Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Comedy, Drama
2h 31m · 9 Mar 2001
Writer: S.V. Krishna Reddy
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Budget Padmanabham is a Telugu family drama revolving around the titular character, Padmanabham, who navigates financial struggles and familial responsibilities with humor and emotion. The film explores themes of middle-class challenges, relationships, and the importance of integrity and perseverance.
Jagapati Babu: Strong and convincing portrayal of the lead role with a good balance of comedy and drama.
Ramya Krishnan: Effective in a supporting role, adding emotional depth to the narrative.
Ravi Teja: Energetic and charismatic, providing comic relief and supporting the main storyline well.
Strengths
Weaknesses
S.V. Krishna Reddy delivers a typical family entertainer with a focus on emotional and comedic elements, though the narrative occasionally suffers from pacing inconsistencies.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
The film received mixed to average reviews from critics, who praised the performances and family-centric story but noted the lack of novelty and technical finesse.
Final Box-Office Result
Budget Padmanabham released on 9 March 2001 (2001).
Budget Padmanabham is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Budget Padmanabham is available on Vi Movies and TV, Hungama Play. OTT date will be updated soon.
Budget Padmanabham directed by S.V. Krishna Reddy. Produced by Grandi Narayana Rao.
Budget Padmanabham stars Jagapati Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Ravi Teja.
Tollybo rates Budget Padmanabham 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Budget Padmanabham — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 151 minutes, Language: Telugu.
