Anaganaga Oka Raju X Review: Naveen Polishetty Film Gets Thumbs Up; Netizens Call It ‘Clean Pongal Entertainer’

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Polishetty-starrer Anaganaga Oka Raju has finally been released in theatres today (January 14, 2026) on the occasion of Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Directed by Maari, the Telugu comedy film also features Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead. Anaganaga Oka Raju is having a solid competition with Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Ravi Teja’s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi at the box office. Despite the competition, the comedy drama has started receiving mixed to positive responses from the masses on X. Many people on X called it ‘clean Pongal entertainer’ and loved Naveen Polishetty’s comic timing and Maari’s direction.

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One user said, “#AnaganagaOkaRaju Polisetty has struck the bull's eye with unerring precision this Sankranthi! The film is thoroughly delightful, buoyed by his impeccable comic timing and rendered hilarious through his razor-sharp one -liners. A consummate entertainer from start to finish !”

Another netizen stated, “#AnaganagaOkaRaju A Simple Timepass Entertainer that is relatively entertaining despite some drops here and there! The film has a very simple and ordinary plot. What works in its favor is Naveen’s timing, effective one-liners, and some fun blocks that land well. The first half is mostly entertaining, while the second half also holds, it starts feeling dragged towards the pre-climax due to the thin plot and redundant comedy. However, the climax is handled decently. Naveen once again proves why he is one of the most entertaining actors today. He carries the film from start to finish and is a delight to watch. The album could’ve been better for a film of this nature. A festival season film that succeeds in entertaining despite some hiccups in the second half. Can give it a try.”

Yet another user wrote, “Anaganaga Oka Raju is a clean, feel-good Pongal entertainer. Naveen Polishetty’s natural humour does the heavy lifting, backed by a simple story, breezy romance, and festive music. A neat, feel-good Pongal entertainer carried by Naveen Polishetty’s charm and humour. Simple, predictable, but works well as clean family comfort cinema. Watchable, Time-pass, feel-good, Not special or memorable, No big highs, just comfort cinema.”

One more fan commented, “Light, breezy timepass flick that stays mostly enjoyable.Naveen’s comic timing, one-liners really lift it. First half keeps you hooked, second half is decent but slows down before the climax .Naveen totally owns it.Perfect Sankranti movie.”

About Anganaga Oka Raju

The film also features Rao Ramesh, Tarak Ponnappa, Goparaju Ramana, Avanth Babu and others in key roles. It was announced in 2022. The film is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya.