Popcorn (2023 film) explained

Popcorn
Director:Murali Gandham
Starring:
Cinematography:M. N. Balreddy
Editing:KSR
Music:Shravan Bharadwaj
Distributor:MS Chalapathi Raju
Runtime:112 minutes
Country:India
Language:Telugu

Popcorn is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language romantic survival film written and directed by Murali Gandham. The film stars Avika Gor and Sai Ronak. The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Shravan Bharadwaj.[1]

The film was released on 10 February 2023.

Cast

Production

The film was produced by Bhogendra Gupta under the banner of Acharya Creations and co-produced by Avika Gor, MS Chalapathi Raju, and Seshubabu Peddinti. Avika Gor makes her debut as a producer with this film.[2] The cinematography of the film was done by MN Bal Reddy, and the editing of the film was done by KSR. The trailer for the film was released on 4 January 2023.[3] [4]

Music

The film's soundtrack album and background score were composed by Shravan Bharadwaj, while the song "Ringu Ringu Mantu" was composed by Sreejo.[5] All songs were penned by Sreejo.

Release

Theatrical

The film was released on 10 February 2023.[6]

Home Media

The online streaming rights to the film were sold to Amazon Prime Video.[7] [8]

Reception

Abhilasha Cherukuri of Cinema Express gave the film a rating of 2/5, stating, "Avika and Sai Ronak fail to elicit any interest in this barely persuasive story with dated treatment."[9] Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 2/5 and wrote, "This romantic drama featuring Avika Gor and Sai Ronak in the lead has an experimental tone; while the actors impress, it begs for better writing and screenplay. The corn kernel did not pop."[10]

Avad Mohammad of OTTplay gave the film a rating of 2/5, stating, "Avika Gor and Sai Ronak try too hard to save the film but the narration is so bland and silly that you are forced to start looking toward the exit door."[11] A critic from ABP Live Telugu gave the film a rating of 1.5/5 and criticized the writing and performances of the actors.[12] A critic from The Hans India gave the film a rating of 2/5, stating, "Despite decent performances by the lead actors, the film falls short as a below-par experience."[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Popcorn (2023) - Cast & Crew Details,Release Date,Trailer,Songs,Review,Rating,Censor . Telugu Filmnagar . 6 May 2023 . 1 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506134014/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2023/02/01/popcorn-telugu-movie/ . live .
  2. Web site: Popcorn gets a U/A certificate . . 8 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . en . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506125050/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2023/feb/08/popcorn-gets-aua-certificate-39808.html . live .
  3. Web site: 'Popcorn' Trailer unveiled by 'King' Akkineni Nagarjuna; The thrilling, fun-filled entertainer stars Sai Ronak and Avika Gor in entertaining roles . . 6 May 2023 . 5 January 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506122044/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/popcorn-trailer-unveiled-by-king-akkineni-nagarjuna-the-thrilling-fun-filled-entertainer-stars-sai-ronak-and-avika-gor-in-entertaining-roles/articleshow/96752047.cms . live .
  4. Web site: Nagarjuna unveils the trailer of Popcorn . . 4 January 2023 . 6 May 2023 . en . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506122045/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/videos/2023/jan/04/nagarjuna-unveils-the-trailer-of-popcorn-38394.html . live .
  5. Web site: Popcorn . . 6 May 2023 . en . 9 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506163553/https://open.spotify.com/album/3e5xIgCnhrWHeTLZPLxRcp . live .
  6. Web site: Kiran . T. F. N. . Sai Ronak And Avika Gor's Popcorn Trailer Looks Fresh And Interesting . Telugu Filmnagar . 6 May 2023 . 4 January 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506125100/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2023/01/04/sai-ronak-and-avika-gors-popcorn-trailer-looks-fresh-and-interesting/ . live .
  7. Web site: Pop Corn Movie OTT Release Date, OTT Platform – Watch Online - Telugu Hungama . teluguhungama.com . 6 May 2023 . 20 March 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506131851/https://teluguhungama.com/popcorn-movie-ott-release-date/ . live .
  8. Web site: Prime Video: Popcorn . www.primevideo.com . 6 May 2023 . en-us . 30 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230330134733/https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Popcorn/0JGGYIVHNCF888NP59KGK9RT0Z . live .
  9. Web site: Popcorn Movie Review: A decent premise let down by lacklustre writing . . 10 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . en . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506124100/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2023/feb/10/popcorn-movie-review-a-decent-premise-let-down-by-lacklustre-writing-39861.html . live .
  10. News: Popcorn Movie Review : Avika Gor and Sai Ronak impress, but the corn kernel did not pop . The Times of India . 6 May 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506124738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/popcorn/movie-review/97768342.cms . live .
  11. Web site: Popcorn Review: Avika Gor shines but the film ends as silly and over the top . OTTPlay . 6 May 2023 . en . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506125824/https://www.ottplay.com/review/popcorn-review-this-sai-ronak-avika-got-thriller-is-over-the-top-and-lacks-basic-emotion/f0647d144a348 . live .
  12. Web site: Desam . A. B. P. . 'పాప్ కార్న్' రివ్యూ : ప్రేమ కథకు డైపర్ వేశారుగా - అవికా గోర్ సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే? . telugu.abplive.com . 6 May 2023 . te . 10 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506131151/https://telugu.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/popcorn-telugu-movie-review-cast-avika-gor-sai-ronak-directed-by-murali-gandham-check-rating-77348 . live .
  13. Web site: Popcorn Review: Disappointing Lack of Taste . www.thehansindia.com . 6 May 2023 . 10 February 2023 . 6 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230506133108/https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/popcorn-review-disappointing-lack-of-taste-79129 . live .