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6/10
Oversdose of Aesthetic Buffoonery With Few Good Moments
samxxxul16 August 2022
Feelings are twofold for this film, i really wanted this film to be bats**t crazy, with heavily twisted dark comedy but the character arcs, the acting of the lead actress in the film seemed to me either too stupid like the film itself. On the one hand, the film is well made considering the budget limitations but on the other the ideas outlined in it are enough at best for a wacky short film.

What do we see throughout the film on the screen with each passing chapters? Bunch of characters embodying their mission, hustling, running and ending up in more trouble than the one each one are running away. The interesting beginning with the gun bill comedy was good, then entered the Happy character, who wanders, gets involved in another story to avenge a corrupt Defense minister. Then we have a twist, warn you it is a dual role, it is not easy to endure both. Along the way, they get into even more trouble than the one from which they are running away. The plot itself is so crammed with cringe dialogues and boring characters like the Sharpshooter, room service guy, Max pain and so many more, they all seemed incoherent, in others it was drawn out and boring. I guess the director watched titles like Sorry To Bother You (2018), Swiss Army Man (2016), Survive Style 5+ (2004) and borrowed the aesthetics style from filmmakers like Leos Carax, Katsuhito Ishii, Nicolas Winding Refn, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang , Luc Benson, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino, Quentin Dupieux and create his versions in such buffoonery, overdose of memes and references to pop cultures.

The positives are very few here - the translation sequence is the best highlight from this film. I even liked the Binami character who is desperate to enter the club, the gutchi comedy was damn good. I feel pity for the girl accompanying him she would have regretted for accepting such a dumb role, well who wouldn't. Another consistent plus of all is the background score which is placed in right moments.

To summarize, i get the intention and motive of the director Ritesh Rana to make something different but sadly the result is not what he wished for. His doobie filled debut Mathu Vadalara (2019) was much better as he paid more attention to the writing, in this to the aesthetics but no to the characters. Regardless, it can be a good one time watch with your friends if you open a cold one and have a lot of couch time to kill.
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5/10
Exhausting to Watch
likhitadotcom20 August 2022
It's definitely not for everyone. The aesthetics and the world-building were good and there was clear effort in the presentation.

At moments it seemed messy and illogical. Watch it if you can put your brain at home.
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1/10
Terrible!
sriramthestranger21 August 2022
Horrible! Do not watch... There is no story and the gags don't work out for the major part of the movie. One of the terribly made movies. Hope this meets the 150 character limit.
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10/10
Not everyone's cup of tea
houseparty-3533213 July 2022
The movie might have it's flaws but definitely isn't as bad as the critics r stating. But then it's not surprising coz critics in India seem to have an agenda behind everything they do.

The movie is a surreal comedy totally devoid of logic and pure magic. The people who spend a lot of time on Instagram seeing memes will connect brilliantly.

It's new to the audience and hence this response is expected.
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10/10
Most satisfying movie
akdigital-6030213 August 2022
Off late there were many movies which were a lot offbeat, but this movie seems to redefine movie watching experience. Exceptionally brilliant cinematography, story,execution and most satisfying is the justification done to every character in the movie. At first 15 min watching this movie would be interesting and uncomprehending, but rest of the movie was worth more than million view. This movie may not be understandable by many viewers as it is supposed to be sequel to many movies unfinished stories. The wolverine scene at the end was the last nail on the coffin. Hats off to the director, actors and most importantly the story writer to have fixed the orphaned ends.
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10/10
Ritesh rana's Dream world with Dark Comedy.
murali-827618 August 2022
Once we dive into the happy birthday movie world, Every frame with many details and the dark comedy and every character written we well and ended very very well.

Ritesh rana is the gem of our tollywood.

" People who didn't understand or didn't liked the film " please rewatch the movie.

If you understand the tone of the movie.

You will get smiles and fun and laughs at every scene.

Many details were related to the social media and those things binded with super funny scenes and lavanaya action did it very well.

1. Direction and the script 100/10 seriously he was a gem of making new creative films .

2. vennela kishore, Gundu actor, lavanya, seenu combo, sisters, housekeeping manager, harsha, posh pub , sathya etc ... 10/10

3. The idea of snow in telengana 🤣 and different places and names and pubs, gun culture.

Very creative film.

PLEASE WATCH DON'T MISS THIS MOVIE.
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10/10
Intelligent Comedy - Refreshing and great imagination.
rajlaxmanraj12 August 2022
I fell in love with movie and here goes my 1st review ever.

Creativity in every Frame , you got to be smart to understand the humor - Nee Jathini Den-- Vehicle Name as POOKAY Baba Sehgal Old School Cop - Tiger Sheriff and Disha Bataani Translation Episode Kishore's role Serena Williams Hearth Shape with DA in it ;-) Smiley Masked Gang

Perhaps above are few of the stand out scenes of the pic. Quick witted, naughty comedy.

Watch it with a fresh mind and you will love it.

Looking forward for more such movies from Ritesh Rana !
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10/10
Crazy Narration
sumanth-0548416 August 2022
Simple Story Narrated Chapter Wise .

Crazy Narration.

Screenplay is Ultimate.

It is not everyone's cup of coffee.

Intelligent Comedy.

2 mins of silence for those who are searching for Logic .

This Fictional movie created for Entertainment purposes, It may have some flaws but really brillant Story telling.

Hollywood level kind of Story Telling.

Totally Enjoyed.

Mind blowing Story Telling.

If You Liked Mathu Vadalara then definitely you will enjoy this.

Available in Netflix.
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10/10
Telugu film evolved into this
narentalk20 August 2022
When you mix guns, pun , sarcasm in the backdrop of silly cyberpunk mockery+ add all Telugu urban cult you get Happy Birthday.

I couldn't believe this is actually Telugu film, film makers broke all the stereotype of indian film , it almost look like photography dept is on steroids.. amazing work..

Shame on local critics giving low rating.. RiteshBabu, please keep these coming..
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10/10
Amazing movie with company
ishaanxrehan3 September 2022
This movie is amazing for friends and family but you need to be patient for the humor and story. Starting is not good without company to talk to about the movie. Not really waste of time but not a movie for everyone. I really liked the story and screenplay the director was very clever. Not any plot holes, all questions get answered in the end. Very good actors and acting and it seemed like everyone had fun. I can't wait for sequel because all of the characters are good. Comedy was really good and action was amazing. Comedy was really good for kids to. Music was amazing and really fit the movie.
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10/10
Finally Indian Industry is exploring all parts of Movie Making Field
PeaceLoveWarHate16 August 2022
I just stumbled upon the movie on Netflix and kept watching it until late at night.

It was a great depiction of instantaneous comedy with great execution. I believe that the writers had done a marvelous job narrating the story in order for us to find the bliss among the chaos.

The movie is in par with Hollywood style of execution with pinch of perfectness in all frames. The storyline is short and concise with the narration being told in chapters where it all makes sense at the end.

I have to applaud the director and the team for this impeccable effort with great team. Hope many more movies will come in this genre.

Kudos.
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9/10
For the matured crazy mind peoples
gpradeepchennai24 August 2022
Never seen a Telugu movies like this... If this movie released in Hollywood with much more graphic to the level of Hollywood.. it could be a one of the best movies.

Hollywood mind director in tollywood.

Surly he should be appreciated & should give much more chances ..
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