Last updated: 23 Jul 2026
Telugu · Comedy, Crime, Mystery
0 · 11 Aug 2006
Writer: A.V.S. Subramanyam
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Roommates is a Telugu comedy-drama that revolves around the lives of a group of young men sharing a rented accommodation. The story explores their camaraderie, struggles, and romantic entanglements, with a focus on light-hearted humor and situational comedy. The narrative attempts to capture the essence of friendship and the challenges faced by youth in a metropolitan setting.
Roommates offers a straightforward storyline centered on friendship and youthful antics, but it lacks depth and originality in its content. The screenplay is predictable, relying heavily on clichéd comedic situations that fail to engage the audience fully. The pacing is uneven; the first half drags with repetitive jokes and slow narrative progression, while the second half picks up slightly with more focused character interactions and a few emotional moments.
The film's songs and music do not leave a lasting impression, as the soundtrack is forgettable and does not contribute significantly to the narrative. The background score is functional but uninspired, missing opportunities to enhance the mood or tension in key scenes. Overall, the movie struggles to maintain consistent entertainment value and falls short in delivering a compelling cinematic experience.
Allari Naresh: Delivers a typical comedic role with energetic but repetitive expressions; his timing is adequate but the character lacks depth.
Navaneet Kaur: Offers a limited role with minimal scope to showcase acting skills; performance is serviceable but forgettable.
Strengths
Weaknesses
A.V.S. Subramanyam's direction is competent but uninspired, failing to elevate the material beyond a routine comedy. The writing lacks innovation, resulting in a film that feels formulaic and forgettable.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, pointing out the film's weak screenplay and lack of engaging content. The humor was considered stale by many, and the film did not make a significant impact critically.
Final Box-Office Result
Roommates released on 11 August 2006 (2006).
Roommates is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Roommates is available on Sun NXT, Hungama Play, MX Player from 13 May 2017.
Roommates directed by A.V.S. Subramanyam.
Roommates stars Allari Naresh, Navaneet Kaur.
Tollybo rates Roommates 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Roommates — Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Language: Telugu.
