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Puri Jagannadh's much-hyped film "Liger" had either the potential to become a massive hit or a spectacular failure. Unfortunately, the film failed to offer anything novel beyond Vijay Deverakonda's impressive physique. The story follows Liger (Vijay Deverakonda), a foul-mouthed MMA fighter raised by his single mother (Ramya Krishnan), who aspires to win the national championship. However, things take a different turn when Liger falls in love with a social media influencer named Tanya (Ananya Panday), who happens to be the sister of his nemesis Sanju (Vishu). Despite being a sports drama, the film fails to focus on the sport, and…

"Sita Ramam" is a Telugu-language film that has been re-released in Hindi dubbed version. Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, the movie is a period romance set in the 1960s and 1980s. The film's plot revolves around Ram (Dulquer Salmaan), an Indian Army officer, who saves a village in Kashmir from attackers aided by Pakistan in 1965. Ram receives numerous letters of admiration, including one from Sitamahalakshmi (Mrunal Thakur), declaring her love for him. Eventually, Ram and Sitamahalakshmi meet, and they plan to get married, but Sitamahalakshmi is hiding a secret that the screenplay of the movie tries to justify through alternate…

Vaarasudu, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and also released in Tamil as Varisu, features Thalapathy Vijay in top form, delivering peppy songs and heavy-duty heroic moments. The film revolves around a family with toxic dynamics, misunderstood sons, and a dying father (played by Sarath Kumar) who pits his sons against each other to determine the rightful successor to his business empire. The first half of the film begins shakily, with scenes that feel out of place and a lackluster mother sentiment subplot. However, the parallels to Vijay's real-life family conflicts keep the audience engaged. The film also shares similarities with Chekka…

Anand is the responsible leader of a company, driven by his father's vision of making every employee an owner. Meanwhile, Swamy is a carefree and street-smart guy who needs a job to fund his sister's wedding and win the heart of his love interest, Pranavi. Ravi Teja, a popular actor known for his comic timing, plays a dual role in the film Dhamaka, which is a high-energy, action-packed, and comedic entertainer. Sreeleela, who plays Pranavi, impresses with her beauty and graceful dance moves, matching Ravi Teja's dynamic energy. The music by Bheems Ceciroleo, along with hits like "Jinthaak" and "Mass…

The movie "18 Pages" by Palnati Surya Pratap, based on a story by Sukumar, is a heartwarming and engaging love story. The protagonist, Siddhu, played by Nikhil Siddhartha, is an app developer who discovers a diary written by Nandini (Anupama Parameswaran) after finding out a devastating truth about his girlfriend. As he delves into the diary, he becomes enchanted by Nandini and sets out to find her, leading to a series of mysterious events. The movie's strength lies in its portrayal of Siddhu's love and longing for Nandini, and the chemistry between him and his sidekick, Baghi, played by Sarayu…

Sarkaru Vaari Paata, directed by Parasuram Petla, is a mass entertainer that struggles to find its footing between being a commercial film and attempting to elicit sympathy for some of its side characters. The protagonist, Mahi (Mahesh Babu), is a debt collector and money lender with a troubled past who stalks people that owe him money, regardless of the amount. He falls in love with Kalaavathi (Keerthy Suresh), a gambling addict who deceives him by posing as someone she's not. As Mahi tries to collect the debt she owes him from her father, a politician and tycoon named Rajendranath (Samuthirakani),…

Veera Simha Reddy, directed by Gopichand Malineni, is a movie solely dedicated to Balakrishna's fans. The film features flying bodies, loud punch dialogues, and scenes that exist only to showcase Balakrishna's character, Veera Simha Reddy, as a god-like figure. The story revolves around Jai, played by Balakrishna, who grew up in Istanbul with his mother Meenakshi. He falls in love with a tone-deaf singer, Isha, and discovers his father's identity, along with enemies who want him dead. While Balakrishna's performance as Veera Simha Reddy is captivating, the film falters when it shifts focus onto other characters, such as Jai, Isha,…

A group of scientists approach Guru Paramhansa (Satya Raj), who runs a Vedic school, to challenge his beliefs in astrology and palmistry. This conflict is witnessed by Vikram Aditya (Prabhas), a reputed predictor known as "India ke Nostradamus," whose predictions have never been wrong. Throughout the film, Vikram Aditya claims to be against the idea of a committed relationship and instead seeks a flirtatious relationship. However, he falls in love with Dr. Prerana (Pooja Hegde), a woman struggling with difficult circumstances in her life. Vikram reads her palm, which predicts a bright future, but her experiences suggest otherwise. The movie…

Bobby's latest film "Waltair Veerayya," starring Chiranjeevi, Shruti Haasan, Ravi Teja, Catherine Tresa, Bobby Simha, and Prakash Raj, had a more promising start than his previous film, "Venky Mama." While the film is a mixed bag, it manages to keep the audience engaged throughout most of it. Chiranjeevi plays the role of Veerayya, a fisherman and smuggler from Jalarpet, Vizag, who is also respected by the coast guard, despite having a criminal record. A police officer, played by Rajendra Prasad, approaches Veerayya for help in dealing with a brutal crime in Maredumalli, and he agrees to help. Their target is…

Nagarjuna's "The Ghost" follows the story of an Interpol officer named Vikram, who struggles with PTSD and must protect his family while saving his country. The movie attempts to capture the essence of action thrillers like Kamal Haasan's "Vikram" and Ajith Kumar's "Viswasam," but ultimately falls short. Vikram had a difficult childhood, losing his mother during Hindu-Muslim riots and coping with the resulting trauma. A colonel takes him in and raises him alongside his daughter Anu (Gul Panag), who becomes family to him. Years later, Vikram becomes an Interpol officer alongside his co-agent and lover Priya (Sonal Chauhan), but a…