# Srinivasa Mangapuram (film)
**Srinivasa Mangapuram** (శ్రీనివాస మంగాపురం) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language romantic action drama written and directed by Ajay Bhupathi, starring Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni, in his big-screen debut, and Rasha Thadani, in her Telugu debut, in the lead roles.[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) Set in Tirupati, the film follows a young man named Srinu (also called Vasu Babu) who falls in love with Manga, the daughter of a powerful local family, and fights to protect the relationship as rivalries and violence close in.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) It was released in theaters on 30 July 2026 and received a largely negative critical response.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31788/srinivasa-mangapuram/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Director and writer | Ajay Bhupathi, known for *RX 100* and *Mangalavaram*[4](https://epaper.thesouthindiatimes.com/media/2026-01/hyderabad-tsit-11th-jan-2026.pdf) |
| Lead debuts | Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni's big-screen debut; Rasha Thadani's Telugu debut[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) |
| Release | 30 July 2026 (India, Telugu); Prime Video streaming from 20 August 2026 in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31788/srinivasa-mangapuram/) • [1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) |
| Runtime and certificate | About 2 hours 30 minutes; CBFC rating U/A[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) |
| Music and cinematography | G. V. Prakash Kumar (music); Jayakrishna Gummadi (cinematography)[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) |
| Box office | India net of ₹55.5 million (₹5.55 crore) reported by Sacnilk and ₹50.5 million (₹5.05 crore) by Box Office Index; worldwide totals of ₹65.6 million (₹6.56 crore) and ₹64.8 million (₹6.48 crore) respectively[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) • [5](https://boxofficeindex.in/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram-2026) |
| Critical response | Largely negative; 8 of 10 reviews tracked by TheReviewMonk were negative, with the formulaic screenplay the most common complaint[6](https://thereviewmonk.com/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram/) |
## Spoilers
### Plot and setting
The story is set in Tirupati, a temple town in [Andhra Pradesh](https://www.edgepedia.org/andhra-pradesh). Srinu, a newcomer to the city, falls for Manga at first sight, but she wants nothing to do with him, and her marriage is fixed with another man.[7](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0OSP4ZJPUFA4UTOXAQR641UJ37?tr=la) Manga is the daughter of Peddi Reddy, a feared local strongman, and Srinu's pursuit draws him into the rivalries of the town's powerful families.[8](https://telugu.indiaglitz.com/movie-review/srinivasa-mangapuram-review-and-rating) The official synopsis describes an unexpected journey to win her heart that gradually unravels a surprising backstory.[7](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0OSP4ZJPUFA4UTOXAQR641UJ37?tr=la) Reviewers describe the film as mixing love, family feuds, and intense violence, with the romance giving way to action, betrayal, and revenge as the story progresses.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html)
## Cast and debuts
The film was conceived as a launch vehicle for two newcomers. Jai Krishna Ghattamaneni comes from a prominent Telugu film family: he is the grandson of Superstar Krishna, the son of the late [Ramesh Babu](https://www.edgepedia.org/ramesh-babu), and the nephew of [Mahesh Babu](https://www.edgepedia.org/mahesh-babu).[9](https://www.epaperpenpower.in/media/2025-12/pen-power_27.12.2025.pdf) Rasha Thadani, the daughter of Bollywood actress [Raveena Tandon](https://www.edgepedia.org/raveena-tandon), made her Telugu debut as the female lead.[10](https://epaper.truepointnews.com/media/2025-11/ap-281125.pdf) The supporting cast includes Mohan Babu as the antagonist Ballari Venkatappayya Naidu, along with Naresh, Brahmaji, Shaam, and Ajay.[8](https://telugu.indiaglitz.com/movie-review/srinivasa-mangapuram-review-and-rating)
Critics were divided on the debuts. Moneycontrol's review called [Jai Krishna](https://www.edgepedia.org/jai-krishna)'s performance the film's biggest takeaway, noting that his martial arts training lent credibility to the action choreography, while Rasha Thadani made a good impression but saw her character fade in the second half.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle took the opposite view, writing that the film fails to do justice to its young hero and calling it a disappointing debut that neither honors a legendary legacy nor delivers satisfying commercial entertainment.[11](https://thereviewmonk.com/critic/bvs-prakash/)
## Production
Ajay Bhupathi, whose earlier films *RX 100* and *Mangalavaram* established his reputation for intense, rooted dramas, wrote and directed the film.[4](https://epaper.thesouthindiatimes.com/media/2026-01/hyderabad-tsit-11th-jan-2026.pdf) The production companies involved include Chandamama Kathalu Pictures, Anandi Art Creations, Padmalaya Studios, and [Vyjayanthi Movies](https://www.edgepedia.org/vyjayanthi-movies), with Gemini Kiran and P. Kiran among the producers and Ashwini Dutt presenting.[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) • [12](https://assets.moviebuff.com/srinivasa-mangapuram) The makers wrapped the first shooting schedule, completing nearly 30 percent of the shoot, by late December 2025.[9](https://www.epaperpenpower.in/media/2025-12/pen-power_27.12.2025.pdf) Mahesh Babu unveiled his nephew's first look in January 2026, and the team branded the project the "Debut of the Year 2026".[4](https://epaper.thesouthindiatimes.com/media/2026-01/hyderabad-tsit-11th-jan-2026.pdf)
## Release and box office
The film was released theatrically on 30 July 2026 in India, with a limited theatrical release in the United States the same day and a United Kingdom release on 31 July 2026.[3](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31788/srinivasa-mangapuram/) • [12](https://assets.moviebuff.com/srinivasa-mangapuram) • [13](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt37537340/) It began streaming on Prime Video on 20 August 2026 in five languages: Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu.[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026)
Commercially the film underperformed. Sacnilk reports an opening day of ₹12.5 million (₹1.25 crore; net, India), an India net total of ₹55.5 million (₹5.55 crore), and a worldwide gross of ₹65.6 million (₹6.56 crore), with overseas collections of ₹3.3 million (₹0.33 crore).[1](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026) Box Office Index gives slightly different figures, ₹50.5 million (₹5.05 crore) India net and ₹64.8 million (₹6.48 crore) worldwide, with a second-weekend drop of 99.2 percent from week one.[5](https://boxofficeindex.in/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram-2026) In the United Kingdom the film grossed $6,957, and in Australia $486, per [Box Office Mojo](https://www.edgepedia.org/box-office-mojo).[13](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt37537340/)
## Critical reception
The film received a largely negative response from critics. Of the 10 reviews aggregated by TheReviewMonk, 8 were negative, 1 mixed, and 1 positive, with the formulaic, predictable, and outdated screenplay cited as the biggest failing.[6](https://thereviewmonk.com/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram/) [Individual](https://www.edgepedia.org/individual) ratings ranged from 1.5/5 (Rediff.com) to 2.75/5 (NTV Telugu), with [The Indian Express](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-indian-express) at 2.5/5, The Times of India at 2.0/5, and Moneycontrol at 2.5/5.[14](https://static.rottentomatoes.com/m/srinivasa_mangapuram) • [15](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-jai-krishna-rasha-thadani-ajay-bhupathi-998664.html) • [16](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/movie-review-headline/movie-review/132735927.cms)
Recurring criticisms targeted the second half. Reviewers described it as bloated and uneven, with the violence losing effectiveness through repetition and the film feeling longer than its roughly two-and-a-half-hour runtime.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) The Indian Express noted an underwritten female lead and a screenplay that does not fully deliver on its premise.[14](https://static.rottentomatoes.com/m/srinivasa_mangapuram) Several reviewers also observed that the Tirupati setting offered an unexploited contrast between a peaceful spiritual backdrop and the violence of the story.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) The technical work drew more favorable comment: Jayakrishna Gummadi's cinematography, which captures the temple town, and [G. V. Prakash Kumar](https://www.edgepedia.org/g-v-prakash-kumar)'s music were repeatedly named among the film's stronger aspects.[2](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html) • [17](https://www.ap7am.com/movie-review/1389/) On IMDb the film holds a rating of about 3.6 out of 10.[7](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0OSP4ZJPUFA4UTOXAQR641UJ37?tr=la)
## References
1. [Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026) Box Office Collection, Review & Rating, Sacnilk](https://www.sacnilk.com/movie/Srinivasa_Mangapuram_2026)
2. [Srinivasa Mangapuram movie review: Good performances, promising debut, spoiled by lengthy second half, Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-good-performances-promising-debut-spoiled-by-lengthy-second-half-article-13988925.html)
3. [Srinivasa Mangapuram Telugu Movie, nowrunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31788/srinivasa-mangapuram/)
4. [The South India Times, Cinema, 11 January 2026](https://epaper.thesouthindiatimes.com/media/2026-01/hyderabad-tsit-11th-jan-2026.pdf)
5. [Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026) Box Office Collection and Budget, Box Office Index](https://boxofficeindex.in/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram-2026)
6. [Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026) Reviews & Ratings, TheReviewMonk](https://thereviewmonk.com/movie/srinivasa-mangapuram/)
7. [Srinivasa Mangapuram, Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0OSP4ZJPUFA4UTOXAQR641UJ37?tr=la)
8. [శ్రీనివాస మంగాపురం Movie Review, IndiaGlitz Telugu](https://telugu.indiaglitz.com/movie-review/srinivasa-mangapuram-review-and-rating)
9. [Pen Power e-paper, 27 December 2025](https://www.epaperpenpower.in/media/2025-12/pen-power_27.12.2025.pdf)
10. [True Point News e-paper, 28 November 2025](https://epaper.truepointnews.com/media/2025-11/ap-281125.pdf)
11. [BVS Prakash critic page, TheReviewMonk](https://thereviewmonk.com/critic/bvs-prakash/)
12. [Srinivasa Mangapuram, Moviebuff](https://assets.moviebuff.com/srinivasa-mangapuram)
13. [Srinivasa Mangapuram (2026), Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt37537340/)
14. [Srinivasa Mangapuram, Rotten Tomatoes](https://static.rottentomatoes.com/m/srinivasa_mangapuram)
15. [Srinivasa Mangapuram Review, NTV Telugu](https://ntvtelugu.com/reviews/srinivasa-mangapuram-movie-review-jai-krishna-rasha-thadani-ajay-bhupathi-998664.html)
16. [Srinivasa Mangapuram Movie Review, The Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/movie-review-headline/movie-review/132735927.cms)
17. [Srinivasa Mangapuram Movie Review, ap7am](https://www.ap7am.com/movie-review/1389/)
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