Last updated: 5 May 2026
A Jouney of Love
Telugu · Romance
2h 26m · 8 Feb 2018
Music: S. Thaman | DOP: George C. Williams | Writer: Venky Atluri, P. Sathish Chandra
Ratings
Our Rating
3
Tholi Prema is a romantic drama that explores the journey of Aditya, a carefree and passionate young man, who falls deeply in love with Varsha. The film traces their emotional ups and downs, misunderstandings, and eventual realization of true love, highlighting the innocence and intensity of first love.
Varun Tej: Charismatic and heartfelt portrayal of a young lover, delivering a natural and convincing performance.
Raashii Khanna: Graceful and emotive, effectively conveying the nuances of her character's emotions.
Sapna Pabbi: Supportive role with limited scope, performed adequately.
Venky Atluri: Provides comic relief with timing and charm.
Varun Tej: Strong presence in a pivotal supporting role.
Raashii Khanna: Adds light humor and energy to the narrative.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Venky Atluri delivers a youthful and heartfelt romantic drama with a focus on emotional connect and character-driven storytelling. The direction balances romance and comedy well, though the narrative occasionally dips into familiar tropes.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics generally praised Tholi Prema for its fresh take on romance and the chemistry between the leads. The music and cinematography received positive mentions, while some noted the predictable storyline and slower pacing as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
Tholi Prema released on 8 February 2018 (2018).
Tholi Prema is declared a HIT at the box office.
Tholi Prema is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 16 August 2018.
Tholi Prema directed by Venky Atluri. Produced by B. V. S. N. Prasad.
Tholi Prema stars Varun Tej, Raashii Khanna, Sapna Pabbi.
Tollybo rates Tholi Prema 3/5. Verdict: HIT.
Music for Tholi Prema composed by S. Thaman.
Tholi Prema — Genre: Romance, Runtime: 146 minutes, Language: Telugu.
