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Krishnashtami

19 February 2016Telugu2h 34m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 10 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Sunil's comedy carries a tired, formulaic family drama that runs out of steam fast.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Sunil's comedy and performance
  • Criticised: Formulaic, clichéd, outdated story

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What 11 critics are saying

Critical reception for Krishnashtami is largely negative, with reviewers broadly agreeing that the film is a formulaic, cliché-ridden family drama that offers nothing new. The most consistent praise across reviews is directed at Sunil's comedy and performance, which a handful of critics found to be the film's sole redeeming quality. Common criticisms include a predictable and outdated narrative, an excess of songs, and a failure to succeed as a family entertainer, action film, or romantic drama. Several critics advised audiences to avoid the film entirely, with scores clustering in the 40–50 range.

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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Critic reviews (11)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. 123Telugu

    Film review ·

    Watch it only if you have nothing else to do as this film has nothing new to offer and ends up as a routine and outdated family drama.
  2. AP Today

    Film review ·

    Despite some funny moments here and there, watching this family entertainer is a painful experience on a whole.
  3. Fully Hyderabad

    Film review ·

    Indeed, Krishnashtami is just one more entry in that tall and wide pile. We wouldn't complain if it worked, but the movie barely holds itself together.
  4. ILuvCinema

    Film review ·

    Krishnastami is a good family entertainer which explains different emotions. If you want see an improved version of Sunil, then this film might satisfy you. Comedy in this film will surely attract you. There are too many songs in this film and some scenes will make you feel bored, Sunil's comedy, serious and love angels will surely entertain you.
  5. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Yes, the audience doesn't seem to tire of watching the formulaic films but that time is fast approaching when they'll finally snap and shout - 'Enooooouuuugh!'. Krishnashtami hopefully rings the alarm bell.
  6. Ap Herald

    Film review ·

    Unnecessary tracks add to the misery of having to bear this idiocy. Stay away from this superb plan of drilling hell out of you.
  7. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    Krishnashtami tries to position itself as a family entertainer, action flick and romantic drama and falls short on all counts.

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