Son of India (2022) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Son of India (2022) Review
Son of India (2022), a Telugu action, drama, history movie starring Mohan Babu, Srikanth, Pragya Jaiswal, is reviewed here. Directed by Diamond Ratnababu. Kadiyam Babji is an ageing man angry with the way society functions. He decides the best payback is to kidnap some high-profile people. But NIA officer Ira is hot on his heels. Our Rating: 1.75/5. Verdict: FLOP. Released: 18 Feb 2022. Runtime: 1h 24m.
Son of India(2022)
Telugu · Action, Drama, History
1h 24m · 18 Feb 2022
Music: Ilaiyaraaja | DOP: Sarvesh Murari | Writer: Diamond Ratnababu
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
📖 Story
Son of India is a patriotic action drama centered around the protagonist's fight against corruption and social injustice in India. The narrative follows his journey to restore dignity and justice, highlighting themes of nationalism and sacrifice.
Mohan Babu: Strong and commanding presence as the lead protagonist.
Srikanth: Supportive role with adequate screen presence.
Pragya Jaiswal: Limited but impactful role.
Diamond Ratnababu: Solid performance in a pivotal role.
Mohan Babu: Effective in a character role.
Srikanth: Good comic timing and supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Patriotic theme with emotional appeal
- ✓Mohan Babu's performance
- ✓Music by Ilaiyaraaja
- ✓Cinematography by Sarvesh Murari
Weaknesses
- ✕Weak screenplay and pacing
- ✕Predictable plot
- ✕Direction lacks finesse
- ✕Editing issues
🎬 Direction & Writing
Diamond Ratnababu's direction struggles to maintain narrative engagement, with a lack of subtlety and over-the-top dramatization. The writing is simplistic and fails to elevate the story beyond clichés.
- - Music by Ilaiyaraaja
- - Cinematography by Sarvesh Murari
- - Editing
- - Production Design
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Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 20% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 50% |
Critics
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, praising Mohan Babu's performance and Ilaiyaraaja's music but criticizing the weak screenplay and direction. The film was seen as outdated in its approach and execution.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Son of India release in theatres?▾
Son of India released on 18 February 2022 (2022).
Is Son of India a hit or flop?▾
Son of India is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Son of India online? OTT release date?▾
Son of India is available on MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Son of India?▾
Son of India directed by Diamond Ratnababu. Produced by Vishnu Manchu.
Who are the main cast members of Son of India?▾
Son of India stars Mohan Babu, Srikanth, Pragya Jaiswal.
What is the Tollybo rating for Son of India?▾
Tollybo rates Son of India 1.75/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Who composed the music for Son of India?▾
Music for Son of India composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
What is the genre and runtime of Son of India?▾
Son of India — Genre: Action, Drama, History, Runtime: 84 minutes, Language: Telugu.