418 Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Prashanth Neel's Telugu horror movie

Mythri Movie Makers, the production house behind several commercial hits, stepped into the horror genre with 418. Backed by producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar, with Anil Yerneni co-producing, the film reportedly has a budget of around Rs 6 crore to Rs 8 crore. The Telugu horror thriller finally arrived in theatres on October 23 after multiple postponements. With audiences watching it during first-day-first-show screenings, early reactions have started pouring in on social media.

Netizens review Prashanth Neel-backed movie 418

418 is presented by filmmaker Prashanth Neel and marks the directorial debut of Kirtan Nadagouda, who has also written the story. The film stars Chaithra Achar, Surya Raj, Charan Lakkaraju, Preethi Pagadala and Shashank Patil in key roles.




The film's early audience response is divided, with viewers disagreeing over whether it delivers an effective horror experience. Here are seven social media reactions that capture the different opinions.



Calling it strictly average, one of the users described 418 as an average film, saying its initial setup and backstory work reasonably well. However, the same review criticised the screenplay after the backstory unfolds, arguing that the film loses direction and fails to deliver enough genuine horror moments before the climax.

Another wrote, "418 movie review: #418TheFilm I didn’t like it The caution they given at the beginning stating pregnant woman and weaker heart people be cautious No even once it’s scary - Waste of time and effort. Only sounding is good - story is good for a short film."



Not everyone came away disappointed. One viewer rated 418 four out of five stars, describing it as a gripping horror thriller. The review noted that the suspense kept the story interesting while praising its eerie atmosphere, unexpected twists, and jump scares.



Sound emerged as one of the film's most frequently praised elements. Even viewers who criticised the screenplay acknowledged the technical work. A positive review talked about the background score and sound design for building tension and making the frightening sequences more effective.

Chaithra Achar and the female leads receive praise

Some viewers also appreciated the performances, particularly those of Chaithra Achar and the female cast. One audience member called the film an honest attempt and praised the performances, editing and background music. The review suggested that the film's psychological angle could make the story more interesting for viewers who connect with its themes.




Another topic of discussion was the movie’s ending. One said that some viewers might find the conclusion too abrupt, but they felt it was right for the plot. A similar response warned audiences the loud sound design might make some moments intense but recommended horror fans check out the film.



The Telugu horror thriller was originally scheduled to release on July 31, 2026. Mythri Movie Makers later announced that the release would be postponed, promising to reveal a new date and assuring audiences that the wait would be worth it. The film was subsequently scheduled for September 18 before moving to October 23.

Now that 418 has reached theatres, stay tuned to see how it performs as the box office.