Anaganaga Oka Raju
The brief
Naveen Polishetty leans into his natural comedic timing as a spoiled man-child whose comfortable bubble gets spectacularly popped, and his bewildered reactions to actual responsibility carry most of the film's charm. Director Maari keeps things breezy despite the hefty 147-minute runtime, though the third act drags when the life lessons start piling on thick. The comedy works best in the early stretches when Polishetty is fumbling through basic adulting, but loses steam once the transformation arc becomes predictable. Perfect for fans of Polishetty's previous work or anyone who enjoyed the fish-out-of-water comedy in films like Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya, just with less mystery and more family-friendly moralizing.
The verdict
If you enjoy Naveen Polishetty's comedic style and don't mind predictable character growth wrapped in family-friendly lessons, this is a charming watch that delivers plenty of laughs in its first two acts. If you're looking for tight storytelling or get impatient with overly long runtimes and heavy-handed moralizing, the 147-minute commitment won't pay off once the third act starts dragging.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for family movie night
- 👤 Solo viewing for comedy fans
- ⚠️ May feel slow for action seekers
Heads up
- Mild comedic situations and pratfalls (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Maari
- Cast
- Naveen Polishetty, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa, Goparaju Ramana, Ananth Babu, Madhusudhan Rao
Official synopsis
A lazy, entitled brat who wants to lead an easy life is in for a rude shock that changes the course of his life.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos (2026)
Both comedies feature bumbling protagonists forced to grow beyond their comfort zones.
Total runtime: 2h 27m + 2h 02m = 4h 29m
