Last updated: 17 Jul 2026


Let's Sing Geetham...
Telugu · Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
0 · 12 Jun 2026
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Ankur Sanjeev C | Writer: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, Shashank Chintalpudi, Rathna Sreekar, Rahul V Rajeshwar, Nanda Kishore, Gautami Challagulla
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
Set in a fictional, dusty mining settlement called Kuberapuram, the story revolves around a community suffering under a mystical curse that prevents them from speaking. Consequently, all the residents must communicate purely through singing and melody. The narrative follows a newcomer, Pratap, who arrives in this dystopian village and becomes intertwined with its quirky inhabitants, including a warm girl named Gowri and a cold-hearted, calculating businesswoman. As human greed and infrastructure developments threaten a sacred shelter tree, the community is forced to confront their inner lack of empathy to lift the curse and rediscover genuine compassion for Nature and one another.
Sing Geetham stands out as an audacious, experimental opera-style musical fantasy that breaks away from conventional Telugu box-office templates. By substituting normal spoken dialogue with continuous, narrative-driven singing after the first 15 minutes, legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao delivers a unique fable-like cinematic experience. The first half meticulously builds the unique setting of Kuberapuram with a childlike innocence, quirky character interactions, and witty wordplay. However, the pacing feels somewhat circular early on, as the narrative takes its time fully committing to the core conflict.
The second half shifts deeper into fantasy and mythological territory, focusing heavily on human redemption, faith, and the consequences of communal greed. While the emotional core remains sincere and warm, this latter portion suffers from occasional melodramatic detours and a stretched runtime that dilutes the initial humor. Devi Sri Prasad’s music serves as the definitive backbone of the film, weaving South Indian folk and classical sensibilities into continuous dialogues where the music is the drama itself. Though the extreme musical format might test the patience of viewers accustomed to fast-paced short-form content, the film rewards patient audiences with its rare sincerity and pure creative spirit.
Ayaan: Impressive debut performance as Pratap; brings a natural warmth, innocence, and vulnerability to a highly challenging, non-spoken musical role.
Ahilya Bamroo: Excellent as Gowri; delivers a standout performance, inhabiting her character with specific, endearing traits that ground the fantasy elements.
Shalini Kondepudi: Settle well into a rare, cold and calculating role as a shrewd businesswoman, stepping effectively out of her usual amiable screen persona.
Banerjee: Provides dependable and solid supporting presence during the quirky village crowd interactions.
Sivannarayana Naripeddi: Brings his trademark comedic timing and witty dialogue-delivery to the initial operatic exchanges.
Tulasi: Acts as a strong, reliable emotional anchor for the village community during the dramatic sequences.
Strengths
Weaknesses
At 94 years old, Singeetham Srinivasa Rao proves his legendary status by executing a 40-year-old dream project with remarkable creative audacity and childlike innocence. His direction masterfully blends diverse genres—comedy, fantasy, and socio-environmental commentary—under a single banner of human compassion. While his writing captures delightful vintage wit in the opening, a sharper and tighter screenplaying structure in the latter portions could have elevated the film's pacing.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics highly appreciated the movie's bold artistic experimentation, celebrating it as a rare, intimate, and compassionate musical fable that defies routine commercial formulas. While elite reviewers praised the technical commitment of Devi Sri Prasad and the sincerity of the veteran director, they noted that the unique operatic execution and sluggish second-half pacing make it a niche watch that may split opinions among modern, casual filmgoers.
Final Box-Office Result
Sing Geetham released on 12 June 2026 (2026).
Sing Geetham is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Sing Geetham is available on Netflix from 7 July 2026.
Sing Geetham directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. Produced by Nag Ashwin.
Sing Geetham stars Ahilya Bamroo, Ayaan, Shalini Kondepudi, Tulasi, Sivannarayana Naripeddi.
Tollybo rates Sing Geetham 2.75/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Sing Geetham composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Sing Geetham — Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Language: Telugu.