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Life Is Like A Puppet Show
Telugu · Family
2h 20m · 21 Nov 2019
DOP: Satish Muthyala | Writer: Viswanath Maganti
Ratings
Our Rating
1.75
Tholu Bommalata is a family drama centered around the emotional and social dynamics within a middle-class family. The story explores relationships, misunderstandings, and reconciliations, highlighting the importance of familial bonds and values.
Harshitha Chowdary: Natural and convincing in the lead female role, bringing emotional depth to the character.
Viswant Duddumpudi: Steady and sincere performance as the male lead, effectively portraying the character's dilemmas.
Dhanraj Sukhram: Veteran actor delivering a solid and impactful performance, adding gravitas to the narrative.
Dhanraj Sukhram: Provides comic relief with timing and expressions, balancing the emotional tone.
Harshitha Chowdary: Supports the comedy track with his trademark style, contributing to lighter moments.
Viswant Duddumpudi: Effective in a supporting comedic role, enhancing the entertainment quotient.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Viswanath Maganti directs with a focus on family values and emotions, maintaining a simple narrative style. However, the direction lacks innovation and sometimes drags, affecting the overall engagement.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 20% |
Critics appreciated the film's family-centric theme and performances but pointed out its predictable storyline and slow pace. The emotional moments were well-received, though the film did not offer anything new to the genre.
Final Box-Office Result
Tholu Bommalata released on 21 November 2019 (2019).
Tholu Bommalata is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Tholu Bommalata is available on SonyLIV. OTT date will be updated soon.
Tholu Bommalata directed by Viswanath Maganti. Produced by Durga Prasad Maganti.
Tholu Bommalata stars Harshitha Chowdary, Viswant Duddumpudi, Dhanraj Sukhram.
Tollybo rates Tholu Bommalata 1.75/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Tholu Bommalata — Genre: Family, Runtime: 140 minutes, Language: Telugu.
