

    On the whole, Malli Malli Choosya is a routine and outdated romantic drama which you might have seen many a time in the past. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    While Raju Gari Gadhi was a surprising hit, followed by the star-studded Raju Gari Gadhi 2, the third chapter of the franchise fails to impress.

    Maya (Avika Gor) is a doctor by profession and always guarded by an unknown spirit that has its roots in a mythical tale that took place during the British regime in Kerala. 

    The second half shifts the story to an old bungalow in Kerala. Ali, Urvashi, Ajay Ghosh and Dhanraj’s comedy works for a brief period, offering some much-needed respite from all the drab.

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Ashwin Babu's energetic performance is one of the biggest plus points for this movie. Avika Gor is truly an asset to this movie. The actress has gone under the skin of the character and delivered her career-best performance in this film.

    Ohmkar has prepared an interesting storyline for this movie. More than focusing on the horror sequences, the director gave more importance to the storyline as well and has succeeded in engaging the audience in some scenes in the movie.

    Despite being a horror thriller, the movie has only a few engaging moments that are actually spooky. The comedy scenes are hilarious but it would have been good that if the director also focused on the thrilling elements equally.

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    Ashwin Babu has imitated the style of Ram Charan. His beard-style and appearance are similar to Charan’s ‘Rangasthalam’ character.

    The film is shot with good production values and good cinematography. Chota K Naidu’s work stands out. The artwork is also excellent. Dialogue writing by Sai Madhav is pretty ordinary. 

    The third installment in the franchise of “Raju Gari Gadhi 3” is a remake of a Tamil movie. Ashwin Babu has reprised the role that was originally done by popular Tamil comedian Santhanam.

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    iqlikmovies

    5/10

    Ashwin (Ashwin Babu) is an auto driver who becomes a nuisance for the people in the colony he lives. On the other hand, whoever proposes to Maya (Avika Gor) face so many problems by the evil spirits. 

    Ashwin Babu got a different kind of role when compared to the previous versions of 'Raju Gari Gadhi' franchise. However, the actor has pulled it off very well and his outstanding performance has become a major highlight of this film.

    Director Ohmkar is known for making horror comedies. Just like the previous two installments of the 'Raju Gari Gadhi' franchise, he has succeeded in impressing the audience with his third installment as well.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Vijay’s stardom is on another level in this film and that has been captured superbly by director Atlee. He showcases Vijay in two different roles and the star hero does supremely well in all departments. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is a storyline which is quite old. The film is a rehash of several sports drama’s in the past and has been added a lot of mass and commercial angles to make the film relatable. 

    On the whole, Whistle is an emotional sports drama that will surely click with the Tamil audience as it has relatable emotions, Vijay’s star-studded screen presence, and all the needed mass elements. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Truly, Karthi has given his cent percent for the film which is clearly visible on the screen. His makeover as a wild prisoner with a soft heart has been projected nicely. Karthi as an actor can easily store the film and role as the best in his library.

    One of the major minuses for the film is that it lacks commerciality in it. The film is a serious drama and had a simple story and is a cat and mouse game between the police and drug dealer gang. 

    On the whole, Kaidhi is a serious and dark crime drama that impresses its target audience. Karthi’s makeover and director Lokesh’s taking will be loved by those who enjoy serious crime dramas. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Whistle hopefully heralds a sign of things to come, a time where the star gets to have their big moment on-screen without compromising on the storytelling. Especially if said star is a mass hero.

    Atlee struggles a bit in Whistle to balance the mass elements with all the drama, but the film manages to get more sure-footed as it progresses, turning out to be an engaging entertainer. 

    Whistle employs all the sports movie tropes – a team in disarray, cold-shouldering the new coach, him attempting to gain their respect, an antagonist (Jackie Shroff as businessman JK Sharma), on-field drama – all ensure that the second half feels like a breeze compared to the laboured first hald. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Young director Atlee and Kollywood star hero Thalapathy Vijay finally joined hands for their third outing together 'Bijil'. After two super hit films like 'Theri' and 'Mersal', the expectations have been very high in this movie.

    Vijay's mesmerizing performance is the biggest plus point of this film. The way Vijay has pulled off such a challenging role is outstanding. The way he has showcased variations in both the roles he played is simply superb. Nayanthara looked extremely beautiful in the film.

    When compared to 'Theri' and 'Mersal', the way young director Atlee treated 'Bijil' doesn't have any major difference. He showcased the character of Vijay in a really entertaining way. The solid story also helped the movie and his narration made the story even more relatable to the audience.
     

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    IqlikMovies

    5.5/10

    Michael is a talented football player who fails to make it big in career because of his father Rajappa's criminal background. But Rajappa always wishes Michael to reach heights. In order to fulfill his father's dream, Michael accepts to coach the women football team.

    Vijay is definitely the show stealer for this movie. We can say that he has carried the entire movie on his shoulders and his powerful performance added more strength for the film. The way he blended with the character and portrayed it is really wonderful. 

    'Whistle' is technically a high-quality film. The outstanding performances by the cast are like the icing on the cake. Vijay and Atlee combination itself is the best part of the film. The movie starts off on an interesting note.

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    Apherald

    4/10

    విజయ్ ఎప్పటిలానే తన ఎనర్జిటిక్ పర్ఫార్మెన్స్ తో ఆకట్టుకున్నాడు. ముఖ్యంగా విజయ్ ఫ్యాన్స్ కు ఈ సినిమా మరోసారి పండుగ వాతావరణం తెచ్చింది. సినిమాలో నయనతార పాత్రకు పెద్దగా ప్రాధాన్యత లేదని చెప్పొచ్చు.

    జికే విష్ణు సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ బాగుంది.. కెమెరా వర్క్ సినిమాకు చాలా ప్లస్ అయిందని చెప్పొచ్చు. ఏ.ఆర్ రెహమాన్ మ్యూజిక్ ఆశించిన స్థాయిలో లేదు. బిజిఎం ఓకే కాని సాగ్న్స్ ఆకట్టుకోలేదు. 

    అట్లీ, విజయ్ సినిమా అంటే పక్కా హిట్ అన్న టాక్ ఉంది. అయితే విజయ్ స్టామినాకు ఓ మంచి కథ రాసుకుని తెరి, మెర్సల్ సినిమాలతో హిట్టు కొట్టాడు అట్లీ. అయితే బిగిల్ అదే విజిల్ విషయంలో లెక్క తప్పిందని చెప్పొచ్చు.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Atlee who is known for delivering mass entertainers that satisfy everyone has done it once again. He used the demi god image of Vijay to maximum potential and has given ample goosebumps moments for his fans to cherish. 

    This is completely a Vijay film and he carries the entire film on his shoulders with ease. He is at his usual best while delivering mass dialogues and bashing the rowdies with a swag of his own. 

    The film is rich on the technical front. GK Vishnu deserves special appreciation for his tremendous work with his lens. He showcased the film in magnificent lighting and visuals looked great onscreen. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Khaidi begins with a superb setup. Bejoy (Narain) leads a team of cops to confiscating a record amount of cocaine, hidden in a secret cell under the commissioner’s office. 

    The best part is, Lokesh Kanagaraj gives us all this in the first 20 minutes of Khaidi, a tense, impressively shot action thriller, with Sathya Sooryan wielding the camera. The director manages to give us a pure genre film minus the commercial frills so common for South Indian cinema. 

    Lokesh also comes up with interesting motley of characters like the temperamental brother of a gangster, the bold constable, resourceful students, spies in both camps and the daughter waiting for her father.

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    Apherald

    6/10

    ఖాకీ సినిమా తర్వాత కార్తి నటించిన ఫుల్ లెంగ్త్ మాస్ మూవీ ఖైది. సినిమా స్టార్టింగ్ నుండి చివరి వరకు కార్తి తన నటనతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాదు. ఎంతో ఇంటెన్స్ తో ఢిల్లి పాత్ర నుండి బయటకు రాకుండా తన నటనతో మెప్పించాడు.

    సత్యన్ సూరియన్ సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ సినిమాకు హైలెట్ గా నిలుస్తుందని చెప్పొచ్చు. అతని కెమెరా వర్క్ సినిమాను మరో లెవల్ కు తీసుకెళ్లింది. సాం సిఎస్ మ్యూజిక్ బిజిఎం ఆకట్టుకుంది. 

    దేవ్ లాంటి స్టైలిష్ ఎంటర్టైనర్ తర్వాత కార్తి ఖైదితో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చాడు కార్తి. ఈ సినిమా దర్శకుడు లోకేష్ కనగరాజ్ కథ బాగా సిద్ధం చేయగ.. దానికి తగినట్టుగా కథనం గ్రిప్పింగ్ గా రాసుకున్నాడు.

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    Apherald

    6/10

    ఖాకీ సినిమా తర్వాత కార్తి నటించిన ఫుల్ లెంగ్త్ మాస్ మూవీ ఖైది. సినిమా స్టార్టింగ్ నుండి చివరి వరకు కార్తి తన నటనతో ఆకట్టుకున్నాదు. ఎంతో ఇంటెన్స్ తో ఢిల్లి పాత్ర నుండి బయటకు రాకుండా తన నటనతో మెప్పించాడు.

    సత్యన్ సూరియన్ సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ సినిమాకు హైలెట్ గా నిలుస్తుందని చెప్పొచ్చు. అతని కెమెరా వర్క్ సినిమాను మరో లెవల్ కు తీసుకెళ్లింది. సాం సిఎస్ మ్యూజిక్ బిజిఎం ఆకట్టుకుంది. 

    దేవ్ లాంటి స్టైలిష్ ఎంటర్టైనర్ తర్వాత కార్తి ఖైదితో ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చాడు కార్తి. ఈ సినిమా దర్శకుడు లోకేష్ కనగరాజ్ కథ బాగా సిద్ధం చేయగ.. దానికి తగినట్టుగా కథనం గ్రిప్పింగ్ గా రాసుకున్నాడు.

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    ‘ఖైదీ’ సినిమా నిడివి దాదాపు రెండున్నర గంటలు. ఈ రెండున్నర గంటల కథ రాత్రి వేళ కొన్ని గంటల్లోనే ముగిసిపోతుంది. ఐతే ఇంత నిడివిలో ఒక్కటంటే ఒక్క పాట  కూడా లేదు. హీరో పక్కన కథానాయిక కూడా కనిపించదు. 

    ఎలాంటి కథలో అయినా సరే.. కమర్షియల్ హంగుల పేరుతో మసాలాలు అద్దేయడం మన దర్శకులకు అలవాటు. దాన్ని తప్పుబట్టలేం కూడా. అన్ని రకాల ప్రేక్షకులనూ అలరించడానికి.. మాస్ ను మెప్పించడానికి ఇలాంటి ప్రయత్నాలు సహజం. కానీ కథలో విషయం ఉండి

    కార్తి ఎంత మంచి నటుడో ఇప్పటికే చాలా సినిమాల్లో చూశాం. ‘ఖైదీ’ అతడిని మరిన్ని మెట్లు ఎక్కించింది. తన కుటుంబానికి జరిగిన అన్యాయం గురించి ఉద్వేగంతో చెప్పే సన్నివేశంలో అతడి నటనను ఎంత పొగిడినా తక్కువే.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Bittiri Satthi makes a confident debut as an actor. He dances, fights, and does well in all the emotional scenes. He also mouths the Telangana slang with ease and carries the film on his shoulders.

    The basic point of the film is also quite silly. There is no seriousness in the plot and the first half is filled with scenes that have no seriousness at all. Upon this, forced comedy irritates the audience.

    On the whole. Bittiri Satthi’s debut as a solo hero is quite disappointing. Even though Satthi tries hard to entertain, the other factors in the film are boring and have been narrated in a silly and routine manner making this film a below-par flick this weekend. Ignore it happily.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The concept of the film is quite novel and it clearly justifies the current generation’s misuse of technology. The way it has been set in comic background looks good and makes a good script.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is that it does not have that pace which is needed. The lead actor is in tension and is looking to change something which can spoil his life. Such situations should be showcased in a gripping manner with a taut screenplay.

    On the whole Meeku Maathrame Chepta is a situational comedy which a relatable plot and passable fun. However, the narration is a bit dull and proceedings are routne.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    The introduction scene that showcases the death of Rajkumar Rao’s elder daughter has been executed in an interesting manner and creates curiosity in the proceedings. The little girl, who acted as the younger daughter did a good job as her expressions are very good.

    Ravi Babu’s idea of making a horror flick based on invisible spirits is appreciable but his screenplay lacks grip and his narration is not brisk.

    As said above, director Ravi Babu’s thought of making a film on invisible spirits is nice but his narration has many loopholes. The film’s pace and execution will make the audience look at the exit doors.

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    By now, if Ravi Babu is making a horror-thriller, you already know what it’s going to be like. There’s going to be everyday household objects that move on their own. A house that looks too good to be haunted.

    To Ravi Babu’s credit, he tries his best to create an air of mystery right from the word go. But the music by Vaidhhy tries too hard to set the mood and this is one of the film’s major downfalls.

    Ravi Babu does an earnest enough job as the father trying to juggle work and home, but we all know this is a role he can play in his sleep. Neha Chauhan’s performance as the grieving mother is so melodramatic, that she gets on one’s nerves, especially in a key sequence that requires her to be loud.

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    Mirchi9

    3/10

    Ravi Babu plays a considerably lengthy role in the movie. It is a straightforward and one dimensional part for most of the duration.

    The story is as simple as it gets. It is all about how gripping and thrilling can one execute the predictable sequences around that premise. Ravi Babu, who is now an experienced hand on the terrain, sets up the whole thing perfectly.

    Overall, Aaviri is a routine ghost drama that has a few well-executed moments. If you are a regular viewer of this genre of movies, there is nothing new on offer.
     

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Tharun Bhascker’s debut as a lead actor under the direction of Shammeer Sultan hit screens today amidst huge fanfare. While the film does work in bits and pieces, the comedy just fails to land. Weak screenplay, characterisations and repetitive scenes prove to be its downfall.

    While Meeku Maathrame Cheptha sees many debutants, it is Abhinav and Tharun who unsurprisingly grab screen space for the longest duration. Vani Bhojan doesn’t get enough scope to perform and be anything other than the annoying girlfriend till the end.

    Suspense-comedy is a genre that requires finesse and is not something everyone can pull off. And when the screenplay and story don’t offer much, it turns out to be a major bore. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Sensational hero Vijay Devarakonda turned a producer now with the new movie Meeku Mathrame Cheptha which is said to be a big laugh riot at the box-office. The theatrical trailer entertained everyone big time. Tharun Bhascker, Anasuya, Abhinav Gomatam, and others are playing crucial roles in the film.

    Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam breathes life into his character. Though this is his debut movie, Tharun Bhaskar has given his best in his performance and proved that he could entertain the audience not only with his directional skills but also with his performance. Abhinav Gomatam delivered an honest performance.

    The director not only concentrated on the entertainment factor but also gave an interesting storyline for the film. The way he has narrated the script is not really entertaining. The characters are designed strongly, which is definitely a plus point for this film.
     

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    Telugumirchi

    5.5/10

    Rakesh (Tharun Bhaskar) is a TV channel host, who is all set to get married with his stringent girlfriend. But to his bad luck, a video of him spending some cosy time with an old friend goes viral and makes Rakesh get scared to death

    The director not only concentrated on the entertainment factor but also gave an interesting storyline for the film. The way he has narrated the script is not really entertaining. The characters are designed strongly, which is definitely a plus point for this film.

    Overall, the film goes on lighter note which is a fun ride. People who want few laughs would get satisfied fully but one who expects more may get disappointed .

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    Iqlikmovies

    5.5/10

    Rakesh (Tharun Bhascker) is a television anchor. One day, she falls in love with a doctor (Vani Bhojan). She also falls in love with him. Their parents accept to get them married. Just when everything is going so well, an embarrassing video of Rakesh goes viral on the internet. 

    Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam has made a point that he can also be a good actor with his superb performance in the movie. The way he has blended with the character and essayed it on the silver screens is excellent, and he is genuinely the show-stealer of the film.

    The first 30 minutes of the movie will be boring and won't engage the audience. The entire first half is just average. Interesting characterizations, performances, and entertaining narration are the highlights of the film. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Suman Ranganathan is the star of the film and does a superb job in her negative role. The way she behaves in a negative manner and mouth those dialogues have been captured well. The rest of the gang members were also spot on and gave their best.

    The crimes showcased in the film are quite repetitive and nothing new. Also, the rapes and crime showed are too vulgar and hard to digest by a section of the audience.

    On the whole, Dandupalayam 4 fails to live up to all its expectations. The same crime scene and violence has been doubled in this part which is hard to digest and does not impress you one bit.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Abhishek, who did the role of the main lead is very good with his performance. The manner in which he showcased the weakness for women and how he struggles with it was superb.

    The film created a lot of buzz because of the hot scenes in the trailers. But sadly, none of them were shown in the film as they were censored completely. Because of this, key scenes and the romance which the common man expects was missing totally.

    On the whole, Yedu Chepala Katha is a loud and disappointing adult comedy that has nothing going its way. The film will get some openings because of the craze but the so-called scenes showcased in the promos have been chopped off by the censors.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Seer Vishnu is the biggest highlight of the film and like always, gives a sincere performance. His character is weird and Vishnu pulled it off with ease. He was very good in last fifteen minutes especially in the emotional climax.

    The film falls flat mainly because the director always tried to make the film in a different and new manner. In trying to be different, he gave weird twists to hero’s character and made the premise dark with unnecessary crime scenes.

    On the whole, Thippara Meesam has a decent premise but the execution is wayward. A good story is narrated in a dragged and haphazard manner making the film lengthy. However, Sree Vishnu shines in his role and makes it somewhat watchable for the audience. 

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Mani(Sree Vishnu) works a DJ. When he was in school, Mani gets addicted to drugs and his mother(Rohini) sends him to a drug rehab which made Mani to hate her. when he was in school, he hates her. He always exploits his mother and demands money from her.

    Sree Vishnu is undoubtedly a biggest asset for this film. Despite getting a challenging role Sree Vishnu has given his hundred percent and will definitely impress the audience with his energetic performance. The way he has carried out his role with so much of ease deserves appreciation.

    The length of the film is very long which is a biggest minus point. Despite having a simple story, the story got dragged which will test the patience of the audience. The first half is bad, and the screenplay also failed to do well.

     

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    Iqlikmovies

    4/10

    Young hero Sree Vishnu who has impressed the audience with his previous film 'Brochevarevarura' has come up with an entertainer titled 'Thippara Meesam'. The teaser and trailer of the film itself have grabbed the attention of the audience. 

    Sree Vishnu is a show-stealer of this film. The actor has portrayed the role so well. He went under the skin of the character and gave his hundred percent for that role.

    'Thippara Meesam' is a poorly handled story with emotions. The movie has a good story but the narration is bad. Most of the scenes are dragged, and the film became lengthy.

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    Telugu360

    4/10

    ‘Thippara Meesam’ has an interesting idea on paper. But the director has indulged in too many of craziest sequences that have made the film hard to watch

    Coming to the performances, Sree Visnu’s performance is the highlight. He has given his career-best act. He has put in all his efforts. Terrific makeover it was.
     

    Thippara Meesam’ makes a tedious watch with its dragged on narration and dark mood. Sree Vishnu shines as an actor once again but his characterization is regressive to sit through.

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    Gulte

    4/10

    పాండురంగమహాత్యం సినిమాలో పుండరీకుని కథనే తిప్పి..తిప్పి, తిప్పరా మీసం అంటూ చూపించారు దర్శకుడు విజయ్. చిన్నప్పటి నుంచి చెడు వ్యవసనాలకు బానిసై, మగువ, మదిర అంటూ తిరిగి తల్లితండ్రులను క్షోభ పెట్టి, చివరకు, సత్యం గ్రహించి, 'అమ్మా అని పిలచినా ఆలకించవా' అంటూ ఏడిచిన వైనం ఆ సినిమా.

    ఒక్కోసారి కొన్ని సినిమాలు వచ్చి, మేకర్లను బాగుచేస్తాయి, పాడు చేస్తాయి కూడా. అర్జున్ రెడ్డి సినిమా అలాంటిదే. ఇది తెలుగు సినిమాను కొంత వరకు కొత్త పుంతలు తొక్కిస్తే, వాతలు పెట్టుకుని, కిందపడిన సినిమాలు కూడా వున్నాయి.

    శ్రీవిష్ణు తొలిసగంలోని చాలా సీన్లలో బాగున్నాడు. శ్రీవిష్ణులో మంచి నటుడు వున్నాడు కాబట్టి, అతని పాత్రను చాలా వరకు కేక్ వాక్ గా చేసుకుంటూ వెళ్లిపోయాడు. అతని నటన వరకు మార్కులకు సమస్యలేదు. 

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    ఈ రోజుల్లో హీరోను అతి మంచి వాడుగా చూపిస్తూ సందేశాలు ఇస్తే ఈ తరం ప్రేక్షకులు ఆదరించే పరిస్థితి లేదు. హీరో రాముడు మంచి బాలుడిలా ఉంటే తట్టుకోలేకపోతున్నారు ప్రేక్షకులు. అందుకే ఫిలిం మేకర్స్ నెగెటివ్ షేడ్స్ తో హీరో పాత్రల్ని తీర్చిదిద్ది యువ ప్రేక్షకులకు వల వేస్తున్నారు. 

    తల్లీ కొడుకుల బంధం .. సెంటిమెంటు అంటే మెజారిటీ ప్రేక్షకులకు కనెక్టయ్యే అంశాలే కానీ.. ఏమాత్రం కన్విన్సింగ్ గా అనిపించని ట్రాక్ చాలా భారంగా సినిమా సాగేలా చేస్తుంది. ఇక డ్రగ్స్.. బెట్టింగులు.. పబ్బులు.. డీజేలు..

    సాంకేతిక వర్గం: సురేష్ బొబ్బిలి పాటలు అంతగా గుర్తుండవు. సినిమాలో పాటలకు పెద్దగా ప్రాధాన్యం కూడా లేవు. ఐతే అతడి నేపథ్య సంగీతం మాత్రం కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తుంది. మన తెలుగు సినిమాల్లో రెగ్యులర్ గా వినిపించే సౌండ్స్ చాలా వరకు ఇందులో లేవు.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The entire setup of the film is pretty interesting. The thrills and action scenes are on par with Hollywood films and are a major attraction for the film. Tamannah looks super hot in songs and does her supporting role well.

    The last half an hour of the film is a let down as routine proceedings and predictable scenes are showcased. A terrorist hiding in Pakistan being brought to India has been showcased in many films before.

    On the whole, Action is a masala suspense thriller that has a gripping first half. Amazing stunts, good suspense and stunning visuals keep the audience engaged. The second half starts well but slows down in the last half an hour making the film predictable and routine.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Tenali (Sundeep Kishan) is a small-time lawyer who is on the lookout for a big case so that he can settle down in life. As time passes by, he falls in love with another lawyer(Hansika) which is not liked by her dad(Murali Sharma).

    The set up of the film is pretty interesting. Sundeep Kishan leads from the front and gives a very good performance. His comedy timing is superb and he was quite impressive in all the action sequences. 

    On the whole, Tenali Rama Krishna is a comedy caper aimed at the target audience of single screens. The film has an impressive first half with good comedy and twists. But the second half is let down because of jaded narration and over the top scenes

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    G Nageswar Reddy is in need of reinvention, if Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL is anything to go by. While the film tries very hard to flesh out a paper-thin story into something entertaining, even smart, all it manages to do is become a tale often told about a street-smart man who manages to best a clever yet evil person.

    There’s a murder of a journalist near the Kurnool burj that Varalaxmi is held accountable for, that she swears she didn’t do. What follows is a tale replete with twists you can smell coming from a mile away and dank jokes about Madya Pradesh, complete with saree pulling and cross-dressing.

    Sundeep Kishan and Murali Sharma do a fine job with the hand they’re dealt. They’re the only ones, apart from Sai Karthik’s BGM (even if his ill-placed songs fail to impress), that manage to make this film a bearable experience. 

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    After playing serious roles for many years, Sundeep Kishan has played a comic role but his body language doesn’t suit this character. He has tried to perform mass moments than doing the comedy.

    The film has decent technical values. Cinematography is the main asset. Sriram has presented this colourfully.

    Nageshwara Reddy has included all the references of current political jargon Kodi Kathi, Grama Volunteers, political rap that bring smiles on the lips. But the whole episode of Sundeep Kishan - Varalaxmi goes on and on spoiling the proceedings further.

    All in all, ‘Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL’ is a weak case that hardly wins the hearts of the audiences.

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    Tenali Ramakrishna (Sundeep) is a lawyer who is looking for a big case that gives him a huge name and fame. Around the same time, he comes across a case that involves a mass leader Varalakshmi (Varalakshmi) and a local gangster Naidu (Ayyappa).
     

    When compared to his previous movies, Sundeep Kishan played an entertaining role in this movie. We can say that Sundeep Kishan has carried the movie on his shoulders with so much energy. The way he presented the role is worth appreciating. H

    The movie starts off an interesting note but the director has failed to engage the audience throughout the film. The first half is very boring and most of the scenes felt a little bit in draggy. The pace of narration will test the patience of the audience.
     

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    Telugu360

    3/10

    In Kurnool city, a businesswoman Varalakshmi (Varalaxmi Sarath Kumar) with Rs 5000 crores worth of assets is facing charges of murdering a journalist. She hires a criminal Chakravarthy (Murali Sharma) to defend her.

    Posani Krishna Murali is a judge in the court. When a witness starts talking about the murder case, Posani becomes restless. Because she sings, not talks. She utters every word in a rhythmic form, like a song.

    ‘Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL’ is another ‘case’ of Sundeep Kishan erring in judging the stories. The film is filled with old tricks, clichéd lines, Jabardasth comedy, and boring romantic thread. A farce in the name of comedy.
     

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Sundar C's Action is a handful of action set pieces, set in exotic locales (Istanbul, London, Lahore), strung together by a semblance of plot. This isn't a bad idea per se. 

    While this one-line plot, which makes Subhash's mission both patriotic and personal, offers the possibility of an emotional anchor for all of the film's action scenes, sadly, the writing, which is simplistic and filled with corny dialogues.

    As for the action scenes - the film's very reason for existence - they are a mixed bag. On one hand, we get a thrilling chase on the streets of London - it begins as a chase on foot, turns into a car chase 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The entire university set up has been established well as the bygone era has been recreated superbly. Sandy leads from the front and is superb in the role of George Reddy. 

    Post an interesting first half, the film’s tempo drops down completely. The film only becomes one-sided and that is of a revolutionary mode. There is no strong conflict point as a strong villain’s thread would have made matters even better.

    On the whole, George Reddy is a realistic student drama that has some good thrills. The setup, performances, and BGM are huge assets of the film. On the flip side, a dull second half with simple proceedings, lack of good drama, and abrupt climax take down the film to an extent.

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    6/10

    Satyadev is the star of the film as he brilliant in his negative role. He is a versatile actor and proves it once again with this film. All his scenes with Eesha Rebba and the way he shows his sadistic nature throughout is superb and main highlight of the film.

    There are a few logics which go missing in the film. The audience get several doubts about how the murder happens when Eesha is present in the house. More clarity should have been given on this episode.

    On the whole, Raagala 24 Gantallo is a watchable suspense thriller which is narrated in a breezy manner. 

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    5/10

    The family emotions in the film are pretty decent. The manner in which today’s generation are money minded and is only bothered about their own well being has been showcased well in the film. The emotional angle between Rajendra Prasad and his kids has been elevated well.

    The story of the film is ages old and has nothing new to showcase. The setup, characters, and narration is all old school. Not that it is bad but such concepts have come so many times previously.

    On the whole, Tolubommalata has some decent emotions but the story and proceedings are old fashioned. Such stories have come out many a time in the past. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    There is no dearth of 'goosebumps' moments in Jeevan Reddy's biopic of erstwhile student union leader George Reddy. With nothing out of place or blown out of proportion, Jeevan stays true to the incidents that rocked Andhra Pradesh's politics in the 60s and 70s.

    The film begins when Muskaan (Muskaan Khubchandani), a research scholar based out of USA sets out on a mission to study and document George Reddy's life.

    Although George Reddy starts on a slow note, the intensity gradually builds up and director Jeevan masterfully pulls you into the story and into the world of George Reddy. 

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    At one time or the other in their life, one would have heard about ‘George Reddy’, a student leader of Osmania University who inspired a generation. He still has a cult following in those who have left-leaning.

    What George Reddy stood for? In real life, he fought against ABVP (in the film it is mentioned as ABCD), he questioned the inequalities, he also preached a left ideology.

    ‘George Reddy’ is the biopic of an iconic student leader, a cult figure. It has its moments. It also has terrific cinematography and background score but the inconsistency in narration is a big letdown. This is another biopic movie in Telugu that leaves us in mixed feelings.
     

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    The story begins with Muskaan, a student in the USA, coming to Hyderabad for her documentary film and interviewing various people who know about George Reddy, a student leader of the 1970s.

    Sandeep Madhav fits perfectly in the role of George Reddy. He has got the perfect demeanour. Abhay Bethiganti as his friend gets a lengthy role.

    This is a trend of biopics in Tollywood. ‘George Reddy’ has gained attention with its teaser.

    The name of ‘George Reddy’ is pretty known to many, his life story has inspired many filmmakers to include scenes in their films: RGV’s ‘Shiva’, Tammareddy’s ‘Alajadi’ to Mani Ratnam’s ‘Yuva’ (Suriya’s character is inspired by George Reddy).

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Director he already succeeded by choosing a different concept and story which made him to reach success where he did a lot of research about soulmates and we can see his sincere efforts in movie. We can feel his honesty thoughts about soulmates it can be believable. 

    At last “Pichhodu” movie came up with unusual good romantic story with great screen-play and shown much reality about soulmates was best part of movie. Everyone will be in search of their soulmates after watching this movie.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Hero Chetan should be appreciated for taking up multiple responsibilities with this film. Coming to the acting part, there is good progress in his acting when compared to 1st Rank Raju.

    Though the plotline of the film is nice and has scope to explore, Chetan misused the opportunity by not handling it properly. 

    On the whole, Beach Road Chetan has a novel point but disappoints with the execution part. Chetan’s hard work and his idea of making a feature film with the iPhone should be appreciated but the boring narration and lack of gripping proceedings make the film a below-par watch.

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    The subject of fake certification looks quite relatable and contemporary as the issue has become a hot topic these days. The manner in which the mafia operates these scams and fake certificates are created and circulated has been showcased well in the film.

    Off late, the problem with many movies is the second half. The director ends the first half well and loses the grip on the second.

    On the whole, Arjun Suravaram is an engaging crime thriller with a novel concept. The thrills showcased, breezy narration and Nikhil’s performance are basic assets. 

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    5.5/10

    Credit should go to director Ravi Kiran Kola for narrating the film with many heart-touching moments. The film has a very ordinary story but holding it through the end is a tough job but the director handles it in a very simple and neat manner.

    There are certain issues with the film. The hero fails to express his love to the heroine in fear of rejection. This point looks good on paper but when you see it with the scenes, it looks over the top in certain places.

    On the whole, Raja Vaaru Rani Garu is an authentic village drama that has decent romantic and fun moments. The old school romance has been narrated well but is very slow and one needs a lot of patience to enjoy it especially in the second half. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    The actual journey of Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu has a strong and inspiring content, but director Babji failed to capture the essence of this beautiful tale.

    The second half of the film, which is all about Venkaiah’s contribution to South Indian cinema makes it seem more like a documentary.

    The movie Telugu Cinema Vegu Chukka Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu is a wasted biopic of a legendary personality of Telugu cinema.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    For the uninitiated, Arjun Suravaram is the Telugu remake of the 2016 Tamil film Kanithan, also helmed by TN Santhosh, who happens to be AR Murugadoss’ prodigy. 

    With so much going on, it’s no surprise that the film takes its own sweet time setting up the characters and ensuring you invest at least in some of them. The way the film begins is interesting, wasting no time in showing just how dire Arjun’s situation really is.

    With a much tighter screenplay and a straightforward approach, this could’ve been gold and it is for the most part. The cinematic liberties taken to solve the mystery too are nagging, but nothing that can’t be ignored.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Arjun Suravaram is one of the exciting projects in recent times. Hero Nikhil has been waiting for the release of this movie for a long time and finally, the movie hits the screens today. The film stars Lavanya Tripathi as the heroine

    Nikhil went under the skin of the character and has delivered his best performance in this movie. The actor has blended well with the character and justifies the role completely. Lavanya Tripathi looked absolutely gorgeous in the film.

    Having an interesting plotline has become a major plus for this movie. The film starts off on an interesting note. The first 30minutes itself will grab the attention of the audience. The movie has a slow-paced narration which is the biggest minus point.

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    Greatandhra

    5/10

    Nikhil Siddharth has done a neat job as a reporter. He is sincere in his effort. Vennela Kishore gets a meaty role as a lawyer. 

    The film has visual beauty and apt technical values. The cinematography is an asset. Editing is racy at some places, and sluggish at other places. 

    A remake of a Tamil movie, ‘Arjun Suravaram’ begins on a slow note. A dull start with the introduction of the hero’s characterization, his love story with heroine Lavanya Tripathi and some comedy sequences put off the mood.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    First striking feature of ‘ Arjun Suravaram ‘ is production values. Producers have spent a good amount on this film and can be seen in various scenes. Story has a social message theme with fake degree mafia backdrop.

    Nikhil Siddharth got a role that would have elevated his range more . He performed well, supported by all other cast. Lavanya Tripathi role is half baked and nothing much to rave about.

    Arjun Suravaram has engaging first half with it’s different backdrop , gets into repetitive mode in second Half. If more creative stuff is infused to second half , this film would have hit success milestone.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    కథాంశం ఏదైనా.. అందులో కమర్షియల్ హంగులు కచ్చితంగా ఉండాలని భావిస్తారు కొందరు ఫిలిం మేకర్స్. తమిళంలో హిట్ అయిన ‘గణిదన్’ సినిమాను ఇదే తరహాలో నడిపించాడు కొత్త దర్శకుడు టి.ఎన్.సంతోష్. యూత్ కనెక్టయ్యే ఫేక్ సర్టిఫికెట్ల కుంభకోణం చుట్టూ కథను అల్లి.. 

    ‘అర్జున్ సురవరం’కు సంబంధించి పెద్ద ప్లస్ పాయింట్.. ఫేక్ సర్టిఫికెట్ల మాఫియా చుట్టూ కథను అల్లడం. కంటెంటపరరీగా అనిపించే ఈ పాయింట్ తో మెజారిటీ ప్రేక్షకులు రిలేట్ అవుతారు. కాకపోతే దీన్ని మరీ పెద్దది చేసి.. నమ్మశక్యం కాని విధంగా చూపించడం మైనస్. 

    సామ్ సి.ఎస్. పాటలు జస్ట్ ఓకే అనిపిస్తాయి. నేపథ్య సంగీతం సినిమాకు ఆకర్షణగా నిలిచింది. కథనంలో ఉత్కంఠ పెంచడంలో బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ కీలక పాత్ర పోషించింది. సూర్య ఛాయాగ్రహణం కూడా బాగుంది. నిర్మాణ విలువలు సినిమా స్థాయికి తగ్గట్లుగా ఉన్నాయి.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Somewhere in the film, Lavanya's character says with a trace of anxiety in her voice that what might be unfolding in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana could be bigger than the Vyapam scam (the real-life scam in Madhya Pradesh cutting across politicians, middlemen, bureaucrats and students).

    While the storyline packs a punch, the narration has one too many loose ends.  Fifteen news channels air special bulletins on the fake certificate racket all at once and the villain (Tarun Arora of 'Khaidi No. 150' fame) inexplicably but correctly suspects that a reporter must have ensured it. 

    The premise and storyline are exciting.  Good performances and some nice technical output help.  The action scenes should have been gripping.  

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Srinivasa Reddy, Shakalaka Shankar, and Satya have equal screen time and are believable in the given roles. While Srinivasa Reddy takes the lead, the other two, Satya and Shakalaka Shankar are good in the comic characters.

    Though the second half of the film has a few decent fun elements, the major default with the film is that it lacks a proper screenplay. Because of this, the entire first half goes down with a clumsy narration.

    On the whole, Bhagya Nagara Veedhullo Gammathu is a disappointing comedy from actor turned director Srinivasa Reddy. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Hero Uday Shankar was quite impressive in his role. His dialogue delivery, screen presence and the manner in which he falls in love with the heroine, the young actor has showcased them well. 

    The film has a good concept but the screenplay is not that effective as more drama could have been generated in the film. The movie has many unnecessary scenes in the second half which could have been avoided.

    On the whole, MisMatch is the story of a couple who are poles apart. Some love and emotional scenes create a good impact. 

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    5.5/10

    Even though the comedy is very old school, it works well in the film. Ravi Kishan is very good in his role of Jon Wik and brings the house down with his comedy along with Baahubali Prabhakar and Adurs Raghu. 

    The film needs serious editing of at least 15 minutes straight. There are way too many songs and repeated break up scenes which keep coming in time and again. The fights also could have been trimmed.

    On the whole, 90 ML is an out and out mass drama which has decent comedy. Scenes wise, the film looks good but there is no flow in the narration in the second half. The film is clearly aimed at the single screens and Karthikeya gives them enough mass elements. 

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Karthikeya is definitely the show stealer of this movie. In most of the scenes, his comedy timing worked out really well in the film. When compared to his previous films, he got an entertaining role in this movie and Karthikeya has delivered his career-best performance.

    Director Sekhar Reddy Yerra has come up with an interesting plotline for the movie. The director concentrated more on generating entertainment based on the main concept of the film but only a few scenes will actually strike the chord with the audience. 

    Keeping the entertainment aside, the movie doesn't have a proper solid story that will irk some sections of the audience.

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    Mirchi9

    3/10

    Karthikeya is slowly but surely developing the right screen presence. It makes up for his lack of versatility as an actor. But, for a wannabe commercial star, the ‘presence’ does most of the heavy-duty work.

    Sekhar Reddy Yerra has picked a wafer-thin storyline. He makes the classic debutant mistakes with its execution, regarding the screenplay and falters big time.

    Neha Solanki plays the female lead that is typically seen in Telugu cinema. She is a socially responsible girl who hates being lied to. There are also a couple of emotional scenes that are done most passively.

     

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    Indiaglitz

    3/10

    The very premise of this movie is weird, to put it mildly.  The only genre that it deserved is the Sampoornesh Babu genre.  It should have been a 'Hrudaya Kaleyam'-level comedy featuring an actor who offers himself for laughs. 

    The universe of '90ML' is absurd to the core.  Like this mother of the hero who prays that her son becomes a great lover like Devadas.  Like the hero who carries with him a certificate titled 'Authorized Drinker', seeing which traffic police let him go without imposing fine.

    '90ML' stretches a juvenile idea into a serious flick.  It would have been laughable had its characters been bearable. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    90ML is a film that tries to do it all. It gives you a love story filled with misunderstanding, angst and love so iconic, it requires both parties involved to cry buckets of tears.

    Devadas (Kartikeya), named oh-so-aptly by his mother, has a fictional fetal/fatal (pronounced differently by different people in the film) alcohol syndrome and is given a fictional diagnosis by a doctor to partake alcohol three times a day. 

    Kartikeya gets a role that requires him to dance like a dream and fight like a pro for the most part and he aces it completely. He does well even in scenes that require him to show his heartbreak and frustration, with the actor delivering well in a particular scene where his mother begs him to drink. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Sports dramas in Tollywood have mostly come with a tinge of sentimental angle. From Golconda High School to the recent Kausalya Krishna Murthy, directors always try to mix up the two fluids in one bottle.

    The second half delves more into the family drama with both sides reluctant about the marriage. Pradeep Rawat played the role of Maha Laxmi’s arrogant father, someone who loves wrestling more than anything. 

    Aishwarya Rajesh doesn’t disappoint with her performance, she acts well and is convincing enough as a wrestler. She even adds to a few scenes with her expressions. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Movies like Bhagya Nagara Veedhullo Gammathu are decade-old concepts in Tollywood. Comedian Srinivasa Reddy turns director with this film which fails from a weak script and boring narration. 

    The three lead characters try to make films and Srinivasa tries to create some laughs by inducing a drug mafia plot into it. But each and every scene in the film tests your patience. 

    Srinivasa Reddy completely fails at connecting the dots. It’s ironic seeing as how he has always been known for his comic timing. Shakalaka Shankar and Satya don’t have great roles either. 

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    Indiaglitz

    4/10

    'Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gammathu' is not a film.  It's a series of bland TikTok videos.  Only that the videos are no better than the ones done by amateurs. 

    Director Srinivas Reddy, who also plays one of the lead characters, obsesses himself with too many pop culture references at the drop of a hat.  

    Low-end humour is in your face in the movie.  The lead men get flirtatious with a servant maid, the very few female characters receive a shoddy depiction.  Two siblings have a comical fight over the death of their funny dad.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    Dhruva(Dhruva Karunakar) an undercover IB (International Baccalaureate) agent is on a mission to catch the culprits, who intend to loot the National treasure by using professional hackers.

    Looks like hero Dhruva got well trained in fights and dances and did a decent job in those departments. He has maintained a well-toned body which is so apt for the given undercover IB agent’s role

    As said above, director Nitin Gawde’s intention to showcase an issue related to the national economy is fine but his execution lacks a perfect screenplay and narration. Cinematography by Jayapal Reddy is good as the color texture he used is appealing to the film’s theme.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    The film is on the medieval Mamankam festival celebrated during the 17th century on the banks of the Bharathappuzha in Kerala. For years, the warriors known as Chaaverukal plot against the Zamorin rulers to overthrow them.

    The film has a good setup and great production values. The camerawork is superb and the amazing BGM takes the film a notch higher. The film is more of a dialogue drama than fights and dance. 

    Firstly, the film has a heavy-duty Malayalam flavor which is hard to digest for the Telugu audience. Moreover, the story moves at a snail’s pace in both the halves and can get on to your nerves.

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    4/10

    The film is set in the state of AP. Jagannadh Reddy(Ameer Ajmal) becomes the newly sworn-in CM of the state. His victory does not go well at all with the opposition Velugu Desam Party head Babu. 

    More than a serious drama, this film is a silly satire at a few known faces of AP politics. There is no seriousness in the story as RGV has just taken some real-life incidents and has added a fictional story that does not work one bit.

    On the whole, Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu is a satirical drama based on the current happenings in the state of AP. RGV has taken a few real-life incidents and added a fictional story and ending which does not work at all.

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Ram Gopal Varma’s Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu, previously titled Kamma Rajyamlo Kadapa Reddlu, aims to be some sort of social commentary on how the politicians of Andhra Pradesh have turned the state into nothing less than a warzone.

    There's also assembly speaker (Ali) who asks everyone to 'kept quiet' and snores at random moments, because overseeing the drama is too tiring.

    “Be it movies or politics, the only thing people of this country want is entertainment,” says RGV in a grand statement at the end of it all. 

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    ThehansIndia

    4/10

    Amma Rajyam lo Kadapa Biddalu is the new movie in the town. Ram Gopal Varma already created huge controversies around the movie and he successfully came up with the movie that stars a lot of look-alikes of the current Andhra Pradesh politicians.

    The entire movie revolves around the politics in Andhra Pradesh state. The movie starts off with the general elections and the consequences that took place after that.

    The movie doesn't have a solid story which will be the biggest minus point of this film. Director Siddharth Thatholu along with the supervision of Ram Gopal Varma focused more on the unnecessary elevations for the hero and the slow-paced narration will test the patience of the audience.

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    123Telugu

    4/10

    The film is set in the state of AP. Jagannadh Reddy(Ameer Ajmal) becomes the newly sworn-in CM of the state. His victory does not go well at all with the opposition Velugu Desam Party head Babu.

    More than a serious drama, this film is a silly satire at a few known faces of AP politics. There is no seriousness in the story as RGV has just taken some real-life incidents and has added a fictional story that does not work one bit. 

    On the whole, Amma Rajyamlo Kadapa Biddalu is a satirical drama based on the current happenings in the state of AP. RGV has taken a few real-life incidents and added a fictional story and ending which does not work at all. 

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    GreatAndhra

    2/10

    After Babu’s Velugu Desam party sees huge drubbing in the general elections, Jagannadha Reddy becomes Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

    On thing that Ram Gopal Varma and his team have been getting right these days is the casting. This team has mastered the art of selecting actors that exactly resemble the living persons. 

    If made well, there is no gripping story than a political drama. Similarly, political spoofs easily get connected to the audiences if they are made with a serious approach. Expecting seriousness from Ram Gopal Varma today is like hoping to buy onions at Rs 1 per kg. 

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    Filmbeat

    7/10

    The hype surrounding a film like Mamangam needs no introduction. The movie, which has the magnificent Mammootty as the main lead, has come in as the biggest-ever motion picture in the history of Malayalam cinema.

    irst thing first, as the director M Padmakumar mentioned in an interview, Mamangam is not a Baahubali and it is a film with the right mix of class and mass elements, with the former ruling the roost.

    Mammootty is just splendid as Chandroth Valiya Panicker, the warrior beyond comparisons. Once again, he steals the show in a historical character, giving everything that is required for perfection.
     

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    6/10

    Military Naidu (Venkatesh) fights with his parents and brings his sister’s son Karthik (Chay Akkineni) after her death. He becomes everything for Karthik takes care of him from childhood onwards. 

    The director etches the bond between Mama and Alludu quite well in the first half but does not create a solid conflict point for their break up which looks a bit odd in the film.

    On the whole, Venky Mama is a typical film drama which has a great premise and good star cast. The first half is impressive as both Chay and Venky create good entertainment. But things fall flat in the second half and disappoint a bit. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    How often have we seen a 'family drama' with an emotional attachment, a flimsy love story and a few evil guys thrown into a mix just so the hero can flex his muscles? Director KS Ravindra aka Bobby's latest potboiler, Venky Mama follows a similar pattern. 

    In most Tollywood family dramas, filmmakers tend to harp on about the emotional equation between a father and son. In this film, it's the mama-alludu combo that comes to the fore.

    The greatest problem with Venky Mama is its writing. Unimaginative and mediocre — it fails to go beyond a tried and tested formula. The mama-alludu relationship is played up, they give their relationship and astrology twist to make it seem like they're in danger. 

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    Iqlikmovies

    6/10

    Victory Venkatesh's outstanding performance added more strength for the movie. Especially his comedy timing never fails to impress the audience, and Venky will grab the attention with his performance in the emotional scenes also in this movie.

    Director KS Ravindra has prepared an interesting plotline for the movie. Despite having two heroes the director succeed in focusing on both of them equally and induced the story with all the commercial elements and blended them very well.

    Victory Venkatesh is the major highlight of the film. The scenes with Venky and Naga Chaitanya came out really well and will be nice to watch for the fans. The relationship between them is wonderful.

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    GreatAndhra

    5/10

    Rama Narayana (Nasser), a strong believer in astrology, warns his daughter not to marry her lover as they would be killed within a year of their marriage as per their horoscope. 

    Showing his great form, Venkatesh has maintained the same live-wire antics. His comedy has worked well and his sentiment sequences are good.

    Before entering the theatres, audiences would be prepared to see that the film would mainly focus on the bonding and chemistry of Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya, the real-life mama-alludu. 

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    Gulte

    5/10

    Venkatesh gets a tailor-made role that not only suits his on-screen image but also his age. The veteran is as energetic and entertaining as always. He shoulders the film with his performance and screen presence while Naga Chaitanya is mostly restricted to do the supporting act.

    Bobby picks up yet another regular commercial plot that heavily relies upon the combination craze. 

    Venky Mama is a typical rural drama that offers nothing new except for bringing Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya together on screen. Director Bobby banked on the real life relationship of both actors and their on screen image to drive home this routine family drama laced with commercial elements that cater to the masses.

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    చిన్నపుడే తల్లిదండ్రులు కోల్పోయిన మేనల్లుడిని తెచ్చి మావయ్య అల్లారుముద్దుగా పెంచుకుంటూ ఉంటాడు. అతడి కోసం పెళ్లి కూడా మానుకుంటాడు. తన మేనల్లుడిని మావయ్య అంతగా ప్రేమిస్తుంటే.. అతడి తండ్రి మాత్రం మనవడిని అసహ్యించుకుంటూ ఉంటాడు.

    అసలే పాత కథ.. దాన్ని నరేట్ చేసిన తీరులోనూ కొత్తదనం ఏమీ కనిపించదు. కథను ఫ్లాష్ బ్యాక్ల రూపంలో కట్ చేసి ముందుకు - వెనక్కి చెప్పడం తప్పితే స్క్రీన్ ప్లే పరంగా బాబీ అండ్ కో చేసిన మ్యాజిక్ ఏమీ లేదు. మేనల్లుడిని వెతుక్కుంటూ కశ్మీర్ కు వెళ్లే మామగా వెంకీ ఆరంభంలో కనిపించిన తీరు..

    వెంకటేష్ ఈ సినిమాకు డ్రైవింగ్ ఫోర్స్ అని చెప్పొచ్చు. ‘ఎఫ్-2’ ఊపులో వెంకీ ఈ సినిమాలో చాలా ఉత్సాహంగా నటించాడు.

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    Venky Mama is a typical rural backdrop story topped with venky’s unique mannerisms. First half has no high moments but offers adequate time pass with some humor here and there. Bonding scenes between Venky Mama and Karthik are good.

    Venkatesh carries this film on his shoulders as much as he could. The character suits his age, his vintage histrionics are put to good use. Naga Chaitanya has done decent work, but his character is not well contemplated in the script.

    Venky Mama’s first half is watchable , second half goes haywire with over the top army episodes and old school sentiments.
     

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    Apherald

    4/10

    Karthik (Naga Chaitanya) and venky (Venkatesh) share a great bond, as karthik was raised by venky after his parents passed away, and karthik returns to the village from the army. 

    Venkatesh delivers a composed act as he gives a performance that's a mix of loud humor as well as controlled emotions and excels while naga chaitanya is seen giving an underplay except for action episodes.

    After back to back failures of Sardar gabbar singh and jai Lava Kusa, this time around director KS ravindra aka Bobby has joined hands with real-life mama - Alludu venkatesh and naga chaitanya for venky Mama. 

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    Apherald

    5/10

    A predictable Balaiya treat for his fans

    Balaiya is energetic and excels with his different acts in both the roles. vedhika is homely and coy and the petite beauty also expresses well and appeals, while sonal chauhan oozes oomph with her sizzling two-piece bikini act and is the perfect eye candy one requires in a balakrishna movie.

    Director ks ravikumar is back to tollywood yet again joining hands with his JaiSimha hero balakrishna and this time around again the maker has come with a formulaic entertainer purely relying on Balaiya's antics and his fan-pleasing moments to save the film.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Satyaraj is a 75 year old man who is diagnosed with lung cancer and is in his last stage of life. He informs this to his family and his grandson, Sai(Sai Tej) takes lead and comes down to India and promises Satyaraj that he will make him spend the last few days with his family in peace.

    The story line of the film is water thin and it resembles some few old films. Maruthi has given his own treatment and has narrated it in an entertaining manner at regular intervals. But in all this, he left out key emotions and made the film silly many times.

    On the whole, Pratiroju Pandage is a typical family drama that has a predictable story and decent fun. A hurried up climax and lack of gripping emotional drama takes the film down a bit.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    To loot big bucks from a noted politician Gyanmurthy (Satyaraj), Vikky (Karthi) a thief, from Goa comes to Satyaraj’s home in his disguise as his son.

    It’s not that the second half of the film is bad but the film’s tempo drops during the last 20 minutes. Karthi’s look in the thief’s role is a bit wired and could have been presented in a better way.

    On the whole, Donga is an interesting family thriller that keeps the audience engaged util the pre-climax of the film. Karthi’s makeover and his combination scenes with Jothika have nice emotions. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Arjun Prasad(Balakrishna) is a famous IT magnet who is brought by Sarojini Prasad(Jayasudha). He decides to start a new branch for his prestigious company in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

    The interval bang of the film is pretty im[ressive and ends the first half on a good note. Nandamuri Balakrishna’s posh look is one of the assets of the Balkrishna looks slim and stylish as Arjun Prasad. 

    Camerawork by Ram Prasad is superb and is one of the major highlights of the film. Balayya has been showcased well in the film and so were the rustic locations of Uttar Pradesh. 

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    Times of India

    3/10

     Balakrishna can do just about anything. He can jump down from choppers to rescue a lady from committing suicide or single-handedly beat up a train full of goons despite being stabbed multiple times.

    The film begins with Sarojini Naidu (Jayasudha) who meets a wounded stranger, who had met with an accident and had suffered multiple stab wounds. The next minute, the two are in the ICU with Sarojini facing a serious threat to her life.

    Nandamuri Balakrishna in his new look does himself no favours. He comes across as a guy who's trying too hard to look young and his romantic sequences with Sonal Chauhan and Vedhika (both in inconsequential roles) is cringe-worthy.

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Arjun Prasad (Balakrishna) is a famous person in IT industry. He decides to set up a company in Uttarpradesh but he comes across some problems over there and they put him into a deep trouble.
     

    The entire movie revolves around Nandamuri Balakrishna's character and we can say that the senior hero went under the skin of the character and has produced a mesmerizing performance in the film.

    The movie doesn't have a proper storyline. Director KS Ravikumar used the same commercial formula for this movie and even the story and screenplay are also not that gripping. The first-half is quite impressive and also the story is narrated well.
     

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    iqlikmovies

    4.5/10

     

    An utter disappointment form the star hero.

    Sarojini Prasad (Jayasudha) is a big industrialist. One day, she comes across a person (Balakrishna) who is severely wounded and doesn't remember his past. She gives him shelter and raises him as her son, by giving the name, Arjun Prasad. 

    Paruchuri Murali has penned the story of Ruler. It is an age-old story and the film should have got made at least 15 years back. The current generation is not accepting this kind of films and it is high time that our makers realize the fact.

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    Times of India

    6/10

    There are ample clap-worthy and seeti-maar moments in Prabhudeva’s 'Dabangg 3' for Salman Khan fans to lap up. Yes, he takes off his shirt, flaunts his well-toned, perfectly-greased body and beats up the goons to pulp.

    Sudeep is menacing as the baddie, who is out to make Chulbul’s life miserable. The South actor has a great screen presence, which makes the face-offs between Chulbul and him impactful and entertaining. 

    The film, with a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes, seems very long and could have done with a tighter edit. The narrative is also interrupted by a long line-up of songs, of which, the memorable ones are 'Munna Badnam Hua' and the title track.

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    Telugu 360

    5.5/10

    Prati Roju Pandaage trailers summarize the theme pretty much , its all about loneliness of the ageing parents . It showcases how often opportunistic family members try to skip visiting elders even at death stage.

    Story wise it has little to no depth , whatever the point we have been told when entered the theater , same will be continued till the end.. However as said comedy makes you forget about that flaw.

    Prati Roju Pandage is a family entertainer for this Christamas – New year season. It has comedy as it’s USP , however one needs to bear the forced sentiments and preaching in parts from second half.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Prati Roju Pandaage trailers summarize the theme pretty much , its all about loneliness of the ageing parents . It showcases how often opportunistic family members try to skip visiting elders even at death stage.

    Story wise it has little to no depth , whatever the point we have been told when entered the theater , same will be continued till the end.. However as said comedy makes you forget about that flaw.

    Prati Roju Pandage is a family entertainer for this Christamas – New year season. It has comedy as it’s USP , however one needs to bear the forced sentiments and preaching in parts from second half.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Satyaraj is a 75 year old man who is diagnosed with lung cancer and is in his last stage of life. He informs this to his family and his grandson, Sai(Sai Tej) takes lead and comes down to India and promises Satyaraj that he will make him spend the last few days with his family in peace.

    The story line of the film is water thin and it resembles some few old films. Maruthi has given his own treatment and has narrated it in an entertaining manner at regular intervals. But in all this, he left out key emotions and made the film silly many times.

    On the whole, Pratiroju Pandage is a typical family drama that has a predictable story and decent fun. A hurried up climax and lack of gripping emotional drama takes the film down a bit.

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Sai Dharam Tej's energetic performance is the major highlight of the film. His entertaining character will be the major driving factor behind the film. His performance in the movie is superb and will definitely get some extra brownie points for this film.

    Maruthi took a simple and routine story for this movie but has succeeded in engaging the audience with his narration. The director has succeeded in engaging the audience throughout the film and will give a fun ride for the audience.

    Despite having a serious plotline, the director made the movie as entertaining as possible. The entire first half is entertaining and all the comedy scenes worked out really well for the film.

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    Apherald

    5.5/10

    Sai Dharam Tej is apt in a family hero role, and his character starts off as a fun-loving youth to transcend to a family-supporting, emotional role. 

    SS Thaman delivers a lovely background score which is soothing, and of the songs, the title song, You are my high, Oo Baava and Chinnataname are good.

    Sai Tej and Maruthi score a decent success with this fun family flick

     

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    gulte

    5.5/10

     ఈ కాన్సెప్ట్ ను తీసుకుని దర్శకుడు మారుతి చాలా పెద్ద రిస్క్ చేసారు. చావుతో పరిహాసం ఆడడం అంటే అంత సులువు కాదు, జనాలు హర్ట్ అయ్యే ప్రమాదం వుంది. కత్తిమీద సాములాంటి వ్యవహారం. చూసే నాన్నలు హ్యాపీ కావడంతో పాటు, కొడుకులు హర్ట్ కాకూడదు.

    అదే విధంగా సినిమాను కాస్త గాభరా గాభరాగా తీసినట్లు అనిపిస్తుంది. మామూలు ఫన్ సీన్లలో మారుతికి అలవాటైన వ్యవహారం కనుక చకచకా వెళ్లిపోయింది. కానీ ఎమోషన్ సీన్లు అలా కాదు. వాటిని శిల్పం చెక్కినట్లు చెక్కాలి.

    ఇలాంటి సినిమాలో ఎవ్వరికీ సరైన నిడివి పాత్ర లేదు. అదో చిత్రం. సత్యరాజ్ ది కీలకపాత్ర. అలా అని అద్భుతమైన నవరసాలు జాలువారవు. మనవడిగా హీరో పాత్ర కీలకం. కానీ డీసెంట్ గా ఎంత వరకు వుండాలో అంత వరకే వుంటుంది.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    If you've watched Tamil cinema, Jeethu Joseph's name will resonate when you think of both engaging thrillers and family entertainers. A common interesting aspect in his films is the way he merges nail-biting sequences with family moments.

    Who tries to finish Vicky off, will he survive? What if the real Saravanan comes home and where was he all these years? 

    Donga manages to entertain with ample suspense and family moments. It has its moments which keep you guessing till the end. There's an interesting twist in the first half and another appealing one in the climax.

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    Mirchi9

    4.5/10

    Karthi is superb in Donga, which offers him scope to enact various gamut of expressions and emotions. The brother-sister angle, for starters, is a fresh angle that not many heroes get to do these days.

    The name Jeethu Joseph might not click immediately with many, but when we say Drishyam – everyone will instantly recognize. Jeethu is the one who brought Drishyam to life.

    Govind Vasantha, who shot to fame with 96, provides the music. The standalone song lacks impact. The background score is better. The cinematography is decent.
     

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    Tupaki

    5/10

    Vicky (Karthi) is a trickster and a tourist guide. Murthy (Satyaraj) takes him to his home and introduces Vicky as his son who left the home 15 years back. Vicky slowly gains the acceptance of his elder sister Parvathy (Jyothika) and the rest of the family members. 

    Karthi is in full form and he carries the film on his shoulders. He impresses you big time and his scenes with Jyothika came out really well. Jyothika had less to do in this film but she did a decent job in the space given to her.

    The film was backed by a good technical output. Cinematography by RD Rajesekhar is superb as he supported the director's vision completely through his lens rather than going extravagant. 

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    Greatandhra

    2/10

    A corporate company’s chairperson (Jayasudha) saves a badly-injured man, who in turn saves her on another occasion. She adopts him as her son.

    Nandamuri Balakrishna played a role with two different shades - a software company owner and a police officer. In both the variations, he looks awkwardly odd with his outrageous wigs and costumes. 

    While all other senior stars are experimenting with stories and are trying hard to connect to the current generation with new kinds of characters, it is surprising that Nandamuri Balakrishna is still agreeing to do films with scripts of 80’s and 90’s. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Salman Khan is the star of the film as he is so lovable as Chulbul Pandey. The way he walks, talks and dances are a feast for his fans in the films. The fans will go beserk to the entry scene of Salman.

    There is absolutely no story in the film as the makers have taken the character of Chulbul Pandey and weaved some comedy and action scenes around it. There is also no flow in the film which is a drawback in the second half.

    On the whole, Dabangg 3 is for sheer Salman Khan fans and they will love Bhai in a full-on action avatar. Salman carries the otherwise weakly written film on his shoulders and gives the necessary entertainment. 

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    Writer-director Ritesh Rana employs situational comedy in his attempt to tell a crime-thriller that is loaded with a twist or two.  And does he emerge with flying colours?  Largely, yes.  

    The use of pop culture references (including Megastar Chiranjeevi and his popular hits) is done in a non-cliched way.  What is better is the narration of a weirdly mawkish TV serial involving a husband and a wife.

    'Mathu Vadalara' is a true-blue thriller-comedy.  Its characters are engagingly-written, its plot is driven by a range of emotions, and it keeps the suspense going.  The few flaws are minor and forgivable.

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    123 Telugu

    6/10

    One of the biggest plus points of the film is the director and his taking. Ritesh Rana makes an impressive debut as his way of narrating a simple story line with enough entertainment is good. The suspense in the film has been generated quite well for the most part.

    The director takes a lot of time to enter the main story. Too many scenes are wasted to establish the hero and his life. Also, once the suspense is revealed, the film becomes predictable.

    On the whole, Mathu Vadalara is a film that has a decent premise and interesting suspense for the most part. Satya is the real star of the film and his comedy works in a big way. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    A thriller in Telugu cinema is often left uncooked and leaves you with many unanswered questions, or worse, those answered in an illogical manner. But director Ritesh Rana's Mathu Vadalara is a film that will leave you satisfied. 

    Apart from the gripping plot, the hilarious gags in the film are spot-on. Yesu is well-written and Satya outperformed it with ease. He proved how hilarious he can be with a well-crafted character in this film.

    Mathu Vadalara is definitely a worthy watch, it won't waste your time or energy. The film definitely stands out as one of the decent and gripping thrillers made this year.

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    GreatAndhra

    6/10

    Sri Simha, music director Keeravani’s younger son, in his debut as an actor is believable in the role of a delivery boy. But the one who steals the show is comedian Sathya. He brings the house down with his comic act.

    The very beginning of the movie gives the impression that it is a film with a trendy setup, a new age drama. Without taking much time, the new director Ritesh Rana establishes an interesting setup of online delivery tricks.

    Although the film almost entirely is set in a high-rise apartment complex, the production design and the camera work is quite effective.

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    ‘Mathu Vadalara’ has a thin story which relies more on screenplay. The debutants’ team pleasantly surprises the audience with it’s racy screenplay , witty dialogues and fresh comedy in first half.

    Director Ritesh Rana seems to be a chiranjeevi fan. Introduction , Interval and ending shots are on Megastar’s films. He subtly makes fun on Balakrishna and NTR Background score by Keeravani’s son KaalaBhairava is good.

    ‘ Mathu Vadalara ‘ is a new age film which works with targetted youth audience. Debutant director Ritesh Rana has shown his mettle in comedy and screenplay for most part of the film.
     

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Simha, younger son of Keeravani seems to be very comfortable with the camera. He is not the usual 'Telugu cinema hero' and makes us believe that he is really going through hardships of life.

    Ritesh Rana has woven the story around some viral videos that he had seen on the internet. It is a director's film with flashes of noticeable brilliance shown throughout. Ritesh has a terrific sense of humor that makes Mathu Vadalara all the more special. 

    Mathu Vadalara is a film that seems different right from the word go. The story is set beautifully from the point of view of people (courier boys) whom we don't care about. 

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    ప్రతి సినిమా టైటిల్స్ పడే ముందు మద్యపానం - ధూమపానం హానికరమని.. వాటికి దూరంగా ఉండమని హెచ్చరిక పడటం గమనించే ఉంటారు. మామూలుగా హీరోల వాయిస్ తోనే ఈ హెచ్చరిక వస్తుంటుంది. ఐతే ‘మత్తు వదలరా’ సినిమాలో మాత్రం చిన్న పాత్ర చేసిన పావలా శ్యామలతో ఫన్నీగా చెప్పించారిది. 

    ‘మత్తు వదలరా’ ఆరంభం కొంచెం నెమ్మదిగా ఉంటుంది. థ్రిల్లర్ కథల తరహాలో సినిమా మొదలవదు. ఒక 20 నిమిషాల పాటు కథ పెద్దగా ముందుకు కదలదు. ఐతే స్నేహితుడి సలహాతో హీరో తప్పు చేయడానికి సిద్ధమై అపార్ట్ మెంట్లోకి ప్రవేశించిన దగ్గర్నుంచి కథనం ఊపందుకుంటుంది. 

    కీరవాణి పెద్ద కొడుకు కాలభైరవ.. తండ్రికి తగ్గ తనయుడినని చాటుకున్నాడు. నేపథ్య సంగీతంతో సినిమాను అతను మరో స్థాయికి తీసుకెళ్లాడు. సినిమా లాగే అతడి బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ కూడా కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తుంది. 

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Sri Simha does a good job for a debutant. He looks stiff and tensed in few scenes. Since his character also behaves like that we actually don’t know if he is acting in it or not :) He has a good voice too. Narensh Agastya is very good.

    It’s a thriller that deals with drugs, hence the title. Debutant director Ritesh Rana comes up with a unique thriller. The screenplay of the film is very good and it doesn’t confuse you.

    Mathu Vadalara is a risky movie to make. It deals with drugs and has some dark comedy in it. However, director Ritesh Rana has balanced it with some popular entertainment without losing the uniqueness of the film.

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    GreatAndhra

    4/10

    Raj Tarun has been going through a low phase. All recent films are duds. However, ‘Iddari Lokam Okate’ had created some interest due to many factors chief being it is a Dil Raju’s production. Plus, Shalini Pandey is the heroine.

    Taking a long gap before signing this movie has made good to Raj Tarun as he looking refreshingly better. He is good in the role of Mahi, the photographer.

    “Iddari Lokam Okate” is mostly faithful to the original movie but it lacks the novelty factor. This kind of romantic dramas works when they get things correct – 1) entertainment 2) music. This Raj Tarun and Shalini Pandey drama count low on these two things.

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    ThehansIndia

    2/10

    Shalini Pandey is the show stealer for this movie. The actress got a challenging role in this movie when compared to the previous films Arjun Reddy and 118. But the actress has pulled it off with so much of ease and elegance.

    Director GR Krishna's narration is not impressive. The director has failed to engage the audience with his screenplay. Especially, in the second half, the director focused more on the emotional angle and the lack of entertainment might irk some sections of the audience.

    The movie starts off well with a decent introduction to both the leads. Surprisingly, the pace is very slow and the narration fails to impress. The director focused on imparting the emotional moments to the story but failed to shape it well.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Mahi (Raj Tarun) is a photographer, just like his father, and is an understated man who lives life by the day. He crosses paths with Varsha (Shalini Pandey), who’s the yin to his yang, and is a wannabe actress, just like her grandfather. 

    Raj Tarun and Shalini Pandey do an earnest job at playing their characters. Raj Tarun plays his with a certain calm, despite the storm that constantly prevails over his life. It is definitely not his best performance yet, but he manages to pull it off.

    Sameer Reddy’s cinematography and Mickey J Meyer’s music veers between brilliant and subpar, there’s somehow no in-between. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The biggest minus point of the film is the storyline which does not have any novelty. There are many films in Hindi and English which have such a concept. Apart from this, the biggest culprit of the film is the pace. 

    Music by Mickey J Meyer is good as all the songs go well with the narrative. Production values by Dil Raju are good. The camerawork is good as the film has a good color tone and it suits the mood of the film. 

    On the whole, Iddari Lokam Okkate is an old school romance that has a few moments here and there. The slow pace and predictable nature of the film bring the proceedings down. However, an emotional climax and lead pair’s chemistry makes things interesting.

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    4.5/10

    After watching the climax, I felt that the emotional connect was sorely missing because of a major flaw committed quite early on in the film.  Raj Tarun's character should have been shown as making an earnest effort, for years, to meet Varsha.

    Raj Tarun conveys emotions through silence.  His performance is complemented by that of Shalini Pandey, who expresses through eyes.  Mickey J Meyer's music and BGM are not soulful, while the lyrics are.  

    'Iddari Lokam Okate' feels like an unfleshed drama that tries to be soulful.  Instead, its half-baked content robs it of its potential.  The emotional connect goes missing in the second half, decisively and irretrievably.

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    Tupaki

    2/10

    ‘ఇద్దరి లోకం ఒకటే’ సినిమాలో హీరోయిన్ ముందు ఓ అబ్బాయితో కమిటై ఉంటుంది. అతడితో మూడేళ్ల పాటు ప్రయాణం చేస్తుంది. కానీ తర్వాత ఆ అమ్మాయికి మరో అబ్బాయి పరిచయం అవుతాడు. నచ్చుతాడు. అతడితోనే జీవితం పంచుకోవాలనుకున్నాక ముందు కమిటైన అబ్బాయితో బ్రేకప్ చెబుతుంది? 

    సినిమా మొదలైన కొన్ని రోజులకే కాన్ఫిడెన్స్ కోల్పోయాడో ఏమో కానీ.. రాజ్ తరుణ్ అయిష్టంగా ఈ పాత్ర చేసినట్లు అనిపిస్తుంది. అనారోగ్యంతో బాధ పడే పాత్ర కావచ్చు.. అంత మాత్రాన ఇంత నీరసం తెప్పించేలా నటించాల్సిన అవసరం అయితే లేదు. 

    పిండి కొద్దీ రొట్టె అన్నట్లుగా ప్రేమకథలకు మంచి సంగీతం అందించే మిక్కీ జే మేయర్.. ఈ సినిమా కోసం గుర్తుంచుకోదగ్గ పాటలేవీ ఇవ్వలేదు. అతను అందించిన మెలోడీలు సోసోగా అనిపిస్తాయి. థియేటర్ నుంచి బయటికి వచ్చాక ఏ పాటా గుర్తుండదు. 

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    5/10

    When compared to Arjun Reddy, Shalini Pandey got an extremely different kind of role in this movie and the actress has pulled it off really well. She not only looked slim and beautiful but also blended well with the character.

    Director GR Krishna has prepared an interesting storyline for this movie. However, more than entertainment, the director focused more on the emotional elements. Also, his pace of narration is really slow which is a downside.

    The film has got an interesting plot but the way the director tried executing it is boring. There is a lot of drama in the movie which the director could have carved in an interesting manner but what we get to see is the same in a slow pace. 

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The first half of the film has been designed well and has some interesting scenes. The manner in which the astrology factor is connected to the story and how the hero gets involved with it is shown in a neat manner.

    The director had a decent story and narrated it well through the first half. But it is the second half where things go down as the proceedings lose their grip. 

    On the whole, Software Sudheer is a good launchpad for Sudigali Sudheer and he proves his mettle as a solo hero with his impressive dances and performance. The first half of the film is good but things fall flat in the second half and make a good script gone wrong kind of a scenario.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    The film is all about a hidden treasure that is lost. A tribe called Adheeras is after the treasure but they cannot find it. Fifteen years pass by and a fancy cop Srimanarayana(Rakshit Shetty) comes into the picture and tries to trace the treasure. 

    The regular story of finding a treasure is given a new treatment altogether by the director Sachin and this looks good. He creates his own world and adds an interesting cop character through Rakshit Shetty which is also good. 

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is that it is way too confusing. Some links and logics can go over the top for a normal audience. Yet another drawback is that the film is over three hours long and can test your patience in several areas.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    The trailer of Athade Srimannarayana set the tone for what one should expect from the film. There's a fantasy land where feudal lords, cowboy inspired bars and a cop with traces of Jack Sparrow co-exist. 

    What's a fantasy tale without good antagonists and this film has two of them! The leading lady is more than just a glam babe, giving Lakshmi some interesting hues to root for.

    Athade Srimannarayana scored with its performances, primarily Rakshit Shetty, Balaji Maohar, Achyuth Kumar, Pramod Shetty and Shanvi Srivastava. The cinematography, sets and background score elevate the tale.

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    One of the biggest assets of the film is Ankita’s skin show. The young heroine has gone bold and has crossed all boundaries and is a treat for the masses. Nataraj is decent in his role and does well for his first film.

    The screenplay goes for a toss as all the scenes look forced and bring a boring factor to the audience. The second half of the film goes for a toss as there is no direction in the proceedings as the motive in the film is left behind and silly scenes take center stage.

    On the whole, Ullala Ullala has a few romantic scenes which will attract the frontbenchers. Apart from this, the film does not have a proper story, decent narration, basic screenplay and bores the audience throughout making it a terrible watch this weekend.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Undoubtedly, Mammootty is the major attraction of the film. He impresses yet again with his electrifying screen presence and portrayed the given role with his jovial comic timing which brings instant smiles to the viewers.

    Though the second half of the film is a bit racy when compared to the first half, inserting a political sub-plot looks forced. 

    On the whole, Raja Narasimha is a pucca commercial entertainer that impresses only in a few scenes. Mammootty’s acting and his emotional thread with Jai are good but lack of freshness in the story,

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Raghu is a Btech student who falls in love with Lekha(Megha Akash) who comes to his college for her film’s shoot. On the other hand, Lekha is an orphan who is being taken care of by a wicked uncle called Setu Veera Swamy.

    Sasi Kumar is shown in a key character in the first half but his role is diluted in the second half and there is no prominence to his role. The second half goes for a toss as even Gautam Menen does not know how to handle the story and he has left it in between.

    On the whole, Thoota is one of those few Gautam Menen films which do no work at the box office. 

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    123Telugu

    3.5/10

    Priyank is a decent find and does well in his hero’s role. He shares good chemistry with the heroine Naina and also does well in all the emotional and romantic scenes in the first half. He has also danced well in the film. 

    The film is fully focused on the songs and Naina Ganguly’s glamor. The story is simple and has been tweaked here and there from Rangeela and many other films. The conflict point of the film is good but the manner in which it is narrated is horrible. 

    On the whole, Beautiful is yet another dud from RGV’s compound and does not have anything going it’s way. 

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Beautiful is the classic tale of the manic pixie gone famous despite not looking for it, still in love with her poor boyfriend who doesn’t always understand her, misunderstandings crop up between them, but they patch up in the end (no spoiler there), yada yada yada.

    Rini (Naina Ganguly) and Mayank (Parth Suri) are two poor, yet much-in-love people from Dharavi and their characters are the gen-next versions yet poor caricatures of Mili and Munna from Rangeela.

    Beautiful is definitely not a film to expect a lot out of. But when it fails to at least engage, it turns into nothing but a headache inducing experience.

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    1/10

    Conceived and co-produced by Ram Gopal Varma, 'Beautiful' is a kindergarten-level script with extremely amateurish making values from the word go. It takes just about five minutes into this mindless fare for the audience to realize that the content is diametrically opposite of what is conveyed by the film's title.

    The heroine's manager is characterized to seem like a low-quality don from Mumbai, a bugger without a cause.  Sometimes, he behaves like the heroine's cocky father trying to save his daughter from a slumdog.

    Some 'Rangeela', a smattering of 'Raja', two boozing scenes, three beach scenes/songs, a male lead who might have been a rapist in a Boyapati Srinu movie, a script that is fit only to be a tissue paper.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    The initial promos of Thoota feel nostalgic due to their similarity to Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo (SSS). After you watch the film, the feeling doesn’t go away, especially due to the same trope of having a daring young man and a damsel in distress.

    SSS had a gripping narrative that unfolded alongside a beautiful love story. But Gautham fails to make the action episodes in this one as gripping as the love story.

    It is refreshing to see the film celebrate a good guy, the one time he loses his cool and speaks crassly; we get a voice-over about him regretting his outburst. But we never engage much with the romance.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    ఈ మూవీలో ప్లస్ పాయింట్స్ చెప్పాలంటే అది లీడ్ పెయిర్ అయిన ధనుష్, మేఘా ఆకాష్ లు. ఒకరంటే ఒకరికి చచ్చేంత ఇష్టం ఉన్న యంగ్ లవర్స్ గా వారి నటన సహజంగా ఉంటుంది. వారిద్దరి మధ్య నడిచే రొమాన్స్, కెమిస్ట్రీ సీరియస్ గా సాగే కథలో ప్రేక్షకుడికి కొంచెం ఉపశమనం కలిగేలా చేస్తుంది.

    కథే ఈ మూవీకి ప్రధానమైన బలహీనత. క్లిష్టమైన కథకు అంతకన్నా క్లిస్టమైన స్క్రీన్ ప్లే రాసుకొని ప్రేక్షకులకు దర్శకుడు పజిల్స్ విసిరాడు. మొదటి సగం మొత్తం అసలు తప్పిపోయిన అన్నకు వీరి ప్రేమ కథకు సంబంధం ఏమిటనే సస్పెన్స్ తో కథను నడిపిద్దామని చూసినా అది అంతగా వర్క్ అవుట్ కాలేదు.

    ధనుష్ హీరోగా గౌతమ్ మీనన్ తెరకెక్కించిన తూటా మూవీ అంతగా ఆకట్టుకోలేకపోయిందనే చెప్పాలి. వినోదానికి చోటు లేకుండా ఆయన తెరకెక్కించిన సీరియస్ యాక్షన్ థ్రిల్లర్ ప్రేక్షకుడిని మెప్పించడంలో పూర్తిగా విజయం సాధించలేదు. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    At about four minutes, the trailer for 'Athade Srimannarayana' was not only lengthy but had many giveaways.  The thing is, so many trailers of Bollywood movies, too, give away too much. 

    The action scenes are smart, perfectly edited, and cleverly shot.  The dining table fight, for one, is remarkable.  Since Rakshit Shetty's character is comedic in nature, most of the fights have humour interspersed with them. 

    The film has excellent technical values, an adventurous plot revolving around a treasure hunt, amazing production design, high-class BGM, fine performances, comedy, etc. 

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    80వ దశకంలో అమరావతి అనే పట్టణంలో నాట్య కళాకారుల బృందం భారీ నిధితో వెళ్తుండగా.. వాళ్లను అడ్డగించి రామ రామ అనే దోపిడీ ముఠా నాయకుడు అందరినీ చంపేస్తాడు. ఐతే వీరి చేతికి నిధి దొరక్కుండా ఆ కళాకారులు ఓ అడవిలో దాచి పెడతాడు. 

    నటీనటులు - టెక్నీషియన్లు కొత్త వాళ్లు కావచ్చు.. సినిమా మరో భాషది కావచ్చు.. అయినా సరే.. సినిమాలో విషయం ఉండి.. మంచి ట్రైలర్ కట్ చేసి వదిలితే ఆటోమేటిగ్గా బజ్ వచ్చేస్తోంది ఈ రోజుల్లో. ఈ కోవలో తెలుగు ప్రేక్షకుల దృష్టిని ఆకర్షించిన సినిమా ‘అతడే శ్రీమన్నారయణ’.

    ‘అతడే శ్రీమన్నారాయణ’లో అతి పెద్ద ఆకర్షణ సాంకేతిక అంశాలే. కర్మ్ చావ్లా కెమెరా పనితనం సినిమాకు ఒక డిఫరెంట్ లుక్ తీసుకొచ్చింది. ప్రతి సన్నివేశంలోనూ కెమెరామన్ ప్రత్యేకత కనిపిస్తుంది. సినిమాకు అతను హీరో అని చెప్పొచ్చు. 

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    6/10

    Performances wise, Rakshit Shetty is good in his character. The mood, look and feel of his character is quirky and added as a big asset for the movie. Rakshit Shetty's performance is too good and his comedy timing is amazing. 

    The story, screenplay, and dialogues were delivered with great care in the film. The first half is solid with quirky entertainment and the second half is a complete surprise which is too good than the first half.

    After KGF, the film Athade Srimannarayana is a gem from the Kannada movie industry. The film's technical work reminds us of the Hollywood movies. The taking is good and the narrative structure is impressive. 

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    TimesofIndia

    2/10

    It is really hard to categorise few films and Oollalla Oollala is one such film which will make you question your whole existence and not in a good way. The film is kicked off with an improbable scene which sees a man hitting well-built goons

    When Pandu goes into the mansion and begins making out with Trisha, it feels like someone shot their intimate moments on a spy-cam and released it for the world to see. 

    Films like Oollalla Oollalla are a disgrace to the art of filmmaking. While the makers might argue the film is made only for a certain section of audience, we wonder who would want to sit through this.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Rudraksh did a good job in his role which had many variations. He was very good in all the confusing scenes which were showcased when he drinks the weird drug. He has decent potential and did well in this film. 

    When you choose a different concept like this, the screenplay should be racy and scenes need to be thrilling. But that is not the case with this film as the director made the proceedings dull.

    On the whole, Hulchul has an interesting storyline that is spoilt by some bad screenplay and dull narration. The thrills needed for such stories is missing in the film completely.

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    123Telugu

    3/10

    Actor Abhishek Reddy, who played the lead role is good with his dialogue delivery and performed decently in the tensed filled character. All his scenes with the cop in the first half are passable with funny conversations. 

    The main minus point of the film is that it lacks proper clarity in the narration. Adding to it, after the good interval twist, everyone expects intense proceedings in the latter half but sadly, the execution during the course of this time is shabby with abrupt scenes.

    On the whole, Wife, I is a very disappointing and shabby outing from Abhishek Reddy and his team. Apart from a few episodes in the first half, the film irritates the audience with abrupt and illogical narration hence making it a terrible watch this weekend. 

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Though the trailer of Hulchul doesn't impress you with its edit, the film as a whole is definitely an entertaining one to watch. 

    Rudra, who is returning to India from Dubai after a long time to meet his mother (Preeti Nigam) carries a bottle of Hulchul and a banknote with a code for an expensive hawala transaction, given by his friend Krishnudu. 

    The film however suffers from a little lag due to scenes that feel repetitive. Scenes between Rudraksh and Preeti Nigam generate boredom and Dhanya’s acting needs improvement. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    As expected, it is a Rajini show all the way till the end. The star hero has been showcased in a superb manner by Murugudoss and reminds us of vintage Rajini. The superstar is extremely good as the bad cop as his style and mannerisms are too good for the fans.

    fter a gripping first half, the tempo in the second half drops a bit as the film is rushed in the last fifteen minutes. After showcasing so much crime and investigation to nab Sunil Shetty, one expects a solid climax but that is not the case.

    On the whole, Darbar is a serious cop drama which has some engaging moments going it’s way in the first half. But things get bogged down in the last twenty minutes making the film a bit dull.

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    ThehansIndia

    7/10

    AR Murugadoss movies are synonymous with action and he doesn't want his hero to be the cliched staying true to their spirit and profession kind of ethics. Be Kaithi Or Thuppakki, the lead actors love to play by their own rules to achieve their targets.

     Darbar plot is the usual cop drama. Rajinikanth plays a top cop who is entrusted with the responsibility of putting an end to drug mafia in the city of Mumbai. The cop is ready but there the path is laden with thorns.

    Well, the movie will be a feast for Thalaiva fans who are waiting to see him back in a tough cop avatar and Rajini delivers it to the T. He looks amazing in Khakee and a few dialogues even evoke whistles.
     

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    iqlikmovies

    6/10

    Aaditya Arunachalam is the police commissioner of Mumbai who attempts a spree of encounters. He faces a lot of criticism but then he manages to answer everything through duty. At a point, we come to know that there is a personal motive behind his killings.

    Director AR Murugadoss has succeeded in showcasing Rajnikanth's character in an interesting way. His way of story narration is really engaging and he has also executed the story really well. Production values by Lyca Productions are luxurious. 

    Darbar is Rajinikanth's one-man show for Sankranthi

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Let’s get it clear from the go, Darbar is a celebration of Rajinikanth the star, the phenomenon, the craze, definitely not the actor he has proven himself to be through the years.

    Aaditya Arunachalam (Rajinikanth) is transferred to Mumbai from Delhi to put an end to the drug menace plaguing the city and clean up the police department’s reputation they lost 27 years ago thanks to psychotic gangster Hari Chopra (Sunil Shetty).

    Rajinikanth and Nivetha Thomas let it rip in this one and Murugadoss makes the best use of it despite the predictable story that goes from light-hearted to heavy.

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    Greatandhra

    5/10

    Aaditya Arunachalam (Rajinikanth) is a police officer with his own rules. He may seem a bad cop but he goes against the rules only to eliminate criminals, to make the society free of crime.

    In the role of a police commissioner, Superstar Rajinikanth is a treat to watch. He has played to the gallery with his mannerisms. This is a one-man show. He has looked quite younger too. The styling is trendy. 

    Director Murugadoss used to make gripping commercial action movies like ‘Ghajini’ and ‘Thupaki’ which had connected to all sections of audiences and worked in all languages but his recent movies have been off the mark. 

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    The story starts as Mumbai Commissioner Aaditya Arunasalam killing a lot of gangsters in encounters. The ruthless cop Aditya has been deployed to Mumbai to combat with Drug Lords, he goes on killing spree .

    First half of the film has racy screenplay ,being a mad cop story the director has utilized the freedom to go all out. There is a wafer thin story , Darbar has built scene after another just to elevate Adithya Arunchalam.

    Among the supporting roles, Yogi Babu is good with his comedic timing. Nivetha Thomas performance as Aaditya’s daughter is pretty impressive.
     

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    Apherald

    7/10

    A Great Emotional-Action Roller Coaster Ride!

    After petta, Superstar Rajnikanth is back on the silver screen with his festive Release darbar where he has joined hands with director AR murugadoss for the first time in his career. Here's team ap Herald's exclusive first on net darbar review.

    Director AR murugadoss who has delivered a hat-trick of flops with Akira, spyder, and Sarkar has this time joined hands with Superstar Rajnikanth for the first time.

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    gulte

    5/10

    Aditya Arunachalam (Rajinikanth) who describes himself as a bad cop is after Mumbai drug and women trafficking mafia killing each and everybody in his sight. 

    Rajinikanth is the sole reason why this film is made and every scene in the film looks like as if Murugadoss believed that the sheer presence of Rajini will take care of it. 

    Anirudh's background score will give a high to Rajinikanth fans in a couple of action scenes. His soundtrack is very passable. 

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    123Telugu

    6.5/10

    Undoubtedly, Sarileru Neekevvaru is Mahesh Babu’s show all the way. The star hero is just magnanimous in his role which has different variations. Mahesh has showcased mass, class and action avatars in a superb way and will please his fans in a big way. 

    The storyline of the film is the weakest link as it does not provide any novelty. Also, there are not many twists and turns which makes the proceedings predictable.

     On the whole, Sarileru Neekevvaru is a well-packaged Sankranthi treat that has good entertainment narrated at regular intervals. The film is Mahesh Babu’s one-man show and the added advantage are the hit songs, mass fights, and good comedy.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Sarileru Neekevvaru is a commercial entertainer which sticks to the box-office fundamentals. Young director Anil Ravipudi, in this 160 minutes film, never pretends to looking for the critical acclaim as such.

    First half starts off with establishing Vijayasanthi’s story, followed by Mahesh Babu’s entry as Army major. Kashmir episodes are neatly done in original locations, the kids rescue episode came out well.

    Sarileru Neekevvaru is an engaging commercial entertainer, and Mahesh Babu excelled in it. Director Anil Ravipudi presented Mahesh Babu in a never before mass avatar which will make fans go berserk for sure.

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    TeluguMirchi

    7/10

    First half of the film has ample elements to appeal family audience. Trivikram did not try to generate his trade mark comedy but sticks to the core story without any deviation. Butta Bomma’ song is the good one from first half. Allu Arjun, Pooja thread is cool.

    Allu Arjun is back and how! The stylish star gives an excellent performance. His one liners, stylish & cool dance moves and performance will surely be a treat for his fans. Pooja Hegde is beauty personified.

    Over all, it is full packed perfect Sankranthi gift for all the movie lovers out there. Trivikram is back with a bang.It’s visual treat and eye feast during Pongal. A must watch.

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    iqlikmovies

    6/10

    Allu Arjun went under the skin of the character and has delivered his best performance. Bunny who is known to appear in different looks in each movie sported an interesting look 

    Director Trivikram can make any story interesting with his comedy timing. Even in this film, Trivikram focused more on the story than entertainment in this film.

    Just like every movie, Allu Arjun played a different kind of role in this movie as well and we can say that his energetic performance will make the audience stick to the chairs from the start to the end.

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    Gulte

    6.5/10

    Allu Arjun is back after a very long gap. Bantu is a tailor made role for him as it is an all round character that gives scope to cater to all sections. Allu Arjun has made a meal out of it. His flawless performance is the mainstay of AVPL even in the sequences that are just passable. 

    Trivikram has been sticking to family drama since Attarintiki Daredi. He tried to switch genres in Agnyathavaasi that ended up as a disaster and we missed his trademark humor in Aravindha Sametha.

    The master dialogue writer and crafty filmmaker Trivikram used his strengths in presenting the film in such a cool manner without going overboard even at one instance. 

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    Ala Vaikunthapurramloo Story: Bantu (Allu Arjun) grows up seeking validation from a cold-hearted father Valmiki (Murli Sharma) who puts him down at every step of his life. 

    The film is not without its issues. While the romance that ensues between Amulya (Pooja Hegde) and Bantu is adorable, especially Thaman S’ numbers Samajavaragamana and Butta Bomma, the way it all begins is extremely problematic.

    Thaman S’ music and background score for this one is impressive (Ramuloo Ramulaa and OMG Daddy are killer) and the cinematography by PS Vinod is good.

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    123Telugu

    7.5/10

    The story idea is very good and Trivikram has given his own spin to the film with solid dialogues and breezy narration.

    The villain’s track is a bit weak as a talented actor like Samutrakani has not been used well actually. The so called hero-villain moments are just about okay and do not create much impact.

    On the whole, Ala Vaikunthapuramlo is a full on solid family entertainer that ticks all the boxes right. Be it the story, dialogues, fights, romance and music, this film has it all and will be loved by the audience this Sankranthi. 

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    Telugu 360

    6.5/10

    Valmiki ( Murali Sharma ) swaps his new born baby with his millionaire boss Ramachandra( Jayaram)’s baby, in a hospital. Only evidence for the swap is a nurse who goes to coma after the incident.
     

    After establishing the premise of baby swapping, director Trivikram simultaneously narrates a middle class family life style, a rich family problems until the protagonist knows about his original parents.

    Allu Arjun has excelled as Bantu. He neatly delivered performance as middle-class youngster as well as in the second half. After taking a long break, Allu Arjun delivers in a tailor made role.
     

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    Indianexpress

    5/10

    Mahesh Babu has played the role of Major Ajay in his latest movie Sarileru Neekevvaru. Ajay may be a trained soldier, but he’s a quintessential fan of Telugu cinema at heart. 

    The actual story is set in Kurnool in Rayalaseema region, which has been an inspiration for numerous violent Telugu films for decades now. 

    Sarileru Neekevvaru is all about man, masculinity and manhood. Anil Ravipudi unapologetically establishes that being aggressive is the key quality of a “complete man.”

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    Indiatoday

    4/10

    t’s been quite a while since Mahesh Babu had ultimate fun in a film. For the last couple of years, he is seen playing similar roles with minor variations. 

    Director Anil Ravipudi’s Sarileru Neekevvaru was promised to be a proper family entertainer. While he made his hero mouth dialogues about respecting women, he almost forgot to implement it in his writing. 

    It is heartening to see Mahesh Babu spring to life in Sarileru Neekevvaru, after so many years. He is the saving grace of this colossal mess.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    With Sarileru Neekevvaru, Anil Ravipudi brings back the old Mahesh Babu, someone who played cocky characters that fought, danced, saved the day and delivered speeches seeped in morality. 

    The good part about Sarileru Neekevvaru is that it never takes itself too seriously. What’s also good is that despite the paper-thin story Anil builds on, he does not veer in a direction you would expect the story to take. 

    Sarileru Neekevvaru definitely has its moments but Anil Ravipudi’s bloated narrative that tries too hard, not to mention do everything at once without a proper structure in place proves to be a major drawback. 

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    Greatandhra

    5.5/10

    Mahesh Babu who is known for subtle performance has come up with a hyper act. This is a typical mass role and he’s given his best. His comedy timing is excellent, his dances in ‘Mind Block’ are also a feast to his fans.

    Although the film was completed in just five and a half months, the production values are rich and the canvas is big. The art direction by AS Prakash is terrific. 

    Twenty minutes into the film, one thing that comes to our mind that director Anil Ravipud is playing a safe game. 

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    ThehansIndia

    6/10

    Mahesh Babu's impeccable performance is one of the major driving factors behind the film. The actor has carried the entire movie on his shoulders and the way he has portrayed his character is too good.

    When compared to its previous movies, Anil Ravipudi has not only focused on the entertainment but also concentrated on the story for this film. He has succeeded in narrating the story in an engaging way without adding unnecessary scenes.

    The movie will be like an eye feast for the audience who have been waiting to see Mahesh Babu in a complete entertaining role. After Dookudu, Mahesh Babu got an interesting and refreshing role in this movie.
     

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    Greatandhra

    5.5/10

    Mahesh Babu who is known for subtle performance has come up with a hyper act. This is a typical mass role and he’s given his best. His comedy timing is excellent, his dances in ‘Mind Block’ are also a feast to his fans. 

    Although the film was completed in just five and a half months, the production values are rich and the canvas is big.

    Overall, “Sarileru Neekevvaru” is a mixed bag, where Mahesh Babu excels in his mass appeal but the rest is quite old-fashioned and routine.

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    Balu and Nandini are childhood friends , start an unique business after they grew up. Ever since he lost his parents, Balu wants to share the joy of togetherness with relatives around.

    First half of the film is adequate, things get bored as the film progresses. In second half , Vennela Kishore’s comedy works to some extent. In the middle of second half another sub plot has been introduced.
     

    4.5Entha Manchivaadavura is an old fashioned family sentiment drama with a noble point. Though we have few lighter moments here and there , this film primarily suffers from insipid direction in second half.

     

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    Iqlikmovies

    5/10

    Balu (Kalyan Ram) is an orphan. He feels lonely and wants to develop relations with others. In the process, he starts an organization called All is Well and supplies the emotions to the needy. He strives to unite relationships in families. 

    Director Satish Vegesna who is known for making family movies came up with yet another family story for this film. Just like his previous movies, the director gave more focus on human emotions as well as the relationships between the family members.

    The film has a routine plot and it lacks freshness. Entha Manchivadavuraa is a regular family entertainer that we got bored of watching so many times in the past. 

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    Gulte

    4.5/10

    Balu (Kalyan Ram) who lost his parents as a child gets ignored by his relatives. So he decides to fill in the void for all the people that are missing close ones. 

    Kalyan Ram did his best to fit in but this character didn't suit his style and body language. Despite his best efforts, Kalyan Ram could only make it watchable in a few instances. Mehreen appeared as clueless as always.

    Satish Vegesna's Shatamanam Bhavati is such a big hit that he is refusing to explore other themes at the moment. In spite of a mishap like Srinivasa Kalyanam he has once again made a movie with similar theme.

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    Tupaki

    3.5/10

    ‘ఎంత మంచివాడవురా’లో హీరో చాలా మంచోడు.  ఆ మంచితనంతోనే ‘ఆల్ ఈజ్ వెల్’ పేరుతో ఒక కంపెనీ పెడతాడు. ఆ కంపెనీ ఏం చేస్తుందయ్యా అంటే ఎమోషన్లు సప్లై చేస్తుందట. ఈ బిజినెస్ గురించి జనాలు ఫీడ్ బ్యాక్ ఇచ్చే ఒక సీన్ చూపిస్తారు.

    కళ్యాణ్ రామ్ ఇలాంటి పాత్ర చేయడం అతడికి కొత్త కావచ్చు. కానీ ఇలాంటి పాత్ర ప్రేక్షకులకు కొత్త కాదు. తన వంతుగా అతను మంచి పెర్ఫామెున్సే ఇచ్చినా అతడి పాత్రతో ప్రేక్షకులు కనెక్ట్ కావడం కష్టం. మెహ్రీన్ కౌర్ పాత్ర విసిగిస్తుంది. 

    గోపీసుందర్ పాటల్లో ఏమో ఏమో ఒక్కటి ప్రత్యేకంగా అనిపిస్తుంది. మిగతా పాటలన్నీ బోరింగ్ గా అనిపిస్తాయి. ఇక బ్యాగ్రౌండ్ స్కోర్ సినిమా కు తగ్గట్లుగా పాతగా అనిపిస్తుంది. రాజ్ తోట ఛాయాగ్రహణం పర్వాలేదు. నిర్మాణ విలువలు సినిమాకు తగ్గట్లుగా ఉన్నాయి. 

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    Balu (Kalyan Ram) loses his parents when he was a small kid and that made him yearn for relationships more in life.

    Kalyan Ram is a misfit in this character though he has put in a sincere effort. He has tried hard to bring some energy to this good-natured guy’s role. Mehreen as his girlfriend is okay.

    The film’s name is “Entha Manchivaadavuraa” (What A Good Man You Are) but by interval, we feel ‘Entha Twaraga Aipotey Manchidiraa”. 

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    The film starts of by showcasing a research team who bring a dead man (Ravi Raja) alive. He is none other than Disco Raj who has a dreaded past featuring Sethu (Bobbu Simha). Upon knowing his flashback, Disco Raja starts hunting for Sethu.

    Ravi Teja is the biggest highlight of the film as his performance in two different shades is pretty good. He especially nails it in the retro look as his mannerisms, dialogue modulation and body language are super stylish.

    On the whole, Disco Raja is a scientific thriller laced with an action backdrop. Ravi Teja is superb in the retro look but the screenplay and narration are dull and slow. The film is neither bad or has terrific moments and unfolds at its own pace.

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    Telugu Mirchi

    6/10

    Mass Maharaja Teja has teamed up with Vi Anand this time around. Payal Rajput, Nabha Natesh, Bobby Simha starring ‘Disco Raja’ hit the screens today, promising to tell a sci-fi tale. The teasers hint at the film telling the story of a music-loving gangster who suffers from Post War Stress Disorder.

    There is no doubt that the director VI Anand has shown what the audience is expecting from Ravi Teja.

    But in its entirety, this is not a social fantasy film. The concept of surviving a dead person is new. Even though many have shown it in the past, it looks even intriguing. 

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Vi Anand tries to do a lot to mask the fact that Disco Raja, when stripped down to the bare minimum, is nothing but a good ol’ gangster drama. 

    Vasu (Ravi Teja) has a massive family made up of orphans who have found support in each other. Them and his girlfriend Nabha (Nabha Natesh) are asked to give up on hoping for his return, but they remain optimistic even in melodramatically trying times. 

    Disco Raja gets into the thick of things right off the bat, which is good. But the way Vi Anand meanders, taking his own sweet time unravelling each tale as if it’s the most important thing in the film, begins to get on your nerves after a while.

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    In Ladakh, a frozen dead body is found and it was brought to Relive, a science lab that is experimenting in bringing the dead alive. Their experiment succeeds and this body gets life again.

    Ravi Teja has crossed 50 but he is still trying hard to present himself as a young star on the screen and choosing such roles but they are not giving desired results. Here, he has played two roles that are in their 30’s. 

    A science lab's experimentation of bringing the dead alive and the hero getting new life is an interesting concept.

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    ThehansIndia

    7/10

    Mass Maharaja, Ravi Teja, who starred in many commerical entertainers and scored big hits in the past, is taking a new path with Disco Raja, which is touted to be an intense sci-fi thriller.

    Thanks to the technological advancements, humans are able to extend their lifespans. As if this wasn't enough, humans develop a technology which resurrects life even after death.

    Disco Raja is one of those films that will keep both class and mass audiences entertained. It has the right dose of entertainment, energy, novelty, and technical brilliance. It is a proper sci-fi thriller with a brilliant theme and set-up.
     

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    Sakshi

    5/10

    ఆంధ్ర అమితాబ్‌, మాస్‌ మహారాజా రవితేజ ఖాతాలో సరైన హిట్టు పడక చాలా కాలమే అయింది. దీంతో సినిమాలకు కాస్త గ్యాప్‌ ఇచ్చాడో లేక వచ్చిందో తెలియదు గానీ గతేడాది ఒక్క సినిమా కూడా విడుదల కాలేదు. 

    లడఖ్‌లో ప్రారంభమై ఢిల్లీ, చెన్నై, రుద్రాపూర్‌, ముంబై, గోవాల చుట్టూ ఈ సినిమా కథ తిరుగుతుంది. వాసు (రవితేజ) ఓ అనాథ. తనతో పాటు మరికొంతమంది అనాథలతో రామచంద్రం అనే ఓ పెద్దాయనతో కలిసి ఓ కుటుంబాన్ని ఏర్పాటు చేసుకుంటాడు. 

    ఇక ఈ సినిమాకు ప్రధాన బలం తమన్‌ మ్యూజిక్‌. ఇప్పటికే విడుదలైన పాటలు ట్రెండ్‌ అవుతున్న విషయం తెలిసిందే. కాగా ఈ సినిమాకు అందించిన బ్యాగ్రౌండ్‌ మ్యూజిక్‌ ఓ రేంజ్‌లో ఉంటుంది. ఈ సినిమాతో తమన్‌కు రావాల్సిన  గౌరవం తప్పక దొరుకుతుందనే చెప్పాలి.

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    Indiaglitz

    5/10

    There is this over-the-top character played by senior Naresh in this film.  He tries to be madcap and dishes out an eerie mannerism now and then.  He often changes his guises. 

    There is a female scientist and there is a comedian. If the latter is not comically smitten by her, what kind of a Tollywood-level sci-fi film is it?  He is smitten by her, you know.  In another instance of Tollywood-level 'gripping screenplay',

    This is the kind of film that doesn't know the difference between being unconventional and looking too unserious in the process.  Had the comic doses been strong enough to make the audience forget the flaws in the narration, 'Disco Raja' might have saved itself. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Naga Shourya makes a terrific transformation from a lover boy to an action hero. His screen presence, body language, and performance in fights and emotional scenes is very good.

    So much tension is created in the first half about who is behind all the crime and the twist is revealed right after the interval. Things could have been prolonged a bit to keep the suspense intact. 

    On the whole, Ashwathama is an emotional thriller with a riveting first half. Naga Shourya leads from the front and is superb in his action avatar. But the film bogs down in the second half with predictable scenes and hurried up climax.

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    Greatandhra

    5/10

    Gana (Naga Shaurya) returns from the USA to Vizag to attend his sister Priya’s engagement ceremony. A day after her engagement, she tries to commit suicide but Gana saves her.

    Naga Shaurya has done a good job as a responsible brother. Naga Shaurya is convincing in his action avatar.

    In the recent past, several Telugu thrillers hit the screens which were made sincerely without much deviating from the central point.

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    Iqlikmovies

    5/10

    Ashwathama is the latest movie in the theatres. Naga Shaurya and Mehreen Pirzada played the lead roles. Shaurya penned the story for the film and it is produced by his parents under IRA Creations banner.

    Naga Shourya is undoubtedly the show stealer of the movie. The actor has underwent the skin of the character and grabbed the attention with his outstanding performance in the film.

    The movie starts off on an interesting note. The entire first half has some light-hearted comedy scenes which will engage the audience. Also, the relationships between the characters are showcased in a beautiful way.

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Siddhu(Shiva Kandukuri) is a mamma’s boy who acts according to her will and joins Btech. In his college days, he falls in love with Aishwarya(Malavika). After the completion of the course, Aishwarya breaks up with Siddhu and leaves him in distress.

    The pace of the film is quite slow and takes its own time to come to the actual point. Though the romantic scenes between the lead pair are good, some more drama and conflict between them would have made things even better.

    On the whole, Choosi Choodangane is a typical romantic love story which has some passable moments. 

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    Telugu360

    4.5/10

    Young actor Naga Shaurya is back with new film Ashwathama. The theatrical trailer is a perfect cut and keeps the audience thrilling till the last frame.

    Though trailers are projected this film as a sister sentiment theme, which indeed to an extent, the entire second half is gruesome watch for families.

    On the other hand, the director tried to execute sister sentiment track between hero and his sister.
     

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    Filmbeat

    5/10

    టాలీవుడ్ యువ హీరోల్లో కొత్తగా ప్రయత్నించాలనే తపన కలిగిన హీరో నాగశౌర్య. ఎప్పటికప్పుడు డిఫరెంట్ రోల్స్‌తో ఆకట్టుకొనేందుకు ప్రయత్నిస్తుంటాడు. గత కొన్ని సినిమాలు ఆశించినంతగా ఫలితాన్ని ఇవ్వకపోవడంతో తానే కథకుడిగా మారి అశ్వత్థామ చిత్రంతో ముందుకొచ్చాడు.

    విశాఖలో అమ్మాయిల కిడ్నాప్ వెనుక కుట్ర ఏమిటి? వారిని ఎవరు, ఎందుకు కిడ్నాప్ చేశాడు? అదృశ్యమైన అమ్మాయిలు గర్భవతులు కావడం వెనుక కారణమేమిటి? తన చెల్లెలికి జరిగిన అన్యాయానికి గుణ ఎలాంటి పరిష్కారం చూపారు.

    అశ్వత్థామ చిత్రంతో తొలి చిత్ర దర్శకుడిగా పరిచయమైన రమణ తేజ మంచి పాయింట్‌తో కథను సిద్ధం చేసుకొన్నట్టు కనిపిస్తుంది. సినిమాను సిస్టర్ సెంటిమెంట్‌తో సైకో థ్రిల్లర్ మలిచేందుకు ప్రయత్నించడం కొత్తగా అనిపిస్తుంది.

     

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    Tupaki

    4.5/10

    గణ (నాగశౌర్య)కు చెల్లెలంటే పంచ ప్రాణాలు. చిన్నప్పట్నుంచి కంటికి రెప్పలా కాపాడుకుంటూ వచ్చిన చెల్లికి పెళ్లి ఫిక్సవడంతో అతను అమెరికా నుంచి తన ఇంటికొస్తాడు. నిశ్చితార్థం పూర్తయ్యాక కుటుంబమంతా చాలా సంతోషంగా ఉన్న సమయంలో గణ చెల్లెలు ఆత్మహత్యా యత్నం చేస్తుంది. 

    కొన్నేళ్ల కిందట రామ్ గోపాల్ వర్మ తీసిన ‘అనుక్షణం’ లైన్లో సాగే చిత్రం ‘అశ్వథ్థామ’. ఐతే వర్మ సినిమా విలన్ సెంట్రిగ్గా సాగితే.. ‘అశ్వథ్థామ’ హీరో కోణంలో నడుస్తుంది. అమ్మాయిల్ని విచిత్రమైన పద్ధతుల్లో ట్రాప్ చేసి.. కోరిక తీర్చుకుని..

    శ్రీచరణ్ పాకాల పాటలు సినిమాలో నామమాత్రంగా అనిపిస్తాయి. పాటలకు సినిమాలో ప్రాధాన్యం కూడా లేకపోవడంతో అతను మొక్కుబడిగా లాగించేశాడు. ఐతే నేపథ్య సంగీతం విషయంలో మాత్రం జిబ్రాన్ తన ప్రత్యేకతను చాటుకున్నాడు. 

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    ThehansIndia

    5/10

    Naga Shaurya is one of the talented actors we have today in the Telugu film industry. After shining in a key role of Samantha's Oh Baby, Shaurya now comes up with his own movie titled Aswathama.

    Naga Shourya is truly an asset to this movie. The actor carried the entire film on his shoulders and did a good job in essaying his role. Mehreen Pirzada not only looked gorgeous but also impressed with ber performance.

    The movie starts off on an interesting note. The entire first half revolves around character introductions as well as the story establishment. The interval twist will increase the expectations.

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Remaking such a classic is no joke and credit should go to director Prem Kumar who has managed to keep the soul intact. One can say that the film is a faithful remake with superlative performances by the lead pair.

    As the film is a remake, many will have mixed reactions and will draw comparisons from the original. So, for them the film might be a bit dull. The film is a clear A centre multiplex film with not much entertainment.

    On the whole, Jaanu is a faithful remake which has the feel and emotions intact from the original.The film will surely draw comparisons as those who did not see the original will love it and all those who watched it will find it slow paced.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Ram, a travel photographer visits his native place Vizag. While passing by his school, where he first met his love Janaki two decades ago, Ramu becomes nostalgic and contacts all his school friends via whatsapp group.

    K. Ramachandra decides to pay a visit to his school en route. Like any other film which deals with coming of age theme, majority of the first half revolves around the infatuation of 10 th grade students Janaki and Ramachandra.

    Jaanu is a faithful remake that is able to recreate the essence of its original. Second half has many heartwarming scenes and dialogues. Sharwanand, Samantha’s great performance and background score are excellent.

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    Filmbeat

    6/10

    తమిళ నాట సంచలనం సృష్టించిన 96 చిత్రాన్ని తెలుగులో జానుగా రీమేక్ చేశారు.అక్కడ విజయ్ సేతుపతి, త్రిష క్రియేట్ చేసిన మ్యాజిక్‌ను తెలుగులో శర్వానంద్, సమంత రీ క్రియేట్ చేసేందుకు నేడు (ఫిబ్రవరి 7) ప్రేక్షకుల ముందుకు వచ్చారు. మరి కోలీవుడ్‌లో 96 క్రియేట్ చేసిన రికార్డులను తెలుగులో జాను చేసిందా?

    రామ చంద్రన్, జాను ఎందుకు విడిపోయారు? ప్రేమించిన అమ్మాయిని కలుసుకోవడానికి రామ చంద్రన్ ఎలాంటి ప్రయత్నాలు చేశాడు? పదిహేనేళ్ల తరువాత రామచంద్రన్‌ను కలిసిన జాను రియాక్షన్ ఏంటి?

    ఈ సినిమాలో చెప్పుకోవాల్సింది రామ చంద్రన్, జాను అనే రెండు పాత్రల గురించే. వీటి చుట్టే, వారి గురించే కథ తిరుగుతూ ఉంటుంది. అయితే బాల్యం నాటి పాత్రల్లో నటించిన సాయి కిరణ్ కుమార్ , గౌరీ జీ కిషన్ తమ పాత్రల్లో చక్కగా నటించారు.

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    TimesofIndia

    7/10

    C Prem Kumar revisits the now-famous story of 96 via its Telugu remake Jaanu. Fans of the Tamil original wondered if the same magic can even be recreated for a second time.

    K Ramachandra aka Ram (Sharwanand) is a travel photographer, a lone ranger and a free spirit who has built up layers of walls over the years and formed his own bubble to live in. 

    C Prem Kumar does not tell you a novel tale that will blow your mind due to how out of the world it all is. He’s much smarter than that, telling you a tale you can truly relate to in the most beautiful manner. 

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    Tupaki

    5.5/10

    Remaking a film which is already considered as a classic is very tough. The film fails badly even if one step goes wrong. That is why many filmmakers avoid remaking memorable films. 

    'Jaanu' is another feather in Sharwanand's cap. The actor once again picks up a challenging role and gives a matured performance. He did exceptionally well in the emotional scenes and also provided a bit of comic relief at times.

    Dil Raju did not spend heavily on this film but gave what is necessary. The camera work by Mahendiran is fantastic. He kept the visuals as simple as possible to suit the narration. There are a lot of steady shots in this film. 

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    Anand(Ram Prasad), Santosh(Sudigali Sudheer, and Phani(Getup Sreenu) are three happy go lucky bachelors who are not at all serious about their lives. The twist in the tale arises when they get into a massive problem.

    All three Jabardasth actors are there in almost every scene and carry the film on their shoulders. Their punches work well in a few areas.

    The film is quite predictable in many areas. Except for a twist, the rest of the proceedings are quite ordinary. The director has narrated the film is a simple manner that does not create any impact on the proceedings.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    Raju (Nandu) is a poor boy who lives with his horse (Badshah) and earns money through it. One fine day, he comes to know that Badshah is suffering from a rare disease and needs surgery which will cost him a lot of money. 

    Hero Nandu is the major highlight of the film and has rediscovered himself with Savaari. Till now, he has only done soft roles but with this film, he proved that he can also suit mass roles as well.

    On the whole, Savaari does not live up to all the hype and has a strictly few moments going it’s way.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    Directed by Saahith Mothkuri, known for his short film Bandham Regad, Savaari is a film that can be described as satisfactory. With ample comedy and romance, the film manages to be interesting in bits and pieces.

    Raju is a horseman whose whole life revolves around Badshah, his beloved horse that needs a major heart operation. He tires relentlessly night and day for the same. 

    But Savaari, which begins entertainingly quickly becomes a tiresome watch. The climax too is run-of-the-mill offering nothing unique.

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    Greatandhra

    6/10

    “96” was the most-talked-about Tamil love story in recent times. Ever since Sharwanand and Samantha agreed to play the lead roles in its Telugu remake, the buzz around this movie had begun to build.

    Sharwanand in the role that was played by Vijay Sethupathi has displayed the maturity required. He is earnest, his efforts are noticeable. He has pulled it off.

    “Jaanu” is a faithful remake of the Tamil movie “96” since this romantic drama is also handled by C Premkumar, the writer-director of the original version. It is a touching film that manages to strike a chord with old-style romance. 

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    Indiaglitz

    5.5/10

    Writer-director C Premkumar, who also directed the Tamil original '96', makes his characters, their tender emotions, their no-so-enviable circumstances and their fates do the talking.

    The second half could have done without more of the same.  Mirchi Kiran adapts the dialogue originally written in Tamil in an able fashion, but there should definitely have been more depth.  

    It's one thing to remake a masterpiece.  It's quite another to remake a classic.  Director C Premkumar delivers a mixed package, one must say.  

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    Idlebrain

    6.5/10

    Ram is an introvert and he falls in love with his 10th classmate Janaki. Though both of them understand that they are in love with each other, there was never a formal communication.

    Sharwanand has got a charmingly innocent face which has been exploited in various movies in the past to a good effect.

    The viewers of this film can be categorised into two types. People who have watched the original Tamil film ‘96 and those who haven’t watched. I belong to the second category.

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    TimesofIndia

    3/10

    Santosh (Sudigali Sudheer), Phani (Getup Srinu) and Anand (Jabardasth Ram Prasad) are friends who want to get laid at any cost. With the help of a pimp, they hire Aasha (Karunya Chowdary) for the purpose.

    The film gets no better in the second half where a disgusting crime story turns into an annoyingly sentimental one. The insensitivity of the filmmakers shows when groping women at their work place is normalised. 

    Movies like 3 Monkeys feel like an extension of idiotic comedy skits that seem oh-so-famous on television these days. The film makes no sense nor does it even try.

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    Telugu360

    5/10

    Vijay Devarakonda’s tryst with love stories continues as he is set to entertain audience with a similar genre in World Famous Lover which is releasing this Friday amid decent expectations.
     

    Director K. Kranthi Madhav who is known for making sensible films, this time shocks audience with his bold version of urbane couple in initial episodes. The liberal usage of F word by the heroine and hero doesn’t appear out of the place.

    World Famous Lover has a different story line, Good first half and notable performances. But the exhausted second half makes the audience bore.

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    Greatandhra

    4/10

    The youth sensation Vijay Deverakonda has come up with another movie. Touted to be an intense romantic entertainer, ‘World Famous Lover’ helmed by Kranthi Madhav has Raashi Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh, Catherine Tresa, and Izabelle Leite. 

    At places, Vijay Deverakonda seemed like repeating his ‘Arjun Reddy’ act but he definitely has given his best for the different roles he had enacted – that of a writer, a coal mine worker, and a charming business executive.

    Director Kranthi Madhav impressed us with a meaningful love story ‘Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju’ which starred Sharwanand and Nithya Menon.

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    Tupaki

    4/10

    ‘వరల్డ్ ఫేమస్ లవర్’లో మనం తెర మీద చూసే కథనే హీరో ఒక కథగా రాస్తాడు. ఆ కథ చదివి హీరో ఫ్రెండు కన్నీళ్లు పెట్టేసుకుంటాడు. ఆ ఫ్రెండుతో పాటు అతడి తండ్రి కూడా ఆ కథకు ఫిదా అయిపోతాడు. లక్షలు ఖర్చు పెట్టి పుస్తకం ప్రచురిస్తాడు. 

    ‘వరల్డ్ ఫేమస్ లవర్’లో మంచి మూమెంట్స్ లేవని కాదు. ముఖ్యంగా బొగ్గు గనుల నేపథ్యంలో సాగే ఒక ఎపిసోడ్ నడుస్తున్నంతసేపు ‘వరల్డ్ ఫేమస్ లవర్’ ప్రత్యేకమైన సినిమాలాగే కనిపిస్తుంది. క్రాంతి మాధవ్ ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ వరకు రచయితగా దర్శకుడిగా తన నైపుణ్యం చూపించాడు.

    విజయ్ దేవరకొండ తానెంత గొప్ప పెర్ఫామరో మరోసారి రుజువు చేశాడు. సినిమాలో అతడి పాత్ర అనేక రకాలుగా కనిపిస్తుంది. లుక్స్ విషయంలోనే కాదు.. నటన పరంగానూ అతను వైవిధ్యం చూపించాడు.

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    Apherald

    5/10

    After the disastrous result of dear comrade, vijay deverakonda is back on screen with his new emotional entertainer world famous lover, with four female leads and joining hands with kranthi Madhav.

    Vijay Deverakonda delivers impressive performance and above him, aishwarya rajesh and rashi khanna compete and present extraordinary emotional acts that surprise.   

    kranthi madhav has this time gone for an absurd love story focusing on lust as well and with absurd Characterization, he gets support only from the powerful performances of vijay Deverakonda, aishwarya rajesh and Raashi Khanna. 

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    TimesofIndia

    4/10

    Every second, million of stories unfold on this planet, each different from the other, says the lead character of World Famous Lover, right at the start of the film.

    As soon as the film begins, we are introduced to the story of Gautham (Vijay Deverakonda) and Yamini (Raashi Khanna), a young couple in a live-in relationship. But things are far from rosy.

    A small-town mine worker's romance with an upmarket, sophisticated lady, although fictional, seems unrealistic. But Seenayya's story is the only thing that stands out in World Famous Lover

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    123Telugu

    5.5/10

    Gautam(Vijay Devarakonda) is a struggling writer who lives in his own world. He ignores his girlfriend Yamini(Raashi Khanna) completely. After a point of time, Yamini gets very upset and breaks up with him.

    As always, Vijay Devarakonda does a superb job in his role. He as the struggling writer is okay but Vijay is superb as Seenayya, the Singareni employee. 

    The film has various issues and these slowly come out in the second half. There was absolutely no need to showcase Vijay in such an intense avatar. His get up and some moments remind us of Arjun Reddy instantly.

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    123Telugu

    4.5/10

    The concept of the film looks a bit interesting. Also, the social message conveyed in the film is also neat. Hero Sanjay Varma does a good job in his role.

    For any thriller to click, the proceedings need to be quite riveting and suspenseful but that is not the case in this film as none of the major scenes create an impact.

    On the whole, Oka Chinna Viramam is an age-old thriller that has nothing going its way. The so-called thriller look forced and does not create any impact on the film.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Suspense thrillers are most often than not filled with heavy plot points and sometimes too many characters. Oka Chinna Viramam is one such film which is fresh and simple, but thrilling.

    And this is where things get really interesting. Sundeep brilliantly connects the dots and fleshes it out into an interesting tale. While it’s a little uneven to watch, the second half makes you realise how draggy the first half was.

    Oka Chinna Viramam is a small movie when it comes to its budget and duration both, but the way the film is pulled off is laudable and definitely worth watching.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Bheeshma is Venky Kudumula’s second film and you can see he has a particular style of filmmaking that’s clearly becoming unique to him. With his first film Chalo, the director had proved that a script can be as inane and unbelievable as he wants it to be, and yet, he can manage to keep you entertained.

    There’s a lot going on in the film, even if none of it is particularly novel, and it takes a while to get used to the kind of filmmaking at display here.

    If you loved Chalo, giving Bheeshma a chance is a no-brainer (pun intended). Just don’t go expecting something even remotely sane or novel and you won’t be disappointed.

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    TimesofIndia

    5/10

    There has been a trend in South India where in most families; there is at least one who has managed to get settled in the overseas. The numerous Telugu communities that have mushroomed across the world are proof of this. 

    The scenes at the small town Kishore hails from and the expectations of the much-evasive visa are not really fresh but funny. 

    The issue that lies at the core of Pressure Cooker is that it will remind you of several such films. Give it a chance if you don’t mind another one.

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    123Telugu

    7/10

    Bheeshma(Nithin) is a careless youth who falls in love with Chaitra(Rashmika), a senior employee in Bheeshma group of organic farming. The twist in the tale arises when Bheeshma is appointed as the CEO of the company all of a sudden.

    Nithin gets a very good role after a long time and does a superb job. His comedy timing is hilarious and the way he delivers the comedy punches with good expressions is the biggest plus points of the film.

    The story line is quite simple and there are not many twists or turns in the film. The concept of Organic farming is started on a good note but nothing much is said about it in the latter part of the film.

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    Telugu360

    6/10

    Nithiin is all set to test his luck after a year and half gap with Bheeshma. The film is surrounded by a positive buzz after the released singles and the trailer caught good attention.

    Mr. Bheeshma (Anant Nag), CEO of ‘Bheeshma Organics‘, in search for his heir , finds an youngster Bheeshma (Nithiin ) as a suitable candidate. Jr.Bheeshma is named as the Operational CEO for 30 days.

    Nithiin as Bheeshma has enjoyed the role. He looked comfortable and performed good as well. Rashmika is cute and the right fit for Chaithra role. Hebbah Patel played a cameo role.

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    Gulte

    6/10

    Bheeshma (Nithin) is a single guy, who is desperately searching for a girl to settle down in life. He falls in love with a lady (Rashmika) who runs an organic store. 

    Nithin enjoyed himself playing a proper Telugu Cinema hero's role. He looked confident in action scenes and is at ease in the romantic scenes with Rashmika. He did a fine job on a whole.

    Venky Kudumula's script is not as refreshing as his debut film, but he made sure to have all the commercial elements that pleases the entertainment seeking audience. 

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    Greatandhra

    6/10

    Bheeshma (Nithin), a frustrated single guy desperately looking for a girlfriend gets floored by the irresistible beauty Chaitra (Rashmika) who works in the Bheeshma Organics company.

    After a long gap, Nithin has done a character that is funny. This is a role that has a blend of fun and mass elements. There is an action-angle as well and Nithin is convincing in this part as well. 

    Director Venky Kudumula in his second directorial has played a safe game. Like in his debut movie “Chalo”, his focus is on the fun quotient.

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    Indiaglitz

    6/10

    The film of Nithiin and 'Geetha Govindam' sensation Rashmika Mandanna has been titled 'Bheeshma'.  Written and directed by Venky Kudumula of 'Chalo' fame, it has been produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi of Sithara Entertainments.

    The fun outing is set to release in the last leg of December.  The film's director has described 'Bhseehma' as a romantic entertainer with lots of fun elements.  

    Mahati Swara Sagar, the son of Mani Sharma, will compose the tunes.  Sai Sriram is the cinematographer. 

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    Tupaki

    6/10

    భీష్మ (నితిన్) డిగ్రీ కూడా పూర్తి చేయకుండా జీవితంలో ఓ లక్ష్యమంటూ లేకుండా తిరుగుతున్న కుర్రాడు. మిగతా కుర్రాళ్లలా తనకూ ఓ గర్ల్ ఫ్రెండ్ కావాలని తపించిపోతుంటాడు. అతడికి అనుకోకుండా ఛైత్ర (రష్మిక మందన్న) పరిచయమవుతుంది. 

    ఏడెనిమిది వేల కోట్ల విలువైన సంస్థకు.. ఆ సంస్థతో ఎలాంటి సంబంధం లేని.. ఒక లక్ష్యమంటూ లేకుండా తిరిగే.. కనీసం డిగ్రీ కూడా పాసవని.. సోషల్ మీడియాలో మీమ్స్ తయారు చేసుకుంటూ కాలక్షేపం చేసే ఒక కుర్రాడు సీఈవో అయిపోతాడు. ఆ సంస్థ సమస్యలన్నీ తీర్చేస్తాడు.

    సినిమా మధ్యలో సీరియస్ ఇష్యూ తెరపైకి వచ్చినా.. ద్వితీయార్ధమంతా సేంద్రియ వ్యవసాయం చుట్టూనే తిరిగినా.. వెంకీ ‘కమర్షియాలిటీ’ ఫ్యాక్టర్ మాత్రం మిస్ కాలేదు. సమస్యను దాని పరిష్కార మార్గాల్ని ఎంత ప్రభావవంతంగా చూపించారన్నది పక్కన పెడితే..

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    Iqlikmovies

    6/10

    Nithiin aced the role of Bheeshma with ease. His comic timing worked well and will split the audience into laughs. Rashmika looks cute and beautiful as the leading lady Chaitra.

    Director Venky Kudumula, who made an impressive debut with Chalo, has managed to deliver another clean entertainer in the form of Bheeshma. The comical sequences in the first half are neatly done and don't go overboard at any point in time. 

    The first half of the film deals with the love track of the lead pair and is packed with nice entertaining elements. The main point of the film starts post-interval. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    The theme of the film looks good and has been given a unique setup which is realistic. Ruhani Sharma is neat in her role but she did not get to do much. Her chemistry with Vishwak Sen is good.

    One of the biggest drawbacks of the film is that is lengthy. The runtime is quite long and this makes the audience a bit itchy as to when the big twist will be revealed finally.

    On the whole, HIT is a suspense thriller which has some interesting investigative scenes. The suspense has been maintained till the end and Vishwak Sen is top notch in his role.

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    123Telugu

    5/10

    One of the biggest assets of the film is the heroine Kriti Garg. She plays the central role and is top notch with her performance. She had to do a lot in her role and the new actress carried it with ease and perfection.

    The director did not make use of the content well and made the film dull in many areas. There were many moments in the film which could have been elevated to create good emotion but the director failed to do so.

    On the whole, Raahu is a film with a unique concept and has very few thrills and emotions that click. The rest of the narration and execution of scenes are bland in the first half. 

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    123Telugu

    6/10

    Siddharth(Dulquer) and his friend are two engineers who take the wrong route in life and start making easy money. As time passes by, Sid falls in love with Meera(Ritu Varma), who is an orphan.

    Dulquer Salman is super handsome as the conman and does an amazing job in his role. He makes use of his charm in a superb manner and that helps the film in a big way. 

    The production values of the film are top notch as Goa, Delhi and its sorrounding areas have been showcased superbly by the camerawork. Music is below par. Art direction is top notch and so was the whole production design showcasing the technology.. 

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    Telugu360

    5.5/10

    Vikram (Vishwak Sen), a top investigative officer in the HIT (Homicide Intervention Team) is recommended to take a leave of absence and get some rest to help relieve his post-traumatic stress.

    It is always a good play to associate the protagonist with a psychological disorder, post-traumatic stress in this case. It makes for a different characterization.

    HIT movie is an engaging ‘Whodunnit’ murder mystery with a well maintained suspense. The lead actor Vishwak’s stellar performance, the director’s portrayal of authentic investigative methods are the strengths of the film.

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    Greatandhra

    5.5/10

    This is Vishwak Sen’s show all the way. His intense act is the main highlight. He has carried the mood throughout.

    The technical team has succeeded in creating the mood required for this thriller with excellent outputs. Cinematography, sound design, and background music are at the first-rate.

    Moreover, by entirely focusing on suspects and crossing them in the end, the story seems not moving further and doing rounds and rounds.

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    timesofIndia

    4/10

    Looks like thrillers seem to be Tollywood’s new favourite genre if the movies being churned by the industry are anything to go by. But most of the films under the genre are awfully reminiscent of content from other languages. 

    Bhanu and Sesh’s love track is weak and a drag. The chemistry between the lead pair is more fizzle than bang and the ‘kaam dev baba’ comedy track will make you lose your calm.

    The execution and production values are a major issue with Raahu. Director Subbu should’ve worked a little more on the way he narrated the story because he squandered away a good opportunity.

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    TimesofIndia

    6/10

    Dr Sailesh Kolanu clearly intends for HIT to turn into a franchise, and it’s made clear from the get-go when he seems to be in no hurry to reveal anything much about his characters.

    Vikram works for the HIT department against his therapist and girlfriend Neha’s (Ruhani Sharma) wishes.

    Apart from director Sailesh, Vivek Sagar, S Mani Kandan and Garry BH should be lauded for doing a stupendous job with setting up the environment Vikram inhabits.

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