To encapsulate, Irumudi is a solid, intense drama elevated by Ravi Teja’s restrained performance and a convincing father-daughter bond. But predictable villains and uneven emotional beats prevent it from becoming as powerful or shattering as it could have been.
Having already established himself as one of Telugu cinema's most dependable comedians, Korean Kanakaraju once again proves just how effective he can be when backed by strong writing.
Quick Take: Amid the clutter of mindless action films, Vishwanath And Sons is a breath of fresh air, powered by mature writing, rich emotions and strong performances.
Sashidhar Adivi of Filmfare also gave it 3.5/5 stars, writing that "Kantara: Chapter 1 delivers a powerful visual spectacle that stirs emotions through its grandeur, emotional depth, and powerful performances."
The narrative lacks clarity to hold the interest of the audiences, especially the second half as it features many illogical and contradictory dialogues and scenes.
Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave the film two-and-a-half out of five stars and opined that "Maa Nanna Superhero is a well-made film with a decent story and good performances.
Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave it two-and-a-half out of five stars and wrote that "Overall, the film delivered only in parts and fine-tuning of the script avoiding routine elements would have added more depth to the story."
Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is a watchable vigilante action drama that has been made as a semi-comedy."