Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Adventure, Thriller
2h 25m · 4 Feb 2001
Writer: Gunasekhar, Satyanand, Veerendranath Yandamoori
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
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
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.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
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
Mrugaraju released on 4 February 2001 (2001).
Mrugaraju is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Mrugaraju is available on Sun NXT, aha, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV, YuppTV from 5 February 2020.
Mrugaraju directed by Gunasekhar.
Mrugaraju stars Chiranjeevi, Simran, Sanghavi.
Tollybo rates Mrugaraju 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Mrugaraju — Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.
