Last updated: 3 Apr 2026
Telugu · Action
2h 49m · 10 Jan 2020
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: R. Ratnavelu
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Sarileru Neekevvaru follows the story of Major Ajay Krishna, an Indian Army officer who visits Andhra Pradesh to find a suitable match for his sister. During his visit, he gets embroiled in local political conflicts and fights against corrupt politicians and criminals to protect the innocent and uphold justice.
Mahesh Babu: Charismatic and commanding as the army major, delivering a perfect blend of action and comedy.
Vijayashanti: Strong and impactful in a special role, adding gravitas to the narrative.
Rashmika Mandanna: Charming and lively, providing a refreshing romantic angle.
Anil Ravipudi: Convincing and menacing as the antagonist.
Mahesh Babu: Supportive and effective in her role.
Vijayashanti: Comedic timing adds light moments to the film.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Anil Ravipudi delivers a commercial entertainer with a mix of action, comedy, and sentiment. The direction is focused on mass appeal with a straightforward narrative and punchy dialogues, though it lacks novelty in storytelling.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 61 |
| 100 Days Centers | 0 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally praised Mahesh Babu's performance and the film's entertainment quotient but pointed out the predictable plot and formulaic approach. The movie was appreciated for its mass appeal and technical aspects like music and cinematography, while some reviews noted the lack of freshness in the screenplay.
Final Box-Office Result
Sarileru Neekevvaru released on 10 January 2020 (2020).
Sarileru Neekevvaru is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Budget of Sarileru Neekevvaru is approximately ₹75 Crore.
Sarileru Neekevvaru is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video with Ads from 10 January 2020.
Sarileru Neekevvaru directed by Anil Ravipudi. Produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara, Dil Raju, Anil Sunkara.
Sarileru Neekevvaru stars Mahesh Babu, Vijayashanti, Rashmika Mandanna.
Tollybo rates Sarileru Neekevvaru 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Music for Sarileru Neekevvaru composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Sarileru Neekevvaru — Genre: Action, Runtime: 169 minutes, Language: Telugu.
