Nani's 'Nenu Local' released to mixed reviews and is going strong in the weekend without any competition at the ticket window. Though the movie's content is brushed off as a plain one, actor Nani is once again applauded for his timing and acting skills. The film also marks the collaboration of the actor with Sri Venkateswara Banners of Dil Raju. Despite having its own share of flaws, its premier show collections in the USA is remarkable.
Film Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on his Twitter handle "Telugu film #NenuLocal PACKS A PUNCH in its preview shows in USA... Thu previews $ 160,716 [₹ 1.08 cr]." (Sic). Keerthy Suresh is the female lead of the movie and it is her second Telugu outing after 'Nenu Sailaja'. The movie is reviewed as an average watch and is said to be entertaining to the fans of Nani.