Anando Brahma (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Anando Brahma (2017) Review
Anando Brahma (2017) — a Telugu comedy, horror film directed by Mahi V. Raghav. Starring Srinivasa Reddy, Vennela Kishore, Shakalaka Shankar. An NRI enlists the help of his cop-friend to sell off his ancestral home, but later hears rumours of it being haunted. Unwilling to let go of the property at a throwaway price, he asks a team of four quirky guys to spend a night in the house and prove that it isn’t a ghost den. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 17 Aug 2017. Runtime: 2h 3m.
Anando Brahma(2017)
Telugu · Comedy, Horror
2h 3m · 17 Aug 2017
Music: Krishna Kumar | DOP: Anish Tharun Kumar | Writer: Mahi V. Raghav
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Anando Brahma is a horror-comedy revolving around a haunted house where four men are hired to stay overnight to prove the house is not haunted. The story unfolds with a mix of scares and laughs as the men encounter supernatural events and uncover the truth behind the haunting.
Srinivasa Reddy: Comedic and engaging, delivering strong comic timing
Vennela Kishore: Effective in comic sequences, adding to the humor
Shakalaka Shankar: Good comic presence, contributing to the ensemble
Mahi V. Raghav: Memorable for his unique style and comic relief
Srinivasa Reddy: Limited role but impactful in key moments
Vennela Kishore: Supportive role with decent screen presence
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Effective blend of horror and comedy
- ✓Strong ensemble cast with good comic timing
- ✓Engaging screenplay with unexpected twists
- ✓Good background score enhancing the mood
Weaknesses
- ✕Some predictable horror tropes
- ✕Occasional pacing issues in the second half
🎬 Direction & Writing
Mahi V. Raghav delivers a well-paced horror-comedy that balances scares with humor effectively. The writing keeps the audience engaged with a fresh take on haunted house themes.
📰 Critic Reviews
Anando Brahma is a film that has a quirky story idea. It needs a fine execution to make it work at all levels. But the director relied heavily on comedy scenes (especially spoofs of Money, Baahubali, Palnati Brahma Naidu, KA Paul, Baba Ramdev etc). Plus points of the film are story premise and comedy episodes in 2nd ha…
Anando Brahma works for its hilarious second half. This comedy horror genre film has been shot on shoestring budget, most likely will make good profit. Watch it with limited expectations, you’ll not be disappointed with its nice comedy.
Release date : August 18, 2017 123telugu.com Rating 3.25/5 Director : Mahi V Raghav Producers : Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devireddy Music Director…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.5 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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🏆 Records & Box Office
- - The film performed well at the box office with positive word of mouth
- - Noted for good occupancy in multiplexes and single screens
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics praised Anando Brahma for its innovative mix of horror and comedy, strong performances by the lead cast, and engaging screenplay. Some noted minor flaws in pacing but overall found it entertaining and refreshing in the Telugu horror-comedy genre.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Anando Brahma release in theatres?▾
Anando Brahma released on 17 August 2017 (2017).
Is Anando Brahma a hit or flop?▾
Anando Brahma is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Anando Brahma online? OTT release date?▾
Anando Brahma is available on YuppTV, Vi Movies and TV. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Anando Brahma?▾
Anando Brahma directed by Mahi V. Raghav.
Who are the main cast members of Anando Brahma?▾
Anando Brahma stars Srinivasa Reddy, Vennela Kishore, Shakalaka Shankar.
What is the Tollybo rating for Anando Brahma?▾
Tollybo rates Anando Brahma 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Anando Brahma?▾
Music for Anando Brahma composed by Krishna Kumar.
What is the genre and runtime of Anando Brahma?▾
Anando Brahma — Genre: Comedy, Horror, Runtime: 123 minutes, Language: Telugu.