Movie Name : Oh Sukumari
Release Date : July 17, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Thiruveer, Aishwarya Rajesh & Others
Director : Bharat Dharshan
Producers : Maheshwara Reddy Mooli
Music Director : Bharath Manchiraju
Cinematographer : CH Kushendar
Editor : Sree Varaprasad
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Thiruveer and Aishwarya Rajesh team up for the first time in Oh..! Sukumari. The film has hit the big screens today. Let’s see how it fares.
Story:
Narala Yadagiri (Thiruveer), an aspiring politician, learns that he will inherit his grandfather’s Rs. 80 crore property, but only if he fulfills a condition. He instantly falls for Daamini (Aishwarya Rajesh) and proposes marriage. Surprisingly, the entire village, which fears Daamini, does everything possible to ensure the wedding happens. However, a shocking truth is revealed on their wedding night. What is it? Why is the village afraid of Daamini? Does Yadagiri inherit the property? The rest of the film unfolds the answers.
Plus Points:
After delivering a terrific performance in Sankranthiki Vasthunnam, Aishwarya Rajesh takes on this role and delivers a sincere performance. She maintains good energy throughout and carries her character with ease.
Thiruveer is decent in the lead role. His scenes with Aishwarya Rajesh, particularly after the major twist unfolds, provide some light-hearted entertainment and generate a few laughs.
The film has its share of enjoyable moments, while the supporting cast performs their roles competently.
Minus Points:
The film’s biggest drawback is its predictability. The core twist is largely revealed through the promotional material, leaving the responsibility on writer-director Bharath Dharshan to keep the narrative engaging. Unfortunately, he fails to do so.
The first half relies heavily on outdated and silly comedy, with only a few scenes managing to entertain. The second half, which begins after the central twist, had the potential to explore the conflict with engaging drama and emotional depth. Instead, it follows a routine and predictable path, offering little emotional payoff or narrative momentum. As a result, the film gradually loses steam.
Although Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiruveer perform their roles well, their characters are underwritten and never leave a lasting impact. Also, Aishwarya Rajesh’s repeated use of the word “uchchu” feels irritating after a point. Supporting characters played by Aamani and Anand have better scope but are underutilized. The family drama also lacks the emotional weight needed to make the conflict resonate.
Comedy, which appears to be the film’s biggest selling point on paper, turns out to be inconsistent. Only a handful of jokes work, while most of the humour falls flat. Several performances also come across as unnecessarily loud and exaggerated rather than naturally funny. The songs fail to leave an impression and are easily forgettable.
Technical Aspects:
Writer-director Bharath Dharshan fails to convert a predictable premise into an engaging entertainer. Weak writing, an outdated narrative style, and an uninspired screenplay prevent the film from making a strong impact.
Ch. Kushendar’s cinematography is serviceable. Bharat Manchiraju’s music works in parts but isn’t memorable. Sree Varaprasad’s editing is below par, and a tighter cut would have considerably improved the pacing. The production values are decent.
Verdict:
On the whole, Oh…! Sukumari is a mediocre comedy-drama that struggles to make the most of its premise despite having capable performers like Thiruveer and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead. While it offers a few entertaining moments, the comedy works only occasionally, the drama lacks emotional depth, and the predictable narrative prevents it from becoming engaging. Despite a handful of laughs, the film ultimately ends up as a below-par affair.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team