Mithai (2019) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Mithai (2019) Review
Mithai (2019) is a Telugu crime, drama, romance film directed by Prashant Kumar, starring Rahul Ramakrishna, Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Swetaa Varma. After getting fired from his boring job Sai who is to get married in three days time, goes drinking with his friend Jani, his house gets robbed. Sai loses everything including the diamond necklace later in the evening he gets into a stupid challenge with his NRI friend Krishna. Sai and Jani take up ... Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 22 Feb 2019. Runtime: 2h 16m.
Mithai(2019)
Telugu · Crime, Drama, Romance
2h 16m · 22 Feb 2019
Writer: Prashant Kumar
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Mithai is a coming-of-age Telugu drama that follows the lives of three friends navigating the challenges of youth, love, and self-discovery in a small town. The film explores their aspirations, relationships, and the bittersweet moments that define their journey towards adulthood.
Rahul Ramakrishna: Natural and relatable portrayal, bringing depth to his character.
Priyadarshi Pullikonda: Comedic timing and emotional range added charm to the narrative.
Swetaa Varma: Fresh and engaging, effectively complementing the lead actors.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Authentic depiction of youth and friendship
- ✓Strong performances by lead cast
- ✓Realistic and heartfelt storytelling
- ✓Engaging dialogues and situational humor
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Lack of a strong musical score
- ✕Limited technical finesse in cinematography
🎬 Direction & Writing
Prashant Kumar delivers a sincere and grounded narrative focusing on character-driven storytelling. His direction captures the nuances of small-town life and youth dynamics with sensitivity, though the screenplay occasionally lags in momentum.
📰 Critic Reviews
‘Mithai’ is a B grade film which tries to package as a trendy comedy film. With no sequence is able to make audience laugh, this film is avoidable one.
On the whole, Mithai is a poorly executed dark comedy that has very few things going its way. The film starts off well but loses track after 15 minutes or so. It is a steep fall from there on and even natural performances from Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi could not save the film making it a below par watch this we…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 1.25 | |
| 2 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics appreciated Mithai for its honest portrayal of friendship and youth, praising the performances and relatable narrative. However, some noted the film's slow pace and technical shortcomings as detracting factors.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mithai release in theatres?▾
Mithai released on 22 February 2019 (2019).
Is Mithai a hit or flop?▾
Mithai is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Mithai online? OTT release date?▾
Mithai is available on Gemplex. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Mithai?▾
Mithai directed by Prashant Kumar.
Who are the main cast members of Mithai?▾
Mithai stars Rahul Ramakrishna, Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Swetaa Varma.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mithai?▾
Tollybo rates Mithai 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
What is the genre and runtime of Mithai?▾
Mithai — Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 136 minutes, Language: Telugu.