Ram Pothineni's latest release Andhra King Taluka directed by Mahesh Babu P, has hit screens on 27 November. The film also starring Upendra Rao and Bhagyashri Borse tells the story of an ardent fan and his
admiration for his on-screen idol, a superstar. Early reviews have revealed that the film is earning positive reviews, with several fans calling it Ram Pothineni's 'Big Comeback'.
Andhra King Taluka X Review: Fans Heap Praise On Ram Pothineni's Film
After facing consecutive failures, there are high expectations among fans for Ram Pothineni's new film Andhra King Taluka After the success of iSmart Shankar, his films Red, The Warriorr, Skanda, Double iSmart failed to make a mark at the box office. Now with Andhra King Taluka, fans are heaping praise on the film calling it a much-needed hit for the star.One user posted "Hero–heroine good chemistry scenes super smooth ga flow ayyayi… love story vibe clean and pleasant." Another user praised the female lead, writing, "Heroine graceful presence ante overacting lekunda, scenes ni elevate chesindi — decent timing too."
A user said "I was expecting many things from Andhra King Taluka, but I didn't expect to have tears in my eyes. What an accomplishment in pure sentimental storytelling! Bravo ". A netizen praised Upendra and Ram Pothineni's performance "RAPO is superb and carries the character with ease. Upendra is perfectly cast as the hero and justifies the role well. The rest of the cast performs well especially Rao Ramesh."
Some viewers also mentioned the movie maintains a breezy romantic energy throughout, as one user commented, "A complete feel-good vibe throughout, paired with a beautiful fanism–love story blend that hits perfectly!"
While the film received appreciation, some users said it could have been with emotional scenes A reviewer wrote, "A sensible film from Ram in recent years, #AKT is a one-time watch for its fan-star story. Some well-crafted sequences help, but do not expect it to move you emotionally." Another netizen called out the film's lengthy run time, sharing a mixed response from X, stating, "A Satisfactory Fanism/Love Story that’s predictable and too lengthy, yet maintains a decent feel-good vibe throughout. The conflict and resolution unfold in predictable ways, yet the emotional beats are handled decently."