Dec. 31, 2021|India|129 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;Crime;Romance;South;Indian
Description: Arjuna Phalguna is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film written and directed by Teja Marni. The movie features Sree Vishnu and Amritha Aiyer in lead roles and was released in theaters on December 31, 2021. Set in a small village in East Godavari, the story revolves around five friends—Arjun, Ram Babu, Thadodu, Oscar, and Shravani—who work together to save Thadodu’s house from being seized by the bank.
Critics had mixed reactions to the film. Y. Sunitha Chowdhary from *The Hindu* praised Sree Vishnu’s performance but criticized the weak storyline, lack of chemistry between the lead actors, and unimpressive cinematography. She described the film as unengaging, with comedy that failed to land and no emotional depth. Anji Shetty of *Sakshi* echoed similar sentiments, rating the film 2 out of 5 stars and pointing out poor direction and a predictable plot.
Siddartha Toleti from *Mirchi9* gave the movie 1.75 stars, criticizing its direction, screenplay, illogical scenes, and overdramatic sequences. However, he acknowledged some emotional moments that stood out. A reviewer from *Eenadu* compared the film to the warrior Arjuna trapped in Padmavyuha, highlighting its weak screenplay and unsatisfying climax. *123telugu.com* summarized the film as a silly and over-the-top crime drama that fails to entertain, citing its slow pace and lack of logic. They noted that apart from Sree Vishnu’s earnest performance, the movie had little to offer.
Overall, *Arjuna Phalguna* struggled to impress audiences and critics alike, with its weak narrative and lackluster execution overshadowing the actors’ efforts.
Cast director: Teja Marni
Cast actor: Sree Vishnu, Amritha Aiyer, Naresh, Subbaraju, Shivaji Raja, Devi Prasad, Dayanand Reddy, Mahesh Achanta, Chaitanya Garikipati, Rajkumar Kasireddy
Original name: అర్జున ఫల్గుణా