Last updated: 3 Apr 2026
No Gun, No Entry
Telugu · Comedy
2h 34m · 8 Jul 2022
Music: Kaala Bhairava | DOP: Suresh Sarangam | Writer: R. Teja
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Happy Birthday is a Telugu-language thriller that revolves around a suspenseful and engaging narrative involving a mysterious birthday party. The film explores themes of friendship, trust, and unexpected twists as the characters navigate through a series of events that challenge their perceptions and relationships.
Lavanya Tripathi: Strong and convincing in a pivotal role, carrying much of the emotional weight.
Satya: Effective portrayal with a natural screen presence.
Vennela Kishore: Provided comic relief with timing and subtle humor.
Ritesh Rana: Delivered a solid supporting performance.
Lavanya Tripathi: Added depth to the ensemble with his character work.
Satya: Memorable in his brief but impactful role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ritesh Rana delivers a focused and inventive directorial effort, blending thriller elements with emotional drama. The writing is tight with a few lapses but overall maintains audience interest through clever narrative devices.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics appreciated the film's fresh approach to the thriller genre in Telugu cinema, praising the performances and direction. Some noted pacing issues but overall found it an engaging watch with a decent balance of suspense and drama.
Final Box-Office Result
Happy Birthday released on 8 July 2022 (2022).
Happy Birthday is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Happy Birthday is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Happy Birthday directed by Ritesh Rana. Produced by Hemalatha Pedamallu, Chiranjeevi Pedamallu.
Happy Birthday stars Lavanya Tripathi, Satya, Vennela Kishore.
Tollybo rates Happy Birthday 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Happy Birthday composed by Kaala Bhairava.
Happy Birthday — Genre: Comedy, Runtime: 154 minutes, Language: Telugu.
