Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 30m · 20 Dec 2019
Music: Chirantan Bhatt | DOP: C. Ramprasad | Writer: Paruchuri Murali, K.S. Ravikumar, Rajendra Sapre
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Ruler follows the story of a powerful and righteous leader who returns to his homeland to restore justice and fight against corruption and tyranny. The protagonist uses his strength, intelligence, and leadership skills to unite people and overcome formidable enemies, ultimately reclaiming peace and order.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Strong and commanding presence with a typical mass hero portrayal.
Sonal Chauhan: Limited scope but delivered her role adequately.
Vedhika: Supportive role with decent screen presence.
K. S. Ravikumar: Played a pivotal role with emotional depth.
Strengths
Weaknesses
K. S. Ravikumar delivered a typical commercial entertainer with focus on mass appeal. The direction was formulaic with emphasis on action and heroism but lacked freshness in narrative and character development.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally found 'Ruler' to be a routine mass entertainer with strong performances by Balakrishna but criticized its predictable plot and outdated screenplay. Technical aspects like cinematography and music received moderate praise. The film was seen as catering primarily to the star's fan base.
Final Box-Office Result
Ruler released on 20 December 2019 (2019).
Ruler is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Ruler is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 20 May 2020.
Ruler directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Produced by Kalyan C.
Ruler stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sonal Chauhan, Vedhika.
Tollybo rates Ruler 2.25/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Ruler composed by Chirantan Bhatt.
Ruler — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Telugu.
