Mister (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Mister (2017) Review
Mister (2017) (Telugu drama, romance) — directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Featuring Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi, Hebah Patel. Chay is a happy-go-lucky guy living in Spain with his relatives. A mistaken identity at the airport results in him reaching out to Meera, with whom he falls in love at first site. So far, so good. All hell breaks loose for Chay when he comes to know that Meera is in love with one Siddharth, who ... Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Produced by Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions, Light House Movie Makers, Released: 14 Apr 2017. Runtime: 2h 37m.
Mister(2017)
Telugu · Drama, Romance
2h 37m · 14 Apr 2017
Music: Mickey J Meyer | DOP: K. V. Guhan | Writer: Sreenu Vaitla, Gopi Mohan
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Mister is a romantic action drama revolving around Chai, a carefree and happy-go-lucky man, who falls in love with a woman named Nithya. The story explores their relationship dynamics, misunderstandings, and the challenges they face, culminating in a resolution of their love story.
Varun Tej: Charismatic and energetic portrayal of the lead, though sometimes inconsistent in emotional depth.
Lavanya Tripathi: Natural and appealing, delivering a sincere performance as the female lead.
Hebah Patel: Supportive role with limited scope but performed adequately.
Sreenu Vaitla: Strong supporting presence adding gravitas.
Varun Tej: Effective as antagonist, bringing intensity.
Lavanya Tripathi: Provided comic relief with decent timing.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Varun Tej's screen presence
- ✓Engaging music by Mickey J Meyer
- ✓Good cinematography by K. V. Guhan
- ✓Some entertaining action sequences
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable and formulaic storyline
- ✕Weak screenplay and pacing issues
- ✕Underdeveloped female characters
- ✕Lack of novelty in direction
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sreenu Vaitla's direction lacked freshness and failed to elevate the routine script, resulting in an average entertainer with moments of engagement but overall inconsistency.
📰 Critic Reviews
Release date : April 14, 2017 123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5 Director : Srinu Vaitla Producer : Nallamalupu Bujji, Tagore Madhu Music Director…
Mister movie has an entertaining first half and a mediocre second half – but overall impression would be an average. Mister has all commercial ingredients stuffed, along with rich production values but farcical second half played the spoilsport for this film. Summer holidays and lack of competition may fetch some reven…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.75 | |
| 2.75 |
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 'Mister' to be a routine commercial entertainer with a few enjoyable moments but criticized its predictable plot and lack of strong writing. Performances, especially by Varun Tej, were appreciated, but the film failed to make a lasting impact.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mister release in theatres?▾
Mister released on 14 April 2017 (2017).
Is Mister a hit or flop?▾
Mister is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Mister online? OTT release date?▾
Mister is available on Vi Movies and TV. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Mister?▾
Mister directed by Sreenu Vaitla.
Who are the main cast members of Mister?▾
Mister stars Varun Tej, Lavanya Tripathi, Hebah Patel.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mister?▾
Tollybo rates Mister 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Mister?▾
Music for Mister composed by Mickey J Meyer.
What is the genre and runtime of Mister?▾
Mister — Genre: Drama, Romance, Runtime: 157 minutes, Language: Telugu.