Last updated: 5 May 2026
The Man in Love
Telugu · Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 28m · 20 Apr 2000
Music: Ramana Gogula | Writer: Puri Jagannadh
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
Badri is a romantic action drama revolving around Badri, a carefree young man who falls in love with a girl from a wealthy family. The film explores his struggles to win her love and the challenges posed by family opposition and rivalries.
Pawan Kalyan: Energetic and charismatic, delivering a strong screen presence that connects well with the audience.
Ameesha Patel: Debut performance marked by charm and grace, fitting well into the romantic lead role.
Renu Desai: Supporting role with limited scope but adequate portrayal.
Puri Jagannadh: Effective antagonist with convincing intensity.
Pawan Kalyan: Strong supporting role adding depth to the narrative.
Ameesha Patel: Comic relief with typical timing and expressions.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Puri Jagannadh delivers a commercial entertainer with a mix of action and romance, focusing on mass appeal with punchy dialogues and stylized sequences. The writing is straightforward with emphasis on heroism.
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Our Rating
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 85 |
| 100 Days Centers | 40 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated Pawan Kalyan's energetic performance and Ramana Gogula's music but noted the film's predictable plot and routine screenplay. The film was seen as a typical commercial entertainer catering to the star's fan base.
Final Box-Office Result
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gajuwaka | Mohini | 100 |
| 2 | Viajayanagaram | NCS | 100 |
| 3 | Anakapalli | Gopalakrishna | 100 |
| 4 | Srikakulam | Kinnera | 100 |
| 5 | Payakaraopeta | Sai | 100 |
| 6 | Sompeta | Srinivasa | 100 |
| 7 | Narsipatnam | Srinivasa | 100 |
| 8 | Hyderabad | Sandhya 35MM | 100 |
| 9 | Nijamabad | Rajarajendra | 100 |
| 10 | Khammam | Vinoda | 100 |
| 11 | Miryalaguda | Lalita | 100 |
| 12 | Kotha Gudem | Maheshwari | 100 |
| 13 | Godavarikhani | Rajesh | 100 |
| 14 | Rajamundry | Ashok | 100 |
| 15 | Kakinada | Sridevi | 100 |
| 16 | Amalapuram | Venkatrama | 100 |
| 17 | Mandapeta | Satyasri | 100 |
| 18 | Tatipaka | Annapurna | 100 |
| 19 | Pithapuram | Sougandha | 100 |
| 20 | Eluru | Natraj | 100 |
| 21 | Bheemavaram | Natraj | 100 |
| 22 | T.P Gudem | Rangamahal | 100 |
| 23 | Tanuku | Lakshmi | 100 |
| 24 | Palakollu | Lakshmi Sai | 100 |
| 25 | Vijayawada | Raj | 100 |
| 26 | Gudiwada | Gopalakrishna | 100 |
| 27 | Machalipatnam | Venkateswara | 100 |
| 28 | Vuyyur | Tandavalaxmi | 100 |
| 29 | Guntur | Liberty | 100 |
| 30 | Tenali | Lakshmi | 100 |
| 31 | Ongole | Sridevi | 100 |
| 32 | Ch.Peta | Kalamandir | 100 |
| 33 | N.Peta | Easwar | 100 |
| 34 | Nellore | Nartaki | 100 |
| 35 | Ananthapur | Gowri | 100 |
| 36 | Kurnool | Anand | 100 |
Badri released on 20 April 2000 (2000).
Badri is declared a SUPER HIT at the box office.
Badri is available on aha, Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Badri directed by Puri Jagannadh. Produced by Trivikrama Rao T..
Badri stars Pawan Kalyan, Ameesha Patel, Renu Desai.
Tollybo rates Badri 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT.
Music for Badri composed by Ramana Gogula.
Badri — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 148 minutes, Language: Telugu.
