Movie Name : Purushaha
Release Date : May 22, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Battula Pawan Kalyan, Sapthagiri, Kasireddy Rajkumar, Rayancha Kokkura, Vishika, Hasini Sudheer, Vennela Kishore, Rajiv Kanakala, VTV Ganesh, Ananth Sriram, Pammi Sai, Mirchi Kiran
Director : Veeru Vulavala
Producer : Battula Koteswara Rao
Music Director : Shravan Bharadwaj
Cinematographer : Satish Mutyala
Editor : Koti
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Battula Pawan Kalyan plays the lead role in the new family comedy-drama Purushaha, directed by Veeru Vulavala and produced by Battula Koteswara Rao. The movie hit the screens today. Let’s find out how it is.
Story:
Govind (Battula Pawan Kalyan), Sattibabu (Sapthagiri), and Srinu (Kasireddy Rajkumar) are close childhood friends who stick together even after getting married. However, everyday problems start affecting their married lives. Govind and Kamala (Rayancha Kokkura) get married after falling in love. But after the wedding, Kamala strongly suspects that Govind still hasn’t forgotten his ex-girlfriend, Rosy.
Satti and Srinu also face similar trust issues, which eventually push all three husbands away from their wives. Following a series of dramatic events, the three friends end up at the court seeking a divorce. What exactly did their wives do to them? What mistake did these three men commit? The rest of the story reveals whether the couples finally patch things up or separate for good.
Plus Points:
The movie revolves around an interesting question: what happens when a wife finds out about her husband’s past love life? The struggles of husbands and the clashes between couples offer decent entertainment. Punch dialogues like, “When a wife scolds her husband, he becomes more powerful,” will likely connect with the male audience.
Battula Pawan Kalyan neatly fits the role, Govind. He displays good body language, neat dialogue delivery, and performs very well in the flashback episodes. Govind’s marriage track, the characters linked to it, and the surrounding comedy scenes work out. Overall, the husband-wife comedy track manages to keep the audience reasonably engaged.
However, the film’s biggest strength is the performances of Vennela Kishore, Sapthagiri, and Kasireddy Rajkumar. The trio uses their comedy timing to generate good laughs in several scenes. Heroine Rayancha Kokkura acts very well and stands out as a major glamour attraction. Vishika and Hasini Sudheer also do full justice to their roles, adding to the visual appeal. Rajiv Kanakala and VTV Ganesh leave their usual mark. Ananth Sriram acts well, though his character could have been written better. Pammi Sai, Mirchi Kiran, and the rest of the cast perform adequately within their limits.
Minus Points:
The main issue is that the screenplay of Purushaha is very slow. The main conflict isn’t effective, and it’s hard to emotionally connect with the main characters. Additionally, the hero’s journey lacks a proper graph, which acts as a major drawback. Even though the director’s taking and the actors’ performances bring some interest, the not-so-exciting narrative and sluggish pacing drag the film down.
The story frequently gets sidelined by unnecessary scenes. The second half, in particular, moves at a snail’s pace and tests the audience’s patience. While a few comedy and romantic scenes work in this emotional family drama, the rest of the content simply doesn’t work. Trimming the runtime would have enhanced the impact of the film significantly. Crucial scenes end up feeling completely routine.
Technical Aspects:
Director Veeru Vulavala impresses with his taking. He uses graphics well to match the emotional tone of the scenes. While the core idea of mixing fun with family emotions is good, the narrative doesn’t maintain a steady flow, especially in the screenplay. Some entertaining portions exist, but emotional moments don’t quite hit the mark.
Shravan Bharadwaj provides a decent soundtrack. On the visual front, cinematographer Satish Mutyala captures the natural locations beautifully. However, the editing definitely needed to be much sharper. Producer Battula Koteswara Rao hasn’t compromised on the production values, and the movie looks rich on screen.
Verdict:
On the whole, Purushaha is a family comedy drama that works only in bits and pieces. The relatable marital struggles and some comedy scenes work. However, a dragged-out narrative, lack of interesting elements in the second half, and a slow-paced screenplay bring the movie down. Purushaha offers a few scattered laughs and romantic moments, but doesn’t fully live up to its promising premise.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team