Officer (2018) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Officer (2018) Review
Officer (2018) (Telugu action, crime) — directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Myra Sareen, Ajay. An honest officer fights to bring down a corrupt and dangerous cop, and attempts to bring down the entire Mumbai mafia with him. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 31 May 2018. Runtime: 1h 49m.
Officer(2018)
Cops Were Never This Scary
Telugu · Action, Crime
1h 49m · 31 May 2018
DOP: Bharat Vyas N, Rahul Penumatsa | Writer: P. Jaya Kumar, Ram Gopal Varma, Sreejone
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Officer is a Telugu action thriller that follows the story of a dedicated police officer who takes on a dangerous mission to dismantle a criminal network. The narrative explores themes of justice, corruption, and personal sacrifice as the protagonist navigates complex challenges to uphold law and order.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Strong and intense portrayal of a committed police officer, carrying the film with his screen presence.
Myra Sareen: Limited role with minimal impact, serving mostly as a supporting character.
Ajay: Effective in a negative role, adding tension to the narrative.
Ram Gopal Varma: Solid supporting performance.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Minor role with adequate execution.
Myra Sareen: Brief appearance, limited scope.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Nagarjuna's performance
- ✓Action sequences
- ✓Cinematography by Bharat Vyas N and Rahul Penumatsa
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak screenplay and narrative structure
- ✕Lack of engaging plot development
- ✕Underutilization of supporting cast
- ✕Direction lacking clarity and focus
🎬 Direction & Writing
Ram Gopal Varma's direction was criticized for a disjointed screenplay and lack of cohesive storytelling, failing to maintain audience engagement despite the film's promising premise.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Officer is a good script gone wrong kind of a film. RGV’s story idea is interesting but his narration is not that exciting. Weak villain, not so engaging hero-villain moments and lack of drama hamper the flow of the film. This is not a disaster kind of a film from RGV but the proceedings are not that exci…
Officer is another disappointing film from Ram Gopal Varma. He couldn’t utilize the comeback opportunity provided by Nagarjuna. With an average first half and poor second half, the officer movie is a disappointing one
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 1.5 | |
| 1.5 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 10% |
| Neutral | 15% |
| Negative | 75% |
Critics
Critics largely panned Officer for its weak narrative and direction, though Nagarjuna's performance and technical aspects like cinematography received some appreciation. The film failed to impress both critics and audiences, resulting in poor reviews and low box office turnout.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Officer release in theatres?▾
Officer released on 31 May 2018 (2018).
Is Officer a hit or flop?▾
Officer is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Officer online? OTT release date?▾
Officer is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Officer?▾
Officer directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Produced by Sudheer Chandra Padiri, Ram Gopal Varma.
Who are the main cast members of Officer?▾
Officer stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Myra Sareen, Ajay.
What is the Tollybo rating for Officer?▾
Tollybo rates Officer 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Officer?▾
Officer — Genre: Action, Crime, Runtime: 109 minutes, Language: Telugu.