The much-anticipated Telugu film Bhairavam, directed by Vijay Kanakamedala and starring Manchu Manoj, Bellamkonda Sreenivas, and Nara Rohith, hit theatres this Friday. A remake of the 2024 Tamil hit Garudan, the action drama opened to mixed reactions on X (formerly Twitter), with audiences praising Manoj’s strong comeback performance while expressing disappointment over the film’s story and execution.
Manchu Manoj, returning to the silver screen after nearly eight years, was unanimously hailed for his powerful performance. Fans lauded his emotional depth and screen presence, calling it a “rampage comeback.” One user posted, “#Bhairavam movie Mamulga Ledhu ra Babu… #ManchuManoj anna acting peaks come back movie.” Another added, “Manoj Rampage Performance After 9 Year’s. The Chill Guy Is Back Finally.”
Several users praised director Vijay Kanakamedala for utilizing all three lead actors effectively. One tweet read, “@DirVijayK Utilised Three Heroes Tremendously. Manchu Manoj Steels the show. Excellent fights, Good Music. Hit Movie.”
While Manoj and Nara Rohith’s performances were appreciated, Bellamkonda Sreenivas received criticism for what many called ‘overacting.’ A user wrote, “The film felt below average overall. Manoj and Nara Rohit gave strong performances, but Bellam Anna’s overacting and the excessive action scenes overshadowed the drama.”
Critics also targeted the screenplay, calling it a weak point. One post remarked, “The greatest trick ever pulled off by the Devil is making us believe that the Devil is the real GOD. This holds true in the case of Bhairavam, where the battle for Dharma feels out of place… this weakly written screenplay completely fails to deliver.”
Another tweet summed up the overall sentiment: “Though the core concept is solid, Bhairavam falters in its execution… Standard Telugu commercial cinema-making, over the top performances by actors makes it an AVERAGE watch.”
About the Film
Bhairavam explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal. It revolves around Varadha (Nara Rohith) and Gajapathi (Manchu Manoj), childhood friends whose bond is tested after an orphan, Seenu (Bellamkonda Sreenivas), enters their lives. A sacred temple land becomes the catalyst for conflict, unraveling their close-knit relationship.
As the film continues its theatrical run, fans remain divided—some cheering Manoj’s return and high-octane action, while others criticize the film for its formulaic storytelling.
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