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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
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
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.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 10% |
| Neutral | 15% |
| Negative | 75% |
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
Officer released on 31 May 2018 (2018).
Officer is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Officer is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
Officer directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Produced by Sudheer Chandra Padiri, Ram Gopal Varma.
Officer stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Myra Sareen, Ajay.
Tollybo rates Officer 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Officer — Genre: Action, Crime, Runtime: 109 minutes, Language: Telugu.
