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Reviewing since 2022 · Last review May 2022
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2 scored reviews · 0–10
Murali rarely scores films: 2 of 4 reviews carry a score.
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Ante Sundaraniki is a boring case of a promising premise that doesn't fully fructify into a compelling film. The first half in particular doesn't take off and tests your patience like anything. Overall, Ante Sundaraniki is a decent attempt that tells a simple love story in an entertaining way, but at 2 hours and 56 minutes, it is a long, indulgent film that wears you out.
Full review ↗TRM 6.1−1.1
F3, the second film in the fun franchise of F2, is one of those films, which make you laugh out loud. In fact, the film comes off as a breath of fresh air after watching a couple of mindless action entertainers. F3: Fun and Frustration is a consistently enjoyable film that's more surefooted than its predecessor.
Full review ↗TRM 4.4
Mahesh Babu, undeniably, puts forth a performance worthy of note but the weak writing doesn't help him. The film is tedious primarily due to its uninteresting romantic plot, and despite having a relevant social issue, the predictability of the narration is a dampener.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1−0.1
Bangarraju is a satisfying masala film, which acts as a perfect follow-up for its predecessor, Soggade Chinni Nayana. Bangarraju is a better film than Nagarjuna's last two releases, even though it never really tries to go beyond its cliches.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8
