Introduction
Director Ram Abbaraju created a sensation with Samajavaragamana (2023), which emerged as a massive box-office success primarily due to its clean comedy and strong writing. Riding high on that success, he teamed up with Sharwanand for another romantic comedy, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, releasing during the festive Sankranthi 2026 season.
With familiar faces from Samajavaragamana, strong pre-release buzz through teasers and trailers, and Sharwanand’s proven Sankranthi track record (Express Raja, Sathamanam Bhavati), expectations were high. Does the film live up to them? Let’s find out.
Story
Potlakayala Gawtham (Sharwanand) and Nithya (Sakshi Vaidya) are deeply in love. While Gawtham’s father (Naresh) readily approves their relationship, Nithya’s father (Sampath Raj) initially rejects it but later agrees—on one condition.
What is this condition? How does Gawtham deal with it? Who is Dia (Samyuktha), and how is she connected to Gawtham’s past? How does this past relationship complicate his present? These questions form the crux of the narrative.
Performances
Sharwanand delivers a tailor-made performance, effortlessly handling comedy and emotional moments. His natural screen presence makes Gawtham instantly likable.
Sakshi Vaidya, who appeared uncomfortable in her earlier Telugu outings, shows noticeable improvement here and delivers a confident performance. This film could open more doors for her in Tollywood.
Samyuktha gets a role with dual shades—a caring lover and a firm boss—and she does a decent job balancing both.
Vennela Kishore and Satya are the biggest highlights of the film. Their comedy tracks generate continuous laugh-out-loud moments. Naresh once again proves his impeccable comic timing, with his quirky one-liners and amusing T-shirt quotes drawing loud cheers.
Sampath Raj, Sunil, Getup Srinu, and Sudarshan Reddy add to the humour in parts. Sree Vishnu’s cameo in the pre-climax is impactful, blending humour with a meaningful dialogue about trust in relationships.
Technical Aspects
Vishal Chandrashekhar’s music is the film’s weakest link. Though the songs sound decent individually, they feel out of place within the narrative. A romantic comedy like this needed instantly catchy numbers, especially for a Sankranthi release. The background score is serviceable but nothing memorable.
Cinematography by Gnana Shekar V.S. and J. Yuvraj is a major plus. The visuals are vibrant, classy, and pleasing, with Kerala locations beautifully captured in the first half.
Editing by Ravi Shankar Akunuri is mostly neat, though the film could have benefited from tighter editing in the opening 20–25 minutes.
Production values are solid, reflecting the producers’ confidence in the script and director.
Positives
- Strong core conflict point
- Engaging writing and screenplay (in most parts)
- Consistent comedy
- Strong performances
- Colourful and classy cinematography
Negatives
- Weak and misplaced songs
- Inconsistent pacing, especially early on
Analysis
The successful trio—Bhanu Bogavarapu (story), Nandu Savirigana (dialogues), and Ram Abbaraju (screenplay & direction)—once again prove their strong creative sync after Samajavaragamana. The film offers ample humour while still maintaining a meaningful storyline.
The familiar “one man, two women” concept gets a fresh spin through an interesting conflict involving differing views on marriage and love. Several witty, relatable dialogues land perfectly and enhance the humour.
Comedy tracks involving Vennela Kishore, Satya, and Naresh are the film’s backbone and are sure to work big-time with festive audiences.
However, better music choices and a more consistent pace could have elevated the film further.
Final Verdict
Nari Nari Naduma Murari may not be flawless, but its strengths easily outweigh its shortcomings. With genuine laughs, colourful visuals, and solid performances, it makes for a pleasant family entertainer this Sankranthi.
Final Verdict: Pleasantly Entertaining
