Sri Chidambaram Garu
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| Directed by | Vinay Ratnam |
| Written by | Vinay Ratnam |
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| Cinematography | Akshay Ram Podishetti |
| Edited by | Anwar Ali |
| Music by | Chandra Sekhar–Ravi Cherukuri |
Production company | Srichakraas Entertainments |
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Running time | 140 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
Sri Chidambaram Garu (transl. Mr. Chidambaram) is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Vinay Ratnam (in his feature film directorial debut).[2] The film stars Vamsi Tummala and Sandhya Vasishta.[3]
Plot
Cast
- Vamsi Tummala as Solomon "Chidambaram"
- Sandhya Vasishta as Leela
- Gopinath
- Gorla Mahesh
- Vindhya Vibhav
- Shanthi
- Shree Raghu
- Sivakumar Matta as Solomon's assistant
- Kalpa Latha as Solomon's mother
- Arun Kumar
- Tulasi as Leela's mother
- Naidu Moram
- Shankar Rao
Music
The background score and songs were composed by Chandra Sekhar–Ravi Cherukuri.[4]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Velle Darilona" | Chandra Sekhar | M. M. Keeravani | 4:34 |
| 2. | "Chinnodi Gundello" | Koti Mamidala, Chandra Sekhar | Karthik, Manisha Eerabathini | 3:45 |
| 3. | "Nijamena Sad" | Ravi Cherukuri, Vinay Ratnam | Rajashekar Katlakunta | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Nenela Undaalila" | Koti Mamidala | Pranathi, MG Narasimha | 3:46 |
| 5. | "Asalu Sangathe Telusuko" | Rahman | Krishna Tejaswi | 4:41 |
| Total length: | 19:31 | |||
Release
Sri Chidambaram Garu was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.[5][6] The film underperformed at the box office.[7] It was later released on ETV Win on 26 February 2026.[8]
Reception
Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Sri Chidambaram Garu is a pleasant rural drama narrated with simplicity and sincerity. Though the second half has a few hiccups, the film feels like a breath of fresh air amid routine violent and mass masala entertainers."[9] Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu wrote, "Director Vinay Ratnam’s simple story comes alive with its delectable imagery, soothing music and impressive performances".[1]
Sanjana Pulugurtha of The Times of India rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "It may not be a flawless drama, but it carries a gentle reminder: confidence isn’t about perfect eyes or perfect lives, it’s about finally looking at yourself with kindness, even in a world that has always asked you to hide."[10] A critic from Sakshi Post rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "Sri Chidambaram Garu has good intentions but fails to convert them into an engaging film. Its excessive simplicity, sluggish pacing, and lack of strong conflict make it feel stretched and underwhelming."[11]
References
- ^ a b Nadadhur, Srivathsan (6 February 2026). "'Sri Chidambaram Garu' movie review: Debut director Vinay Ratnam's Telugu film is a refreshing tale of self-discovery". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 February 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (4 February 2026). "Vinay Ratnam Interview: I wanted my first feature to be in Telugu, no matter what". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (9 February 2026). "Director Vinay Ratnam: Sri Chidambaram Garu is inspired by real people". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "Sri Chidambaram". JioSaavn. 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Sri Chidambaram Garu to hit screens on February 6". Cinema Express. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ "'Sri Chidambaram Garu' OTT release: When and where to watch Vamsi Tummala's heartfelt drama online". The Times of India. 25 February 2026.
- ^ "Euphoria and Sri Chidambaram Garu struggle at BO". Telugucinema.com. 9 February 2026.
- ^ "Sri Chidambaram Garu OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Telugu romantic drama". The Economic Times. 24 February 2026. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (9 February 2026). "Sri Chidambaram Garu Review: This rural drama is simple and pleasant". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 February 2026. Retrieved 3 March 2026.
- ^ "Sri Chidambaram Garu Movie Review: A heartwarming tale of self-love wrapped in rural charm". The Times of India. 6 February 2026.
- ^ "Sri Chidambaram Garu Review: Lacks Strong Conflict". Sakshi Post. 6 February 2026.