Sarileru Neekevvaru (U/A)
11/Jan/2020 Action, Drama 2hrs 49mins

2.75

Been there, done that

The film gets into its groove some thirty minutes into the first half with a lengthy train sequence. The comedy here is loud and over the top but the actors make it work. The too cute that they are almost stupid heroines have sort of become annoying but here it doesn't come across as odd because the...(more)

Source: Bharath Vijayakumar, MovieCrow

3.75

Sarileru Neekevvaru is a celebration of the Mahesh Babu from the past, and the in-form superstar delivers!

On the whole, the film can be watched for Mahesh Babu's outstanding performance. A few scenes will certainly give fans the goosebumps as the fans can enjoy the Mahesh Babu's blast from the past.(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

2.00

Mahesh Babu film is utterly disappointing

Sarileru Neekevvaru is a mediocre film that could have been interesting if only the director had concentrated on the film's screenplay. If only.(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

3.25

Mahesh Babu hits it out of the park in Anil Ravipudi's fine blend of heroism and comedy

The core issue addressed in Sarileru Neekevvaru could have pulled the narrative in a different direction. However, that is clearly not what Ravipudi was, perhaps, aiming for. The film is about Mahesh playing an action-packed role, after a long time, and his comic timing, which will leave you in spli...(more)

Source: Hemanth Kumar, Firstpost.com

2.75

Mahesh Babu's film is a partly entertaining mixed bag

Sarileru Neekevvaru is a mixed bag; it's partly entertaining and at other times rather lame. Make what you will of lines such as 'meow meow pilli, milk boy ki pelli', referring to Mahesh as milk boy repeatedly.(more)

Source: SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO, The Hindu

2.50

This one's worth watching for Mahesh Babu and Vijayashanthi's performances

Sarileru Neekevvaru definitely has its moments but Anil Ravipudi's bloated narrative that tries too hard, not to mention do everything at once without a proper structure in place proves to be a major drawback.(more)

Source: Neeshita Nyayapati, Times Of India

3.25

Mahesh's Mass Treat

Sarileru Neekevvaru is a well-packaged Sankranthi treat that has good entertainment narrated at regular intervals. The film is Mahesh Babu's one-man show and the added advantage are the hit songs, mass fights, and good comedy. Though the second half gets slightly bogged down with a weak climax, the ...(more)

Source: 123telugu Team, 123telugu.com

2.75

Mass Block

"Sarileru Neekevvaru" is a mixed bag, where Mahesh Babu excels in his mass appeal but the rest is quite old-fashioned and routine.(more)

Source: GreatAndhra, greatandhra.com