BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Naveen Polishetty is effective in light-hearted roles and once again livens up the screen with his swag and humour.Read at source
Anaganaga Oka Raju 2026
Synopsis
Anaganaga Oka Raju
Anaganaga Oka Raju (transl. Once upon a time, a king) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by Maari. Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film stars Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary.
- Director
- Maari
- Studio
- —
- Run time
- 150 min
- Language
- Telugu
Reviews
9 Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Mixed
Critics' aggregate for Anaganaga Oka Raju is 62/100 from 6 scored critic/publication reviews.
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Jalapathi Gudelli of Telugucinema.com gave the film 2.75/5 stars and wrote, "Anaganaga Oka Raju offers a few funny one-liners and occasional hilarious moments, but it is weighed down by familiarity and dragging portions.Read at source
Risha Ganguly of Times Now rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Anaganaga Oka Raju is an entertaining, one-man comedy carried almost entirely by Naveen Polishetty.Read at source
Sandeep Athreya of Sakshi Post rated the film 3.25/5 stars and wrote, "It may not be Polishetty’s funniest outing yet, but his presence alone makes it an enjoyable ride."Read at source
Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "Anaganaga Oka Raju could have benefitted with sharper, crisper writing.Read at source
Sashidhar Adivi of Filmfare rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Anaganaga Oka Raju is a crackling entertainer that thrives on Naveen Polishetty’s impeccable comic timing and infectious energy."Read at source
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "A light hand at writing and a hilarious Naveen Polishetty largely carry this film through a slippery second half."Read at source
Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Like his earlier films, Naveen Polishetty dominates the show with his natural performance and humour.Read at source
Swaroop Kodur of The Indian Express rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Naveen Polishetty strikes good form yet again and shoulders a simple, low-stakes comedy-drama entirely on his own."Read at source
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Details
Technical specs
- Run time
- 150 min
- Language
- Telugu
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Maari
Trivia
- The film was directed by Maari, who replaced original director Kalyan Shankar due to creative differences with the makers.
- Naveen Polishetty made his debut as a singer with the release of the single 'Bhimavaram Balma' on 27 November 2025.
- Meenakshi Chaudhary was confirmed as the female lead in December 2024, replacing initially considered actress Sreeleela.
- Filming for the project began in February 2025 and was completed within a six-month schedule.
- The film grossed ₹58 crore worldwide after five days of its release on 14 January 2026.
- Digital streaming rights for the film were acquired by Netflix, with the movie starting to stream on 11 February 2026.