Movie Name : GOAT
Release Date : November 12, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Sudheer Anand, Divyabharathi, Nithin Prasanna, Sarvadaman Banerjee, Brahmaji, and others
Director : Vedavyas Akula
Producer : Mogulla Chandrashekar
Music Directors : Leon James, Manisharma
Cinematographers : Rasool Ellore & Sunny Korapati
Editor : Vijay M
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Jabardasth fame Sudheer Anand’s latest film, GOAT, hit the big screens today, marking Divyabharathi’s Tollywood debut. Here is our review of the film to see how it fares.
Story:
Moddhu Babji (Nithin Prasanna) turns the village of Rudravaram into a hub of gambling and betting, making several villagers addicted to it. Many of them end up taking their own lives due to mounting debts. Meanwhile, Sir (Sudheer Anand), a carefree goon from Vizag who earns a living by threatening people, mistakenly kidnaps Subhashini (Divyabharathi), confusing her with someone else. As Subhashini gradually changes his way of life and makes him understand the problems troubling Rudravaram, the film reveals Sir’s true identity and his connection to the village.
Plus Points:
Sudheer Anand’s comic timing works in a few scenes, and his action sequences are reasonably good. He fits into the role to an extent, while a few comedy scenes provide some relief from the otherwise routine proceedings.
Divyabharathi puts in an okay effort within the limits of her character. She appears in a de-glamourised look and has very little dialogue, as most of her role revolves around emotional scenes. Her scenes with Sudheer work to an extent. Both songs featuring the lead pair also look good on the big screen.
Motta Rajendran brings in a few laughs and adds some entertainment to the film. Brahmaji is just okay, while Sarvadaman Banerjee, Anand Ramaraju, and Nithin Prasanna deliver decent performances in their respective roles.
Minus Points:
The biggest drawback of the film is its story, which has a few logical flaws. For instance, it is difficult to understand how Sir remains unaware of the identity of a girl he has already crossed paths with, even after kidnapping her. Such scenes are not convincing. More importantly, the basic storyline itself is not interesting enough to keep the audience engaged.
Sudheer’s attempt to establish himself as a mass hero does not work as expected. While he manages a few action scenes, the character needs a stronger screen presence and better elevation scenes. The weak writing and execution also affect the impact of the second-half twists. Even the cricket match in the climax fails to create any excitement.
Comedy works only in a few places, while several jokes fall flat. Some of the comedy scenes involving Divyabharathi, in particular, fail to entertain. Better-written comedy could have made the film more enjoyable.
Even a routine story can work if the screenplay and narration are strong, but GOAT lacks both. References to films like RRR and Animal provide some momentary fun but do not add much to the story. The backstories of the lead characters are also not presented in an engaging manner, making their revelations less exciting.
Technical Aspects:
Director Vedavyas Akula tries to mix comedy and mass elements but ends up delivering a routine film that struggles to keep the audience interested. A better screenplay and stronger narration could have made it a more engaging watch.
The cinematography and editing are average, while Manisharma’s background score is unusually loud and fails to impress. Production values are also just average.
Poor lip-sync in several characters, including the female lead, is another noticeable drawback. This aspect appears to have been overlooked by the team and affects the viewing experience.
Verdict:
On the whole, GOAT is a routine action film that fails to make the most of its premise. Sudheer Anand’s tries his best but his attempt to take on a mass-hero image does not fully work, as the routine story, weak elevations, and poor execution limit its impact. Divyabharathi’s Tollywood debut also makes little impression due to the limited scope of her character. Apart from a few comedy scenes, there is very little to enjoy in this film. So, you can look out for alternative entertainment options.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
