Movie Name : Euphoria
Release Date : Feb 06, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Bhumika Chawla, Sara Arjun, Nassar, Rohith, Vignesh Gavireddy, Likhita Yalamanchali, Addala Prudhviraj, Kalpa Latha, Sai Srinika Reddy, Ashrita Vemuganti, Mathew Varghese, Aadarsh Balakrishna, Ravi Prakash, Naveena Reddy, Likith Naidu
Director : Gunasekhar
Producer : Ragini Guna
Music Director : Kaala Bhairava
Cinematographer : Praveen K Pothan
Editor : Prawin Pudi
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After a three-year break, director Gunasekhar returns with Euphoria, a social drama that stands apart from his earlier films. The movie marks Sara Arjun’s lead debut in Tollywood and Bhumika Chawla’s big-screen comeback, and has generated decent buzz through its promotions. It released in theatres today. Here is how it fares.
Story:
Vindhya Vemulapalli (Bhumika Chawla), the principal of one of the city’s top colleges, shocks everyone by approaching the High Court and filing a case against herself. Her move sends ripples through the system. What pushed a respected academician to take the blame publicly? What exactly is the crime she is confessing to? How is this decision tied to Chaitra (Sara Arjun)? The film unravels these questions step by step.
Plus Points:
Director Gunasekhar selects a socially pressing subject that feels immediately relevant in today’s rapidly shifting, Gen Z-driven culture. Rather than placing blame only on minors, the film probes the underlying causes behind their actions and stresses parental responsibility.
Vignesh Gavireddy makes a confident debut, portraying a volatile and entitled youngster with convincing intensity. Sara Arjun has brief screen presence, yet her character remains central to the conflict. The climax confrontation built around her is sharply written and avoids formulaic treatment.
Bhumika Chawla delivers an emotionally controlled and mature performance. Gautham Vasudev Menon gets a well-defined role and performs with measured restraint.
The first half is briskly paced and hooks the viewer early. The screenplay maintains narrative drive until the interval. The climax carries emotional force and reinforces the film’s thematic intent.
The film delivers a pointed commentary on generational excess, misuse of freedom, and modern parenting, holding up a credible mirror to present-day families.
Minus Points:
Despite a strong premise, the second half loses narrative momentum. Most of the post-parole stretches feel overextended and repetitive, weakening engagement.
Multiple portions demand tighter trimming, as they slow the film’s rhythm and dilute tension. Bhumika’s character transition lacks sufficient dramatic depth in staging. Though the songs are thematically aligned, they interrupt the flow and feel unnecessary in a subject-driven social drama.
The emotional exchanges between Bhumika and Vignesh fall short in dramatic layering and could have been staged with greater intensity. Sara Arjun’s limited presence is likely to leave some viewers underwhelmed. The supporting cast is adequate, but stronger character actors would have added weight.
Technical Aspects:
Gunasekhar succeeds in intent and message delivery, but the latter half required firmer narrative discipline. The cinematography by Praveen K Pothan is visually effective and supports the mood well. Kaala Bhairava’s score complements the tone. Editing by Prawin Pudi is serviceable, though sharper cuts in the second half would have improved pacing. Production values are respectable for the film’s scale. Dialogues by Nagendra Kasi and Krishna Hari are purposeful and theme-driven.
Verdict:
On the whole, Euphoria is a socially relevant drama with a decent core idea that works in parts, mainly in the central conflict and the climax. Bhumika Chawla and Vignesh Gavireddy deliver sincere performances, but inconsistent execution and a stretched second half reduce the overall impact. It is best watched with measured expectations.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team