Wed Apr 30 20:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Telugu Cinema’s Big Budget Blockbusters Get Mixed Reviews

**Hyderabad, India** – Three major Telugu films – *Pushpa: The Rule*, *Devara*, and *Kalki 2898 AD* – along with the already released *Salaar*, have hit theaters to varying degrees of success, according to recent reviews. While all four films boast impressive budgets (with *Pushpa 2* reportedly costing over $2.7 million), critics have pointed to a common flaw: underwhelming storylines.

All four films received a 2.75 out of 5 rating from one publication. *Pushpa 2* impressed with Allu Arjun’s performance and action sequences, but fell short narratively. Similarly, *Devara* delivered spectacular action but lacked emotional depth, while *Kalki 2898 AD* wowed audiences with its visuals and scale but suffered from a lack of dramatic tension. *Salaar*, though initially slow, picked up pace in the second half with its action sequences, but still failed to fully engage viewers dramatically.

Despite mixed critical reception, the massive budgets and star power suggest these films are likely to perform well at the box office, at least initially. Whether they will achieve long-term success remains to be seen.

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