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Loukyam

26 September 2014Telugu2h 29m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Loukyam is mildly positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a serviceable family entertainer despite significant reservations.

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Sriwass DirectorKona Venkat ScreenplayGopimohan ScreenplaySridhar Seepana StoryAnoop Rubens MusicVetri Cinematography

Loukyam is a 2014 Telugu film written by Sridhar Seepana and directed by Sriwass which features Gopichand and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead roles.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Loukyam is mildly positive, with most reviewers acknowledging it as a serviceable family entertainer despite significant reservations. The comedy, particularly from Pruthvi and Brahmanandam, is consistently singled out as the film's chief strength and primary saving grace. However, critics are near-unanimous in pointing out that the story and screenplay are formulaic, predictable, and derivative, with some noting instances of copying from other films. The consensus is that audiences seeking light entertainment will find it watchable, but those expecting originality or narrative depth will be let down.

9 rated reviews · 8 positive · 1 negative

Praised: comedy by Pruthvi and BrahmanandamCriticised: routine, predictable, unoriginal story

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Critic Reviews (10)

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BookMyShow Team· BookMyShow
7.0
If you need to spend some quality time with your family at the movies, then Loukyam is a good choice. It isn't a film that has become a canvas for star power to throw its weight about, but focuses on keeping its audience entertained.
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7.0
Loukyam is an entertaining film that can be happily watched once. However audience that expects explosive action scenes with Gopichand in the lead will be disappointed.
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123Telugu Team· 123Telugu
7.0
Loukyam is a decent entertainer with comedy working in major parts. Gopichand's acting, hilarious comedy by Pruthvi and Brahmanandam in the second half are basic plus. On the flip side, even this film also suffers from the same tried and tested formula of the routine family entertainers. But who cares, Loukyam provides you the much needed fun and relief than the past few releases, and will nicely be lapped up by the family audience.
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Venkat Arikatla· Great Andhra
6.0
Though the comic scenes remind you of other popular films, Loukyam still works as it is not pretentious and does not try to be a big film.
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IndiaGlitz· India Glitz
6.0
Loukhyam or no loukhyam, copying is not being inspired.
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Suparno Sarkar· FilmiBeat
6.0
Loukyam is a decent family entertainer with a high comic quotient. The movie has everything for mass audience too. Especially, it will be a grand treat for the lovers of comedy films. It is a good time-passer for this weekend.
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Telugu Mirchi Reviewer· Telugu Mirchi
6.0
Despite the story being routine, Hero Gopichand and Rakul looked very pretty on the screen. Costumes and the richness of locations are worth watching. Comedy has taken the fore stage and clicked through Pruthvi, Chandramohan and Brahmi. Comedy has saved the flick from being a flat routiner.
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Suresh Kavirayani· Deccan Chronicle
6.0
...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.
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NowRunning Team· NowRunning
4.0
Loukyam seems to be a new addition in Tollywood's trend these days. 'No Novelty in Story and Screenplay, Entertainment is the sole mantra' is being followed successfully for several films. If audience chose to focus solely on Entertainment once again, the film will end up as the biggest hit in Gopichand's career. In the critics point of view, the film is one more stale attempt.
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Not rated
Watch Loukyam for a few laughs. Just don't expect it to keep you engrossed.
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Cast & Crew

Details

Release Date
26 September 2014
Runtime
2h 29m
Language
Telugu
Genre
Drama

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