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Galipatam

8 August 2014Telugu2h 15m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Galipatam is mixed, with scores ranging from 50 to 70 out of 100.

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Naveen Gandhi DirectorSampath Nandi ScreenplaySampath Nandi StoryBheems Ceciroleo MusicK. Bujji Cinematography

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Galipatam is a 2014 Telugu romantic film which deals with how today's generation deals with relationships and the bold steps they end up taking to live a happy life.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Galipatam is mixed, with scores ranging from 50 to 70 out of 100. Critics acknowledged the film's bold and unconventional approach, with Aadi's mature performance and the film's daring climax earning specific praise alongside its cinematography and music. However, a consistent criticism across multiple reviews is the weak second half, with several critics noting poor execution, sluggish pacing, and an inability to properly convey its intended message. The film is generally seen as an ambitious but flawed effort that falls short of its potential.

5 rated reviews · 3 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: bold unconventional concept and climaxCriticised: weak poorly executed second half

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Critic Reviews (5)

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123Telugu Team· 123Telugu
7.0
On the whole, Gaalipatam is quite a brave film in today's day and age. It puts out its message loud and clear, in a pretty bolder way. Aadi's mature performance, and an unconventional climax makes this film definitely worth a watch.
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Telugu Mirchi Reviewer· Telugu Mirchi
6.0
The film as said in the foregoing is just meant for youth; it may not fit the regimen of a family entertainer. How far adults appreciate the values floated in the film is a billion dollar question! However, there is chance of film being a super hit as well.
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Venkat Arikatla· Great Andhra
6.0
Though the film may work out commercially, it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Had the director put in more efforts on the second half, it would have worked better for the film.
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5.0
Few decent performances, couple of songs and a few punchy - rhyming dialogues alone don't make an interesting rom-com if the plot and direction is lackluster. First half of the film is routine but has some good entertaining episodes, it's the second half where director tries something out of the box and fails to convey it properly. Positives of the film are Cinematography, Music, Basic Point and few dialogues. The film misses the point in the second half but nevertheless makes us smile for a while.
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Venkateswara Rao· AP Today
5.0
First Half of the movie is decent with romance and comedy. Second Half is loaded with sentiment and the climax is bold. This is were the film could have been trimmed by at least 15 to 25 minutes to make the proceedings interesting. 'Galipatam' is a case of Bold Concept & Bad Execution.
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Details

Release Date
8 August 2014
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
Telugu
Genres
Drama, Romance

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