Critics Review
3.00
A Crowd Pleasing Mass Actioner!
Familiar storyline presented in an engaging way with all the necessary masala elements to provide a satisfying commercial flick. The dramatic stretches work neatly and the hero elevations land as sureshot theatre celebration moments.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
2.50
Bobby Kolli, Balakrishna's film is more style than substance
It is disappointing to see capable actors such as Ravi Kishan, Shine Tom Chacko, Rishi, Chandini Chowdary and Sachin Khedekar wasted in insignificant parts. Shraddha Srinath is elegant in her portrayal of a vulnerable government official while Bobby Deol is reduced to a typical Mumbai-import villain who gives bombastic warnings to the hero without doing much. Pragya Jaiswal and Urvashi Rautela lack agency in their roles and merely serve as glam dolls. Sandeep Raj�s role begins well but adds little value to the film. Bobby Kolli�s attempt to dish out a �different-looking� Balakrishna film is a mixed bag. Apart from Balakrishna and Shraddha Srinath�s performances, the action choreography, cinematography and the music salvages it to an extent.(more)
Source: Srivatsan, The Hindu
2.50
This Nandamuri Balakrishna star vehicle is slightly old wine in a dazzling new bottle
Daaku Maharaaj had all things in place for a gripping social drama that looks a million bucks, but it crumbles under the weight of the familiar because sound and sight can only do so much to a film that never takes flight.(more)
Source: Avinesh , Indian Express