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Peddi’s Chikiri Chikiri song wows viewers, but they have one big doubt

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Mega Power Star Ram Charan will next be seen in the rural sports action drama Peddi. The movie directed by Buchi Babu Sana, with features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. Yesterday, the team dropped the first single Chikiri Chikiri, and the initial response has been superb.

Not just fans but even neutral audiences are floored by Charan’s eye-pleasing and effortless dance moves, A.R. Rahman’s soothing music, Janhvi’s gorgeous looks, and Mohit Chauhan’s soulful rendition. However, one question has been on everyone’s mind. The team launched the song in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, but the Tamil version was left out.

Tamil audiences, along with Charan and A.R. Rahman fans, are requesting the makers to give an update, but for now, there’s no information yet. Some are speculating that A.R. Rahman might himself croon the Tamil version live at his Hyderabad concert. We need to see how the makers plan to market the Tamil version of Chikiri Chikiri.

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Review: The Girlfriend – Rashmika Shines in a Middling Execution

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The Girlfriend Movie

Movie Name : The Girlfriend

Release Date : Nov 07, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Anu Emmanuel, Rao Ramesh, Rohini & Others
Director : Rahul Ravindran
Producers : Vidya Koppineedi & Dheeraj Mogilineni
Music Director : Hesham Abdul Wahab
Cinematographer : Krishnan Vasant
Editor :  Chota K Prasad
Related Links : Trailer

Rashmika Mandanna’s new film The Girlfriend arrived in theatres today. Directed by Rahul Ravindran and co-starring Deekshith Shetty, the movie has drawn attention ahead of its release. Here’s our review of how it turned out.

Story:

Bhooma Devi (Rashmika Mandanna), an innocent and soft-natured girl, comes to Hyderabad to pursue her MA in English. Vikram (Deekshith Shetty), a student from another department in the same college, soon crosses paths with her, and the two fall in love. However, Vikram’s behaviour gradually becomes unbearable for Bhooma, making her feel like she’s with someone completely incompatible. His actions cost her everything – her father (Rao Ramesh), her friends, and her mental peace. What Bhooma ultimately chooses to do forms the crux of the story.

Plus Points:

Rashmika Mandanna gets another meaty role, and she delivers with complete conviction. She embodies Bhooma’s innocence and gentle nature effortlessly. Her dialogue delivery, expressions, and especially her eye work, make the character deeply believable. It is a performance strong enough to put her in the awards conversation.

Deekshith Shetty, familiar to Telugu audiences from Dasara, takes on a darker role and matches Rashmika’s intensity. He portrays a possessive, unsettling partner with striking authenticity, making the audience genuinely uncomfortable, which is exactly what the character demands.

A few interactions between the lead pair stand out, particularly the exchanges after their visit to Vikram’s home. Rao Ramesh appears briefly, but he makes an impact in a pivotal moment, proving once again why he is regarded as one of the most dependable actors in Telugu cinema.

The film also contains some thoughtfully crafted metaphorical moments. The cramped bathroom representing Bhooma’s suffocating love life is a clever visual touch. Another highlight is the wordless yet emotionally loaded interaction between the heroine and the hero’s mother (Rohini Molleti), which is among the finest scenes in the film.

Minus Points:

This is not a universally relatable story and will appeal only to a specific segment of viewers. Rahul Ravindran’s writing may resonate strongly with those who appreciate artistic or metaphor-driven storytelling, but others may find the narrative drifting into territory that feels more like fantasy than grounded reality.

The extremely contrasting personalities, an overly toxic man and a deeply innocent woman, feel somewhat exaggerated for a modern, urban backdrop. This lack of believability creates a disconnect, making the conflict appear stylized rather than authentic. In depicting Bhooma’s emotional turmoil, the film stretches several sequences, causing portions of the narrative to feel prolonged and repetitive.

The film’s consistency is uneven. The first half is decent with a clean interval point, but the latter half slows down noticeably, and the ending becomes predictable since the trajectory of the story is clear early on. The climax could have been executed with more punch.

Hesham Abdul Wahab’s compositions are pleasant to listen to, but they don’t add much emotional weight to the film. The songs remain situational and aren’t particularly memorable. Anu Emmanuel’s role also feels underdeveloped and leaves no lasting impression.

Technical Aspects:

Rahul Ravindran’s direction is sincere, but the screenplay could have used tighter writing. Prashanth R Vihari’s background score elevates several moments more effectively than the songs. Krishnan Vasant’s cinematography is functional, while Chota K Prasad’s editing could have been sharper. Production values are adequate.

Verdict:

On the whole, The Girlfriend works in parts, largely because of Rashmika Mandanna’s standout performance, supported well by Deekshith Shetty’s intense portrayal. However, the core story offers nothing particularly new, and the slow pace combined with repetitive sequences affects the overall impact. This film depends heavily on individual perspective. Some may find depth in its treatment, while others may feel disconnected. If you plan to watch it, keep your expectations modest.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team 

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Jatadhara

Review: Sudheer Babu’s Jatadhara – Disappointing supernatural thriller

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Jatadhara

Movie Name : Jatadhara

Release Date : Nov 07, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.25/5
Starring : Sudheer Babu, Sonakshi Sinha, Divya Khossla, Shilpa Shirodkar, Indira Krishna
Director : Venkat Kalyan & Abhishek Jaiswal
Producers : Umesh Kumar Bansal, Shivin Narang, Aruna Agarwal, Prerna Arora, Shilpa Singhal, Nikhil Nanda
Music Director : Rajeev Raj
Cinematographer : Sameer Kalyani
Editor :  Navin Nooli
Related Links : Trailer

Sudheer Babu has now come up with a supernatural mystery thriller, Jatadhara. The film was shot in Telugu and Hindi simultaneously, and marks the Telugu debut of Sonakshi Sinha. The movie hit the big screens today and let’s see how it is.

Story:

Shiva (Sudheer Babu) pursues a corporate job, but whenever he finds time, he also takes up ghost hunting along with his friends. Shiva strongly believes that it is not the evil forces but the fear within a person that can cause harm to mankind. He is constantly haunted by a dream in which he sees a small kid under attack. To his surprise, Shiva learns that his life is connected to Dhana Pisaachini (demoness who protects wealth) played by Sonakshi Sinha. He also discovers shocking truths about his origin. What happens next forms the crux of the story.

Plus Points:

As in his other films, Sudheer Babu delivers a sincere performance in Jatadhara, too. His dedication is particularly evident in the dance sequence towards the end. Every time, Sudheer Babu is giving it his all. Be it the physical transformation or the choice of subjects, the actor is trying to take a different path, and it is up to the directors to utilise his talent to the fullest extent.

Sonakshi Sinha appears mainly in the second half and makes a good impression with her convincing portrayal of a demoness. The casting is perfect, and Sonakshi exudes a commanding screen presence.

Minus Points:

Jatadhara is based on Indian folklore and, at the concept level, it is surely different from most supernatural thrillers. But the idea alone doesn’t suffice. An interesting concept will reach its full potential only when the presentation is engaging. Unfortunately, the screenplay is ineffective for the most part.

The makers picked an exciting point, but there isn’t any effort to build intrigue around it. The entire first half heads in a clueless direction, with random scenes spilled all over. The love track, the item song, and bad editing add to the woes, making one wonder where the film is heading.

The second half begins with the flashback episode, which initially seems promising. But as mentioned earlier, the concept remains on the surface level with no additional layers or depth. After the flashback portions are concluded, the movie heads towards the climax, and it is pathetic, to say the least. The less we talk about the VFX, the better it will be. The rest of the cast doesn’t have much to do.

Technical Aspects:

The visuals are very ordinary, and the production values are disappointing. The songs and background score are easily forgettable. The CGI and editing make the viewing experience even worse.

Directors Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal did a poor job, as they failed to translate an interesting idea onto the silver screen effectively. Their screenplay lacks any thrills or sparks to keep viewers engaged and is boring for the most part.

Verdict:

On the whole, Jatadhara aims to be an ambitious supernatural thriller, but unfortunately, the film is tiresome and boring. Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha try to save the film from sinking with their sincere performances, but the poor direction, ineffective screenplay, and shoddy VFX make this a disappointing watch. You can skip this film.

123telugu.com Rating: 2.25/5

Reviewed by 123telugu Team 

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