Verdict: A light socio-fantasy comedy that brings occasional chuckles through familiar antics but feels stuck in an older style of storytelling. Worth a watch mainly for fans of Allari Naresh’s classic comic energy if you don’t mind the dated approach.
Pros:
Allari Naresh’s sincere comic timing in several scenes
Occasional fun interactions involving supporting actors like Vennela Kishore and senior Naresh
Clean family-friendly entertainer tone without heavy vulgarity
Cons:
Outdated writing and forced jokes that lack freshness
Second half drags with stretched sequences and underused key characters
Allari Naresh returns to the fantasy comedy space with this film after a long gap. Directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada and backed by Annapurna Studios and Hasya Movies, it hit theatres on 4 September 2026 as a colourful socio-fantasy entertainer.
The story mixes village life, superstition, and heavenly elements with a focus on laughs and some emotion. Early audience talk across platforms shows a mixed response.
Some viewers found it an enjoyable theatre experience with friends, praising the comic moments and calling it a decent comeback for the lead. Others felt the humour felt forced and the overall treatment belonged to an earlier era of Telugu cinema.
The plot follows Suri, a carefree young man from a village who dreams of becoming a film hero but relies more on luck and superstition than hard work. He comes across an ancient book that can summon the celestial beauties Ramba, Oorvasi, and Menaka to earth.
What starts as an attempt to bring them down leads to chaos, confusion, and a series of situations that test him, especially around family matters. The film keeps the tone light and avoids major dark turns, focusing instead on the resulting misunderstandings and comic fallout.
On social media, many posts highlighted Allari Naresh’s efforts to revive his signature comic style. Viewers often praised specific one-liners and the banter involving senior actor Naresh and Vennela Kishore’s take on a divine character.
The glamour of the three celestial roles also drew comments, with some calling the visuals a plus. At the same time, common complaints pointed to outdated jokes, stretched sequences in the later portions, and the sense that the story offered little new.
Several reactions described the comedy as hit-or-miss, working in patches but losing steam. Overall sentiment remains divided between those who enjoyed the simple fun and those who found it tiresome.
Fans of Allari Naresh’s earlier light hearted films and pure comedy seekers may find enough moments to enjoy in a theatre setting, especially in a group.
The strengths lie in the lead’s commitment and a few genuine laughs, while the weaknesses include a lack of modern edge and uneven pacing.
It works better as a casual outing than a must-watch; those preferring tighter storytelling or fresher humour might prefer waiting for streaming.
Disclaimer: This review is based on publicly available audience reactions and discussions on X at the time of writing. Individual opinions may vary.
Kadir is a box office reporter and film analyst from Hojai, Assam, and the founder of Tenvow.com. Since 2015, he has been into box office reporting. With a focus on box office collections, OTT trends, and movie analysis, Kadir delivers accurate, data driven insights into the business of films.
