Ruthvik, Vishakha Dhiman, Sai Kumar, Dr. Naresh Vijaya Krishna, Avasarala Srinivas
Release Date
July 17, 2026
Verdict: A youthful romantic drama with decent lead performances and emotional moments that works in parts but struggles with slow pacing.
Pros:
Ruthvik’s sincere effort in dual roles
Warm family and emotional sequences
Pleasant chemistry between the leads
Cons:
Slow screenplay that drags in places
Second half loses steam with ordinary writing
Movie
Raja The Raja
Release Date
17 July 2026
Genre
Romantic Drama
Director
Annil Boyiidapu
Cast
Ruthvik, Vishakha Dhiman, Sai Kumar, Dr. Naresh Vijaya Krishna, Avasarala Srinivas
Language
Telugu
Raja The Raja hit screens today as a youthful romantic entertainer starring debutant Ruthvik opposite Vishakha Dhiman. Directed by Annil Boyiidapu, the film blends present-day romance with a period track involving reincarnation and unfinished love.
Early audience talk on X and other platforms shows a mixed but largely polite response, with many calling it a feel-good watch for families while others found it average. The story follows a young man who dreams of becoming a fashion designer against his father’s wishes.
Love enters his life, only for a strange twist to pull him into a forgotten past filled with royalty, sacrifice and second chances. The film keeps the past-life connection light and focuses more on emotions and family bonds without heavy complications.
Early reactions on X praise Ruthvik for carrying the dual roles with honesty and energy. Viewers liked the emotional father-son moments and the soft romance.
Supporting actors, especially Dr. Naresh Vijaya Krishna, got appreciation for grounding the family track. At the same time, many pointed out that the story moves slowly, some scenes feel stretched, and the second half does not match the first half’s promise.
Comedy bits and a few dramatic stretches received mild complaints for not landing strongly. If you enjoy simple love stories with a touch of emotion and period flavour, this one may offer a pleasant theatre outing.
It is not a high energy entertainer, so those looking for tight pacing or big surprises might find it ordinary. Waiting for OTT could work fine if you are not in a rush. Overall, it is a passable debut effort that has its heart in the right place even if the execution stays average.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
