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The brief
Buchi Babu Sana stretches this underdog sports story across nearly three hours, but Ram Charan's magnetic screen presence keeps you locked in as he rallies his village through sheer force of will and charisma. The rural Andhra Pradesh setting feels authentically lived-in, while the sports sequences build genuine tension around community pride rather than just individual glory. Charan and Shiva Rajkumar spark off each other beautifully, turning what could be formulaic into something that genuinely earns its emotional beats. Perfect for anyone who loved Dangal or RRR's blend of regional storytelling with crowd-pleasing heroics.
The verdict
If you love underdog sports stories with authentic regional flavor and don't mind a nearly three-hour runtime, this is a crowd-pleasing winner powered by Ram Charan's charismatic performance and genuine emotional stakes. If you're looking for a tight, fast-paced sports film or aren't drawn to Telugu cinema's epic storytelling style, you'll find this too long and formulaic.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for sports fans and family movie nights
- ⚠️ Long runtime may test patience of younger viewers
Heads up
- Sports-related injuries and physical confrontations (moderate)
- Village rivalry tensions and community conflicts (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Buchi Babu Sana
- Cast
- Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapati Babu, Divyendu Sharma, Rajatabha Dutta, Dayanand Reddy
Official synopsis
In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Raja Shivaji (2026)
Both celebrate regional pride through determined leaders uniting communities against oppression.
Total runtime: 2h 56m + 3h 15m = 6h 11m
