Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) Review
Om Namo Venkatesaya (2017) is a Telugu biography, fantasy film directed by K Raghavendra Rao, starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty, Jagapati Babu. Raama, who is a devotee of Lord Venkateswara, denounces worldly pleasures including his soon-to-be-bride and maradalu Bhavani and ends up at Tirumala. He decides to change the face of Tirumala by turning it into ‘Kaliyuga Vaikuntham’ both for pilgrims and the deity with the help of Krishnamma. His e... Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE. Released: 10 Feb 2017. Runtime: 2h 24m.
Om Namo Venkatesaya(2017)
Telugu · Biography, Fantasy
2h 24m · 10 Feb 2017
Music: M.M. Keeravaani | DOP: S. Gopala Reddy | Writer: J.K. Bharavi
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Om Namo Venkatesaya is a devotional biographical film that narrates the life and spiritual journey of Hathiram Bhavaji, a devotee of Lord Venkateswara. The story explores his unwavering faith, miracles, and his deep connection with the deity at Tirumala, highlighting themes of devotion, spirituality, and divine grace.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Powerful and sincere portrayal of Hathiram Bhavaji, capturing the devotional intensity and emotional depth.
Anushka Shetty: Graceful and supportive role, complementing the devotional tone of the film.
Jagapati Babu: Strong presence with a commanding performance in a pivotal role.
K Raghavendra Rao: Effective in his role, adding to the narrative's spiritual context.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Solid supporting role with impactful dialogue delivery.
Anushka Shetty: Comic relief with subtle humor fitting the devotional setting.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong devotional theme with spiritual depth
- ✓Nagarjuna's committed performance
- ✓Rich period setting and authentic costumes
- ✓Melodious and fitting music by M.M. Keeravaani
- ✓Impressive cinematography capturing temple grandeur
Weaknesses
- ✕Slow pacing affecting engagement
- ✕Predictable narrative structure
- ✕Lack of commercial elements limiting mass appeal
- ✕Some supporting characters underdeveloped
🎬 Direction & Writing
K Raghavendra Rao delivers a visually rich and devotional narrative, focusing on faith and spirituality. The direction emphasizes reverence and tradition, though the storytelling is conventional and may feel slow to some viewers.
📰 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…
Om Namo Venkatesaya is an effectively made film about Lord venkateswara’s one of the greatest devotees Hathiram Bavaji . Devotional Songs and Nag’s finest performance, Sourabh Raj Jain as Lord are the movie strengths. K. Raghavendra rao deserves an applause for sticking to the core story. Emotionally this film is…
📰 Ratings Sources
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| 3 | |
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Our Rating
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the film's devotional sincerity and Nagarjuna's committed performance. The music and visuals were praised for enhancing the spiritual ambiance. However, some reviews noted the slow pace and lack of engaging narrative elements, which might not appeal to all audiences.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Om Namo Venkatesaya release in theatres?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya released on 10 February 2017 (2017).
Is Om Namo Venkatesaya a hit or flop?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Om Namo Venkatesaya online? OTT release date?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya is available on ETV Win. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Om Namo Venkatesaya?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya directed by K Raghavendra Rao. Produced by A Mahesh Reddy.
Who are the main cast members of Om Namo Venkatesaya?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty, Jagapati Babu.
What is the Tollybo rating for Om Namo Venkatesaya?▾
Tollybo rates Om Namo Venkatesaya 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Om Namo Venkatesaya?▾
Music for Om Namo Venkatesaya composed by M.M. Keeravaani.
What is the genre and runtime of Om Namo Venkatesaya?▾
Om Namo Venkatesaya — Genre: Biography, Fantasy, Runtime: 144 minutes, Language: Telugu.