Sridevi Soda Center (2021) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 11 Apr 2026
Sridevi Soda Center (2021) Review
Sridevi Soda Center (2021) is a Telugu action, drama, romance film directed by Karuna Kumar, starring Sudheer Babu, Anandhi, Naresh. A lightman falls for a girl who runs a soda centre. While love blossoms between the couple, caste prejudice that runs deeply rooted in their town will not allow them to prevail. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Released: 27 Aug 2021. Runtime: 2h 34m.
Sridevi Soda Center(2021)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Romance
2h 34m · 27 Aug 2021
DOP: Shamdat Sainudeen | Writer: Karuna Kumar
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Sridevi Soda Center is a social drama centered around the life of a young man working in a soda center in a rural village. The story explores themes of love, caste discrimination, and social justice as the protagonist fights against societal norms to protect his love and uphold dignity.
Sudheer Babu: Powerful and convincing portrayal of a socially conscious youth.
Anandhi: Natural and heartfelt performance as the female lead.
Naresh: Strong supporting role with impactful moments.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong social message
- ✓Engaging screenplay
- ✓Powerful performances by lead actors
- ✓Effective cinematography capturing rural milieu
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot elements
🎬 Direction & Writing
Karuna Kumar delivers a socially relevant narrative with sincerity and conviction, balancing emotional depth with social commentary effectively.
📰 Critic Reviews
‘Sridevi Soda Center’ is an intense film, with the routine inter-caste love theme, which slowly transforms into shocking climax portions. Production and Technical values are of high standards, the dialogues are commendable. Despite some positives, this slow-paced film might appeal only to serious drama lovers due to it…
Sridevi Soda Center is about caste divide. Director Karuna Kumar excelled in getting the emotion and message right in scenes leading to climax. However, the base love story which is the foundation to it is not fresh enough. This film is a mixed bag for me. The love story would have worked if they cast teengers in this…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the film's strong social message and Sudheer Babu's performance, though some noted pacing issues and a few predictable moments. Overall, the film was seen as a meaningful addition to Telugu cinema with a relevant theme.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Sridevi Soda Center release in theatres?▾
Sridevi Soda Center released on 27 August 2021 (2021).
Is Sridevi Soda Center a hit or flop?▾
Sridevi Soda Center is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Sridevi Soda Center online? OTT release date?▾
Sridevi Soda Center is available on ZEE5 from 4 November 2021.
Who directed Sridevi Soda Center?▾
Sridevi Soda Center directed by Karuna Kumar. Produced by Vijay Chilla, Shashi Devireddy.
Who are the main cast members of Sridevi Soda Center?▾
Sridevi Soda Center stars Sudheer Babu, Anandhi, Naresh.
What is the Tollybo rating for Sridevi Soda Center?▾
Tollybo rates Sridevi Soda Center 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
What is the genre and runtime of Sridevi Soda Center?▾
Sridevi Soda Center — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 154 minutes, Language: Telugu.