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Bhairavam First Review Out: Manchu Manoj's Grand Comeback Film Is 'Below Average'
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Bhairavam First Review: Social media users noted that Manchu Manoj's film is marred by predictability and distracting subplots.
Bhairavam First Review: Manchu Manoj returns to the silver screen with Bhairavam, a high-octane action drama directed by Vijay Kanakamedala. The film, an official Telugu remake of the Tamil hit Garudan, is set against a rustic backdrop and delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and justice. The film released in theatres on Friday, May 30, and the early reviews are pouring in on X, formerly known as Twitter.
One user wrote, 'Bhairavam starts off okay but loses grip soon after. The story had a chance to build strong emotions like friendship and loyalty, but it doesn't hit right. Comedy doesn't work, songs feel out of place, and Aditi Shankar seems to be there just for the songs. Except for a few decent scenes, nothing really stands out. Final Verdict: Below average."
#BhairavamReview Bhairavam starts off okay but loses grip soon story had a chance to build strong emotions like friendship and loyalty, but it doesn't hit right.
Comedy doesn't work, songs feel out of place, and Aditi Shankar seems to be there just for the songs.…
— Filmyscoops (@Filmyscoopss) May 30, 2025
Another person posted, '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. The story had potential, but the fights should've been minimised."
MOVIE REVIEW #Bhairavam — free_man🧡🇮🇳 (@barely_filtered) May 30, 2025
Someone else wrote, 'Not bad, tbh. First 30 mins was cliche but it went on a serious mode after that. Good performance from Bellam Anna." Another post read, '#Bhairavam is a powerful action drama elevated by stellar performances and emotionally gripping storytelling." Another review read, 'Highlights:🔹Performances🔹Intensity🔹Storytelling🔹Cinematography. Cons:🔹Predictability🔹Pacing🔹Distraction (subplots)."
About Bhairavam
In Bhairavam, Manchu Manoj portrays Gajapathi Varma, a character that marks a significant departure from his previous roles. Director Kanakamedala lauded Manoj's performance, describing it as a 'riveting return to the big screen". The film also stars Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas as Seenu and Nara Rohith as Varada, with Aditi Shankar, Anandhi, and Divya Pillai in pivotal roles.
Produced by K.K. Radhamohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner and presented by Dr. Jayantilal Gada of Pen Studios, Bhairavam boasts a soundtrack by Sricharan Pakala and cinematography by Hari K. Vedantam.
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