Last updated: 21 Jul 2026

Telugu · Comedy, Drama
0 · 22 May 2026
Music: Shravan Bharadwaj | DOP: Satish Muthyala | Writer: Veeru Vulavala
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Banda, Kiss, Jump, and Boggu are four close childhood friends. Except for Kiss, the other three find themselves completely trapped in miserable marriages where their dominating wives control their lives, constantly distrusting and disrespecting them. Fed up with their daily domestic struggles, the three disgruntled husbands find temporary escape when they attend the wedding of their friend Kiss. However, chaos erupts at the venue when the wives accidentally discover an old personal diary written by Kiss. The diary reveals embarrassing childhood pranks, past mischiefs, and a hidden love story involving one of the friends, leading to massive misunderstandings, extreme suspicion, and a legal battle in court as the wives demand a divorce.
Purushaha positions itself as a lighthearted comedy-drama dealing with contemporary marital dynamics and the recurring plight of henpecked husbands. The core thematic structure mirrors familiar domestic comedies like Kshemamga Velli Labhamga Randi and F2. The film employs a narrative technique where the frustrated husbands recount their individual tragicomic flashback stories directly to a judge in a courtroom. The first half primarily thrives on pure observational comedy, situational humor, and the constant friction between the couples, moving smoothly toward an engaging pre-interval block when the central diary device is introduced.
The narrative engine relies heavily on its ensemble cast to fuel the comedy, particularly picking up steam upon the entry of Vennela Kishore, who single-handedly carries the entertainment quotient through the mid-portion of the movie. A bizarre, superhero-style fantasy sequence where the husbands literally go to war against their wives provides some unexpected laughs, though it stretches logic and borders on being slightly over-the-top.
However, the film suffers a severe structural drop in the second half. The director pivots away from the comedy to focus deeply on a romantic backstory and heavier emotional segments. This shift compromises the pacing significantly, rendering the post-interval episodes dragged, forceful, and largely boring. While the pre-climax attempts to drive home a wholesome message that marital disputes are transient whereas love is permanent, the treatment becomes overly melodramatic, lacking the sharp execution needed to sustain the initial fun.
Pavan Kalyan Battula: Makes a commendable debut as the main lead, displaying solid ease in situational comedy, natural dialogue delivery, and showing promise in the dramatic and emotional sequences.
Vennela Kishore: Acts as the principal saving grace and unique selling proposition of the first half, delivering top-tier comedic relief with his signature body language and impeccable timing.
Sapthagiri: Brings his standard energetic body language and loud comedy style, generating consistent laughs alongside Rajkumar Kasireddy.
Rajkumar Kasireddy: Complements the core group perfectly, making full use of his unique comedic expressions to extract humor from domestic distress.
Rayancha Kokkura: Played the role of Kamala, matching her co-stars well and adequately portraying the dominating nature of a suspicious wife.
Vishika: Played Lakshmi with good screen presence, staying strictly within the parameters defined by the script.
Hasini Sudheer: Portrayed Geetha reliably, adding necessary support to the dramatic conflict between the couples.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Debut director Veeru Ulavala shows a clear understanding of working with commercial comedy and capturing vibrant visuals. He succeeds in creating a lighthearted atmosphere in the opening hour by focusing on organic, clean family-friendly humor. However, his grip on the screenplay slips considerably in the second half. By failing to balance the sudden genre shift into emotional romance, his direction allows the pacing to slacken, ultimately resulting in a lopsided narrative that struggles to retain its initial entertainment value.
| Source | Rating |
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| 2.25 / 5 | |
| 2.50 / 5 | |
| 2.25 / 5 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | First-half comedy, Vennela Kishore's performance, interval twist, relatable family elements. |
| Neutral | Debut lead performance, production quality, music, cinematography. |
| Negative | Sluggish second half, predictable storyline, forced emotional tone, routine execution. |
Critics labeled the movie as a passable, routine comedy that offers decent entertainment value in parts but suffers due to a weak second half. Reviewers praised the ensemble cast—particularly Vennela Kishore and Sapthagiri—for keeping the humor alive in the first half. Conversely, the critical reception turned negative regarding the lagging post-interval romantic flashback and pre-climax melodrama. It is generally viewed as an average, old-school marital entertainer that appeals strictly to families seeking brainless comedy, while falling short for viewers looking for fresh writing.
Final Box-Office Result
Purushaha released on 22 May 2026 (2026).
Purushaha is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Purushaha OTT release date not announced yet.
Purushaha directed by Veeru Vulavala. Produced by Battula Koteswara Rao.
Purushaha stars Pavan Kalyan Battula, Vaishnavi Kokkura, Saptagiri, Vennela Kishore, Rajkumar Kasireddy.
Tollybo rates Purushaha 2.25/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Purushaha composed by Shravan Bharadwaj.
Purushaha — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Language: Telugu.