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Power

12 September 2014Telugu1h 51m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Power is largely negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding the film derivative and unoriginal, drawing direct comparisons to Ravi Teja's earlier works like Kick and Vikramarkudu.

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K. S. Ravindra DirectorKona Venkat WriterMohana Krishna WriterK Chakravarthy WriterS. Thaman MusicArthur A. Wilson CinematographyJayanan Vincent Cinematography

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Power is a 2014 Telugu film directed by prominent screenplay writer K. S. Ravindra which is his debut film as a director.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Power is largely negative to mixed, with most reviewers finding the film derivative and unoriginal, drawing direct comparisons to Ravi Teja's earlier works like Kick and Vikramarkudu. The one element critics consistently acknowledged was Ravi Teja's performance, which several noted as the film's primary saving grace, particularly in the second half. Common criticisms include a disappointing climax, an overlong runtime, and a formulaic screenplay that offers nothing new beyond standard mass-entertainer tropes. Some reviewers suggested the film would appeal mainly to Ravi Teja's fanbase and B/C-center audiences rather than general viewers.

6 rated reviews · 3 positive · 1 mixed · 2 negative

Praised: Ravi Teja's mass performanceCriticised: Unoriginal, formulaic screenplay

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Critic Reviews (7)

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NowRunning Team· NowRunning
6.0
...even though a nothing new concept and plot, Power has the elements required to bring the audience to theaters. Given the several mass elements, the film will go well with the B,C audience. If not for Aagadu coming in the next week, the movie should be a big hit for Ravi Teja.
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Hemanth Kumar· Times Of India
6.0
The first half of the film is entertaining and then, in the second half, the onus falls upon Ravi Teja's shoulders to carry the film with his power-packed performance. The climax is mighty disappointing and it's anybody's guess why the film feels longer than what the runtime is. In the end, Power is like all mix fruit juice. You know exactly what ingredients have been used to make it and what their source is, but the deja vu is too strong to shake it off your mind.
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Venkat Arikatla· Great Andhra
6.0
In all, Ravi Teja fans will be happy watching him play yet another mass character. But Power lacks that extra something which makes for a successful, racy commercial entertainer.
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BookMyShow Team· BookMyShow
5.0
Go to Power if you love Ravi Teja's films. Otherwise, the screenplay is just a new twist on every old turn in his earlier masala flicks. If you love Brahmanandam you will enjoy this movie, especially its surprise element.
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3.0
To look for mainstream plot, esthetics or treatment in Power is pointless. It is shamelessly commercial. On the whole, even if you are a big fan of no-brainer commercial entertainers, we would suggest you to watch Power on home edition.
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Hindustan Times· Hindustan Times
2.0
Power shows how lazy Telugu filmmakers who team up with stars have become. Power is botched up entertainment.
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Not rated
Power tries hard to amuse and has a hangover of Kick and Vikramarkudu. Ravi Teja does his part well but the film itself offers nothing new.
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Cast & Crew

Details

Release Date
12 September 2014
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
Telugu
Genre
Drama

User Ratings & Reviews

Users6.52 ratings

2 ratings · 1 with a written review

Community Reviews (1)

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Sudheer
10/10
Sept 2014

its not the old story but it had been amazing to see a new charectar of the police with corrupted. but taking the un-corrupted police officers in the form of the corrupted officer. twist are the hilights in the cinema must watch all f you

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