Josh (2009) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Josh (2009) Review
Josh (2009), a Telugu action, family movie starring Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Karthika Nair, Prakash Raj, is reviewed here. Directed by Vasu Varma. When a man in search of employment, becomes involved with a group of students, who are being led astray by destructive influences, he invests all his energy and effort into ensuring that the students are able to stave off the negative powers. Why is he so passionate about helping the students? Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 4 Sept 2009. Runtime: 2h 57m.
Josh(2009)
Youth Rockzzz
Telugu · Action, Family
2h 57m · 4 Sept 2009
Music: Sandeep Chowta | DOP: Sameer Reddy | Writer: Vasu Varma
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Josh is a youthful action drama centered around the life of a spirited young man, played by Naga Chaitanya, who navigates the challenges of love, friendship, and rivalry in his locality. The story explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the fight against injustice, with a backdrop of vibrant college life and local gang conflicts.
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni: Energetic and promising debut with a natural screen presence.
Karthika Nair: Graceful and charming in her debut role.
Prakash Raj: Strong and commanding as the antagonist.
Vasu Varma: Provides comic relief with his impeccable timing.
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni: Supportive comedic role adding to the film's lighter moments.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Fresh debut performances by lead actors
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Energetic music score by Sandeep Chowta
- ✓Good cinematography capturing youthful vibe
- ✓Strong antagonist portrayal by Prakash Raj
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lengthy runtime with some pacing issues
- ✕Underdeveloped supporting characters
- ✕Some clichéd dialogues
🎬 Direction & Writing
Vasu Varma delivers a competent directorial debut with a focus on youthful energy and mass appeal. The narrative is straightforward but lacks novelty, relying on familiar tropes. Direction is adequate in handling action and drama but could have benefited from tighter screenplay and character depth.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2.75 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 10 |
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the fresh pairing of Naga Chaitanya and Karthika Nair, along with Prakash Raj's strong villainous role. The music and cinematography were noted as highlights. However, the film was criticized for its predictable plot and lack of depth in supporting roles. Overall, it was seen as a decent commercial entertainer with room for improvement.
Final Box-Office Result
🏟 Theatrical Centers Run
50 Days - Centers
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTC X Roads | Devi | — |
| 2 | Dilsukh nagar | Mega | — |
| 3 | Warangal | Radhika | — |
| 4 | Khammam | Tirumala | — |
| 5 | Kareemnagar | Sri Tirumala | — |
| 6 | Nizamabad | Vijaya | — |
| 7 | Tenali | Mini Sangameswara | — |
| 8 | Vijayawada | Annapurna | — |
| 9 | Vizag | Sangam | — |
| 10 | Viajayanagaram | Leelamahal | — |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Josh release in theatres?▾
Josh released on 4 September 2009 (2009).
Is Josh a hit or flop?▾
Josh is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
What is the budget of Josh?▾
Budget of Josh is approximately ₹1919382 Crore.
Where to watch Josh online? OTT release date?▾
Josh is available on Hungama Play, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Josh?▾
Josh directed by Vasu Varma. Produced by Dil Raju.
Who are the main cast members of Josh?▾
Josh stars Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Karthika Nair, Prakash Raj.
What is the Tollybo rating for Josh?▾
Tollybo rates Josh 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Josh?▾
Music for Josh composed by Sandeep Chowta.
What is the genre and runtime of Josh?▾
Josh — Genre: Action, Family, Runtime: 177 minutes, Language: Telugu.