Akhil (2015) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Akhil (2015) Review
Akhil (2015) (Telugu action, fantasy, romance) — directed by V. V. Vinayak. Featuring Akhil Akkineni, Sayesha Saigal, Brahmanandam. A cruel business official attacks a tribal village for a stone which the people treat it as something special a guy who thinks he is somehow related to the stone comes to their aid. Our Rating: 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP. Produced by Sreshth Movies, Released: 10 Nov 2015. Runtime: 2h 10m.
Akhil(2015)
The Power of Jua
Telugu · Action, Fantasy, Romance
2h 10m · 10 Nov 2015
Writer: Rishabh Purohit, Veligonda Srinivas, Kona Venkat
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
📖 Story
Akhil is a romantic action drama revolving around the titular character Akhil, a young man with a mysterious past who falls in love with a girl named Anjali. The story explores Akhil's journey as he confronts various challenges and adversaries to protect his love and uncover his true identity.
Akhil Akkineni: Debut performance with energetic action sequences but received mixed reviews for acting skills.
Sayesha Saigal: Adequate performance as the female lead with limited scope.
Brahmanandam: Provided comic relief with his usual style.
V. V. Vinayak: Played a supporting role with decent screen presence.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓High production values
- ✓Action sequences
- ✓Music and background score
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak screenplay
- ✕Predictable plot
- ✕Underdeveloped characters
- ✕Pacing issues
🎬 Direction & Writing
V. V. Vinayak's direction was energetic but failed to elevate the weak script. The narrative lacked freshness and coherence.
📰 Critic Reviews
Saving the world is a concept that’s very ambitious in Telugu cinema. Going to Africa and saving the world is something that needs to be executed with a lot of deftness and should be made sure that audiences don’t lose connect with the goal of hero. VV Vinayak who is regarded as star director has taken an international…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | Low |
| Neutral | Moderate |
| Negative | High |
Critics
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, praising the technical aspects but criticizing the weak story and performances.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Akhil release in theatres?▾
Akhil released on 10 November 2015 (2015).
Is Akhil a hit or flop?▾
Akhil is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Akhil online? OTT release date?▾
Akhil is available on ZEE5, JioHotstar. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Akhil?▾
Akhil directed by V. V. Vinayak. Produced by Nithiin.
Who are the main cast members of Akhil?▾
Akhil stars Akhil Akkineni, Sayesha Saigal, Brahmanandam.
What is the Tollybo rating for Akhil?▾
Tollybo rates Akhil 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
What is the genre and runtime of Akhil?▾
Akhil — Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance, Runtime: 130 minutes, Language: Telugu.