Movie: Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
Rating: 1.75/5
Banner: Monks & Monkeys
Cast: Pradeep Machiraju, Deepika Pilli, Vennela Kishore, Satya, Getup Srinu, Muralidhar Goud, G M Sundar, John Vijay, Rohini, Jhansi, and others.
Story & Dialogues: Sandeep Bolla
Music: Radhan
DOP: MN Balreddy
Editor: Pee Key
Production Designer: Asishteja Pulala
Written and Directed by: Nitin - Bharath
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Pradeep Machiraju, a popular TV celebrity-turned-actor, has taken over three years to return with his second film after a successful debut. His latest release, Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, hits theaters today.
Let’s see if he has struck gold this time.
Story:
In the village of Bhairi Lanka, a rule is established: the only girl born after a series of male children must marry one of the village boys when she comes of age.
That girl is Raja Kumari (Deepika Pilli), who grows up to become the most beautiful and commanding presence in Bhairi Lanka. Sixty eager young men await the day she will choose one of them.
Enter Krishna (Pradeep Machiraju), a civil engineer sent to the village to construct sanitation facilities. Accompanied by his sidekick (Satya), Krishna receives one strict warning: never cross paths with Raja Kumari. But destiny has a mischievous side — an accidental kiss between the two sparks an unexpected romance.
As their love blossoms, so does the conflict. Will Raja Kumari and Krishna elope, or will they stay and fight for their love?
Artistes’ Performances:
Pradeep Machiraju tried his best to perform. The signs of ageing are seen on his face and he may have to think twice while doing rom-com films. Since the character doesn’t offer much scope for performance, he delivers his lines with casual ease.
Newcomer Deepika Pilli plays the role of a rural belle, but her portrayal of a "princess"-like figure lacks conviction. She doesn’t quite possess the magnetic presence needed to justify the entire village of young men waiting to marry her. Still, she makes a decent debut.
Satya provides light-hearted moments as the hero’s comic sidekick, while Getup Srinu’s humor lands only in parts. Muralidhar Gowd, unfortunately, is underutilized, and the rest of the cast fails to make a mark.
Technical Excellence:
Radhan’s music is a notable highlight, with tracks like “Andala Chandamama” and “Le Le Le” complementing the story well. Balreddy’s cinematography is serviceable but unremarkable.
The film’s primary weakness lies in its writing — the dialogues lack impact, and the screenplay fails to fully capitalize on the premise in an engaging way.
Highlights:
One or two jokes
Drawback:
Boring narrative
Many episodes seem disjointed
Sequences drag on and on
Galore of illogical portions
Analysis
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi was the title of Pawan Kalyan’s debut film. Pradeep Machiraju, in his second outing as a lead actor, revives the same title. However, the borrowed name adds little to no value to the film itself.
The story is absurd, bordering on the bizarre. Even if we suspend disbelief and accept the ludicrous premise — that a village enforces a rule where a girl must marry one of sixty eligible bachelors and is forbidden from leaving — the narrative does little to reward our patience. The sequences that follow only test the viewer’s endurance further.
From the outset, believability takes a backseat.
A civil engineer is sent to build toilets outside the village — already a questionable setup. His friend, somehow managing to drive while asleep, conveniently stumbles upon the exact village they were meant to find. What follows is a series of events that increasingly stretch logic: villagers tying jute bags over their heads to avoid seeing the ‘Rajakumari’ is just one example of the film escalating its own silliness, scene after scene.
A film can get away with weak logic if it manages to entertain. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t.
The comedy is dull, with only a couple of mildly amusing moments from Getup Srinu. The first half drags, and when the story shifts to the city post-interval, things don’t improve. Even seasoned comedians like Vennela Kishore and Brahmaji fail to lift the humor, which turns increasingly farcical and noisy. With a lack of emotional depth and a lifeless climax, the second half becomes a tedious watch.
Pradeep Machiraju, who showed a more relaxed screen presence in his debut 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela, seems lost here. There’s little chemistry between the leads, and his performance lacks conviction.
It’s baffling that Pradeep waited over four years to return with a script this weak. Directors Nitin and Bharath, who reportedly worked with him during his television days, display little storytelling skill.
In the end, Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi is neither romantic nor humorous. It’s a silly, uninspired film that turns into an exhausting watch.
Bottom-line: Tests Patience
