Raja the Great (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Raja the Great (2017) Review
Raja the Great (2017) (Telugu action, comedy) — directed by Anil Ravipudi. Featuring Ravi Teja, Mehreen Pirzada, Srinivasa Reddy. Raja is a blind man who's trained by his head constable mother to use his disability to his advantage. Lucky is the pampered daughter of a police officer and they're each other's whole world. What happens when Lucky's world is shaken by a goon Deva? How does Raja fit into this picture? Our Rating: 3/5. Verdict: HIT. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, Released: 17 Oct 2017. Runtime: 2h 29m.
Raja the Great(2017)
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 29m · 17 Oct 2017
Music: Sai Karthik | DOP: Mohana Krishna | Writer: Anil Ravipudi
Ratings
Our Rating
3
📖 Story
Raja the Great is an action-comedy revolving around Raja, a visually impaired man with extraordinary skills, who takes on a powerful antagonist to protect his loved ones and uphold justice.
Ravi Teja: Energetic and charismatic portrayal of a visually impaired hero with a perfect blend of action and comedy.
Mehreen Pirzada: Provides a supportive and charming presence as the female lead.
Srinivasa Reddy: Delivers comic relief with timing and expressions.
Anil Ravipudi: Effective as the antagonist, bringing menace to the role.
Ravi Teja: Strong supporting role adding emotional depth.
Mehreen Pirzada: Solid performance in a character role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Ravi Teja's engaging performance
- ✓Effective blend of action and comedy
- ✓Anil Ravipudi's entertaining screenplay
- ✓Good background score by Sai Karthik
- ✓Cinematography capturing dynamic action scenes
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Some clichéd dialogues
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
🎬 Direction & Writing
Anil Ravipudi delivers a commercial entertainer with a mix of action and humor, maintaining a fast pace and engaging narrative, though the story lacks novelty.
📰 Critic Reviews
‘Raja the great’ is a forced mass comedy which succeeds only in parts. While Ravi Teja did his best with his trademark timing, the poor story line and illogical scenes play the spoilsport. You may watch it at your leisure, if you can bear with the aforesaid downsides.
Ravi Teja has created a trend in comedy for himself. Anil Ravipudi has been catering to masses with entertainment orientation in films. Raja The Great is a film that blends the entertaining styles of these two people. Plus points of the film are hero’s characterization and entertainment. On the flipside, story is routi…
On the whole, Raja The Great is a typical mass masala entertainer which you expect from a star hero like Ravi Teja. His brilliant performance and good fun throughout the film keeps the audience entertained. If you ignore the routine story and a slightly dragged second half, this film ends up as an entertaining watch wi…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 | |
| 2.75 | |
| 3 | |
| 3.25 |
Our Rating
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening at the box office
- - Sustained good collections in Telugu states
- - Positive word of mouth contributed to steady run
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics generally praised Ravi Teja's performance and the film's entertaining elements, while pointing out the formulaic plot and some pacing issues. The film was appreciated for its commercial appeal and mass entertainment value.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Raja the Great release in theatres?▾
Raja the Great released on 17 October 2017 (2017).
Is Raja the Great a hit or flop?▾
Raja the Great is declared a HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Raja the Great online? OTT release date?▾
Raja the Great is available on Prime Video, Prime Video, Prime Video, YouTube, JioHotstar. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Raja the Great?▾
Raja the Great directed by Anil Ravipudi. Produced by Dil Raju.
Who are the main cast members of Raja the Great?▾
Raja the Great stars Ravi Teja, Mehreen Pirzada, Srinivasa Reddy.
What is the Tollybo rating for Raja the Great?▾
Tollybo rates Raja the Great 3/5. Verdict: HIT.
Who composed the music for Raja the Great?▾
Music for Raja the Great composed by Sai Karthik.
What is the genre and runtime of Raja the Great?▾
Raja the Great — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 149 minutes, Language: Telugu.