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Review: Sapthasagaralu Sapthagirulu –  A Fairy Tale Gone Wrong

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Movie Name : Saptha Sagaralu Saptha Girulu

Release Date : October 09, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Nivin Pauly, Anjali, Soori and Others
Director : Ram
Producer : Suresh Kamatchi
Music Director : Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematographer : N K Ekhambram
Editor : Mathi VS

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After scoring their career biggest hits, Nivin Pauly and Soori joined hands for the film Sapthasagaralu Sapthagirulu (Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai). The Telugu dubbed version is now out in cinemas. Let’s see how it is.

Story:

An immortal man (Nivin Pauly) who has survived over 8000 years meets a Dubai return (Soori) on a train. The former puts the latter through hell in a secluded compartment. Does the Dubai return survive? Why is the immortal man after him? What is his story? How did he attain immortality? The film has the answers.

Plus Points:

The beginning portions initially draw intrigue with the introduction of an immortal man who behaves like a madman. Some comedy scenes that come in this regard work mildly.

Nivin Pauly taking up the role of a madman is definitely appreciable. He does well even though the written material falls well short of its potential. As a person in trouble, Soori performs nicely, while Anjali delivers a fine performance too.

Minus Points:

The first half comes across as unconventional, with some elements generating interest, while some scenes feel boring. A few scenes surely test our patience, but we look forward to the second half to see if the wait is rewarding. Unfortunately, that is where things go terribly wrong.

The part of the film is extremely boring, difficult to sit through, and unnecessarily stretched. After the film ends, you will start wondering what the director even wanted to convey. What begins as an unconventional fairy tale soon turns into a tiresome experience.

AI-generated visuals have been used beyond a reasonable limit, and after a while, they become distracting and pull us completely out of the film. This clearly reflects the lack of effort and the makers taking the audience for granted. The emotional bond between the lead pair also lacks depth.

Technical Aspects:

Yuvan Shankar Raja’s music is just okay, while Ekhambram’s cinematography is neat, as he does well within the confined space where the majority of the proceedings take place. The editing is poor, with many scenes overstaying their welcome.

Director Ram surely has some interesting ideas, but he fails to knit them together properly, ultimately delivering an uninteresting and patience-testing affair.

Verdict:

On the whole, Sapthasagaralu Sapthagirulu turns out to be an exhausting watch despite some interesting ideas. The excessive use of AI-generated visuals, dragged-out narrative, and pointless climax make the experience increasingly tiresome. Nivin Pauly and Soori perform well, but they can’t do much when the director fails to deliver.

123telugu.com Rating: 2/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Karthi’s Sardar 2 – Underwhelming Sequel That Misses the Mark

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Movie Name : Sardar 2

Release Date : September 10, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 2.5/5
Starring : Karthi, Malavika Mohanan, S. J. Suryah, Ashika Ranganath, Yogi Babu, Rajisha Vijayan, and Others
Director : P. S. Mithran
Producers : S. Lakshman Kumar
Music Director : Sam C.S
Cinematographer : George C. Williams
Editor : Vijay Velukutty

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Karthi has come up with Sardar 2, the sequel to his hit film Sardar. The spy action thriller directed by PS Mithran is now out in cinemas. Let’s see how the movie is.

Story:

The entire film revolves around Operation Doku, which has the capability to destroy the nation. India somehow manages to soften its impact, but Black Dagger (SJ Suryah) brings it back into use, posing a huge threat. How Sardar (Karthi), Vijay Prakash (Karthi), and other RAW agents try to stop Operation Doku, and what it actually means, forms the crux of the story.

Plus points:

Like every other film of his, Karthi delivers an impressive performance in Sardar 2 as well. He once again rocks the show both as a father and son. His performance in some emotional moments is pretty good.

The message that the film tries to deliver is very much relevant in today’s world. Sardar 2 talks about the over usage of antibiotics, and a few dialogues that come in this regard are meaningful. Ashika, Malavika, and SJ Suryah are fine in their roles.

Minus Points:

What made the first film work is its gripping narration, well-timed mass moments, and a solid social message. What Sardar 2 lacks is a taut screenplay. There are some interesting ideas, but they aren’t effectively presented.

The makers decided to amp up the scale and budget, but in doing so, they didn’t pay enough attention to the narrative. The approach isn’t grounded this time, the tension is missing in the proceedings, and there are some over-the-top moments that work against the film big time.

In the second half, there is a fun sequence featuring SJ Suryah, Yogi Babu, and Nizhalgal Ravi. The director might have included it to give a fun touch to the film. Not only does it look out of place, but it also makes us wonder how people with such little knowledge are appointed as RAW agents.

A few episodes along those lines look highly unconvincing and take away from the seriousness of the premise. The second half is lengthy, monotonous, and barely offers any thrills.

Technical Aspects:

Sam CS did just an okay job. The background score could have been much better. Cinematography by George Williams is neat, and some moments are well-shot. The production values are solid, while the editing could have done away with a few scenes.

PS Mithran’s intention to deliver a social message about the usage of antibiotics is good, but his execution isn’t strong this time. The film doesn’t deviate from the core plot, but it offers very little in terms of engagement. Sardar 2’s premise needed gripping storytelling to click.

Verdict:

On the whole, Sardar 2 is an underwhelming follow-up to Sardar, with only a few scenes working in its favor. The film features a relevant social message, but the narration lacks the spark needed for the film to reach its potential. Karthi is good in his role, but the lack of a compelling screenplay, lengthy runtime, unconvincing episodes, and dull moments make it a below-par watch.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.5/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team

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Review: Ravi Teja’s Irumudi – A Beautiful & Emotionally Charged Ride

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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

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