Shekar (2022) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 21 Jul 2026
Shekar (2022) Review
A review of Shekar (2022) (Telugu action, drama, thriller), directed by Jeevitha. Starring Dr. Rajasekhar, Athmeeya Rajan, Shivani Rajashekar. An alcoholic ex-cop lives a somewhat peaceful life with his pampered daughter. An unfortunate incident forces him to lead an investigation again. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 20 May 2022. Runtime: 2h 1m.
Shekar(2022)
Man with the Scar
Telugu · Action, Drama, Thriller
2h 1m · 20 May 2022
Music: Anup Rubens | DOP: Mallikarjun Naragani | Writer: Lakshmi Bhoopal
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Shekar is a Telugu action thriller that revolves around the titular character, a police officer who is on a mission to bring justice to the city. The story explores his personal and professional challenges as he battles crime and corruption while dealing with his own emotional struggles.
Dr. Rajasekhar: Powerful and intense portrayal of a determined police officer.
Athmeeya Rajan: Supportive role with convincing emotional depth.
Shivani Rajashekar: Promising debut with natural screen presence.
Jeevitha: Effective in her limited role.
Dr. Rajasekhar: Good supporting performance.
Athmeeya Rajan: Adequate in antagonist role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong lead performance by Dr. Rajasekhar
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Emotional depth in key scenes
- ✓Good background score by Anup Rubens
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some supporting characters underdeveloped
🎬 Direction & Writing
Jeevitha delivers a competent direction focusing on the emotional and action elements, though the narrative lacks novelty and occasionally drags, affecting the overall impact.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Shekar is an emotional thriller that has a decent premise and able performances. The storyline is good but the needed thrills and slow pace are slightly missing. If you ignore these factors, Shekar ends up a passable watch this weekend.
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.25 | |
| 2.5 | |
| 2.75 |
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 | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the lead performance and action sequences but pointed out the predictable plot and pacing issues. The film received mixed to average reviews overall.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Shekar release in theatres?▾
Shekar released on 20 May 2022 (2022).
Is Shekar a hit or flop?▾
Shekar is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Where to watch Shekar online? OTT release date?▾
Shekar OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Shekar?▾
Shekar directed by Jeevitha. Produced by Venkata Srinivas Boggaram, Tammareddy Bharadwaja, Shivani Rajashekar, Shivathmika, Beeram Sudhakara Reddy.
Who are the main cast members of Shekar?▾
Shekar stars Dr. Rajasekhar, Athmeeya Rajan, Shivani Rajashekar.
What is the Tollybo rating for Shekar?▾
Tollybo rates Shekar 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Who composed the music for Shekar?▾
Music for Shekar composed by Anup Rubens.
What is the genre and runtime of Shekar?▾
Shekar — Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 121 minutes, Language: Telugu.