Movie Name : Vishwanath And Sons
Release Date : August 14, 2026
123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5
Starring : Suriya Sivakumar, Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon, Radhika Sarathkumar and Others
Director : Venky Atluri
Producer : Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Music Director : G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cinematographer : Nimish Ravi
Editor : Navin Nooli
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After blockbuster Karuppu, Suriya has come up with the family drama Vishwanath And Sons. The movie is directed by Venky Atluri and features Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Amidst good hype, the movie hit the big screens today. Let’s see how the movie is.
Story:
Sanjay Vishwanath (Suriya) is a prominent industrialist who is also a professional pistol shooter. His mother (Radhika) wants him to get married, but Sanjay doesn’t have a good opinion of marriage. This is when Maddy (Mamitha Baiju) enters his life and gets closer to him. The rest of the film revolves around the family drama and the emotional dynamic between the lead pair.
Plus Points:
The first half is thoroughly captivating, with lively moments and fun portions. The story is set up well, the bond between Radhika and Suriya is established neatly, and the female lead enters the frame at the right moment.
After Mamitha’s entry, the comedy is offered in plenty. Radhika, who plays Suriya’s mother, and Sunil Reddy, who plays Suriya’s brother-in-law, add more fun to the proceedings alongside the lead pair. The portions featuring these four help maintain a pleasant smile throughout the first half.
Suriya brings his charm to the character of Sanjay Vishwanath and amuses with his effortless screen presence and style. He is a delight to watch in the lighter portions. The emotional segment where he breaks down showcases the performer in him.
The casting of Mamitha Baiju is the best thing to have happened to the movie. She, as a spirited, energetic, and cheerful girl, does a phenomenal job. It won’t be an overstatement to say that the actress dominates the proceedings when the focus is on comedy. Radhika and Sunil Reddy are splendid in their respective roles.
Minus Points:
The graph drops in the second half with formulaic writing kicking in. The intent seems to be keeping the goings-on light-hearted with simple family moments and conflict resolutions. However, some portions feel artificial and lack depth. These conflicts are not shown in detail and are also resolved too quickly.
From the time the narrative shifts to Ooty, the focus becomes less on the lead pair. The emotional dynamic between Suriya and Mamitha Baiju should have been explored better. The climax is neat and simple, but the scenes leading up to it should have been more effective.
The dialogue about relationships uttered by Raveena Tandon is questionable. The lyrics in the Telugu version are decent, but they could have been still better.
Technical Aspects:
GV Prakash Kumar’s music is neat and in sync with the film’s light-hearted mood. Nimish Ravi’s cinematography is elegant. The house portions are neatly shot. The production values are solid. Some scenes could have been trimmed in the second half.
Coming to director Venky Atluri, he handled the first half quite effectively, but the second half is not as good as the first. Since this is coming right after Lucky Baskhar, expectations are high, as that film set a gold standard. Writing-wise, there are some issues.
Verdict :
On the whole, Vishwanath And Sons is a light-hearted family entertainer with a good amount of fun moments and decent emotions. Suriya is charming playing his age, while Mamitha takes the cake with her lively performance. The first half is highly entertaining, but the writing stumbles a bit in the latter half with some slow-paced and formulaic moments. However, the proceedings are kept breezy, making it a neat family watch. Given the film’s style, it will likely appeal more to Telugu audiences than Tamil audiences.
123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team