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Telugu · Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 11m · 12 Apr 2019
DOP: Karthik Ghattamaneni | Writer: Kishore Tirumala
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Chitralahari follows the story of Vijay Krishna, a struggling middle-class man who faces multiple setbacks in his professional and personal life. Despite failures and heartbreaks, he remains optimistic and determined to succeed, learning valuable life lessons along the way.
Sai Durgha Tej: Earnest and relatable portrayal of a struggling youth
Kalyani Priyadarshan: Charming and supportive as the female lead
Nivetha Pethuraj: Strong presence with a significant role
Kishore Tirumala: Effective in a supporting role
Sai Durgha Tej: Adds humor and depth
Kalyani Priyadarshan: Good comic timing
Strengths
Weaknesses
Kishore Tirumala delivers a heartfelt and inspiring narrative with a focus on character development and emotional depth. The direction balances drama and humor well, though some pacing inconsistencies are present.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated the film for its relatable story and Sai Durgha Tej's sincere performance. The emotional core and motivational message were highlighted positively, although some noted the film's predictable moments and pacing flaws.
Final Box-Office Result
Chitralahari released on 12 April 2019 (2019).
Chitralahari is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Chitralahari is available on MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Chitralahari directed by Kishore Tirumala. Produced by Y. Ravi Shankar, Mohan Cherukuri, Naveen Yerneni.
Chitralahari stars Sai Durgha Tej, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Nivetha Pethuraj.
Tollybo rates Chitralahari 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Chitralahari — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 131 minutes, Language: Telugu.
