Critics Review

2.50

Regular Ding Ding

New director Chakravarthy has played it quite routine. All in all, "Pantham" is another boring masala movie. It is a too regular Robin Hood story.(more)

Source: GreatAndhra, greatandhra.com

2.50

This one is purely for Gopichand fans and for those who like commercial pot-boilers with a message.

Despite the commercial elements, 'Pantham' would've worked if only the screenplay and narrative were a tad bit tighter. Chakravarthy, who worked as a screenplay writer for 'Jai Lava Kusa', made his directorial debut with this one and while he does manage to convey his message by the end, he could�ve chosen an effective, maybe even a non-commercial path to do so. (more)

Source: Neeshita Nyayapati, Times Of India

3.00

Social message told commercially

Pantham is a passable social drama with showcases a decent message. Even though the story is outdated, director Chakri has made sure that there is some fun in the first half and climax is satisfactory. The film has a chance to do well in the B and C centers but the multiplex audience will find things quite routine, hence making this film just an average watch this weekend.(more)

Source: 123telugu Team, 123telugu.com

2.50

On a messiah for the needy

Pantham isn't a bad film, it doesn't do anything good either.(more)

Source: Srivathsan Nadadhur, The Hindu