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Raghu Bandi

Indian Express

13Reviews
5.1Avg from 13 scored
1Publication

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The Family Star

The Family Star

2024 · Indian Express

The biggest drawback of the film perhaps is Parashuram's writing. The story itself is utterly dated and the treatment has no spark. The dialogue also lacks any originality or brilliance.

4.0
TRM 4.7
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Bhagavanth Kesari

Bhagavanth Kesari

2023 · Indian Express

Bhagavanth Kesari tries hard not to be a regular Nandamuri Balakrishna movie, while having all the signature moments die-hard fans will expect from him.

5.0
TRM 5.0
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Dasara

Dasara

2023 · Indian Express

Overall, Nani's Dasara is a heartfelt attempt from the makers, but falters due to poor narration. Can be watched for the authentic dialect, and raw and gritty performances from the lead.

6.0
TRM 6.2
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Tiger Nageswara Rao

Tiger Nageswara Rao

2023 · Indian Express

Tiger Nageswara Rao has big ambitions, but the heart of the film is not in the right place. The result is a movie that is not convincing enough.

4.0
TRM 3.9
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Hi Nanna

Hi Nanna

2023 · Indian Express

Nani and Mrunal Thakur impress in a poignant tale of love and bonding, delivering a high-emotion drama that will remind you of the actor's Jersey.

6.0
TRM 6.2
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Balagam

Balagam

2023 · Indian Express

Balagam is an honest slice of life story from rural Telangana. It might feel a bit anachronistic, yet it deserves praise for attempting to bring forward a part of life that has been ignored so long in Telugu cinema.

6.0
TRM 5.7
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Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty

Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty

2023 · Indian Express

Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty is a delightful romantic comedy that's worth your money. This is a great comeback for Anushka Shetty and a hit again for Naveen Polishetty.

6.0
TRM 5.6
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Eagle

Eagle

2024 · Indian Express · Feb 2024

Eagle might not be a bad watch if you temper your expectations. It is definitely not a regular Ravi Teja film.

4.0
TRM 4.8
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Mangalavaaram

Mangalavaaram

2023 · Indian Express · Nov 2023

Mangalavaaram is an ambitious film that gets lost in the jungle it creates. His ambition to outdo himself may have weighed too much on the movie. The message gets lost somewhere in between.

5.0
TRM 5.3
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Kushi

Kushi

2023 · Indian Express · Sep 2023

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu look great together and set new goals for on-screen romance. But as the paradise is disturbed by societal expectations in the form of motherhood, etc., the film slowly turns routine and loses focus. The writing from this stage is mostly unilateral and from the male point of view.

5.0
TRM 5.2
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BRO

BRO

2023 · Indian Express · Jul 2023

The film is meant for the fans only, as it uses every opportunity to build upon the image and previous hits of Pawan Kalyan, catering primarily to his persona rather than delivering a universally compelling narrative.

5.0
TRM 4.2
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Virupaksha

Virupaksha

2023 · Indian Express · Apr 2023

All in all, Virupaksha is an entertaining supernatural thriller that gives value for money. The film perfectly creates the ambience at the very beginning and keeps on adding layers as the story progresses.

6.0
TRM 5.9
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Ravanasura

Ravanasura

2023 · Indian Express · Apr 2023

Ravi Teja gives the film his 100 per cent, but the story offers nothing new. Director Sudhir Varma fails to sustain the narrative as action takes over intrigue and suspense. Though seemingly perfect on paper, the film is likely to turn out an average performer for Ravi Teja.

4.0
TRM 4.5
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