Namo Venkatesa (2010) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Namo Venkatesa (2010) Review
Namo Venkatesa (2010) (Telugu action, comedy, crime) — directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Featuring Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan, Brahmanandam. Venkata Ramana (Venkatesh) is a ventriloquist. He goes along with the troop of artists to perform for a local Telugu association in Europe. Paris Prasad (Brahmanandam) is a tour organizer in Europe. He enjoys making people around bakras. Pooja (Trisha) is the niece of Prasad. Venkata Ramana falls in... Our Rating: 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE. Released: 14 Jan 2010. Runtime: 2h 25m.
Namo Venkatesa(2010)
Telugu · Action, Comedy, Crime
2h 25m · 14 Jan 2010
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Prasad Murella | Writer: Gopimohan, Ramana Chintapally, Sreenu Vaitla
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Namo Venkatesa is a Telugu comedy-drama revolving around Venkatesa, a man who gets entangled in humorous and chaotic situations while trying to help others. The film blends romance, comedy, and family sentiments as Venkatesa navigates misunderstandings and challenges to reunite lovers and solve problems.
Venkatesh: Energetic and comic timing appreciated, carrying the film on his shoulders
Trisha Krishnan: Charming and effective in the romantic track
Brahmanandam: Provided strong comic relief with his trademark style
Sreenu Vaitla: Supportive role with good comic timing
Venkatesh: Played the antagonist convincingly
Trisha Krishnan: Notable presence in a supporting role
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong comedy sequences
- ✓Venkatesh's performance
- ✓Devi Sri Prasad's music
- ✓Good cinematography by Prasad Murella
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lengthy runtime
- ✕Some forced humor scenes
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sreenu Vaitla delivered a typical commercial entertainer with a focus on comedy and family sentiments. The screenplay is formulaic but has moments of genuine humor. Direction maintains a light tone throughout but lacks novelty.
📰 Critic Reviews
Om Namo Venkatesaya is based on the story of Hathiram Bhavaji. With little information available about Bhavaji, the writer had to fill most of the movie with informative episodes about history of Tirumala and Lord Venkateswara. Plus points of the film are Nagarjuna’s flawless work, music and pre-climax episode. On the…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 100 Days Centers | 3 |
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
The film received mixed to average reviews from critics, praising the lead performances and comedy but criticizing the predictable plot and lack of freshness. Audience reactions were generally positive for the entertainment value.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Namo Venkatesa release in theatres?▾
Namo Venkatesa released on 14 January 2010 (2010).
Is Namo Venkatesa a hit or flop?▾
Namo Venkatesa is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Namo Venkatesa online? OTT release date?▾
Namo Venkatesa is available on Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Namo Venkatesa?▾
Namo Venkatesa directed by Sreenu Vaitla.
Who are the main cast members of Namo Venkatesa?▾
Namo Venkatesa stars Venkatesh, Trisha Krishnan, Brahmanandam.
What is the Tollybo rating for Namo Venkatesa?▾
Tollybo rates Namo Venkatesa 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Namo Venkatesa?▾
Music for Namo Venkatesa composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the genre and runtime of Namo Venkatesa?▾
Namo Venkatesa — Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Runtime: 145 minutes, Language: Telugu.