Movie Name : Irumudi
Release Date : August 21, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 3.5/5
Starring : Raviteja, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Baby Nakshathra and Others
Director : Shiva Nirvana
Producers : Naveen Yerneni & Y. Ravi Shankar
Music Director : G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cinematographer : Vishnu Sharma
Editor : Prawin Pudi
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After a while, a film of Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja, Irumudi, arrived with solid expectations. The movie directed by Shiva Nirvana features Priya Bhavani Shankar and Baby Nakshatra in key roles. Let’s see how the film is.
Story:
Trinadh (Ravi Teja), a resident of Polluru and an Ayyappa Swamy devotee, owns a banana plantation and loves his daughter Manemma (Baby Nakshatra) to the core. Whatever happens, Manemma tells her father everything, which sometimes leads Trinadh into tussles with some people. Manemma and the village girls go to a neighbouring village for high school, leading to a series of unexpected events that draw Trinadh into action.
Plus Points:
When was the last time we saw a Telugu film with a screenplay that sticks to the story throughout its runtime without any deviations? Well, if you have felt this issue in our industry films lately, then Irumudi is the remedy.
Kudos to Shiva Nirvana for his honest storytelling without including any commercial elements that are not needed for the plot. Not even one scene feels unnecessary in the whole movie. This happens very rarely, and credit where it’s due.
The father-daughter bond is superbly showcased, and it is the biggest draw of Irumudi without an iota of doubt. The combination scenes of Ravi Teja and Baby Nakshatra are beautifully designed and tug at the heartstrings.
Behind the Mass Maharaja persona, there is an extraordinary actor in Ravi Teja whom we haven’t witnessed in recent times. Irumudi brings out the performer in Ravi Teja in full display, and it’s a delight to watch our childhood hero at his best. We only see Trinadh and not Ravi Teja on the screen. Well, when a great actor gets scope to perform, this will be the kind of output. It’s difficult not to fall in love with Ravi Teja’s performance and his heartwarming moments with the child actress.
Baby Nakshatra did a stupendous job. She is adorable and leaves a solid impact by the time the film concludes. Priya Bhavani Shankar, Sai Kumar, Ramesh Indira, and others did well in their respective roles. The intense moments are brilliantly handled with a raw and natural touch, making them all the more impactful.
Minus Points:
In the initial portions of the film, the pacing is slightly slow, and there are visible lip-sync issues in this part, which could have been taken care of. The second half has a few dips at times.
When we look at the crime angle and the big twists, the writing doesn’t feel great, as we have seen similar themes earlier too. But as mentioned earlier, the film wins us over with its honest storytelling.
Technical Aspects:
GV Prakash Kumar’s songs and background score do complete justice to the film. The devotional touch and the rustic nature of the film are neatly brought to life by the music composer. Vishnu Sharma’s cinematography neatly captures the scenic locations of Sileru, making the film visually strong.
The production values are neat, and the editing is satisfactory. Shiva Nirvana’s storytelling is captivating. His making is influenced by films like Rangasthalam and Naa Peru Shiva. Drawing inspiration from other films isn’t wrong, and what matters the most is delivering a good product. Shiva Nirvana scores distinction in this regard. More Telugu films should take the Irumudi route by avoiding unwanted aspects in the name of commercialization.
Verdict:
On the whole, Irumudi is a beautiful emotional ride laced with intense moments and honest storytelling. The Ayyappa Swamy backdrop, father-daughter emotion, Ravi Teja’s spellbinding performance, and, most importantly, the screenplay that stays true to its subject make Irumudi an impactful film. There are a few slow moments, and the themes explored aren’t unique, but the sincere and emotional storytelling overpowers the minor flaws. Ravi Teja is back with a bang. Go for it.
123telugu.com Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team