Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 58m · 24 Apr 2003
Music: Ramana Gogula | DOP: Chota K. Naidu, Shyam Palav | Writer: Pawan Kalyan, Satyanand
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Johnny is a romantic action drama centered around the life of a motorcycle stuntman named Johnny, who struggles to balance his passion for biking with his love life and family responsibilities. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams against societal expectations.
Pawan Kalyan: Energetic and charismatic portrayal of the titular character, showcasing his stunt skills and emotional depth.
Renu Desai: Supportive and graceful, providing a strong emotional anchor to the story.
Mallikarjuna Rao: Provided comic relief with timing and expressions.
Pawan Kalyan: Effective in a supporting comedic role.
Pawan Kalyan: Played a pivotal emotional role with subtlety.
Renu Desai: Portrayed the antagonist with intensity and menace.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Pawan Kalyan's direction showed ambition with his focus on action and style, but the narrative coherence and screenplay depth were lacking, resulting in a film that struggled to maintain engagement throughout.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 2 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally praised Pawan Kalyan's energetic performance and the film's stunt sequences but criticized the weak screenplay and inconsistent direction. The music was well received, adding to the youthful vibe. Overall, the film was seen as a mixed bag with notable strengths in action but shortcomings in storytelling.
Final Box-Office Result
Johnny released on 24 April 2003 (2003).
Johnny is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Johnny is available on Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Johnny directed by Pawan Kalyan. Produced by Allu Aravind.
Johnny stars Pawan Kalyan, Renu Desai, Mallikarjuna Rao.
Tollybo rates Johnny 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Johnny composed by Ramana Gogula.
Johnny — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 178 minutes, Language: Telugu.
