Tenant (2024) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
Tenant (2024) Review
Tenant (2024) — a Telugu thriller movie directed by Y. Yugandhar. The cast includes Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana Payyavula. Revolving around six characters resembling six faces of a dice chosen by Life in the game of snakes and ladders, this intriguingly designed drive reflects the current urban lifestyle, telling how women should be in our current society. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: FLOP. Released: 19 Apr 2024. Runtime: 1h 36m.
Tenant(2024)
Telugu · Thriller
1h 36m · 19 Apr 2024
Music: Sahityya Sagar | DOP: Jemin Jom Ayyaneth | Writer: YS Srinivas Varma, Y. Yugandhar
Ratings
Our Rating
2
📖 Story
Tenant is a Telugu-language drama centered around the lives of tenants in a shared housing setup, exploring their interpersonal relationships, struggles, and the socio-economic challenges they face in a metropolitan city.
Satyam Rajesh: Strong and convincing portrayal of a supportive tenant.
Megha Chowdhury: Emotional depth and nuanced performance.
Chandana Payyavula: Natural and relatable.
Y. Yugandhar: Effective in a character-driven role.
Satyam Rajesh: Adds gravitas and experience.
Megha Chowdhury: Energetic and engaging.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Realistic portrayal of tenant life
- ✓Strong ensemble cast performances
- ✓Engaging screenplay with emotional moments
- ✓Effective background score by Sahityya Sagar
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Some predictable plot points
- ✕Limited commercial appeal
🎬 Direction & Writing
Y. Yugandhar delivers a grounded narrative focusing on everyday struggles with a sensitive and authentic approach, though the screenplay occasionally lags in momentum.
📰 Critic Reviews
On the whole, Tenant deals with a relevant social issue but the presentation doesn’t do complete justice to the chosen point. The performances of Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana, and others are good, and the last few minutes are engaging. The movie’s treatment is different, but there isn’t enough tension in th…
📰 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 | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics
Critics appreciated the film's realistic depiction and performances, especially praising the cast's chemistry and the director's intent. However, some noted the film's slow pace and conventional narrative as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Tenant release in theatres?▾
Tenant released on 19 April 2024 (2024).
Is Tenant a hit or flop?▾
Tenant is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Where to watch Tenant online? OTT release date?▾
Tenant is available on Prime Video from 7 June 2024.
Who directed Tenant?▾
Tenant directed by Y. Yugandhar. Produced by Mogulla Chandrashekhar Reddy.
Who are the main cast members of Tenant?▾
Tenant stars Satyam Rajesh, Megha Chowdhury, Chandana Payyavula.
What is the Tollybo rating for Tenant?▾
Tollybo rates Tenant 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Who composed the music for Tenant?▾
Music for Tenant composed by Sahityya Sagar.
What is the genre and runtime of Tenant?▾
Tenant — Genre: Thriller, Runtime: 96 minutes, Language: Telugu.