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Anaganaga works mainly because of the relatability factor and is targeted at the family audience.Read at source
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Avad Mohammad
2.5 / 5median score given
Scoring tendencyMean 2.6 / 5 — 0.1 below the TezFlicks-wide scored-review average of 2.7.
Languages coveredTelugu
Genres coveredDramaActionComedyThrillerRomanceCrimeFamilyComing-of-Age
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The production values of the series are just about okay. The camerawork is decent and showcases the village setup nicely. The dialogues are good, but the production design could have been a lot better. Anandalahari is a series that has a simple and routine setup and takes time to grow on you, but there is nothing new that has been showcased here.Read at source
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Overall, Game Changer is a better outing than Indian 2 and offers decent entertainment.Read at source
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The way the heroine's disorder is introduced is good, but apart from that, things do not work much. There are so many routine scenes that one gets exhausted counting them in the first half. One gets the feeling that Kiran Abbavaram made this film only to showcase himself as a mass hero. While his performance is good, the rest of the film is disappointing. The second half has a few good moments, but the drama feels forced again. A senior actor gets an interesting role, but it looks and sounds a bit cheap at the outset. There is no denying that K-Ramp is made for the front benchers, but even for them, things feel over the top.Read at source
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The first half of the film and the emotional content are established well, but things falter in the second half.Read at source
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The production design and artwork depicting the hostel setup have been executed superbly.Read at source
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Despite having seasoned actors, their potential is underutilized due to weak character development. However, R. P. Patnaik handles the suspense elements decently, and the climax twist is well-executed, delivering a shock to the audience. But to reach that point, there are too many filler scenes that could have been avoided.Read at source
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One major drawback is the exaggerated portrayal of the girl's family and their desperation to move abroad. Their scenes are over-the-top and feel forced until the very end. The emotional depth is another weak point; while the film leans towards comedy, a stronger emotional core would have added impact.Read at source
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Still, several emotional moments between Rajendra Prasad and Archana are touching and engaging. The social message about aging parents is also well integrated into the narrative. Unfortunately, the slow pace hampers the flow repeatedly. Had the screenplay been crisper and more focused, Shashtipoorthi would have made a stronger impact.Read at source
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While the film has its loud moments, when experienced in a packed theater with the masses, they come across as enjoyable. The storyline is simple and doesn’t have major twists or turns, as Anil Ravipudi focuses primarily on delivering comedy. However, some might feel that certain characters are underutilized despite the strong cast. Adding better arcs to these characters could have enhanced the narrative.Read at source
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Telusu Kada marks the directorial debut of stylist Neeraja Kona, and she has taken the subject of surrogacy and set it amidst an urban backdrop. This aspect is quite new to Telugu cinema and has not been tried before, which itself makes Telusu Kada special in the first place. Having said that, the execution is not that great in the second half. The first half effectively portrays the breakup of Siddhu's marriage and his struggles to start a family. Additionally, the concept of surrogacy is introduced without any issues. All these aspects make the first half end on a thumping note. But it is the second half that goes haywire with a lack of proper clarity.Read at source
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Thandel is written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti, marking his third collaboration with Naga Chaitanya after Premam and Savyasachi. He seems to reserve his best work for Naga Chaitanya, and Thandel is no exception. When it comes to Naga Chaitanya’s career, Thandel is undoubtedly his finest film to date. From the very first scene, Chandoo Mondeti crafts a gripping love story that keeps the audience engaged until the end. The film beautifully captures the themes of longing, love, small misunderstandings, and the hardships faced by the couple. Chandoo Mondeti opts for a classy, emotion-driven narrative, avoiding commercial gimmicks and focusing purely on drama and heartfelt moments. A major strength of Thandel is the crackling chemistry between the lead pair. Both Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya deliver outstanding performances, stealing the show with their brilliant acting.Read at source
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The Abhigya Vuthaluru starrer starts on an interesting note but gets botched up and become a forced crime thriller.Read at source
