# Chiranjeeva
**Chiranjeeva** (చిరంజీవ) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy drama film directed and co-written by Abhinaya Krishna, also known as Adhire Abhi, and starring Raj Tarun and Kushitha Kallapu in the lead roles.[8](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/story.html) It was released directly on the streaming platform Aha on 7 November 2025, skipping a theatrical release.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Chiranjeeva (చిరంజీవ), Telugu-language fantasy comedy drama[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) |
| Director and writer | Abhinaya Krishna (Adhire Abhi), his directorial debut[2](https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/123416/chiranjeeva-review.html) |
| Leads | Raj Tarun as Shiva; Kushitha Kallapu as Divya[3](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/cast-crew.html) |
| Release | Direct-to-OTT on Aha, 7 November 2025; no theatrical release[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) |
| Runtime | 111 minutes[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/) |
| Key crew | Music Achu Rajamani; cinematography Rakesh S Narayan; producers Raahul Avudoddi and Suhasini Rahul[5](https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/raj-taruns-chiranjeeva-on-aha-review-and-rating.html) |
| Reception | IMDb 4.8/10 from about 3,200 votes; critic ratings of 2.5/5 from several Telugu outlets and 2/5 from Cinejosh[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/) • [6](https://www.ottplay.com/review/chiranjeeva-review-raj-taruns-ott-comedy-caper-is-strictly-for-a-few-laughs/b9b0e858a496) • [2](https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/123416/chiranjeeva-review.html) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
Shiva (Raj Tarun), a carefree ambulance driver from a middle-class family, lives modestly even though his father died owing large sums, and Divya (Kushitha Kallapu), his girlfriend since childhood, backs him in whatever he pursues.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) One day he meets with a strange accident involving a buffalo, a creature traditionally associated with Yama, the God of Death.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva)
When he recovers, Shiva finds that he has gained a "divine" gift: a glowing digital timer appears above the head of every person he meets, revealing exactly how much time they have left to live.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) At first he considers using the ability to make money, settling his father's debts and securing a stable life for his mother, but the mood shifts to heavy responsibility when he learns the expiration dates of those he loves.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) He then discovers a revelation involving a corrupt minister, MLA Rajayya (Raja Ravindra), and realizes that a massive tragedy is about to strike a group of innocent people, leaving him to decide whether to play god or let destiny take its course.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) Other cast members include Emmanuel Jabardast, Kireeti Damaraju, Balagam Sanjay Krishna, Racha Ravi, and Tasty Teja.[1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva) • [3](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/cast-crew.html)
## Production and release
The film was written and directed by Abhinaya Krishna, an actor and comedian known from the Telugu comedy show Jabardasth, for whom it marked his debut as a director.[6](https://www.ottplay.com/review/chiranjeeva-review-raj-taruns-ott-comedy-caper-is-strictly-for-a-few-laughs/b9b0e858a496) • [2](https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/123416/chiranjeeva-review.html) It was produced by Raahul Avudoddi and Suhasini Rahul under Streamline Productions, with music by Achu Rajamani and cinematography by Rakesh S Narayan.[5](https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/raj-taruns-chiranjeeva-on-aha-review-and-rating.html) • [4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/) Sources disagree on the editor: IMDb and Filmibeat credit Sai Murali, while 123telugu credits Junaid Siddique.[7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/fullcredits/) • [3](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/cast-crew.html) • [5](https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/raj-taruns-chiranjeeva-on-aha-review-and-rating.html)
It runs 111 minutes and carries a U/A 13+ rating on the platform.[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/) • [1](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva)
## Reception
The film received largely negative reviews. OTTplay rated it 2.5/5, calling it a comedy caper that is predictable and flat for the most part, with an interesting backdrop but dull narration; it noted that the concept of a man who can see how long others will live had not been dealt with before in the Telugu OTT space.[6](https://www.ottplay.com/review/chiranjeeva-review-raj-taruns-ott-comedy-caper-is-strictly-for-a-few-laughs/b9b0e858a496) 123telugu, also at 2.5/5, found the premise promising but the execution uneven, with serious moments undercut by misplaced comedy and the heroine barely integrated into the narrative.[5](https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/raj-taruns-chiranjeeva-on-aha-review-and-rating.html) Cinejosh gave it 2/5, criticizing the hurried climax and illogical scenes while listing the interesting plot, Raj Tarun's energy, and the short length as advantages.[2](https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/123416/chiranjeeva-review.html) On IMDb the film holds a 4.8/10 rating from about 3,200 votes.[4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/)
## References
1. [Chiranjeeva 2025 Telugu Movie, Aha](https://www.aha.video/movie/chiranjeeva)
2. [Chiranjeeva Review, Cinejosh](https://www.cinejosh.com/news/1/123416/chiranjeeva-review.html)
3. [Chiranjeeva Cast & Crew, Filmibeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/cast-crew.html)
4. [Chiranjeeva (2025), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/)
5. [OTT Review: Raj Tarun's Chiranjeeva, 123telugu](https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/raj-taruns-chiranjeeva-on-aha-review-and-rating.html)
6. [Chiranjeeva Review: Raj Tarun's OTT comedy caper, OTTplay](https://www.ottplay.com/review/chiranjeeva-review-raj-taruns-ott-comedy-caper-is-strictly-for-a-few-laughs/b9b0e858a496)
7. [Chiranjeeva (2025) Full cast & crew, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38589147/fullcredits/)
8. [Chiranjeeva: Story, Preview, First Day Box Office Collection - FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/chiranjeeva/story.html)
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