Movie Name : Mr. X
Streaming Date : May 14, 2026
Streaming Platform : Jio Hotstar
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Arya, Sarath Kumar, Gautham Karthik, Manju Warrier, Jayaprakash
Director : Manu Anand
Producers : Sree Vineeth Jain, Lakshman Kumar
Music Director : Dhibu Ninan Thomas
Cinematographer : Arul Vincent
Editor : Prasanna GK
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Mr. X is the latest spy thriller from Kollywood. Starring Arya, Sarathkumar, and Manju Warrier, this action film quietly slipped under the radar during its theatrical run due to negligible promotions. Now, the Telugu dubbed version has landed on Jio Hotstar. Let’s see how the film is.
Story:
The plot kicks off in the 1960s. America, worried about China’s growing nuclear power, teams up with India to plant a secret surveillance device near the Nanda river. A massive mix-up happens, and a highly dangerous nuclear device ends up at the location instead, before going missing entirely.
Fast forward to the present, RAW team leader Gautam (Arya) and RAW Director Indira Varma (Manju Warrier) face a huge international threat orchestrated by a criminal named Ravan. To stop him, they cross paths with a former RAW agent, Parameswar Surya Pratap (Sarathkumar). Who actually kept the nuclear device safe all these years? And what is Parameswar’s real role in this mission? This forms the crux of the story
Plus Points:
The second half packs some decent twists. The emotional moments bring the story to life. The action sequences look good and give the movie some energy. Arya looks the part of a macho RAW agent and gives a solid, measured performance.
But the real surprise here is Sarathkumar. He completely owns the title of Mr. X. He brings serious dedication to his stunts and gets highlighted in the movie’s biggest reveals. Meanwhile, Manju Warrier is highly confident in her role as the RAW Director, pulling off an unexpected action block in the climax. Gautham Karthik also does well, bringing a good amount of menace to the main villain role.
Minus Points:
The director takes way too long to pull the audience into the plot. The entire first half feels flat. Despite the potential, the narrative here sticks to a routine format that drags on without creating any real excitement.
When the second half finally ramps up the stakes, it trades logic for confusion. As the plot gets more complex, things get a bit too unrealistic. It’s also hard to ignore the heavy hangover from recent hit films like Vikram and Sardar.
The final twist regarding Sarath Kumar’s character in the climax won’t work for everyone. A spy thriller needs a gripping background score, but music here totally disappoints, relying on generic, recycled beats that kill the tension right when it matters most.
Technical Aspects:
Production values are just okay. The visual effects needed much more polish. While the cinematography handles the fast-paced action well, the editing feels choppy and could have been sharper.
Director Manu Anand picked a good core idea but struggled hard with the execution. Imitating the style of other successful movies makes the final product feel unoriginal. The director designed some good twists for the second half, but didn’t take enough care to keep the narrative grounded.
Verdict:
Overall, Mr. X is a below average spy thriller with only few decent moments. Sarathkumar’s powerful presence, a few decent action blocks, and a comparatively better second half offer some relief. However, the painfully slow first half, logical loopholes, and a highly irritating background score pull the movie down.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team