Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984) Review
Mangamma Gari Manavadu (1984) — a Telugu drama movie directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The cast includes Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini Maniratnam, Bhanumathi. Veeranna and Malli loves each other. But things changes a lot when Veeranna returns home from military service. Our Rating: 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT. Released: 7 Sept 1984.
Mangamma Gari Manavadu(1984)
Telugu · Drama
0 · 7 Sept 1984
DOP: D. Prasad Babu | Writer: N/A
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
📖 Story
The film revolves around the life of Mangamma's grandson, who faces various challenges and adversities while upholding family honor and values. The narrative blends family drama with emotional and action elements, highlighting generational conflicts and resolutions.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Strong and charismatic portrayal of the protagonist, balancing action and emotional scenes effectively.
Suhasini Maniratnam: Delivered a sincere and engaging performance as the female lead.
Bhanumathi: Powerful and commanding presence as Mangamma, adding depth to the family drama.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging family-oriented storyline
- ✓Strong performances by lead actors
- ✓Effective direction by Kodi Ramakrishna
- ✓Memorable music and background score
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable plot elements
- ✕Some melodramatic sequences
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
🎬 Direction & Writing
Kodi Ramakrishna's direction is competent, managing to keep the traditional family drama engaging with a mix of action and emotional depth. The screenplay is straightforward but effective in conveying the film's themes.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 6.5 | |
| 0 | |
| 0 | |
| 60 | |
| 10 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 100 Days Centers | 28 |
No awards data available.
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Completed 50 days in multiple centers
- - Completed 100 days in several centers
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
No numeric critic ratings available from the specified sources. General critical reception noted the film as a solid family entertainer with commendable performances but did not provide numeric scores.
Final Box-Office Result
🏟 Theatrical Centers Run
100 Days - Centers
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | Tarakarama | 100 |
| 2 | Hyderabad | Subash | 100 |
| 3 | Secunderabad | Manohar | 100 |
| 4 | Nizamabad | Picture Palace | 100 |
| 5 | Khammam | Annapoorna Talkies | 100 |
| 6 | Khazipet | Bhavani Talkies | 100 |
| 7 | Vijayawada | Vijaya Talkies | 100 |
| 8 | Machilipatnam | Rama Krishna | 100 |
| 9 | Gudiwada | Lakshmi Rama | 100 |
| 10 | Guntur | Little Krishna | 100 |
| 11 | Ongole | Srinivasa Deluxe | 100 |
| 12 | Tenali | Gaity | 100 |
| 13 | Chirala | Gopala Krishna | 100 |
| 14 | Eleuru | Satyanarayana | 100 |
| 15 | Tanuku | Venkataramaiah | 100 |
| 16 | Bhimavaram | Govardhan | 100 |
| 17 | Tadepalligudem | Prabath | 100 |
| 18 | Rajahmundry | Rama Krishna 70mm | 100 |
| 19 | Kakinada | Swapna | 100 |
| 20 | Amalapuram | Srinivasa | 100 |
| 21 | Vizag | Rajkamal | 100 |
| 22 | Vizag | Chandra Shekar | 100 |
| 23 | Vijayanagaram | Lakshmi Saraswathi | 100 |
| 24 | Ananthapur | Neelam Talkies | 100 |
| 25 | Kurnool | Vicktory | 100 |
| 26 | Cuddapah | Annapoorna Picture Palace | 100 |
| 27 | Tirupathi | Pratap | 100 |
| 28 | Nellore | New Talkies | 100 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mangamma Gari Manavadu release in theatres?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu released on 7 September 1984 (1984).
Is Mangamma Gari Manavadu a hit or flop?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu is declared a SUPER HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Mangamma Gari Manavadu online? OTT release date?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu is available on Eros Now, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Mangamma Gari Manavadu?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Produced by S. Gopala Reddy.
Who are the main cast members of Mangamma Gari Manavadu?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Suhasini Maniratnam, Bhanumathi.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mangamma Gari Manavadu?▾
Tollybo rates Mangamma Gari Manavadu 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT.
What is the genre and runtime of Mangamma Gari Manavadu?▾
Mangamma Gari Manavadu — Genre: Drama, Language: Telugu.