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This article is a review of the Telugu film “Mowgli,” starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Mhadolkar, directed by Sandeep Raj. The reviewer finds the film similar in structure to the director’s previous work but ultimately weaker. While the villain, Christopher Nolan (played by Bandi Saroj Kumar), is a compelling character, the film suffers from a cluttered narrative, repetitive dialogue, and underutilization of its silent love story. The performances are mixed, with Bandi Saroj Kumar standing out. The film shows potential for the director in making “mass films” but ultimately falls short due to a weak script.

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Telugu Film “Mowgli” Shows Promise, But Falls Short of Potential

The Hindu, December 13, 2025 – Sandeep Raj’s latest Telugu film, “Mowgli,” starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Mhadolkar, hits theaters today, but early reviews suggest a mixed reception. While the film boasts impressive visuals and a charismatic villain in Christopher Nolan (played by Bandi Saroj Kumar), critics are citing a weak script and cluttered narrative as significant drawbacks.

“Mowgli,” tells the story of a young man raised in the forests who falls in love with a deaf and mute girl, Jasmine. However, their love is threatened by a ruthless and vicious cop, Christopher Nolan. Some of the scenes are film related as the film is set on a film set.

Reviewers highlight Kumar’s performance as Nolan as a standout, praising his flamboyance and commanding presence. However, the film overall fails to live up to expectations. The reviewer pointed out that dialogue was repetitive and that the film was boring in large patches. While Kanakala’s dialogue delivery and physicality are seen as fitting for the role of Mowgli, the script doesn’t give him much to work with. Sakshi Mhadolkar is given a passive role as well.

The reviewer wrote, “Mowgli is too weak a script to showcase them. All he needs is to aim bigger, trust his instincts, and return stronger.”

Despite the criticisms, the film does show sparks of brilliance. With strong cinematic references, fans of the movie star Prabhas, who Mowgli and Bunty were fans of, will enjoy some fan moments. Also, the reviewer notes the film showcases the director’s potential in crafting engaging action sequences. Despite it’s issues, the film offers an intriguing glimpse into the director’s potential to create an action-packed film.

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