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Hans India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Promising start fizzles into predictable crime drama
Rating: 2.25/5 The web series Viraatapalem - PC Meena Reporting, starring Abhignya Vuthaluru and directed by Poluru Krishna, opens with a gripping premise but gradually loses steam, devolving into a formulaic and unconvincing crime drama. Set in the fictional town of Viraatapalem during the early 1990s, the story revolves around a chilling mystery — brides being killed on their wedding day. Villagers believe a curse is behind the deaths, halting weddings for years. Enter Meena, a determined young police officer posted in the town who takes the investigation into her own hands. In a dramatic move, Meena decides to get married herself to bait the killer. What follows is a series of episodes aimed at unmasking the truth behind the so-called curse. Despite a strong setup, the series falters after the initial episodes. The pacing dips, with later episodes feeling stretched and lacking in suspense. The absence of impactful cliffhangers, a hallmark of compelling crime thrillers, makes the narrative feel monotonous. Forced twists and weak character motivations further dampen the experience, particularly the plotline involving Meena's decision to marry, which feels unnatural and contrived. Performance-wise, Abhignya Vuthaluru holds her own and manages to engage viewers despite the uninspired screenplay. Surabhi Prabhavati also performs well in a significant role, but the rest of the supporting cast fails to leave a mark. On the technical front, the series features decent cinematography but lacks polish in production design. The dialogues are effective, and editing is crisp, but the overall execution is inconsistent. Director Poluru Krishna, who earlier delivered the hit Recce, does not replicate that success here. To add to its woes, Viraatapalem has been caught in controversy, with ETV Win accusing Zee5 of lifting its concept from their show Constable Kanakam. Viraatapalem - PC Meena Reporting starts strong but ultimately disappoints due to predictable storytelling, weak writing, and a lack of genuine thrills. Apart from a decent climax twist, the show struggles to leave a lasting impression.
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Social Thriller 23 (Iravai Moodu) Premieres On OTT: Where To Watch
Last Updated: The film captured attention for its bold attempt to reflect real-life tragedies and caste-based injustices between 1991 and 1997. 23 (Iravai Moodu), Teja and Tanmai's thriller social drama was released in theatres in May this year. Directed by Raj Rachakonda, the film received positive responses from the audiences and critics alike, particularly for its engaging storyline and cast performances. The film captured attention for its bold attempt to reflect real-life tragedies and caste-based injustices between 1991 and 1997. If you missed watching the film on the big screens, need not worry as it has now premiered on the digital platform. When and Where to Watch? The Telugu social drama film is streaming on the OTT platform ETV Win, starting today, June 27. Taking to X, the platform shared a poster of the film to announce the same. They wrote, 'Money, caste, power. Can't those who don't have any of these get justice? #23IravaiMoodu streaming now. On @etvwin." డబ్బు కులం అధికారం..ఇవేవీ లేని వారికి న్యాయం దొరకదా!❤️🔥 #23IravaiMoodu streaming now ⚖️ On @etvwin #IravaiMoodu #23IravaiMoodu #23MovieInCinemas @Rajrfilms @Yaronlife @RathnaSreekar @iamMarkKRobin @adityamusic @vrsiddareddy — ETV Win (@etvwin) June 27, 2025 Apart from this, the film is also available to stream on the OTT giant Prime Video. 23 (Iravai Moodu) follows the story of Sagar, a young man from a marginalised caste who gets involved in a sequence of tragic events that highlight the inequities in the Indian Justice system. The film depicts three real-life events from the 1990s: the Chundur massacre, the Chilakaluripeta bus fire, and the Jubilee Hills bombing. The plot mainly focuses on Sagar's journey as he navigates poverty, cultural pressures and the legal consequences of a crime he commits while attempting to improve his and his loved ones' lives. Earlier, during the promotion of the film, director Raj opened up about how he came up with the idea of 23 (Iravai Moodu). He said, 'One of my friends about the 1993 Chilakaluripet bus burning event. Of course, I was aware of the occurrence throughout my undergraduate years, but I also had a binary mindset at the time. Now I realise how flawed I was. Acceptance, repentance, guilt, reform, and redemption may all be seen in Valmiki and Angulimala's stories. While the Chilakaluripet tragedy had a compassionate aspect, I was unsure whether I could redeem the accused," as quoted by Cinema Express. He added, 'Coincidentally, another friend told me of the 1991 Tsunduru mass killings, in which the accused intended to kill. While it didn't fit into the screenplay structure on its own, I thought, Why not combine the two events? Then we had a story." Apart from Teja and Tanmai, the film also features actors like Jhansi, Pawon Ramesh, Thagubothu Ramesh, and Praneeth in key roles. First Published:
Pink Villa
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
23 Iravai Moodu OTT Release: When and where to watch Teja starrer Telugu social drama online
23 Iravai Moodu was released on May 16, 2025, and opened to positive reviews and critical acclaim at the box office. The social drama was touted as a hard-hitting watch since it paid homage to three huge massacres in real life, which happened between 1991 and 1997. The film is now all set for an OTT release. When and where to watch 23 Iravai Moodu Telugu drama 23 Iravai Moodu has begun streaming on ETV Win starting from June 27. The OTT giant announced the same via a post on their X handle. Sharing a poster of the film, they wrote 'Money, caste, those who don't have any of these get justice?#23IravaiMoodu streaming now. On @etvwin.' Official trailer and plot of 23 Iravai Moodu The film's storyline is inspired by three distinct real-life tragedies. These are the 1991-Tsunduru massacre, the 1993-Chilakaluripeta bus burning incident, and the 1997 car bomb blast in Hyderabad. The movie, at its very core, questions the themes of dignity, justice, and social reform, while pitching an outcry for bold and thought-provoking realities. Speaking about the plot, it revolves around a man named Sagar who dreams of a peaceful life with his love Susheela. In an attempt to earn more money quickly, he unexpectedly becomes a part of a huge crime where he sets a bus on fire unknowingly, killing all 23 people in it. Upon realising his misdeed, he is shaken with regret and guilt as he silently hopes for some kind of redemption and release coming his way. The film stars Teja, Tanmai, Jhansi, Pawon Ramesh, Thagubothu Ramesh, and Praneeth in key roles. It is written, directed, and produced by Raj Rachakonda under the banner of Studio 99. Mark K Robin has composed the musical score.
India Today
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mahesh Babu praises Sumanth's Anaganaga, calls it worth your time
Actor Mahesh Babu, known for supporting meaningful cinema beyond his own projects, recently praised the Telugu film 'Anaganaga'. The Tollywood star called the film 'a simple and emotional story told beautifully' and urged viewers to give it their his experience on X, the actor wrote, 'Anaganaga is a simple and emotional story told beautifully, a film that truly deserves your time! Great work by @ISumanth and the entire team. Sending all my love.(sic)'advertisementHere's the post: The film, starring Sumanth (Yarlagadda Sumanth Kumar) and Kajal Choudhary, is an ETV Win original and was released directly on the platform. Directed by Sunny Sanjay, 'Anaganaga' follows Vyas Sir (Sumanth), a passionate primary school teacher with an unorthodox teaching being loved by his students, he often finds himself at odds with the school's management. With his life journey, the film sheds light on topics such as parenting, schools and particularly around the pressures of academic performance. The film has been appreciated for its relatable subject and moving isn't the first time Mahesh Babu has extended his support to content-driven cinema. He had earlier praised Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par', sharing a heartfelt message for the actor and the team behind the sports drama, which has been performing well at the box Mahesh is currently busy with his most ambitious film yet, 'SSMB29', directed by SS Rajamouli. Co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the project is being mounted on a massive scale, with lavish sets, global shooting schedules, and a record-breaking budget.- Ends
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu calls 'Anaganaga' a "Simple and emotional story told beautifully'; Says 'It deserves your time'
The emotional drama film, 'Anaganaga' starring Sumanth, Kajal Chowdhary, and Viharsh in key roles has been streaming on OTT. Directed by Sunny Sanjay, the movie has now earned praise from Tollywood Superstar . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mahesh Babu showers praise on 'Anaganaga' Taking to his social media, the actor on X (formerly Twitter) shared his admiration for the film and encouraged fans to give it a watch. He wrote "Anaganaga is a simple and emotional story told beautifully… a film that truly deserves your time! Great work by Sumanth and the entire team… Sending all my love…" Sumanth responds with gratitude Responding to the 'SSMB29' actor's words, actor Sumanth, who plays one of the lead roles in the film, expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, my dear bro! Much, much appreciated," he wrote. About the film The story revolves around Vyas, played by Sumanth, an enthusiastic school teacher who believes in storytelling as a teaching method, in opposition to the exam-focused thinking of the corporate school he worked at previously. At the school he worked at, his wife Bhagi was the principal. Upon the failure of their son Ram and the same students in exam scores, Vyas is blamed for the failure and is eventually fired from the school. Not to be discouraged, Vyas starts his own school focussed on struggling students which attempts to engage students through fostering creativity and understanding rather than rote learning. The film features music by Chandu Ravi and cinematography by Pavan Pappula. The movie 'Anaganaga' is streaming on ETV Win.
