Rough (2014) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Rough (2014) Review
Rough (2014) is a Telugu romance film directed by C. H. Subba Reddy, starring Aadi Saikumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Srihari. A Telugu film directed by C. H. Subba Reddy. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: FLOP. Released: 28 Nov 2014. Runtime: 2h 33m.
Rough(2014)
Telugu · Romance
2h 33m · 28 Nov 2014
Writer: Marudhuri Raja
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Rough is an action drama revolving around the life of a young man who faces challenges in love and family, navigating through conflicts and emotional turmoil to find resolution and success.
Aadi Saikumar: Energetic and earnest in the lead role, showing promise as a young hero.
Rakul Preet Singh: Charismatic and charming, providing good support as the female lead.
Srihari: Strong presence with a commanding performance.
C. H. Subba Reddy: Comic relief with his usual timing and expressions.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Good chemistry between leads
- ✓Solid supporting cast performances
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Slow pacing in the second half
- ✕Lack of novelty in screenplay
🎬 Direction & Writing
C. H. Subba Reddy delivers a straightforward narrative focusing on action and drama but struggles to bring freshness to the screenplay and pacing.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
No centers data available.
No awards data available.
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
The film received mixed reviews, with praise for performances and action but criticism for its predictable plot and pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rough release in theatres?▾
Rough released on 28 November 2014 (2014).
Is Rough a hit or flop?▾
Rough is declared a FLOP at the box office.
What is the budget of Rough?▾
Budget of Rough is approximately ₹1300000 Crore.
Where to watch Rough online? OTT release date?▾
Rough is available on aha, MX Player, Vi Movies and TV from 6 January 2020.
Who directed Rough?▾
Rough directed by C. H. Subba Reddy. Produced by M. Abhilash.
Who are the main cast members of Rough?▾
Rough stars Aadi Saikumar, Rakul Preet Singh, Srihari.
What is the Tollybo rating for Rough?▾
Tollybo rates Rough 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
What is the genre and runtime of Rough?▾
Rough — Genre: Romance, Runtime: 153 minutes, Language: Telugu.