Mehbooba (2018) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 25 Mar 2026
Mehbooba (2018) Review
A review of Mehbooba (2018) (Telugu action, drama, romance), directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Murali Sharma, Neha Shetty, Vishu Reddy. Mehbooba movie is a romantic love story in the backdrop of 1971 Indo-Pak war. Our Rating: 2.25/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 10 May 2018. Runtime: 2h 32m.
Mehbooba(2018)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Romance
2h 32m · 10 May 2018
Music: Sandeep Chowta | DOP: Vishnu Sarma | Writer: Puri Jagannadh, A.R. Sreedhar, Kiran Thatavarthi
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
📖 Story
Mehbooba is a romantic action drama revolving around a young man who falls in love with a girl from a different background. The story explores themes of love, family opposition, and the struggles the couple faces to unite against all odds.
Murali Sharma: Supporting role with impactful presence
Neha Shetty: Debutante with promising screen presence
Vishu Reddy: Lead role with energetic but inconsistent performance
Puri Jagannadh: Child artist with notable moments
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Music by Sandeep Chowta was well received
- ✓Cinematography by Vishnu Sarma captured scenic visuals
- ✓Energetic action sequences
- ✓Fresh cast brought novelty
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak screenplay and inconsistent narration
- ✕Lack of depth in character development
- ✕Predictable plot
- ✕Editing issues affecting pacing
🎬 Direction & Writing
Puri Jagannadh's direction showed flashes of style but was marred by a weak script and uneven pacing, failing to fully engage the audience.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Mehbooba is a good story which is let down by some uneven execution. While Akash Puri shows some good prospect, the film as a whole is slow, over the top and has an unappealing love story. Some good production values, decent first half are the only assets and one can give this film a shot only for these s…
The premise, narration and production design of Mehbooba are ‘region and language’ free, it can be shown to any group of audience of the subcontinent. Director Puri Jagan has put his radical approach and tried to deliver an honest love story but succeeded only partially. First half is average, second half picks up impr…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.25 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 25% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 40% |
Critics
Critics generally found Mehbooba to be an average outing with some praise for its music and visuals but criticized its weak storyline and lack of emotional depth.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mehbooba release in theatres?▾
Mehbooba released on 10 May 2018 (2018).
Is Mehbooba a hit or flop?▾
Mehbooba is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Mehbooba online? OTT release date?▾
Mehbooba OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Mehbooba?▾
Mehbooba directed by Puri Jagannadh. Produced by Dil Raju, Charmy Kaur, Puri Jagannadh.
Who are the main cast members of Mehbooba?▾
Mehbooba stars Murali Sharma, Neha Shetty, Vishu Reddy.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mehbooba?▾
Tollybo rates Mehbooba 2.25/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Mehbooba?▾
Music for Mehbooba composed by Sandeep Chowta.
What is the genre and runtime of Mehbooba?▾
Mehbooba — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 152 minutes, Language: Telugu.