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Speedunnodu

5 February 2016Telugu2h 29m
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 9 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Bellamkonda shines, but the rural action-comedy drags.

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

  • Praised: lead actor's all-round performance
  • Criticised: slow predictable narrative weak engagement

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What 10 critics are saying

Critical reception for Speedunnodu is largely mixed to negative, with most reviewers finding it a passable but unremarkable commercial entertainer. Where praise exists, it centers on Bellamkonda Srinivas's performance and the film's action-comedy-music blend, with a few noting an interesting story set in a rural backdrop. Common criticisms include a slow and predictable narrative, weak emotional engagement, excessive hero-glorifying comedy, and a perception that director Bhimaneni failed to do justice to the source films he drew from. Several reviewers explicitly warned that the film fails to entertain or engage as a whole.

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Critic reviews (10)

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  1. Telugu Mirchi

    Film review ·

    Director Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao has done justice to the title of the film. Even hero maintained the fast pace from starting to the end. There is no other film release this week. So, Speedunnodu will dominate the whole week, till another film releases at the box-office.
  2. 123Telugu

    Film review ·

    Speedunnodu has an interesting story line which is set well in a rural set up. Bellamkonda Srininvas impresses with his all round skills and does his job pretty well. Interesting twists during the climax and lavish songs are huge assets. Barring a few dull moments during the first half and lack of emotional bond between the friends, this film can be given a shot for its overall package.
  3. ILuvCinema

    Film review ·

    Overall, Speedunnodu is a colorful youth and family entertainer. Even though some scenes are predictable in the story, lead actors performance will make you to watch the film. If you are interested in love and friendship based stories, then you will like this film.
  4. TeluguCinema

    Film review ·

    Speedunnodu is a passable commercial entertainer with proportionate dose of action, comedy and foot-tapping music. Not an exact frame to frame remake of Sundarapandian!
  5. Andhra Headlines

    Film review ·

    Bheemaneni depended on Sonarika's glamour,Tamanna's special song and mass elements. He did not try to include scenes that would interest movie lovers. Had he concentrated on story, screenplay and direction, he would have made better impact. Nothing special about Speedunnodu.
  6. Great Andhra

    Film review ·

    Unlike "Sudigaadu" Bhimaneni has not come up with perfect remake and unlike "Alludu Seenu" Bellamkonda has come up with a story that is too heavy for him.
  7. Gulte

    Film review ·

    Speedunnodu seems okay until the interval point with some laugh out loud moments. However the romantic track it is too predictable to keep us glued. Climax is different from usual but couldn't make the desired impact. Speedunnodu has its moments but fails to entertain or engage on a whole. Verdict: Caution! Speed-breaker ahead.
  8. Ap Herald

    Film review ·

    You can only watch director Bhimineni's Speedunnodu with tremendous choler and skepticism, as he tries to make mockery of two (Sundarapandian and Raja Huli) much loved films with this one.
  9. Fully Hyderabad

    Film review ·

    Speedunnodu is too slow for comfort, and all the adulatory dialogues from the comedians about the hero do nothing to increase its watchability. This guy is moving out of the theatres with a lot of speed.

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