Last updated: 10 Jul 2026


Telugu · Comedy, Drama, Family
2h 13m · 28 Jul 2023
Music: S. Thaman | DOP: Sujith Vaassudev | Writer: Samuthirakani
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Markandeyulu (Mark) is a workaholic who believes the world cannot function without him. After dying in a road accident, he meets 'Time' (Titan), who personifies himself as a deity. Mark bargains for more time to settle his family responsibilities. Titan grants him a 90-day extension, accompanying him on Earth to teach him that life goes on regardless of one's presence, leading to a journey of self-realization.
BRO is a fantasy drama that attempts to balance a profound philosophical core with the massive commercial expectations of a Power Star film. The first half relies heavily on the chemistry between Pawan Kalyan and Sai Durgha Tej, peppered with numerous references to Pawan's vintage hits and political persona. While these moments provide fan service, they often stall the actual narrative progression.
The second half shifts toward a more emotional and spiritual tone as the protagonist realizes his dispensability. However, the screenplay by Trivikram Srinivas feels overstuffed with commercial tropes that dilute the soul of the original Tamil film, 'Vinodhaya Sitham'. The pacing is inconsistent, with the internal family conflicts feeling somewhat melodramatic and dated.
S. Thaman's background score is energetic and elevates the elevation scenes, though the original songs are less memorable than the remixed snippets of older hits. The VFX is notably subpar for a film of this scale, making some of the 'divine' sequences look artificial. Ultimately, the film works as a celebration of Pawan Kalyan's stardom but falls short of being a cohesive emotional drama.
Pawan Kalyan: Charismatic and effortless as 'Time'. His screen presence and comedic timing in the first half are the film's primary highlights.
Sai Durgha Tej: Delivers a sincere performance as the egoistic Mark. He holds his own alongside Pawan Kalyan, especially in the emotional climax.
Rohini: Standout supporting act; she brings significant emotional depth to the mother's character in the latter half.
Brahmanandam: Brief but effective cameo that provides a nostalgic spark.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Samuthirakani stays true to his original story's intent but struggles with the commercial additions requested for the Telugu market. Trivikram's writing includes sharp wit in places but occasionally feels like a collection of 'Power Star' elevation lines rather than cohesive storytelling.
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| Type | Value |
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| Positive | High among hardcore fans for Pawan Kalyan's styling and references. |
| Neutral | General audience found it a one-time watch for the message. |
| Negative | Criticized for poor VFX and lack of fresh storytelling. |
Critics mostly gave mixed reviews, noting that while the film is a treat for Pawan Kalyan fans due to the 'vintage' references, the emotional depth of the original was lost in commercialization.
Final Box-Office Result
BRO released on 28 July 2023 (2023).
BRO is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
BRO is available on Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix from 25 August 2023.
BRO directed by Samuthirakani. Produced by T G Vishwa Prasad.
BRO stars Sai Durgha Tej, Pawan Kalyan, Ketika Sharma.
Tollybo rates BRO 2.25/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for BRO composed by S. Thaman.
BRO — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Runtime: 133 minutes, Language: Telugu.