Overview
- The Telugu romantic comedy-thriller released January 14 for Pongal/Makar Sankranti, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary.
- Initial audience reactions on X highlight Polishetty’s timing and one-liners, with many calling the film a clean, fun entertainer suited to the holiday frame.
- Viewers also note familiar plotting and a lengthy runtime with slower stretches in the second half, while a few posts allege inflated reviews and numbers.
- Industry tracker Sacnilk expects a solid first day, and Republic World reported ₹2.03 crore at the box office by its time of publishing.
- The film enters a crowded festival slate with box-office competition from other Sankranti releases, including Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.