Naveen Polishetty’s latest film ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ has hit the big screen today, January 14, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival. Directed by Maari, it also stars
Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead. After the film’s release, moviegoers have been sharing their first day, first show reaction online. Let’s find out the initial reception of the film.
Naveen Polishetty steals the show
Audience took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their review and the film is being talked about for the festive feel and the comedy moments it has. Many viewers clearly felt that the film belongs to Naveen Polishetty. One review said, “Anaganaga Oka Raju is a total blast and full of laughs. Naveen Polishetty is, he stolen the entire show. His jokes and timing are perfect, and he’s just really fun to watch on screen.” Another viewer called it a “one-man show” and said Naveen “absolutely steals the spotlight.” Fans praised his natural humour and said he carries the film from start to end.
Comedy works, story stays simple
While the comedy received strong praise, several viewers felt the story was simple. One review said, “Story line is thin, but Entertainment guaranteed.” Another wrote, “The storyline is quite thin and predictable.” A viewer also shared, “#AOR is a fun, one-time festive watch, packed with gags, with an average second half.” Still, most felt the jokes keep the film moving and never make it boring.
Clean festive watch for families
Many fans described the film as a clean family entertainer. One viewer wrote, “Anaganaga Oka Raju is a clean, feel-good Pongal entertainer.” Another simply said, “Finished watching Anaganaga oka raju. Superb family entertainer.” Songs were mostly called average, and Meenakshi Chowdhury’s role was described as “just ok.” Overall, early reviews suggest the film works well as a light, festive watch led by Naveen Polishetty’s charm and humour.
Another reviewer wrote, “Anaganaga Oka Raju is a light-hearted time-pass entertainer that works mainly because of Naveen Polishetty.”
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