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

Rangeen Review: From the Diary of a Male Escort

BOTTOM LINE From the Diary of a Male Escort PLATFORM Amazon Prime Video RUNTIME 6 hours and 40 minutes (9 episodes) What Is the Show About? Adarsh, a journalist and the founder of a struggling newspaper, is shocked to discover his wife Naina’s sex tape with a...

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Mahavatar Narasimha Review: Engaging, Educational Divine Drama

BOTTOM LINE Engaging, Educational Divine Drama RATING 3/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 10m What Is the Film About? Mahavatar Narasimha focuses on the Narasimha avatar of Lord Shri...

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Mandala Murders Review: Supernatural Thriller Works in Parts

BOTTOM LINE Supernatural Thriller Works in Parts PLATFORM Netflix RUNTIME 307 Mins, 8 Episodes What Is the Show About? Officer Rea Thomas and a former cop, Vikram...

Sarzameen OTT Movie Review Mix of Family Drama & Patriotism

Sarzameen Review: Mix of Family Drama and Patriotism

BOTTOM LINE Mix of Family Drama and Patriotism PLATFORM JioHotstar Runtime 137 minutes What Is Sarzameen About? An upright army officer Vijay Menon, while being a caring...

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Movie Review

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Review: Epic Blunder

BOTTOM LINE Epic Blunder RATING 1.75/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 43m What Is Hari Hara Veera Mallu About? Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Pawan Kalyan) is a thief who...

Junior 2025 Movie Review

Junior Review: Just Viral Vayyari

BOTTOM LINE Just Viral Vayyari RATING 2/5 CENSOR U/A, 2h 34m What Is the Film About? Junior is about how Abhi (Kireeti) uncovers his father's past, how...

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Aap Jaisa Koi Review: Average, Elevated by Music

BOTTOM LINE Average, Elevated by Music PLATFORM Netflix RUNTIME 115 minutes What Is the Film About? Shri Renu, a nerdy Sanskrit teacher in Jamshedpur, is 42, unmarried...

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The 100 Review: Flat Ride Ends With a Message

BOTTOM LINE Flat Ride Ends With a Message RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR 2h 15m, 'U/A' Certified. What Is the Film About? Vikrant (RK Sagar) is a topper of...

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Oh Bhama Ayyo Rama Review: Ayyo Rama… Full Trauma!

BOTTOM LINE Ayyo Rama… Full Trauma! RATING 1.5/5 CENSOR 2h 33m, 'U/A' Certified What Is the Film About? Ram (Suhas) accidentally meets Satyabhama in an accident. This...

Narivetta OTT Movie Review

Narivetta Review: Police Brutality Story With New Twist

BOTTOM LINE Police Brutality Story With a New Twist PLATFORM SONY LIV RUNTIME 136 Minutes What Is the Film About? Varghese, a laidback youngster in his twenties,...

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Good Wife Review: Priyamani Saves a Passable Show

BOTTOM LINE Priyamani Saves a Passable Show PLATFORM JIO HOTSTAR RUNTIME 1h 56m (6 Episodes) What Is the Film About? Tarunika’s life spirals after her husband Gunaseelan’s...

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3BHK Review: Best Enjoyed as a Home Watch

BOTTOM LINE Best Enjoyed as a Home Watch RATING 2.5/5 CENSOR 2h 20m, 'U' Certified. What Is the Film About? Vasudevan (Sarath Kumar) and his family are...

Thammudu 2025 Movie Review

Thammudu Review: Nithiin’s Cold Streak Continues

BOTTOM LINE Nithiin’s Cold Streak Continues RATING 1.75/5 CENSOR A, 2h 34mins What Is the Film About? Thammudu at its core, the story of how Jay (Nithiin)...

The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case Series Review

The Hunt Review: Compelling Investigation Drama

BOTTOM LINE Compelling Investigation Drama PLATFORM SONY LIV RUNTIME 6 Hrs( 7 Episodes) What Is the Show About? After Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in Tamil Nadu, a Special...

Uppu Kappurambu OTT Movie Review

Uppu Kappurambu Review: This Rural Comedy Is a Royal Mess

BOTTOM LINE This Rural Comedy Is a Royal Mess RATING 1.5/5 PLATFORM PRIME VIDEO What Is the Film About? Chitti Jaya Puram, a village, faces a shortage...

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AIR Review: Inter Trauma Tale Only Works in Parts

BOTTOM LINE Inter Trauma Tale Only Works in Parts PLATFORM ETV Win RUNTIME 4 hours (7 episodes) What Is the Show About? Arjun's a carefree lad who...

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Viraatapalem Review: Amateurish to the Core

BOTTOM LINE Amateurish to the Core PLATFORM, Run Time Zee5: 7 episodes, 2 hours 16 minutes. What Is the Show About? Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting...

Kannappa Movie Review

Kannappa Review: Divine Climax, Derailed Drama

BOTTOM LINE Divine Climax, Derailed Drama RATING 2.25/5 CENSOR U/A, 3h 3m What Is the Film About? Kannappa is the story of Thinnadu (Vishnu Manchu), a non-believer...

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Panchayat Season 4 Review: Election Comedy Runs Out of Fuel

BOTTOM LINE Election Comedy Runs Out of Fuel PLATFORM PRIME VIDEO RUNTIME 5 Hours (8 Episodes) What Is the Show About? Abhishek’s career is at risk with...

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Sitaare Zameen Par Review: A Feel-good Tale On Intellectually Disabled Kids

BOTTOM LINE A Feel-good Tale On Intellectually Disabled Kids CENSOR U/A, 2h 39m What Is the Film About? Gulshan (Aamir Khan) is a hot headed...

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8 Vasanthalu Review: Poetic Attempt, But Tedious

BOTTOM LINE Poetic Attempt, But Tedious RATING 2/5 CENSOR UA16+ What Is the Film About? 8 Vasanthalu is the journey of Shuddhi Ayodhya (Ananthika Sunilkumar) through a...

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Kerala Crime Files S2 Review: All Talk, Little Action

BOTTOM LINE All Talk, Little Action PLATFORM JioHotstar RUNTIME 180 minutes (6 episodes) What Is the Show About? A police department shake-up brings officers Kurian, Noble, and...

Kuberaa Movie Review

Kuberaa Review: Emotionally Fresh, Powerfully Performed

BOTTOM LINE Emotionally Fresh, Powerfully Performed RATING 3/5 CENSOR U/A, 3h 13m What Is the Film About? Kuberaa explores the conflict between the ultra-rich and the extremely...

Rana Naidu Season 2 OTT Series Review

Rana Naidu Season 2 Review: Toned Down, Watchable

BOTTOM LINE Toned Down, Watchable OUR RATING 2.25/5 PLATFORM-RUNTIME Netflix - 6 hours (8 Episodes) What Is the Film About? Rana faces a deadly mission to rescue...

The Traitors OTT Reality Series Review

The Traitors Review: Bigg Boss Meets Roadies

BOTTOM LINE Bigg Boss Meets Roadies, Just Richer PLATFORM PRIME VIDEO RUNTIME 65 minutes (each episode) What Is the Show About? Based on the popular Dutch reality...

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Alappuzha Gymkhana Review: Quirky Sports Saga Minus Cliches

BOTTOM LINE Quirky Sports Saga Minus Cliches PLATFORM SonyLIV RUNTIME 2h 30m What Is the Film About? Five friends who fail their 12th-grade exams seek college admission...

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Devika & Danny Review: Superficial but Watchable Genre-Bender

BOTTOM LINE Superficial but Watchable Genre-Bender PLATFORM Jio Hotstar Run Time 3 hours (7 Episodes) What Is the Show About? Devika (Ritu Varma), a music teacher at...

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Chhal Kapat Review: A Bland Investigative Thriller

BOTTOM LINE A Bland Investigative Thriller PLATFORM ZEE5 RUNTIME 150 minutes (7 episodes) What Is the Show About? Bride-to-be Alisha Dixit reunites with her childhood pals, including...

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