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Soggade Chinni Nayana

15 January 2016Telugu2h 25mPart 1 of the Bangarraju series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 7 critic reviews

Nagarjuna carries this familiar village drama, though the second half loses steam.

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

  • Praised: Nagarjuna's energetic lead performance
  • Criticised: Slow, unoriginal second half

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What 7 critics are saying

Critical reception for Soggade Chinni Nayana is moderately positive, with most reviewers positioning it as a fitting family entertainer for the Sankranthi season. Nagarjuna's performance and the film's family-oriented emotional sequences are the most consistently cited strengths across reviews. The second half's slow pacing is a recurring criticism, and several critics note that the story itself lacks originality, drawing on familiar village drama templates. Overall, critics recommend it as a safe, crowd-pleasing watch rather than a narratively ambitious film.

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Critic reviews (7)

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  1. 123Telugu

    Film review ·

    Whenever Nagarjuna has done entertaining roles, films have always clicked. Same is the case with Soggade Chinni Nayana which is a complete family entertainer. Nagarajuna's live wire performance and some very neatly executed family emotions are huge assets for this film. Barring the slow pace during the second half, this film ends up as an enjoyable watch for every section of the audience this Sankranthi season.
  2. Fully Hyderabad

    Film review ·

    ...this is the most festive release this week, and barring those rather minor flaws you'll find lots of reasons to like Soggaade Chinni Naayana. Might as well take the risk, eh?
  3. ILuvCinema

    Film review ·

    Overall Nagarjuna's Soggade Chinni Nayana movie will attract you if, you are interested in family entertainer films. Nagarjuna's Dhoti wearing style, Ramya Krishna's acting and village backdrop will make you to stick on your seats and watch the film. If you want quite interesting story, just go for it.
  4. Great Andhra

    Film review ·

    All in all, the movie is perfect watch for Sankranthi festive time. Despite weak second half, it still entertains. Bottom-line: Good family entertainer
  5. Telugu Mirchi

    Film review ·

    There is nothing new in the story penned by P. Ram Mohan. We have seen these type of village stories in the past. However, there is a slight change in the second half with addition of social fantasy to the story.

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