Last updated: 3 May 2026
The story of politically failed film star.
Telugu · Short, Drama
38m · 25 Jul 2020
Writer: Ram Gopal Varma
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Power Star is a Telugu action thriller centered around a young man who aspires to become a powerful figure in the underworld. The narrative follows his journey through crime, power struggles, and personal conflicts, depicting his rise and the challenges he faces in the ruthless world he chooses to inhabit.
Power Star attempts to deliver a gritty crime drama with a focus on raw and realistic storytelling. The content is intense, aiming to portray the dark underbelly of the criminal world. The story, however, suffers from a lack of depth and coherence, with the screenplay failing to engage consistently. The pacing is uneven; the first half drags with excessive exposition and slow development, while the second half picks up slightly but does not fully redeem the narrative.
The film's songs and music are minimal and do not leave a lasting impact. The background score tries to enhance the mood but often feels repetitive and uninspired, lacking the punch expected from a Ram Gopal Varma film. Cinematography and technical aspects are average, with no standout moments.
Overall, Power Star struggles to maintain audience interest due to its weak screenplay and inconsistent pacing, despite some earnest performances and a promising premise.
Srihan: Delivers a sincere but limited performance as the protagonist, lacking the charisma needed to carry the film.
Richa Panai: Offers a decent supporting role but is underutilized in the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Ram Gopal Varma's direction shows glimpses of his signature style but overall lacks the tight control and narrative clarity seen in his better works. The writing is weak, failing to build a compelling story or engaging character arcs.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, pointing out the film's weak screenplay and pacing issues. The performances were noted as average, and the technical aspects did not impress. The film was seen as a below-par effort from Ram Gopal Varma.
Final Box-Office Result
Power Star released on 25 July 2020 (2020).
Power Star is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Power Star OTT release date not announced yet.
Power Star directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
Power Star stars Srihan, Richa Panai.
Tollybo rates Power Star 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Power Star — Genre: Short, Drama, Runtime: 38 minutes, Language: Telugu.
