Ready (2008) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Ready (2008) Review
Ready (2008) (Telugu action, comedy) — directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Featuring Ram Pothineni, Genelia D'Souza, Brahmanandam. A brave man decides to kidnap his friend's beloved from a forced marriage, but ends up abducting the wrong bride. Ironically, the bride he kidnapped is ecstatic because she was already planning an escape. On the run, they fall in love, but in order to get married, they must convince their families. Our Rating: 3.25/5. Verdict: HIT. Produced by Sri Sravanthi Movies, Released: 19 Jun 2008. Runtime: 2h 51m.
Ready(2008)
Ready For Anything
Telugu · Action, Comedy
2h 51m · 19 Jun 2008
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Prasad Murella | Writer: Gopimohan, Kona Venkat, Sreenu Vaitla
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
📖 Story
Ready is a Telugu action-comedy film centered around Chandu, a helpful and spirited young man who goes to great lengths to reunite his cousin with her lover, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic events involving family feuds, romance, and misunderstandings.
Ram Pothineni: Energetic and charming, effectively delivering the comic and romantic elements.
Genelia D'Souza: Lively and engaging, complementing the lead with good screen presence.
Brahmanandam: Excellent comic timing, providing much of the film's humor.
Sreenu Vaitla: Strong supporting role with impactful dialogue delivery.
Ram Pothineni: Good comedic support.
Genelia D'Souza: Solid performance in a supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging comedy sequences
- ✓Strong performances by lead and supporting cast
- ✓Catchy music by Devi Sri Prasad
- ✓Good blend of action and humor
- ✓Effective screenplay and pacing
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Some clichéd scenes
- ✕Over-the-top comedy in parts
🎬 Direction & Writing
Sreenu Vaitla delivers a commercially successful entertainer with a well-balanced mix of comedy, romance, and action, supported by a tight screenplay and effective narrative style.
- - Music by Devi Sri Prasad
- - Cinematography by Prasad Murella
- - Editing with good pace
- - Production design suitable for the genre
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Our Rating
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics praised Ready for its entertaining screenplay, strong comedic elements, and performances, especially highlighting Ram Pothineni and Brahmanandam. The music and direction were also appreciated, though some noted the predictable plot and formulaic approach.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Ready release in theatres?▾
Ready released on 19 June 2008 (2008).
Is Ready a hit or flop?▾
Ready is declared a HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Ready online? OTT release date?▾
Ready is available on Netflix, Prime Video, LIONSGATE PLAY, YouTube, Google Play. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Ready?▾
Ready directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore.
Who are the main cast members of Ready?▾
Ready stars Ram Pothineni, Genelia D'Souza, Brahmanandam.
What is the Tollybo rating for Ready?▾
Tollybo rates Ready 3.25/5. Verdict: HIT.
Who composed the music for Ready?▾
Music for Ready composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the genre and runtime of Ready?▾
Ready — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 171 minutes, Language: Telugu.