After a string of eight setbacks since 2022, Ravi Teja returns to the big screen this Sankranthi with Bhartha Mahashayulaki Wignyapthi, teaming up with director Kishore Tirumala, known for his emotionally engaging family dramas. Moving away from his recent high-octane roles, the Mass Maharaja embraces a lighter, more relatable character aimed squarely at the festive family audience—a space where Telugu cinema traditionally shines.
Story
Ram Satyanarayana (Ravi Teja) and his wife Balamani (Dimple Hayathi) run a vineyard and their own wine brand, ‘Anarkali’. Ambitious to expand globally, they pitch to a Spanish spirits company, only to face rejection. Determined to change their fate, Ram travels to Spain, where he meets Manasa Shetty (Ashika Ranganath). Their encounter takes an unexpected turn, leading to intimacy and a web of emotional complications.
As secrets unravel, Ram must face the fallout with both women—his devoted wife and the woman unaware of his marriage. The rest of the film explores how these relationships evolve amidst misunderstandings, emotional confrontations, and comedic situations.
Performances
Ravi Teja is in his element, delivering charm, impeccable comic timing, and effortless energy—especially in the second half where humour takes centre stage. Dimple Hayathi lends grace and emotional depth to her role, while Ashika Ranganath shines in a part layered with vulnerability and strength.
The supporting cast—Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Getup Srinu, Muralidhar Goud, Ajay Ghosh, and Rohan—add to the comic flavour, with Vennela Kishore and Muralidhar Goud standing out. While some sequences test patience, Satya redeems himself with a hilarious pre-climax scene.
Behind the Scenes
Kishore Tirumala blends the familiar “husband-wife-other woman” trope with situational comedy and festive warmth. Though the first half, especially the Spain portions, feels rushed and overly dependent on social media meme-style humour, the second half delivers genuine laughs—particularly the DJ mix dance sequence and the Dumb Charades episode.
Bheems Ceciroleo’s soundtrack features two catchy tracks with background music perfectly complementing the mood. Prasad Murella’s cinematography and A. Sreekar Prasad’s editing serve the genre well, while Sudhakar Cherukuri ensures the production values remain polished and vibrant.
Final Verdict
Bhartha Mahashayulaki Wignyapthi isn’t groundbreaking, but it meets its promise—a lighthearted, family-friendly Sankranthi entertainer. With Ravi Teja’s magnetic presence, relatable themes, and a sprinkle of laugh-out-loud moments, it’s a feel-good theatrical outing tailor-made for the festive season.
