Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Crime, Mystery, Thriller
2h 26m · 14 Jan 2021
Music: Mani Sharma | DOP: Sameer Reddy
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Red is a Telugu romantic thriller that revolves around Ishaan, a young man with a unique condition of seeing red color as grey. His life takes a turn when he meets Vaishnavi, and together they unravel a mystery involving a serial killer. The film explores themes of love, perception, and justice.
Ram Pothineni: Energetic and convincing as the protagonist with a unique visual impairment.
Nivetha Pethuraj: Strong and graceful, providing a solid romantic counterpart.
Malavika Sharma: Effective in a supporting role with limited screen time.
Kishore Tirumala: Brief but impactful appearance.
Ram Pothineni: Commanding presence as the antagonist.
Nivetha Pethuraj: Good comic relief with timing and expressions.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Kishore Tirumala delivers a visually appealing thriller with a novel concept but struggles with screenplay tightness and pacing, especially in the latter half. The narrative maintains interest but could have been more gripping with sharper writing.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated the film's unique premise and Ram Pothineni's performance, along with the technical finesse in music and visuals. However, the screenplay and pacing received mixed reviews, with some critics pointing out predictability and lack of depth in the narrative.
Final Box-Office Result
Red released on 14 January 2021 (2021).
Red is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Red is available on Sun NXT from 26 October 2021.
Red directed by Kishore Tirumala. Produced by Sravanthi Ravi Kishore.
Red stars Ram Pothineni, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma.
Tollybo rates Red 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Red composed by Mani Sharma.
Red — Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Runtime: 146 minutes, Language: Telugu.
