Loafer (2015) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Loafer (2015) Review
Directed by Puri Jagannadh, Loafer (2015) is a Telugu action, drama film starring Varun Tej, Disha Patani, Revathi. Raja, who thinks his mother is dead, turns into a thief. However, his life changes when he falls for Mounika, a girl who is escaping a forced marriage, and eventually meets her aunt. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 17 Dec 2015. Runtime: 2h 15m.
Loafer(2015)
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 15m · 17 Dec 2015
DOP: P. G. Vinda | Writer: Puri Jagannadh
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Loafer is an action-drama centered on the life of a carefree young man who gets entangled in a complex situation involving family, love, and crime. The film explores his journey as he confronts challenges and discovers his true purpose.
Varun Tej: Energetic and charismatic; carried the film with his screen presence.
Disha Patani: Debut performance; showed promise with her screen presence.
Revathi: Strong supporting role; added emotional depth.
Puri Jagannadh: Provided comic relief and character support.
Varun Tej: Played the antagonist with intensity.
Disha Patani: Minor role; contributed to the narrative.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Varun Tej's performance and screen presence
- ✓Puri Jagannadh's direction with fast-paced narration
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Cinematography by P. G. Vinda
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Weak screenplay and character development
- ✕Lack of novelty in plot
- ✕Underutilization of supporting cast
🎬 Direction & Writing
Puri Jagannadh delivered a typical commercial entertainer with his trademark style, focusing on mass appeal and punch dialogues, but the writing lacked depth and coherence.
📰 Critic Reviews
Loafer is a movie which offers nothing to any section of audience. Though the first half is passable to some extent, second half becomes unbearable with back to back meaningless scenes ,fights and clichéd climax. Even the attempted mother sentiment failed big time because of the inability of the director to generate sy…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 2.25 |
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 found Loafer to be an average entertainer with some engaging moments but criticized its predictable plot and weak screenplay. Varun Tej's performance was appreciated, while the film was noted for its commercial elements rather than artistic merit.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Loafer release in theatres?▾
Loafer released on 17 December 2015 (2015).
Is Loafer a hit or flop?▾
Loafer is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Loafer online? OTT release date?▾
Loafer is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV from 31 March 2017.
Who directed Loafer?▾
Loafer directed by Puri Jagannadh.
Who are the main cast members of Loafer?▾
Loafer stars Varun Tej, Disha Patani, Revathi.
What is the Tollybo rating for Loafer?▾
Tollybo rates Loafer 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
What is the genre and runtime of Loafer?▾
Loafer — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 135 minutes, Language: Telugu.