Last updated: 3 Apr 2026
Telugu · Drama
2h 23m · 29 Jul 2022
Music: Kamran Ahmed | DOP: Shekar Ganganamoni, Vijay Bhaskar Saddala | Writer: Shekar Ganganamoni
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Panchatantra Kathalu is an anthology of five distinct stories exploring human relationships, emotions, and social issues through engaging narratives set in contemporary Telugu society.
Nandini Rai: Convincing and nuanced in her segments, effectively portraying complex emotions.
Noel Sean: Natural and relatable, bringing authenticity to his role.
Geeta Bhaskar: Strong presence with a grounded portrayal.
Shekar Ganganamoni: Energetic and expressive, suited to the story's tone.
Nandini Rai: Subtle and impactful performance.
Noel Sean: Good screen presence with convincing acting.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Shekar Ganganamoni delivers a heartfelt and sincere direction, successfully weaving multiple stories into a cohesive anthology. The writing is thoughtful, though some segments lack the narrative punch of others.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated the fresh approach to storytelling and the performances, though some noted inconsistency in narrative impact across the anthology. The film was praised for its music and cinematography but critiqued for pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
Panchatantra Kathalu released on 29 July 2022 (2022).
Panchatantra Kathalu is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Panchatantra Kathalu OTT release date not announced yet.
Panchatantra Kathalu directed by Shekar Ganganamoni. Produced by D. Madhu.
Panchatantra Kathalu stars Nandini Rai, Noel Sean, Geeta Bhaskar.
Tollybo rates Panchatantra Kathalu 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Panchatantra Kathalu composed by Kamran Ahmed.
Panchatantra Kathalu — Genre: Drama, Runtime: 143 minutes, Language: Telugu.
