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Reviewing since 2014 · Last review Nov 2026
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38 scored reviews · 0–10
Most given: 6 (12 reviews)7% of reviews not scored
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Within a point of the Monk Score on 81% of 31 films
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This slasher psychological thriller seems to rely more on violence and bloodshed than on an engaging story. He focuses more on violence and gore rather than developing an engaging story, and the climax fight looks so ridiculous that it feels as though the makers have completely underestimated the audience.
Full review ↗TRM 4.4−1.4
Adarsha Kutumbam starts as a family entertainer but takes an unexpected turn towards crime and action after the interval. While the first half offers some enjoyable moments, the second half does not maintain the same level of engagement. However, the film could have been more effective with stronger writing and better narrative flow.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+0.7
While Chaitra Achar's performance and Venky GG's background score work in its favour, the predictable and confusing climax weakens the overall impact. The film has its moments, but it could have been more effective with a clearer narrative.
Full review ↗TRM 4.9+0.1
Director Gouri Naidu Jammu deserves credit for presenting the story sincerely without relying on unnecessary commercial elements. The film could also help restore the recognition that Garividi Lakshmi lost during her lifetime.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3+0.7
Crazy Kalyanam is not crazy enough to keep the audience engaged. Badrappa Gajula chooses a good central idea, but the narration exposes his inexperience. However, the tedious narration and forced scenes make Crazy Kalyanam a disappointing watch.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8−0.8
Director Rahul Sankrityan deserves appreciation for his sincere attempt to bring a lesser-known historical story to the screen, even though he has taken some cinematic liberties. However, the slow narration and excessive violence prevent Ranabaali from reaching its full potential.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8+0.2
Comrade Kalyan provides a few laughs here and there, but Janakiram Marella fails to build a convincing comedy around a serious subject. Instead of developing a strong comic narrative, he relies on forced comedy and illogical scenes. In the end, weak comic writing dilutes a serious subject.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
Shashank Yeleti's weak writing and sluggish narration fails to make an impact in this emotionally distant, yet technically strong film. Don't Trouble the Trouble arrived with huge hype because some of the biggest names from the Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil industries were associated with it. However, the film falls well short of expectations.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
Director Srikanth Odela has focused more on mindless action and violence and much less on emotion. The mother-son sentiment was supposed to be the heart of the film, but the director fails to convey it effectively on the big screen. Paradise Biryani is very famous in Hyderabad, but this Paradise leaves you disappointed.
Full review ↗TRM 4.2−0.2
From the very first scene to the end, this film is a big disappointment. Vimal Krishna struggles to create a single hilarious scene, and unfortunately, not one scene, dialogue, or the comic timing ever lands. It is better to stay as far away from this Anumana Pakshi as possible.
Full review ↗TRM 3.8−1.8
Director Akki Viswanadha Reddy's debut film definitely looks interesting on paper, but when it comes to the narration, it completely goes wrong. The film is supposed to be a spy thriller, but director Akki Viswanadha Reddy narrates it in a mediocre way, with several silly and illogical scenes.
Full review ↗TRM 4.5
Epic - First Semester is a bold attempt by director Aditya Hasan, and the film feels natural in several places. However, the story does not move beyond Aditya and Kadali's relationship, while the narration is slowed down by lengthy conversations and repetitive scenes. The excessive dragging is a major hurdle to the film's flow.
Full review ↗TRM 4.8+0.2
Mahendragiri Varahi comes with a supernatural and devotional backdrop, but the narration feels routine
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
TRM 5.1
After a long gap, Ravi Teja gets to showcase his versatility in Irumudi, directed by Shiva Nirvana, which is a gripping family drama packed with strong emotions and a socially relevant subject
Full review ↗TRM 6.0+1.0
TRM 4.9
Despite its fresh lead pair and emotional premise, the film struggles to rise above a routine commercial love drama
Full review ↗TRM 4.2−0.2
Had the director handled the first half with the same energy, the film could have been even better. Still, she succeeds in keeping the audience engaged. Raakaasa's strong second half is why the film works.
Full review ↗TRM 5.4
TRM 6.0
Actor Naveen Polishetty once again comes up with a hilarious entertainer in his latest outing, Anaganaga Oka Raju
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+0.2
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a complete Chiranjeevi film where the star carries the entire narrative on his shoulders. Director Anil Ravipudi delivers a typical commercial entertainer without a strong story or logic. While the first half is engaging, the second half feels dragged and forced.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3
Boyapati Srinu's spectacle loses steam amid a chaotic, illogical narrative.
Full review ↗TRM 4.6
Despite its climax which drags a bit, Oopiri is a touching film, adapted well by Vamshi and ably supported by the cast. It marks another hit for Nag, who has shown the way in experimenting with his roles.
Full review ↗TRM 7.2+0.8
On the whole, Krishnashtami is a predictable, outdated film based on an old formula.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
The last 30 minutes is hilarious and is the highlight of the film. The title Sankarabharanam is only to garner attention and has nothing to do with the story. Also, the Bihar backdrop is not suited and it's a big minus point.
Full review ↗TRM 4.7−0.7
The film's first half is entertaining and the climax is very surprising. But the film also has many flaws. On one hand, the boy condones his friends' behaviour when they steal money from ATMs but when it comes to the girl, he takes on a holier-than-thou attitude. There are quite a few other inconsistencies. The second half is a bit slow and could have been made better. The film is a coming-of-age love story and definitely not for kids, given the adult dialogues and scenes.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+0.2
Though the second half is a bit slow, overall the movie is good as it is a nice departure from the regular masala films.
Full review ↗TRM 5.8+1.2
Prior to the release of Akhil, Nagarjuna had said often that he didn't want to repeat the same mistakes as his elder son Naga Chaitanya's debut film. Thus there were high expectations for Akhil, which, unfortunately did not live up to the standards. Akhil should wait for couple of years before doing this kind of a film. He should instead try his hand at a love story or something similar.
Full review ↗TRM 5.0−1.0
Bruce Lee, which is supposed to be a family entertainer, is a lacklustre action- drama. Srinu Vaitla seems to have lost touch and loses the plot in the middle. Even Chiranjeevi's cameo can't save him.
Full review ↗TRM 5.4
The film, however, is a bit slow and lacks drama and emotion. The director has concentrated more on establishing Rudhramadevi's character but does not delve into her emotions much. The computer graphics too are not up to the mark. Watch Rudhramadevi for a glimpse into Telugu history and culture and how a woman struggled to regain power and cement her place in history.
Full review ↗TRM 5.5+1.5
Kick 2 offers some entertainment here and there. It's a typical Ravi Teja film with his mass dialogues and action, which attracts the front benchers. But when compared, Kick was far better than the sequel.
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+0.1
Finally, 'Baahubali' is a computer graphic dominated film with a weak subject. Though the makers and many have gone gaga over this film as this is an epic, visual wonder, 'Baahubali' is neither an epic nor a great one. It falls under a commercial film with computer graphics. More over these kind of folklore films have come to Telugu cinema which the present generation is unaware of. If you look at the old NTR and ANR films, they are comparatively much better than 'Baahubali', remember those old films are classics and were made with no computer graphics. You can watch it once!
Full review ↗TRM 7.2−1.2
When you come out of the theatre, you will be hard-pressed to remember a single good dialogue from the film. Not something we expect from Trivikram. The film is also stretched unnecessarily. The first half drags a bit. Instead of entertainment, loads of melodrama is forced upon us, but there is no emotional touch in it. The second half, meanwhile, is like a typical Srinu Vaitla comedy.
Full review ↗TRM 5.6−0.6
This is by far one of Jr NTR's best films. It is the ideal comeback he needed and he simply lives the role of Daya. Coupled with intense dialogue delivery, he is a winner all the way. Prakash Raj does his role with ease as he always does.
Full review ↗TRM 6.3−0.3
TRM 5.6−0.6
The songs are misplaced and come at the wrong time. Finally, it's not a regular commercial film, a typical Srikanth Addala kind of film, without the double meaning dialogues and vulgarity.
Full review ↗TRM 5.1+0.9
... it's a good debut for Krishna Chaitnya as director as he comes up with a real problem. If Krishna Chaitanya addresses the issue as it is, this film could have been a good one, but there are many drawbacks and he shows the problem only in parts. But this film is fresh when comparing to the regular masala films.
Full review ↗TRM 5.3
...the story is as said earlier routine, predictable and nothing new, but the only savinggrace at this point is the comedy. 'Loukyam' is an entertainer. Watch it for Gopichand and the hilarious comedy by Pruthvi and Brahmanandam.
Full review ↗TRM 6.00.0
Though this film has many similarities of Srinu Vaitla's earlier films, but it's Mahesh Babu who has the audience's attention throughout. Watch it for him and more rely on him! The big question is will he pull this film into a big blockbuster?
Full review ↗TRM 5.9+1.1
TRM 4.3−0.3
Despite its shortcomings, Drushyam is a must watch for people who are looking for a different type of Telugu film.
Full review ↗TRM 6.5
