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Review: Sidharth Malhotra & Tamannaah’s The Vvaan – A Lifeless Mystery Thriller

by 123telugu September 25, 2026

Movie Name : The Vvaan

Release Date : September 25, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 1.75/5
Starring : Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni and Others
Director : Deepak Kumar Mishra
Producers : Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor,Arunabh Kumar, Niraj Kothari
Music Directors : Vishal Mishra, Amit Trivedi, Tanishk Bagchi, Sam C. S
Cinematographer : Manu Anand
Editor : Nitin Baid

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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s latest film The Vvaan has now arrived in cinemas amidst decent buzz. Let’s see how it is.

Story:

The film revolves around a forest near Devanchal. The residents there strongly believe that entering the forest after sunset will enrage Van Devi and bring death upon them. Rishi (Sidharth Malhotra), an engineer from Devanchal, lives in Mumbai with his wife, Mamta (Tamannaah Bhatia). He doesn’t like visiting his native place, but he is forced to return to Devanchal after his brother sends him summons regarding the acquisition of their ancestral property, which is located inside the forest. How Rishi solves the mystery surrounding the forest forms the crux of the film.

Plus Points:

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia are decent in their roles. Tamannaah’s presence in the “Chhathi Maya” song is good. The initial moments of the film involving a king draw intrigue. Maniesh Paul delivers some laughs in the first half, while Sunil Grover does his best, though he doesn’t get enough support from the writing.

Minus Points:

Leave the execution part aside; the film doesn’t even pique interest at the premise level. The story feels so lifeless and poor that it makes us wonder how it was greenlit in the first place. When the written material doesn’t have enough meat, it becomes highly challenging to keep the proceedings engaging.

The Vvaan’s screenplay is even more horrible. It is consistently inconsistent, and there is no effort put into maintaining the eerie mood needed for this subject. There are several distractions through commercial elements, making it difficult to buy into its mystery.

The main twist regarding the antagonist doesn’t land, as such themes have been explored umpteen times before. The film exploits the devotional angle in such a way that it comes across as a cheap attempt to mask its terrible story and screenplay.

The second half, in particular, is unbearable, and it requires a great deal of patience to sit through it. Even when the focus is on the serious elements, a comedy scene or two are forcefully inserted, acting as speed breakers. The usage of AI to narrate a backstory makes the experience even more painful. The climax is needlessly stretched.

Technical Aspects:

The much-popular “Chhathi Maiya” song is neat on the big screen. The “Thummak Thummak” song is good when heard in isolation, but its placement is very bad. Manu Anand’s visuals are fine, while the editing and background score aren’t up to the mark. The VFX work is pretty bad.

Deepak Kumar Mishra’s direction is disappointing. Relying completely on devotional themes doesn’t make a film work when the story and screenplay go for a toss. There is no genuine effort put in to deliver a good film, and the makers have surely taken the audience for granted.

Verdict:

On the whole, The Vvaan is a dull and highly boring mystery thriller that depends entirely on devotional themes to sell its weak material. The narrative is filled with unnecessary commercial elements, to the extent that the mystery almost becomes non-existent. When the story itself doesn’t offer much, the film needs compelling storytelling, but The Vvaan falters badly on that front too. You can skip this film.

123telugu.com Rating: 1.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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September 25, 2026

Even Japan Got It! Did the Makers Forget Telugu Audiences After Baahubali-The Epic’s OTT Debut?

by 123telugu June 11, 2026

When Baahubali: The Epic arrived in theatres, Telugu audiences were among its strongest supporters. Unlike a routine re-release, the film was presented as a reimagined version of the Baahubali saga, bringing together the story of the two blockbuster films in a new format. Fans embraced the experiment and turned up in good numbers to experience the epic in a different way.

Naturally, many expected that enthusiasm to continue when the film made its digital debut. But when Baahubali: The Epic arrived on Netflix, Telugu viewers were met with an unexpected disappointment: the Telugu version was missing.

At first, fans did not make much of it. Language versions often arrive later on streaming platforms, and delays are not uncommon. Many assumed the Telugu version would eventually find its way to OTT.

A few weeks passed.

Then a few months.

Yet there was still no sign of a release.

Now, nearly eight months later, Telugu audiences are still waiting.

Just when fans were beginning to wonder what had happened to the Telugu version, another development made the situation even more puzzling. Baahubali: The Epic expanded beyond India and was released in Japan, where it reportedly found a positive response from audiences. A Japanese Blu-ray release followed and brought with it a surprise that few expected.

The Blu-ray included a Telugu audio track!

Suddenly, the question became impossible to ignore.

If a Telugu version was available for a Japanese home-video release, why was it still unavailable on OTT in its home market?

For most viewers, importing a Blu-ray from Japan is hardly a practical solution. It is expensive, inconvenient, and beyond the reach of the average moviegoer. Yet that became one of the few ways for fans to legally access the Telugu audio version of Baahubali: The Epic.

The prolonged wait has also led to an unfortunate consequence. Enthusiastic fans reportedly began syncing Telugu DTS audio sourced from Blu-ray releases with the video version available online, creating unofficial versions that quickly spread across social media and piracy circles. Ironically, the absence of an official Telugu OTT release may have encouraged the very thing the industry has long tried to combat.

Despite all this, a large section of fans continues to wait for an official release. They want to watch the film legally, in the best possible quality, and on a platform that is easily accessible.

What has frustrated many viewers most is not simply the delay, but the silence surrounding it.

Nearly eight months have passed, yet there has been no public clarification from the makers regarding the Telugu OTT release. Whether the delay is the result of rights issues, platform negotiations, or other complications remains unclear.

The silence feels even more noticeable as attention shifts toward the future of the franchise. The makers are actively developing Baahubali: The Eternal War, an animated feature currently targeted for release in 2027. Fans are excited to see the world of Baahubali expand further, but many also feel that the unanswered questions surrounding Baahubali: The Epic deserve equal attention.

After all, Telugu audiences were instrumental in turning Baahubali into a cultural phenomenon long before it became a global success story.

That is why the question refuses to go away:

If a Telugu audio track can be included on a Japanese Blu-ray release, why is the Telugu OTT version of Baahubali: The Epic still missing after all these months?

More importantly, will the makers finally address the audience that has been waiting patiently for an answer?

June 11, 2026

Review: Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo – Mediocre romantic action drama

by 123telugu February 14, 2026

Movie Name : O Romeo

Release Date : Feb 13, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Shahid Kapoor,Triptii Dimri ,Avinash Tiwary,Farida Jalal ,⁠Tamannaah Bhatia ,Disha Patani.etc..
Director : Vishal Bhardwaj
Producer : Sajid Nadiadwala
Music Director : Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Cinematographer : Ben Bernhard, BVK
Editor : Praveen Prabhakar

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A crazy combination in Bollywood, Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj have now come together with a film titled O’ Romeo. This romantic action thriller created decent expectations among the audience and was released in theatres today. Triptii Dimri played the female lead. Let’s see how much the film impresses.

Story:

Set in Mumbai in 1995, the story follows Ustar (Shahid Kapoor), a contract killer. He works for Police Inspector Khan (Nana Patekar) and takes money from him to eliminate criminals. One day, Afshan (Triptii Dimri) approaches Ustar and asks him to eliminate four people who killed her husband. She says Jalal (Avinash Tiwary) played a key role in her husband’s murder. However, Ustar refuses to kill Jalal and sends her away. What happens next? Why does Afshan end up staying with Ustar? Does he fall in love with her? What happens in the end? The film has the answers.

Plus Points:

Shahid Kapoor delivers a good performance in this Vishal Bhardwaj’s directorial. The actor looks impressive as a stylish gangster, and his action sequences are well designed. Triptii Dimri does justice to her role and performs convincingly as a woman seeking revenge.

Some scenes between Shahid and Triptii work well, and their dialogues are neatly written. The theatre action scene at the beginning is stylishly shot. Shahid also portrays the pain in love effectively. A few twists in the film are interesting, especially the one related to Triptii’s character. The scenes where the protagonist goes to extremes for his loved one are impressive. The climax action episode is well designed.

Minus Points:

The film is a blend of gangster, action, and romance elements, which leaves the viewers confused about the genre. Some dialogues meant to make the hero look powerful don’t work well. Though the making is good, the core plot is routine.

A few illogical scenes weaken the narrative. The first half feels slow and may also test the patience levels. Apart from the action, the narration feels flat. The track between the lead pair becomes boring at times. Though there are many actors, their roles don’t get enough importance. Especially, Tamannaah’s role doesn’t leave an impact, and a cameo in the flashback also feels wasted.

While the action scenes are stylish, their placement isn’t always effective. The hero-villain face-off could have been better. The songs aren’t very impactful.

Technical Aspects:

As a director, Vishal Bhardwaj seems to have put in a lot of effort. However, since the core story is simple, he tries to move it forward by adding action and romance. The screenplay could have been much better.

Ben Bernard’s cinematography is okay. The songs are average, but the background score works well. Arif Sheikh’s editing could have been sharper, as several scenes needed trimming. Production values are good.

Verdict:

On the whole, O’ Romeo is a mediocre romantic action thriller that doesn’t impress entirely. Shahid Kapoor’s performance and the stylish action blocks are its biggest strengths. However, weak writing, slow pacing, and unimpressive music hold the film back, and hence it ends up being a below-par watch.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

February 14, 2026

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