Srinivasa Mangapuram Twitter review: 6 tweets you must read before watching Jai Krishna, Rasha Thadani's Telugu action movie

Ajay Bhupathi's Srinivasa Mangapuram, starring debutant Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni and Rasha Thadani, has finally hit theatres today (July 30). The film has received a U/A certificate from the CBFC. Set in Tirupati and centred around an intense love story, the romantic crime drama marks the acting debut of Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna and Rasha Thadani's Telugu debut. Fans rushed to catch the first-day-first-show, and the initial verdict is now out.

The film generated considerable buzz ahead of its release, thanks to its fresh lead pair and Ajay Bhupathi's return to the director's chair. While some viewers have praised the performances and action sequences, others feel the film falls short because of its predictable storyline. Here's a look at what moviegoers are saying on X (formerly Twitter).

Netizens review Srinivasa Mangapuram

A large section of viewers has appreciated Jaya Krishna's debut performance, especially his action sequences. One user wrote that the fight scene after the second half begins stood out and said the actor's years of martial arts training were visible in every move. The post added that his precision and confidence during the action scenes reflected the hard work he had put into mastering the craft.


Another user called it a "decent debut" for Jaya Krishna and said he showed promise in both acting and dancing. However, they felt the director Ajay Bhupathi could have made the love story more engaging.



"A decent romantic drama. Jaya Krishna has good screen presence, and the emotions make it watchable despite a predictable screenplay."



Giving the rating for the movie 3/5 and calling it a good commercial entertainer, according to the post, Jaya Krishna handled both dance and acting with ease despite it being his first film. The user also praised Ajay Bhupathi's rustic filmmaking style and writing, while appreciating Rasha Thadani's performance.




One more viewer described Srinivasa Mangapuram as a decent romantic drama, saying Jaya Krishna made a confident debut with good screen presence. The review admitted that the screenplay was predictable but added that the emotional moments and performances made the film worth watching.

Mixed reactions over screenplay and storytelling

Not every viewer was impressed. Some audience members criticised the film for following a familiar formula without bringing anything new to the table.

One detailed review rated the film 1.75 out of 5, calling it routine and predictable from beginning to end. The user wrote that the screenplay lacked freshness, the writing felt weak and several songs interrupted the flow of the story instead of enhancing it.




The same review also mentioned that many supporting characters and subplots failed to leave an impact, making the overall narrative feel incomplete. However, the reviewer singled out GV Prakash Kumar's music as one of the positives and added that the lead actors showed potential despite the weak script and direction.

These early reactions suggest that while performances have received appreciation, the screenplay remains one of the biggest talking points among viewers.

Mahesh Babu's message and details about the film

Ahead of the film's release, superstar Mahesh Babu extended his wishes to his nephew Jaya Krishna through X. In his message, the actor wrote, "All the very best on your big day JK…. So proud of everything you have been doing. Wishing you and the entire team of #SrinivasaMangapuram all the love, success and a truly memorable outing at the cinemas…. Go shine!!!"

Apart from Jaya Krishna and Rasha Thadani, the film features Mohan Babu, VK Naresh and Brahmaji in important roles. Brahmaji plays a singer named Balu, while VK Naresh appears as Swathantra Babu.

The film has been mounted on a grand scale with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Jayakrishna ISC, editing by Madhav Kumar Gullapati, and production design by Sahi Suresh.