Hello! (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 11 Jul 2026
Hello! (2017) Review
Hello! (2017) — a Telugu action, romance film directed by Vikram Kumar. Starring Akhil Akkineni, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Ramya Krishnan. Avinash/Seenu is a street urchin brought up by his loving adoptive parents Saru and Prakash. The love of his life is the girl he meets during childhood Junnu/Priya, whom fate had snatched away from him. Fourteen long years and they still wait for the day they will meet again. Will destiny help them? Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 21 Dec 2017. Runtime: 2h 11m.
Hello!(2017)
Telugu · Action, Romance
2h 11m · 21 Dec 2017
DOP: P. S. Vinod | Writer: Vikram Kumar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Hello! is a romantic drama revolving around the life of a young man who falls in love with a woman he meets through a missed call. The story explores their evolving relationship, misunderstandings, and the emotional journey that tests their love and commitment.
Akhil Akkineni: Debut performance with earnestness but limited screen presence.
Kalyani Priyadarshan: Natural and charming, showing promise in her debut.
Ramya Krishnan: Strong supporting role with impactful presence.
Vikram Kumar: Solid performance adding depth to the narrative.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Fresh romantic storyline with emotional moments
- ✓Good cinematography by P. S. Vinod
- ✓Strong supporting cast performances
Weaknesses
- ✕Slow pacing in the second half
- ✕Lead actors' performances lack maturity
- ✕Predictable screenplay
🎬 Direction & Writing
Vikram Kumar's direction is visually appealing with a focus on aesthetics, but the narrative suffers from pacing issues and lacks emotional depth in parts.
📰 Critic Reviews
Hello film talks about the concept of serendipity (happy chance) and destiny where things will happen if they are meant to happen. Plus points of the film are terrific action sequences, excellent technical values, family emotions (parents episode) and scenes between lead pair in the second half, On the flipside, narrat…
Hello is a movie that the makers tried to pack with all the right technical ingredients – Stunts, dances, excellent artwork etc. At times this film has finest class moments dashed with artistic shots conceived by director Vikram Kumar. However, the weak plot and lack of emotional connect spoils the overall impact. Prod…
Release date : December 22, 2017 123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5 Starring : Akhil Akkineni, Kalyani Priyadarshan Director : Vikram Kumar Producer :…
Akkineni Akhil’s forthcoming romantic drama, Hello, is scheduled for a December 22nd release. The film’s music album was released at a grand…
First half of the film is decent. Second half has a variety point, but becomes repetitive because most of the scenes involve 3 characters and have the same pattern. Entertainment is handled well. Plus points of the film are Ram, comedy and first half. On the flipside, second half should have been handled in an interest…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 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
Critics generally appreciated the film's visual appeal and fresh romantic theme but criticized the slow pace and lack of strong performances from the leads. The supporting cast was noted as a highlight.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Hello! release in theatres?▾
Hello! released on 21 December 2017 (2017).
Is Hello! a hit or flop?▾
Hello! is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Hello! online? OTT release date?▾
Hello! OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Hello!?▾
Hello! directed by Vikram Kumar. Produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Who are the main cast members of Hello!?▾
Hello! stars Akhil Akkineni, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Ramya Krishnan.
What is the Tollybo rating for Hello!?▾
Tollybo rates Hello! 2.75/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Hello!?▾
Hello! — Genre: Action, Romance, Runtime: 131 minutes, Language: Telugu.