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Last updated: 5 May 2026
Directed by Suresh Krissna, Auto Driver (1998) is a Telugu romance film starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Simran, Deepti Bhatnagar. Credited cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni ... Jagan Mahesh Anand Babu Mohan Dipti Bhatnagar Brahmanandam Ashok Kumar K. Srinivasa Rao Kota Simran Dara Singh Sudhakar Sujatha Vijayakumar Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 24 Apr 1998. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Telugu · Romance
2h 25m · 24 Apr 1998
Writer: Bhupati Raja, Suresh Krishna, Krishna Murali Posani
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Auto Driver follows the life of a humble auto rickshaw driver who navigates the challenges of urban life, love, and social injustice. The story delves into his relationships and the struggles he faces while trying to uphold his dignity and fight against corruption.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Charismatic and convincing portrayal of the protagonist, bringing depth to the role of an auto driver.
Simran: Strong and engaging performance as the female lead, complementing the hero well.
Deepti Bhatnagar: Supportive role with adequate screen presence.
Suresh Krissna: Effective as the antagonist, adding tension to the narrative.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Solid supporting role contributing to the story's progression.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suresh Krissna delivers a commercially appealing film with a blend of action, drama, and social message. The narrative is straightforward, focusing on the protagonist's journey with adequate emotional depth but limited novelty.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated Nagarjuna's performance and the film's social message but noted the conventional storyline and pacing issues. The film received mixed to positive reviews overall.
Final Box-Office Result
Auto Driver released on 24 April 1998 (1998).
Auto Driver is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Auto Driver is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 13 May 2017.
Auto Driver directed by Suresh Krissna.
Auto Driver stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Simran, Deepti Bhatnagar.
Tollybo rates Auto Driver 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Auto Driver — Genre: Romance, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.