BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Known for his punchlines and comic timing, the actor is let down by the familiar storyline."Read at source
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi 2026 
Synopsis
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (transl. An Appeal to Husbands) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Kishore Tirumala. The film was produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner SLV Cinemas.
- Director
- Kishore Tirumala
- Studio
- —
- Run time
- 130 min
- Language
- Telugu
Reviews
9 Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
Critics' consensus
Mixed
Critics' aggregate for Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is 53/100 from 6 scored critic/publication reviews.
Synthesized by AI (gpt-5-codex-omdb-enricher) from 9 source-backed reviews — verify against the linked sources.Watch points
- direction
Positive 7
Jalapathi Gudelli of Telugucinema.com gave the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Kishore Tirumala does not offer anything new, except placing Ravi Teja in an entertaining and lighter-vein setup.Read at source
Risha Ganguly of Times Now rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi banks heavily on Ravi Teja’s charm and a seasoned comedy cast, but its predictable plot and weak second half hold it back.Read at source
Sandeep Athreya of Sakshi Post rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "It may not be path-breaking, but it is sincere in intent and effective in execution for the most part."Read at source
Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "Overall, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi works in parts, largely because of its comedy.Read at source
Suhas Sistu of The Hans India wrote, "Overall, the film offers light, mindless entertainment with a few enjoyable moments, though sharper writing could have elevated it further."Read at source
Swaroop Kodur of The Indian Express rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Kishore Tirumala’s film is predictable in many ways, but the ensemble cast elevates the material whenever needed."Read at source
Critical 2
Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu wrote, "Writer-director Kishore Tirumala’s Telugu film has a few funny episodes, although it fails to bring anything new to an already wafer-thin premise".Read at source
Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "There are a few laughs here and there, but overall, the film fails to impress and falls short of Kishore Tirumala’s usual standards.Read at source
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Details
Technical specs
- Run time
- 130 min
- Language
- Telugu
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Kishore Tirumala
Trivia
- The film stars Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, and Dimple Hayathi in lead roles.
- Principal photography began on 16 June 2025 under the tentative title RT76, marking Ravi Teja's seventy-sixth film.
- A few portions of the film were shot in Spain, including scenes involving the character Manasa Shetty.
- The movie was released on 13 January 2026, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival.
- Despite the festive release window, the film was a box office failure.
- Director Kishore Tirumala revealed that he wrote the script based on his real-life experiences.
