It was a major commercial success, grossing over ₹260 crore worldwide. Plot Summary
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) is a high-octane Telugu action-comedy directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Mahesh Babu as Major Ajay Krishna. The film follows an Army Major deployed to Kurnool on a mission that leads him to protect a colleague's family from a corrupt politician. Movie Profile & Streaming Information
Major Ajay Krishna (Mahesh Babu), a Para SF soldier stationed in Kashmir, is tasked with visiting Kurnool to assist the family of his fellow soldier, Ajay, who is severely injured in combat. On his journey, he encounters Samskruthi (Rashmika Mandanna), providing a comedic sub-plot. Upon arrival, he finds Professor Bharathi (Vijayashanti) and her family being threatened by the villainous MLA Nagendra Reddy (Prakash Raj). The story centers on how Ajay protects the family and attempts to reform the corrupt politician through a mix of heavy-duty action and comedy. Critical Reception
Some reviewers from platforms like The Times of India and The Hindu noted a thin plot, repetitive screenplay, and criticized certain comedic sequences (particularly a train episode) for being in poor taste.
Performace of the leads, high production values, and the "Mind Block" dance sequence were highlighted as strengths.
Critics generally praised Mahesh Babu's energetic return to a more comedic and "cocky" persona, moving away from his previous serious roles.
It was a major commercial success, grossing over ₹260 crore worldwide. Plot Summary
Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020) is a high-octane Telugu action-comedy directed by Anil Ravipudi and starring Mahesh Babu as Major Ajay Krishna. The film follows an Army Major deployed to Kurnool on a mission that leads him to protect a colleague's family from a corrupt politician. Movie Profile & Streaming Information It was a major commercial success, grossing over
Major Ajay Krishna (Mahesh Babu), a Para SF soldier stationed in Kashmir, is tasked with visiting Kurnool to assist the family of his fellow soldier, Ajay, who is severely injured in combat. On his journey, he encounters Samskruthi (Rashmika Mandanna), providing a comedic sub-plot. Upon arrival, he finds Professor Bharathi (Vijayashanti) and her family being threatened by the villainous MLA Nagendra Reddy (Prakash Raj). The story centers on how Ajay protects the family and attempts to reform the corrupt politician through a mix of heavy-duty action and comedy. Critical Reception Movie Profile & Streaming Information Major Ajay Krishna
Some reviewers from platforms like The Times of India and The Hindu noted a thin plot, repetitive screenplay, and criticized certain comedic sequences (particularly a train episode) for being in poor taste. The story centers on how Ajay protects the
Performace of the leads, high production values, and the "Mind Block" dance sequence were highlighted as strengths.
Critics generally praised Mahesh Babu's energetic return to a more comedic and "cocky" persona, moving away from his previous serious roles.