Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Comedy
2h 15m · 14 Aug 2021
Music: Leon James, Radhan | DOP: Manikandan Saravanan | Writer: Chanti Karani, Naresh Kuppili
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Paagal is a romantic drama that follows the story of a young man, played by Vishwak Sen, who is deeply in love and goes to great lengths to win the heart of his beloved, portrayed by Nivetha Pethuraj. The narrative explores themes of love, obsession, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies unrequited feelings, set against a backdrop of contemporary Telugu culture.
Vishwak Sen: Energetic and heartfelt portrayal of a lovestruck young man, carrying the emotional weight of the film.
Nivetha Pethuraj: Graceful and convincing as the female lead, providing a strong emotional anchor.
Murali Sharma: Solid supporting role adding depth to the storyline.
Naresh Kuppili: Provides comic relief with natural timing.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Naresh Kuppili delivers a sincere romantic drama with a focus on emotional depth, though the narrative occasionally suffers from pacing inconsistencies and predictable tropes.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally appreciated the earnest performances and music but pointed out flaws in the screenplay and pacing. The film was seen as a decent romantic entertainer with some emotional moments but lacked novelty.
Final Box-Office Result
Paagal released on 14 August 2021 (2021).
Paagal is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Paagal is available on Prime Video, Prime Video, Prime Video, Prime Video from 2 September 2021.
Paagal directed by Naresh Kuppili. Produced by Bekkem Venugopal.
Paagal stars Vishwak Sen, Nivetha Pethuraj, Murali Sharma.
Tollybo rates Paagal 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Paagal composed by Leon James, Radhan.
Paagal — Genre: Comedy, Runtime: 135 minutes, Language: Telugu.
