Race (2013) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Race (2013) Review
Race (2013) (Telugu romance, action) — directed by Ramesh Raparthi. Starring Vikram, Karthik, Bharat Kishore. Our Rating: 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 1 Mar 2013.
Race(2013)
Telugu · Romance, Action
0 · 1 Mar 2013
Music: Vivek Sagar | DOP: S. Murali Mohan Reddy | Writer: N/A
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
📖 Story
Race is a Telugu action thriller revolving around the lives of three friends who get entangled in a web of crime and deceit. The story explores their struggle to overcome the challenges posed by their circumstances while trying to protect their loved ones.
Vikram: Strong and intense portrayal of the lead character, bringing depth to the role.
Karthik: Solid supporting role with convincing emotional scenes.
Bharat Kishore: Effective in a negative role, adding tension to the narrative.
Ramesh Raparthi: Good screen presence with a natural performance.
Vikram: Adequate performance with limited scope.
Karthik: Provided comic relief with timing and expression.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Tight screenplay with suspense elements
- ✓Strong performances by lead actors
- ✓Effective background score by Vivek Sagar
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable plot twists
- ✕Underdeveloped female characters
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
🎬 Direction & Writing
Ramesh Raparthi delivers a competent direction with a focus on maintaining suspense and action. The writing is straightforward but lacks novelty in plot development.
📰 Critic Reviews
Initial half of the first half is entertaining. Interval fight is pretty heavy. Second half is neatly done. The last 20 minutes of the film which features Brahmanandam gives a high. Plus points of the movie are Allu Arjun, Brahmanandam, Cinematography, second half screenplay, all round orientation and production values…
Race is a youth thriller with another angle thrown in. Shot mostly in Thailand, this film has style quotient. However, the emotions and narration should have been better. The taking of film is amateurish and there is no compactness in direction. reviews of previous films
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the film's action and performances but pointed out the lack of originality in the storyline and some pacing issues. The technical aspects like music and cinematography received moderate praise.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Race release in theatres?▾
Race released on 1 March 2013 (2013).
Is Race a hit or flop?▾
Race is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Race online? OTT release date?▾
Race OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Race?▾
Race directed by Ramesh Raparthi. Produced by Ravi Anne.
Who are the main cast members of Race?▾
Race stars Vikram, Karthik, Bharat Kishore.
What is the Tollybo rating for Race?▾
Tollybo rates Race 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Race?▾
Music for Race composed by Vivek Sagar.
What is the genre and runtime of Race?▾
Race — Genre: Romance, Action, Language: Telugu.