With over a decade of experience as a movie reviewer, Siddhartha (pen name) brings in-depth analysis and insights to every review. Passionate about films and TV series across all languages, Siddhartha primarily focuses on Tollywood while maintaining a global perspective. Known for setting the right expectations, his reviews resonate with cinephiles who value thoughtful critiques.

Articles by the author Siddartha Toleti

OTT Review: Black Warrant – Tihar Jail Unseen

BOTTOM LINE Tihar Jail Unseen PLATFORM Netflix – 7 episodes, ~5 hrs. What Is the Show About? Black Warrant is a prison drama based on the real-life experiences of Sunil Kumar Gupta, a former jailer at Tihar Jail. The show exposes the harsh realities of...

10 January, 2025

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Game Changer Review: Shankar Loses the Game

BOTTOM LINE Shankar Loses the Game RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR 2h 45m - UA What Is the Film About? The story of Game Changer revolves around Ram Nandan...

10 January, 2025

Sankranthiki Vasthunam Trailer

SV Trailer Talk: Fun, as Expected From the Combo

Victory Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi’s magical fun combo is back, and their theatrical trailer for Sankranthiki Vasthunam is out. The...

6 January, 2025

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OTT Review: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth – Sincere Yet Exhausting

BOTTOM LINE Sincere Yet Exhausting PLATFORM JioCinema What Is the Film About? Dr. Jim Swire’s daughter Flora dies in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, prompting him...

4 January, 2025

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OTT Review – Gunaah S2: Absolute Disaster

BOTTOM LINE Absolute Disaster PLATFORM Disney+ Hotstar What Is the Film About? Shiva’s quest for revenge takes a new turn with his transformation into Abhimanyu,...

3 January, 2025

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All We Imagine as Light Review: A Poetic Slice of Life

BOTTOM LINE A Poetic Slice of Life PLATFORM Disney+ Hotstar What Is the Film About? Far from the comfort of their hometowns, two nurses—a middle-aged...

3 January, 2025

Marco Telugu Movie Review

Marco Review: You Will Bathe in Blood

BOTTOM LINE You Will Bathe in Blood RATING 2.75/5 CENSOR A, 2h 24m What Is the Film About? When Victor, the younger brother of a powerful mafia...

1 January, 2025

RRR Behind and Beyond Review

RRR: Behind and Beyond Review: Respect for Rajamouli Grows Multifold

BOTTOM LINE Respect for Rajamouli Grows Multifold PLATFORM NETFLIX What Is the Film About? RRR: Behind and Beyond, a documentary envisioned by Vijay Krishna Chaitanya,...

27 December, 2024

Max Telugu Movie Review

Max Review: Khaidi Rehash

BOTTOM LINE Khaidi Rehash RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 13m What Is the Film About? In a suburban police station, the sons of two powerful MLAs are...

27 December, 2024

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OTT Review: Khoj – Parchaiyon Ke Uss – Easy Thriller

BOTTOM LINE Time Pass Thriller, Not a Bad Watch Platform Zee5 What Is the series about? A Panchgani-based lawyer, Ved Khanna, files a police complaint...

27 December, 2024

Squid Game Season 2 Series Review

Squid Game: Season 2 Review – A Mild Season for a Wild Show

BOTTOM LINE A Mild Season for a Wild Show RATING 2/5 PLATFORM NETFLIX What Is the Film About? Squid Game: Season 2 - a logical continuation of the...

26 December, 2024

Baby John Movie Review

Baby John Review: Unnecessary Theri

BOTTOM LINE Unnecessary Theri RATING 2/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 44m What Is the Film About? John, a father to a school going daughter Khushi, leads a happy...

25 December, 2024

Barroz 3D Telugu Movie Review

Barroz 3D Review: Mohanlal’s Fantasy Tale is a Complete Disaster

BOTTOM LINE Mohanlal’s Fantasy Tale is a Complete Disaster RATING 1.5/5 CENSOR U, 2h 34m What Is the Film About? Barroz, a loyal servant, is bound by...

25 December, 2024

Srikakulam Sherlockholmes Movie Review

Srikakulam Sherlockholmes Review: Silly, Illogical, and Stretched Too Far

BOTTOM LINE Silly, Illogical, and Stretched Too Far RATING 1.5/5 CENSOR A, 2h 5m What Is the Film About? It is the year 1991, and the time...

25 December, 2024

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Vidudala Part – 2 Review: More Drama Less Connection

BOTTOM LINE More Drama Less Connection RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR 'A' Certified, 2h 52m What Is the Film About? Vidudala Part 2 continues from where the first part...

20 December, 2024

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OTT Review: Cubicles S4 – Light-Hearted Work Drama

BOTTOM LINE Light-Hearted Workplace Drama PLATFORM SonyLiv What Is the Film About? Piyush Prajapati, now a Team Lead at Synnotech, faces increased pressure at work...

20 December, 2024

UI Telugu Movie Review

UI Review: Weird in Upendra’s Usual Style

BOTTOM LINE Weird in Upendra’s Usual Style RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 12m What Is the Film About? UI is set in a fictional world where all...

20 December, 2024

Mufasa The Lion King Movie Review

Mufasa: The Lion King Review: Visually Stunning, Not Timeless

BOTTOM LINE Visually Stunning, Not Timeless CENSOR U/ 1hr 58m What Is the Film About? Mufasa: The Lion King traces the origin story of two...

20 December, 2024

Bachhala Malli Movie Review

Bachchala Malli Review: Malli Miss for Naresh

BOTTOM LINE Malli Miss for Naresh RATING 2/5 CENSOR U?A, 2h 16m What Is the Film About? Malli (Allari Naresh) suffers from his childhood due to his...

20 December, 2024

Leela Vinodham Movie Review

Leela Vinodham Review: A Plain Rural Romance

BOTTOM LINE A Plain Rural Romance PLATFORM ETV WIN What Is the Film About? Prasad, a happy-go-lucky youngster, has just turned a graduate, spending three...

19 December, 2024

'Global Star' Becomes a Headache for Game Changer

‘Global Star’ Becomes a Headache for Game Changer

Once a lifetime combination happened because of director SS Rajamouli. He made it happen, with two top-tier young stars sharing...

16 December, 2024

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Carry-On Netflix Review: Decent Airport Thriller

BOTTOM LINE Decent Airport Thriller Platform Netflix What Is the Film About? Ethan Kopek is a Los Angeles International Airport TSA agent, overseeing the X-ray...

15 December, 2024

Pushpa 2 The Rule Hindi Box Office

Pushpa 2 Hindi BO: Unimaginable 2nd Sunday Ahead

Pushpa 2 is going on breaking all records in the Hindi market. On the second Friday, it made ₹25 crores...

14 December, 2024

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Harikatha Review: Bland and Unengaging

BOTTOM LINE Bland and Unengaging RATING 2/5 PLATFORM DISNEY PLUS HOTSTAR What Is Series About? Virat, a police officer, loses his wife Anjali in a naxal attack,...

13 December, 2024

Vere Level Office Review

OTT Review: Vere Level Office – Few Silly Laughs

BOTTOM LINE Few Silly Laughs PLATFORM AHA VIDEO What Is the Show About? The weekly series offers a light-hearted peek into the lives of various employees...

12 December, 2024

Pushpa 2 Telugu Slowed Down in North America

Pushpa 2: Telugu Slowed Down Big in North America

In North America (U.S. + Canada), Pushpa 2 collected $9.9 million by its first Sunday, achieving a solid total from...

11 December, 2024

Despatch Series Review

OTT Review: Despatch – Bajpayee Too Can’t Save This Bore

BOTTOM LINE Bajpayee Too Can’t Save This Bore RATING 1.75/5 PLATFORM ZEE5 What Is the Film About? Joy, a crime reporter at a struggling daily Despatch, is...

11 December, 2024

Pan-India Directors: Sukumar Slightly Behind Neel, On Par Atlee

Pushpa 2 has emerged as a mammoth blockbuster. It can be compared to Baahubali 2 in terms of the sensation...

9 December, 2024

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