Paisa Vasool (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Paisa Vasool (2017) Review
A review of Paisa Vasool (2017) (Telugu action, comedy), directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shriya Saran, Vikramjeet Virk. A self-proclaimed criminal Theda Singh who’s just been released from Tihar Jail is recruited by India’s premier intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) to infiltrate the gang of mafia don Bob Marley and ultimately eliminate him. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 1 Sept 2017. Runtime: 2h 22m.
Paisa Vasool(2017)
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 22m · 1 Sept 2017
Music: Anup Rubens | DOP: Mukesh Gautam | Writer: Puri Jagannadh
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Paisa Vasool is an action-comedy revolving around a tough cop who goes on a mission to rescue a kidnapped girl, encountering various twists and humorous situations along the way.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Energetic and commanding as the lead cop, delivering his trademark style and punch dialogues.
Shriya Saran: Supportive role with limited scope but performed with grace.
Vikramjeet Virk: Effective as the antagonist, providing a menacing presence.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Nandamuri Balakrishna's screen presence and action sequences
- ✓Puri Jagannadh's punchy dialogues
- ✓Music by Anup Rubens
- ✓Fast-paced narration
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak storyline and lack of depth
- ✕Predictable plot twists
- ✕Underdeveloped female characters
- ✕Over-reliance on formulaic elements
🎬 Direction & Writing
Puri Jagannadh delivers a typical commercial entertainer focusing on mass appeal with stylized action and dialogues but lacks a strong narrative backbone.
📰 Critic Reviews
‘Paisa Vasool’ portrays Balayya in a role different than his screen image. Consequently, Balayya’s strengths are underutilized. Teda Singh’s comedy characterization partly works. In general, three songs and Portugal episodes are good! Puri Jagan should seriously consider coming out of his template of mafia don script.…
Release date : September 1, 2017 123telugu.com Rating 3/5 Director : Puri Jagannadh Producer : V. Anand Prasad Music Director : Anup…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 | |
| 2.25 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 3 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 1 |
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
Critics generally found Paisa Vasool to be a routine commercial film with strong mass elements but lacking in story and character development. Balakrishna's performance was appreciated, but the film failed to impress beyond his fan base.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Paisa Vasool release in theatres?▾
Paisa Vasool released on 1 September 2017 (2017).
Is Paisa Vasool a hit or flop?▾
Paisa Vasool is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Paisa Vasool online? OTT release date?▾
Paisa Vasool is available on Sun NXT, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV from 17 December 2018.
Who directed Paisa Vasool?▾
Paisa Vasool directed by Puri Jagannadh. Produced by V. Ananda Prasad.
Who are the main cast members of Paisa Vasool?▾
Paisa Vasool stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shriya Saran, Vikramjeet Virk.
What is the Tollybo rating for Paisa Vasool?▾
Tollybo rates Paisa Vasool 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Paisa Vasool?▾
Music for Paisa Vasool composed by Anup Rubens.
What is the genre and runtime of Paisa Vasool?▾
Paisa Vasool — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 142 minutes, Language: Telugu.