Hippi (2019) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 24 Mar 2026
Hippi (2019) Review
Hippi (2019), a Telugu action, comedy, romance movie starring Kartikeya Gummakonda, Digangana Suryavanshi, Jazba Singh, is reviewed here. Directed by Obeli N Krishna. Devadas is a kick boxer turned techie who wants to break his relationship with Amukta Malyada at any cost. But will she let it happen? Our Rating: 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 5 Jun 2019. Runtime: 2h 23m.
Hippi(2019)
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Telugu · Action, Comedy, Romance
2h 23m · 5 Jun 2019
Music: Nivas Prasanna | DOP: R. D. Rajasekhar | Writer: Kaasi Nadimpalli
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
📖 Story
Hippi is a romantic action drama centered around a carefree and rebellious young man named Hippi, who falls in love with a spirited woman. The film explores their love story amidst conflicts arising from their contrasting personalities and the challenges they face in their relationship.
Kartikeya Gummakonda: Energetic and natural portrayal of a rebellious youth, showing good screen presence.
Digangana Suryavanshi: Charming and expressive, effectively complementing the lead role.
Jazba Singh: Provided comic relief with timing and dialogue delivery.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong lead performances
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Good music score by Nivas Prasanna
- ✓Cinematography by R. D. Rajasekhar
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Weak supporting characters development
🎬 Direction & Writing
Obeli N Krishna delivers a stylish romantic action entertainer with a youthful vibe. The direction is competent but the narrative lacks freshness and depth in writing.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Hippi is a stylish romantic film which fails to impress the audience. Hero Karthikeya and heroine Digangana take the lead and make the proceedings appealing, but abrupt narration with double meaning dialogues totally spoil the plot, making it a boring watch this weekend.
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1.5 | |
| 2 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the lead performances and technical aspects like music and cinematography but pointed out the lack of novelty in the story and uneven pacing. Overall, it was seen as a decent commercial entertainer with some flaws.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Hippi release in theatres?▾
Hippi released on 5 June 2019 (2019).
Is Hippi a hit or flop?▾
Hippi is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Hippi online? OTT release date?▾
Hippi is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Hippi?▾
Hippi directed by Obeli N Krishna. Produced by S. Thanu.
Who are the main cast members of Hippi?▾
Hippi stars Kartikeya Gummakonda, Digangana Suryavanshi, Jazba Singh.
What is the Tollybo rating for Hippi?▾
Tollybo rates Hippi 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Hippi?▾
Music for Hippi composed by Nivas Prasanna.
What is the genre and runtime of Hippi?▾
Hippi — Genre: Action, Comedy, Romance, Runtime: 143 minutes, Language: Telugu.