Last updated: 5 May 2026
Ready to HIre
Telugu · Comedy, Romance
2h 2m · 14 Oct 2022
Music: Gopi Sundar | DOP: Bala Saraswathi | Writer: Santosh Kambhampati
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Boyfriend For Hire is a Telugu romantic comedy that revolves around a young woman who hires a man to pose as her boyfriend to navigate social and familial pressures, leading to humorous and heartfelt situations that explore modern relationships.
Viswant Duddumpudi: Natural and charming in the lead role, effectively delivering comic timing.
Malavika Satheesan: Engaging and expressive, bringing freshness to her character.
Pooja Ramachandran: Supportive role with decent screen presence.
Santosh Kambhampati: Provides comic relief with a confident performance.
Viswant Duddumpudi: Adequate supporting role.
Malavika Satheesan: Contributes to the humor effectively.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Santosh Kambhampati delivers a breezy romantic comedy with a focus on youthful relationships, though the narrative occasionally suffers from predictability and uneven pacing.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally found Boyfriend For Hire to be a feel-good entertainer with decent performances and music, though many noted its predictable plot and lack of novelty. The film was appreciated for its light humor and youthful vibe but did not impress as a standout romantic comedy.
Final Box-Office Result
Boyfriend For Hire released on 14 October 2022 (2022).
Boyfriend For Hire is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Boyfriend For Hire is available on aha from 16 March 2023.
Boyfriend For Hire directed by Santosh Kambhampati. Produced by S.Nirajan Reddy, Venu Madhav Peddi.
Boyfriend For Hire stars Viswant Duddumpudi, Malavika Satheesan, Pooja Ramachandran.
Tollybo rates Boyfriend For Hire 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Boyfriend For Hire composed by Gopi Sundar.
Boyfriend For Hire — Genre: Comedy, Romance, Runtime: 122 minutes, Language: Telugu.
