Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Drama, Romance
2h 37m · 24 Dec 2021
Music: Mickey J Meyer | DOP: Sanu John Varghese | Writer: Satyadev Janga
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
The film follows Shyam Singha Roy, a modern-day writer who discovers his past life as a revolutionary and poet in 1970s Kolkata. The story explores themes of reincarnation, love, and social justice, blending contemporary and period narratives to unravel the mystery of Shyam's past and its impact on his present.
Nani: Powerful dual role portrayal with emotional depth and charisma.
Sai Pallavi: Graceful and impactful, delivering a strong emotional connect.
Krithi Shetty: Charming and effective in her role.
Rahul Sankrityan: Solid supporting performance.
Nani: Convincing and authoritative.
Sai Pallavi: Good supporting role execution.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Rahul Sankrityan delivers a confident and ambitious directorial debut, skillfully handling complex narrative layers and extracting nuanced performances, though the screenplay occasionally falters in pacing.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 15 |
| 100 Days Centers | 0 |
| 175 Days Centers | 0 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics praised 'Shyam Singha Roy' for its compelling performances, especially by Nani and Sai Pallavi, and its ambitious storytelling blending reincarnation with social themes. The film's technical aspects like cinematography and music received acclaim, though some noted pacing issues and a slightly stretched narrative.
Final Box-Office Result
Shyam Singha Roy released on 24 December 2021 (2021).
Shyam Singha Roy is declared a HIT at the box office.
Budget of Shyam Singha Roy is approximately ₹30 Crore.
Shyam Singha Roy is available on Netflix from 21 January 2022.
Shyam Singha Roy directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Produced by Venkat Boyanapalli.
Shyam Singha Roy stars Nani, Sai Pallavi, Krithi Shetty.
Tollybo rates Shyam Singha Roy 3.25/5. Verdict: HIT.
Music for Shyam Singha Roy composed by Mickey J Meyer.
Shyam Singha Roy — Genre: Drama, Romance, Runtime: 157 minutes, Language: Telugu.
