Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Mystery, Romance, Thriller
3h 2m · 6 Sept 2018
DOP: Vishwanath Reddy Chelumalla | Writer: Phanindra Narsetti
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Manu is a Telugu romantic thriller that revolves around the life of Manu, a man who experiences a series of mysterious events and emotional turmoil after meeting a woman named Anu. The narrative explores themes of love, fate, and the supernatural, blending romance with suspense as Manu tries to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences in his life.
Raja Goutham: Convincing and earnest portrayal of the protagonist, effectively conveying emotional depth.
Chandini Chowdary: Natural and engaging, providing a strong romantic counterpart.
Aberaam Varma: Supportive role with adequate screen presence.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Phanindra Narsetti delivers a confident directorial debut with a fresh narrative style, maintaining suspense and emotional engagement throughout the film. The writing is generally solid but occasionally leaves questions unanswered.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated Manu for its novel approach to the romantic thriller genre and praised the lead actors' performances. The film was noted for its atmospheric cinematography and engaging narrative, though some reviews pointed out minor flaws in script clarity and character development.
Final Box-Office Result
Manu released on 6 September 2018 (2018).
Manu is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Manu is available on Prime Video. OTT date will be updated soon.
Manu directed by Phanindra Narsetti. Produced by Srujan Yarabolu.
Manu stars Raja Goutham, Chandini Chowdary, Aberaam Varma.
Tollybo rates Manu 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Manu — Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Runtime: 182 minutes, Language: Telugu.
