Aahaa..! (1998) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Aahaa..! (1998) Review
Aahaa..! (1998) (Telugu drama) — directed by Suresh Krissna. Starring Jagapati Babu, Sanghavi, Raghuvaran. Sriram (Jagapati Babu) is the son of "Pepsi" Parasuram (Vijayakumar), who always enjoys his life and his father feels that he is a useless fellow. Raghuram (Raghuvaran), his elder brother is their father's favorite son. To hide his brother secret he take the blame for everyone's shortcomings, become... Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE. Released: 20 Nov 1998. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Aahaa..!(1998)
Telugu · Drama
2h 25m · 20 Nov 1998
Writer: Suresh Krishna, Krishna Murali Posani
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Aahaa..! is a family drama centered around the dynamics of a joint family, exploring relationships, misunderstandings, and emotional bonds that ultimately lead to reconciliation and harmony.
Jagapati Babu: Strong and convincing portrayal of the lead character, delivering emotional depth.
Sanghavi: Graceful and engaging performance as the female lead.
Raghuvaran: Powerful and intense, adding gravitas to the narrative.
Suresh Krissna: Supportive role with a natural presence.
Jagapati Babu: Experienced and emotive, enhancing family drama elements.
Sanghavi: Solid supporting role contributing to the story's progression.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong emotional core and family values
- ✓Effective performances by lead and supporting cast
- ✓Well-crafted screenplay with engaging dialogues
- ✓Direction that balances drama and sentiment
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot elements
- ✕Lack of memorable music score details available
🎬 Direction & Writing
Suresh Krissna delivers a heartfelt family drama with a focus on relationships and emotions, maintaining a steady narrative flow and extracting commendable performances from the cast.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6.7 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 50 | |
| 6.7 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
No centers data available.
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
The film was generally appreciated for its emotional storytelling and performances, though some critics noted pacing issues. It resonated well with family audiences and was considered a wholesome entertainer.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Aahaa..! release in theatres?▾
Aahaa..! released on 20 November 1998 (1998).
Is Aahaa..! a hit or flop?▾
Aahaa..! is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Aahaa..! online? OTT release date?▾
Aahaa..! OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Aahaa..!?▾
Aahaa..! directed by Suresh Krissna. Produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Who are the main cast members of Aahaa..!?▾
Aahaa..! stars Jagapati Babu, Sanghavi, Raghuvaran.
What is the Tollybo rating for Aahaa..!?▾
Tollybo rates Aahaa..! 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Aahaa..!?▾
Aahaa..! — Genre: Drama, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.