Run (2016) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 25 Mar 2026
Run (2016) Review
Run (2016) (Telugu action, drama, romance) — directed by Aneel Kanneganti. Featuring Sundeep Kishan, Anisha Ambrose, Bobby Simha. Sanju life goes topsy-turvy as he loses his job. He takes loan from a dreaded loan shark named Vaddi Raju. He is very notorious and has his own style of getting back his money. Finally the day arrives where Sanju has to return the money he took from Raju. While Sanju's friend helps him to get the am... Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: FLOP. Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, Released: 23 Mar 2016. Runtime: 1h 50m.
Run(2016)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Romance
1h 50m · 23 Mar 2016
Writer: Alphonse Puthren, Ani Kanneganti, Prasanna Kumar Bezawada
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Run is an action thriller revolving around a young man who is forced to confront his past and fight against powerful enemies to protect his loved ones. The narrative explores themes of love, revenge, and survival as the protagonist navigates dangerous situations.
Sundeep Kishan: Energetic and convincing as the lead, delivering a solid action-oriented role.
Anisha Ambrose: Provides adequate support with a natural presence.
Bobby Simha: Effective as the antagonist, bringing intensity to the role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Strong lead performance by Sundeep Kishan
- ✓Tense and gripping moments
- ✓Good pacing in the second half
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lack of novelty in screenplay
- ✕Underdeveloped supporting characters
- ✕Some inconsistent narration
🎬 Direction & Writing
Aneel Kanneganti delivers a competent direction with a focus on action and thrills, though the writing lacks freshness and depth, resulting in a conventional thriller experience.
📰 Critic Reviews
It's been years since we saw Mahesh Babu playing a character that has scope for an all-round performance. Sarileru Neekevvaru gives us the best of Mahesh Babu as entertainer. He adds a lot of value and charishma for a film with a feeble story line. Plus points are Mahesh Babu, entertainment and commercial elements. On…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 | |
| 3 | |
| 3.25 |
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 | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics generally appreciated the action and lead performance but criticized the predictable plot and lack of innovation. The film received mixed to average reviews overall.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Run release in theatres?▾
Run released on 23 March 2016 (2016).
Is Run a hit or flop?▾
Run is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Run online? OTT release date?▾
Run OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Run?▾
Run directed by Aneel Kanneganti.
Who are the main cast members of Run?▾
Run stars Sundeep Kishan, Anisha Ambrose, Bobby Simha.
What is the Tollybo rating for Run?▾
Tollybo rates Run 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
What is the genre and runtime of Run?▾
Run — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 110 minutes, Language: Telugu.