Mad

Very superficial movie. Didn't meet expectations. While some jokes land, most of the movie is filled with generic college stuff. Lacking in depth. DD character felt properly portrayed. Everyone else seemed highly artificial. There are many other movies dealing with college subject in a mature and sensitive way like Kirik party or Hridayam. Agree that there is no lag, can go for it only if interested in mindless dramedy for 2 hours.

The entire movie was filled with unrealistic scenes of alcohol and smoking which seemed to go on forever. None of the love stories had effect. Nothing memorable to take away from this movie.

Watched it on Netflix without any expectations and thoroughly enjoyed it! Even though there are several movies set in college phase, this one is easily one of the best I watched in recent times. The overall tone of the movie is bright, happy and uplifting. No unnecessary drama or sad scenes. Kudos to the director.

A lot of people use the phrase "out-and-out comedy" to describe their films, but it is rarely true. However, this film justifies that phrase - the entire movie is filled with fun and hilarious sequences, from start to end. I personally enjoyed all the funny sequences involving the college principal.

There are some funny dialogues involving foul language, so it may NOT be the right movie to watch with complete family, but I have to say we all used those words with our college buddies, so it was very relatable and brought back college memories.

All the actors were fantastic, but Sangeeth Shoban stole the show with strong screen presence, his dialogue delivery, and what a voice man! Ram Nithin is a known face from short films and he did a great job too while looking like a chocolate boy. The only negative point from me is that the female leads were under utilized. They are all so beautiful, danced and acted very well - especially Ananthika. It would have been great if there were more scenes with them. No complains other than that.

RATED 9/10 Language: Telugu Source: Netflix RECOMMENDED

First Kudos to director to prove that still we can make the college days story without any cliche and fresh. The new faces added more freshness to the presentation.

The movie started as very average college story and routine intros. But later it got kick started to new age and the quirks worked out very well..the actors delivered the one liner very well and clicked in most of the places.

I enjoyed this watch, eventhough some scenes are made like TV serial. The overall presentation, songs and comedy made this one as a wholesome entertainer.

Must watch and get thoroughly entertained.

I have never seen a movie this good. It has all important features, comedy (everywhere), drama, and action (very little, but still there). Amazing acting by Sangeeth Shobhan (Damodar/D. D), Narne Nithiin (Ashok), Ram Nithin (Manoj), Vishnu Oi (Laddu/Ganesh), Karthikeya Samala (Siva). How could I forget, the girls, Sri Gouri Priya (Sruthi), Ananthika Sanilkumar (Jenny), and Gopikaa Udyan (Radha). I have to say, that Raghu Babu (Principal Purushottam) and the "seniors" in the first half of Mad, did some superb acting. I do want to say that a lot of people have overlooked the cinematic brilliance of Vishnu Oi (Laddu) and Karthikeya Samala (Siva), Laddu's comedy lines, and overall expressions were to die for, and Siva's dark humour topped it off. Big thumbs up, to Kalyan Shankar, as he directed the movie very well. Have to say, that in Mad, that the actors worked really well together, and everybody got equal roles. Which ended with us seeing Ashok's rich background and love affair with Jenny. D. D's comedic love angle with Vennela. And, to top it all off we got to see Manoj's charisma, or as the Gen Z call it his rizz. The songs, were nice like College Papa. Overall, it is a must-watch movie, you can watch it with family and friends, and does not have unnecessary swearing, or vulgarness. I found it so good that I have watched it 4 times already, and you never know how many more. You can watch it in English, Hindi, Malyalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu on Netflix. So, 10/10 from me, most likely from you too!

The film in question, while lacking a substantial narrative, primarily revolves around its youthful characters and the exuberance they bring to the screen. It offers a mix of amusing and less engaging scenes, with moments of humor interspersed throughout the storyline. The ensemble cast delivers commendable performances, although it is Sangeet Shobhan who truly steals the limelight with a standout portrayal.

From a technical perspective, the production values are commendable, showcasing a level of craftsmanship that is worthy of note. The cinematography and musical score, while not exceptional, contribute adequately to the overall cinematic experience.

However, where the film falls short is in its direction, which appears to be somewhat amateurish and lacking the finesse one might expect.

Considering the overall package, it may not be deemed a must-see in theaters. Instead, it could find a more suitable viewing platform on an OTT (Over-The-Top) streaming service, where viewers can enjoy its youthful energy and moments of humor at their convenience.