Gunturodu (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Gunturodu (2017) Review
Directed by S. K. Satya, Gunturodu (2017) is a Telugu action, comedy film starring Manchu Manoj, Pragya Jaiswal, Rajendra Prasad. A man and woman meet in college and are on their way to a lifetime of happiness when their plans get hijacked. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 3 Mar 2017. Runtime: 2h 17m.
Gunturodu(2017)
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 17m · 3 Mar 2017
Music: Sri Vasanth | DOP: Siddharth Ramaswamy | Writer: S. K. Satya
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Gunturodu is an action entertainer revolving around a young man who gets embroiled in a conflict involving local goons and corrupt officials. The story follows his fight to protect his loved ones and uphold justice in his town.
Manchu Manoj: Energetic and suited the action-oriented role, though limited by the script.
Pragya Jaiswal: Adequate as the female lead with limited scope.
Rajendra Prasad: Provided comic relief and veteran presence.
S. K. Satya: Effective as the antagonist.
Manchu Manoj: Strong supporting role.
Pragya Jaiswal: Good performance in a supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Manchu Manoj's action sequences
- ✓Some engaging moments in the second half
- ✓Music and background score by Sri Vasanth
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak and predictable storyline
- ✕Lack of novelty in screenplay and narration
- ✕Underutilization of supporting cast
- ✕Pacing issues in the first half
🎬 Direction & Writing
S. K. Satya's direction was straightforward but failed to bring freshness to the routine action drama. The writing lacked depth and failed to engage consistently.
📰 Critic Reviews
Gunturodu first half is mediocre, second half is slightly better. Overall, it is one-time watch for mass audience. Appropriate comedy and couple of good songs would have changed the box-office fate of this film.
Release date : March 03, 2017 123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5 Director : S.K. Satya Producer : Sree Varun Atluri Music Director :…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.75 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics
Critics generally found Gunturodu to be a routine action entertainer with a weak story and predictable screenplay. While Manchu Manoj's performance and action scenes were appreciated, the film failed to impress due to lack of novelty and weak narration.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Gunturodu release in theatres?▾
Gunturodu released on 3 March 2017 (2017).
Is Gunturodu a hit or flop?▾
Gunturodu is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Gunturodu online? OTT release date?▾
Gunturodu is available on Google Play, YouTube, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Gunturodu?▾
Gunturodu directed by S. K. Satya.
Who are the main cast members of Gunturodu?▾
Gunturodu stars Manchu Manoj, Pragya Jaiswal, Rajendra Prasad.
What is the Tollybo rating for Gunturodu?▾
Tollybo rates Gunturodu 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Gunturodu?▾
Music for Gunturodu composed by Sri Vasanth.
What is the genre and runtime of Gunturodu?▾
Gunturodu — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 137 minutes, Language: Telugu.