Mangalavaaram (2023) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
Mangalavaaram (2023) Review
Mangalavaaram (2023) — a Telugu action, horror, thriller film directed by Ajay Bhupathi. Starring Payal Rajput, Ravindra Vijay, Chaitanya Krishna. Fear engulfs a village as murders pile up mysteriously. Shailu, a young woman, is the heart of the story and the enigmatic tale unravels with a suspenseful cinematic journey. Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE. Released: 17 Nov 2023. Runtime: 2h 23m.
Mangalavaaram(2023)
Telugu · Action, Horror, Thriller
2h 23m · 17 Nov 2023
Music: B. Ajaneesh Loknath | DOP: Dasaradhi Sivendra | Writer: Ajay Bhupathi
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📰 Critic Reviews
Mangalavaaram is a rustic thriller with a bold flashback. It has nice twists towards the climax. The flashback episode is ineffective and songs are not needed. The director Ajay Bhupathi should be appreciated for coming up with some original story and for creating a new ambiance for the film with the help of sensationa…
On the whole, Mangalavaaram deals with a unique concept, and the screenplay is quite engaging in the second hour. Payal Rajput’s character is well-designed, and the actress is at the top of her game. Mangalavaaram has also got the best technical values in recent times. However, the narrative in the first half is uneven…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
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| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.75 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
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Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mangalavaaram release in theatres?▾
Mangalavaaram released on 17 November 2023 (2023).
Is Mangalavaaram a hit or flop?▾
Mangalavaaram is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Mangalavaaram online? OTT release date?▾
Mangalavaaram is available on JioHotstar from 26 December 2023.
Who directed Mangalavaaram?▾
Mangalavaaram directed by Ajay Bhupathi. Produced by Swathi Gunupati, Suresh Varma M, Ajay Bhupathi.
Who are the main cast members of Mangalavaaram?▾
Mangalavaaram stars Payal Rajput, Ravindra Vijay, Chaitanya Krishna.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mangalavaaram?▾
Tollybo rates Mangalavaaram 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Mangalavaaram?▾
Music for Mangalavaaram composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.
What is the genre and runtime of Mangalavaaram?▾
Mangalavaaram — Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller, Runtime: 143 minutes, Language: Telugu.