Pehlwaan (U/A)
12/Sep/2019 Action, Drama 2hrs 38mins

2.75

Just for a few moments

Pailwan is a sports drama with a very routine story and execution. Kannada audience will love Sudeep and his screen presence as the film has plenty of commercial aspects which will please the masses there. But a lengthy runtime, predictable plot and ordinary narration makes the film in Telugu a stri...(more)

Source: 123telugu Team, 123telugu.com

2.00

An ode to Sudeep's newly-gained muscles

Director S Krishna has spent so much time beating around the bush, that it feels too late to hold our attention when he finally puts Krishna in the boxing ring. I thought boxing will be the main course of this film. But, it turns out it is just a dessert at the end of the meal. And not the delicious...(more)

Source: Manoj Kumar R, Indian Express

3.50

Pailwaan brings in all the needed masala elements, with comedy, romance, fights and emotions added in generous amounts.

The movie is Sudeep's vehicle through and through, and the work he has put into his new lean, muscular physique shows to his advantage. It is good to see Suniel Shetty return in good form, as the father. The antagonists played by Sushant Singh and Kabir Duhan Singh are competent. Aakanksha Singh bri...(more)

Source: Sunayana Suresh, Times Of India

2.50

Pailwaan is a watchable action drama that is mildly engaging, but uplifted by a focused second half.

Pailwaan is a mildly entertaining drama that is enhanced by the emotionally charged moments in the second half and a good social message.(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

2.50

A Sports Drama With A Lot Of Noise, Less Excitement

Pailwaan swings right back up with what it sets out to do. And, the message it highlights is grander than the stage it has built. This particular soul-churning component isn't the core of the movie, but I wish it were! It's sort of a big surprise that between all the moustache-twirling and thigh-sla...(more)

Source: Karthik Keramalu, Filmcompanion.in