Guru (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Guru (2017) Review
Guru (2017) — a Telugu action, drama, sport movie directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad. The cast includes Venkatesh, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar. A grumpy boxing coach takes on a young, rebellious woman under his wings and starts training her for the world championship. But their biggest battle has to be fought outside the ring. Our Rating: 3/5. Verdict: HIT. Released: 31 Mar 2017. Runtime: 1h 56m.
Guru(2017)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Sport
1h 56m · 31 Mar 2017
Music: Santhosh Narayanan | DOP: K. A. Shakthivel | Writer: Harshavardhan, Sudha Kongara, Nandini Sharma
Ratings
Our Rating
3
📖 Story
Guru is a sports drama centered around the inspiring journey of an aspiring boxer who overcomes personal and professional challenges to achieve success in the ring. The film explores themes of perseverance, mentorship, and self-belief.
Venkatesh: Strong and convincing portrayal of the determined boxer, bringing depth and intensity to the role.
Ritika Singh: Impressive debut with authentic boxing sequences and emotional depth.
Mumtaz Sorcar: Supportive role with adequate screen presence.
Sudha Kongara Prasad: Solid performance as a mentor figure.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Powerful performances by lead actors
- ✓Engaging and inspiring sports narrative
- ✓Well-choreographed boxing sequences
- ✓Strong emotional core and character development
- ✓Effective background score by Santhosh Narayanan
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot elements
- ✕Supporting characters underutilized
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sudha Kongara Prasad delivers a heartfelt and gripping sports drama with a focus on character-driven storytelling and realistic portrayal of boxing, balancing emotional moments with intense sports action.
📰 Critic Reviews
Guru is a decent film, which offers no high moments nor boring ones. With no commercial elements, at box-office this film may have limited scope. Watch it if you are a fan of Venkatesh or a fan of sports themed movies.
Firstly, the director Sudha Kongara and the actor Venkatesh should be appreciated for uniting to do a subject that was not attempted in the recent past. Films like Aswini (life story of running champion Aswini Nachappa), Mayuri (life story of dancer Sudhachandran) etc used to be produced by Usha Kiron Movies in 80’s an…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics praised Guru for its compelling performances, especially by Venkatesh and Ritika Singh, and its authentic depiction of the sport of boxing. The direction and technical aspects received positive remarks, though some noted the film's pacing issues and familiar storyline.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Guru release in theatres?▾
Guru released on 31 March 2017 (2017).
Is Guru a hit or flop?▾
Guru is declared a HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Guru online? OTT release date?▾
Guru is available on Sun NXT, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV from 17 December 2018.
Who directed Guru?▾
Guru directed by Sudha Kongara Prasad. Produced by S. Sashikanth.
Who are the main cast members of Guru?▾
Guru stars Venkatesh, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar.
What is the Tollybo rating for Guru?▾
Tollybo rates Guru 3/5. Verdict: HIT.
Who composed the music for Guru?▾
Music for Guru composed by Santhosh Narayanan.
What is the genre and runtime of Guru?▾
Guru — Genre: Action, Drama, Sport, Runtime: 116 minutes, Language: Telugu.