Mrugaraju (2001) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Mrugaraju (2001) Review
A review of Mrugaraju (2001) (Telugu action, adventure, thriller), directed by Gunasekhar. Starring Chiranjeevi, Simran, Sanghavi. Mrugaraju is a 2001 Tollywood film which was written and directed by Gunasekhar based on English film The Ghost and the Darkness. It stars Chiranjeevi, Simran, Sanghavi and Nagendra Babu. Mani Sharma composed music for this film. The film has been dubbed in Tamil with the title Vettaikkaaran.The Hin... Our Rating: 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP. Released: 4 Feb 2001. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Mrugaraju(2001)
Telugu · Action, Adventure, Thriller
2h 25m · 4 Feb 2001
Writer: Gunasekhar, Satyanand, Veerendranath Yandamoori
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
📖 Story
Mrugaraju is an action-adventure film centered around a forest officer who embarks on a mission to capture a man-eating tiger terrorizing a tribal village. The story explores themes of bravery, man versus nature, and the bond between humans and wildlife, with intense action sequences and emotional moments.
Chiranjeevi: Strong and charismatic lead performance with convincing action scenes.
Simran: Supportive role with limited scope but effective presence.
Sanghavi: Notable for emotional depth in her role.
Gunasekhar: Solid supporting performance.
Chiranjeevi: Comic relief with well-timed humor.
Simran: Intense antagonist role with impactful screen presence.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Chiranjeevi's performance and screen presence
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Visual depiction of forest and wildlife
- ✓Strong antagonist portrayal
- ✓Effective blend of adventure and drama
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot elements
- ✕Underdeveloped female characters
- ✕Lack of memorable music score
🎬 Direction & Writing
Gunasekhar delivers a visually rich and ambitious film with a focus on action and adventure. The direction effectively captures the forest setting and the intensity of the man-animal conflict, though the narrative occasionally suffers from pacing inconsistencies.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 4.7 | |
| 3.1 | |
| 0 | |
| 53 | |
| 50 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
No centers data available.
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
Critics praised Chiranjeevi's performance and the film's ambitious action sequences and visuals. However, some noted the uneven pacing and lack of depth in the female roles. Overall, the film was seen as a decent entertainer with strong moments but not without flaws.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mrugaraju release in theatres?▾
Mrugaraju released on 4 February 2001 (2001).
Is Mrugaraju a hit or flop?▾
Mrugaraju is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Mrugaraju online? OTT release date?▾
Mrugaraju is available on Sun NXT, aha, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV, YuppTV from 5 February 2020.
Who directed Mrugaraju?▾
Mrugaraju directed by Gunasekhar.
Who are the main cast members of Mrugaraju?▾
Mrugaraju stars Chiranjeevi, Simran, Sanghavi.
What is the Tollybo rating for Mrugaraju?▾
Tollybo rates Mrugaraju 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
What is the genre and runtime of Mrugaraju?▾
Mrugaraju — Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.