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Gaddalakonda Ganesh (2019) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo

Last updated: 11 Apr 2026

Gaddalakonda Ganesh
HIT

Gaddalakonda Ganesh(2019)

Telugu · Action, Comedy, Crime

2h 53m · 11 Oct 2019

Music: Mickey J Meyer | DOP: Ayananka Bose | Writer: Karthik Subbaraj, Madhu Srinivas, Mithun Chaitanya

ActionThriller

Ratings

IMDbIMDb6.3
LetterboxdLetterboxd3
Metacritic UserMetacritic User0
TMDBTMDB62
TraktTrakt59

Our Rating

3

📖 Story

Gaddalakonda Ganesh is a Telugu action-drama that revolves around Ganesh, a small-time goon with a heart of gold, who struggles to leave his criminal past behind and lead a normal life. The story explores his relationships, challenges from rival gangs, and his quest for redemption.

🎭 Performances

Varun Tej: Strong and charismatic portrayal of a complex anti-hero

Atharvaa Murali: Effective supporting role adding depth to the narrative

Mirnalini Ravi: Promising debut with a natural screen presence

Harish Shankar: Good comic timing and supporting performance

Varun Tej: Steady and reliable in a supporting role

Atharvaa Murali: Strong character portrayal adding gravitas

💪 Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Varun Tej’s convincing performance
  • Engaging action sequences
  • Effective blend of humor and drama
  • Strong technical aspects like cinematography and music

Weaknesses

  • Predictable storyline
  • Pacing issues in the second half
  • Some supporting characters underutilized

🎬 Direction & Writing

Harish Shankar delivers a commercial entertainer with a mix of action, drama, and humor. The direction keeps the narrative engaging despite a familiar plot, with good characterizations and moments of emotional depth.

🛠️ Technical Aspects
  • - Cinematography by Ayananka Bose
  • - Music by Mickey J Meyer
  • - Editing and action choreography
  • - Production design and costume

📰 Ratings Sources

No rating sources available.

Our Rating

3/5

💰 Box Office Collection

No collection data available yet.

🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards

No centers data available.

No awards data available.

🏆 Records & Box Office

  • - Theatrical run was moderate with decent collections in Telugu states
  • - No publicly available detailed box office data found

😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics

TypeValue
Positive60%
Neutral25%
Negative15%

Critics

Critics generally praised Varun Tej’s performance and the technical aspects like cinematography and music. However, the film was noted for its predictable storyline and uneven pacing. The blend of humor and action was appreciated, making it a decent commercial entertainer.

Final Box-Office Result

HIT

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When did Gaddalakonda Ganesh release in theatres?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh released on 11 October 2019 (2019).

Is Gaddalakonda Ganesh a hit or flop?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh is declared a HIT at the box office.

Where to watch Gaddalakonda Ganesh online? OTT release date?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh is available on JioHotstar from 3 November 2019.

Who directed Gaddalakonda Ganesh?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh directed by Harish Shankar. Produced by Ram Achanta, Gopichand Achanta.

Who are the main cast members of Gaddalakonda Ganesh?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh stars Varun Tej, Atharvaa Murali, Mirnalini Ravi.

What is the Tollybo rating for Gaddalakonda Ganesh?

Tollybo rates Gaddalakonda Ganesh 3/5. Verdict: HIT.

Who composed the music for Gaddalakonda Ganesh?

Music for Gaddalakonda Ganesh composed by Mickey J Meyer.

What is the genre and runtime of Gaddalakonda Ganesh?

Gaddalakonda Ganesh — Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Runtime: 173 minutes, Language: Telugu.

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