Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023) Review
Anni Manchi Sakunamule (2023) (Telugu drama, family, romance) — directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. Featuring Santosh Shoban, Malavika Nair, Rajendra Prasad. Set in a fictional place called Victoriapuram, a feud between two families for a coffee estate have been going on for three generations. Unforeseen romance between two contrasting personalities from these families changes all their lives forever. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: FLOP. Produced by Swapna Cinema, Mitra Vinda Movies, Vyjayanthi Movies, Released: 18 May 2023. Runtime: 2h 35m.
Anni Manchi Sakunamule(2023)
Telugu · Drama, Family, Romance
2h 35m · 18 May 2023
Music: Mickey J Meyer | DOP: Richard Prasad, Sunny Kurapati | Writer: Lakshmi Bhupala, Sheik Dawood G., Sandeep SP
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Anni Manchi Sakunamule is a family drama that explores relationships, emotions, and the dynamics within a joint family. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's journey through love, misunderstandings, and reconciliation, highlighting the importance of familial bonds and traditional values in contemporary society.
Santosh Shoban: Natural and heartfelt portrayal of the lead character, effectively conveying emotional depth.
Malavika Nair: Graceful and convincing performance as the female lead, complementing the protagonist well.
Rajendra Prasad: Strong presence with his trademark comic timing and emotional scenes.
B. V. Nandini Reddy: Solid supporting role with impactful moments.
Santosh Shoban: Reliable and consistent in his character portrayal.
Malavika Nair: Adds emotional weight and maturity to the family dynamics.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong family-oriented storyline
- ✓Effective performances by lead and supporting cast
- ✓Emotional connect with audience
- ✓Pleasant music score by Mickey J Meyer
- ✓Good cinematography capturing rural and domestic settings
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable plot elements
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some clichéd dialogues
- ✕Lack of novelty in screenplay
🎬 Direction & Writing
B. V. Nandini Reddy delivers a heartfelt family drama with a focus on emotions and relationships. The direction is steady, emphasizing character interactions and traditional values, though the narrative occasionally falls into predictable tropes.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Anni Manchi Sakunamule is a family drama that works in parts. A few comedy scenes in the first half, performances of the lead pair, and the emotional scenes in the climax are its basic assets. But the movie nosedives in the second half and doesn’t recover till the climax. Hence it becomes just an okay wat…
A class film with few feel-good moments, few lighter moments, homely conversations, melodious songs, solid production values and good performances. All these positives are pretty much undone with ultra slow-paced narration, lack of story, and wasted first half. This film might appeal to a very limited section of the au…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.25 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.75 |
Our Rating
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the film's emotional core and performances, especially praising the family-oriented theme and music. However, some noted the predictable storyline and lack of freshness in the screenplay. Overall, the film was seen as a decent entertainer for family audiences.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Anni Manchi Sakunamule release in theatres?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule released on 18 May 2023 (2023).
Is Anni Manchi Sakunamule a hit or flop?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Anni Manchi Sakunamule online? OTT release date?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule is available on Prime Video from 17 June 2023.
Who directed Anni Manchi Sakunamule?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. Produced by Priyanka Dutt.
Who are the main cast members of Anni Manchi Sakunamule?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule stars Santosh Shoban, Malavika Nair, Rajendra Prasad.
What is the Tollybo rating for Anni Manchi Sakunamule?▾
Tollybo rates Anni Manchi Sakunamule 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Who composed the music for Anni Manchi Sakunamule?▾
Music for Anni Manchi Sakunamule composed by Mickey J Meyer.
What is the genre and runtime of Anni Manchi Sakunamule?▾
Anni Manchi Sakunamule — Genre: Drama, Family, Romance, Runtime: 155 minutes, Language: Telugu.