Current (2009) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Current (2009) Review
Current (2009), a Telugu romance movie starring Sushanth, Sneha Ullal, Raghu Babu, is reviewed here. Directed by Palnati Surya Pratap. Sushanth is a happy-go-lucky college student whose philosophy of life is summed up as Forget Yesterday, Enjoy Today & Worry Not about Tomorrow which keeps him happy but worries his parents to no end. A transfer brings the entire family to Hyderabad where he flips for his college classmate Sneha on d... Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 19 Jun 2009. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Current(2009)
Telugu · Romance
2h 25m · 19 Jun 2009
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | Writer: Palnati Surya Pratap, Gajjela Saidireddy, Akella Siva Prasad
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Current is a Telugu romantic drama that follows the story of a young man navigating love, family expectations, and personal ambitions. The film explores his relationships and the challenges he faces in balancing tradition with modernity.
Sushanth: Debutant lead with earnest effort but limited screen presence.
Sneha Ullal: Adequate performance with charm but lacked depth.
Raghu Babu: Provided comic relief with timing and energy.
Palnati Surya Pratap: Typical comedic role, entertaining in parts.
Sushanth: Strong supporting role with convincing portrayal.
Sneha Ullal: Added humor and local flavor.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Music by Devi Sri Prasad was a highlight
- ✓Comedy sequences involving Brahmanandam and Raghu Babu
- ✓Fresh faces bringing a youthful vibe
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak screenplay and pacing issues
- ✕Lack of strong narrative engagement
- ✕Underdeveloped characters
- ✕Direction lacked finesse
🎬 Direction & Writing
Palnati Surya Pratap's direction showed promise but suffered from inconsistent storytelling and weak screenplay, failing to fully engage the audience.
📰 Critic Reviews
The technology has brought a lot of changes to people and entertainment media. Attempting a village based subject is a risk these days. The unit of Current Theega has taken that risk and delivered it as a well-packaged film. Manoj Manchu delivers his best in this movie. On a whole. Current Theega is a colorful village…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.25 | |
| 2.75 | |
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics praising the music and comedy but criticizing the weak screenplay and direction. Performances were seen as average, with debutants showing potential but needing improvement.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Current release in theatres?▾
Current released on 19 June 2009 (2009).
Is Current a hit or flop?▾
Current is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Current online? OTT release date?▾
Current is available on Hungama Play, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Current?▾
Current directed by Palnati Surya Pratap.
Who are the main cast members of Current?▾
Current stars Sushanth, Sneha Ullal, Raghu Babu.
What is the Tollybo rating for Current?▾
Tollybo rates Current 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Current?▾
Music for Current composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the genre and runtime of Current?▾
Current — Genre: Romance, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.