Champion Twitter review: 6 tweets you must read before watching Roshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan's Telugu sports movie

Roshan Meka-starrer Champion hit theatres on December 25 and quickly found itself under the scanner of social media users who caught the early morning shows. While the film marks an important comeback for Roshan after Pelli SandaD (2021), it also introduces Malayalam actor Anaswara Rajan to Telugu cinema. As usual, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with initial reactions within hours of its release, offering a mixed but interesting glimpse into the film.

Directed by Pradeep Advaitham, Champion is set during the British era and revolves around Michael C. Williams, a young footballer who uses his passion for the sport to challenge colonial oppression. The premise, which combines sports with a period backdrop, had generated curiosity ahead of release. Early reviews suggest that while the idea is strong, its execution has divided viewers.

Netizens review Champion

One user on X described Champion as a technically sound film with moments that show promise, but felt it ultimately falls short due to weak writing and flat narration. According to the viewer, the story had the scope to be emotionally powerful, but the screenplay fails to sustain interest. The same user rated the film 2.25 out of 5, calling it a sincere attempt that does not fully come together.




Another tweet labelled Champion a “decent watch” that loses steam towards the climax. The user felt the emotional depth was missing and noted that only the song “Giragira” truly stood out among the soundtrack. While the setup was appreciated, the stretched ending reportedly diluted the impact.




Several viewers focused on the film’s first half. One early review mentioned that the narrative takes time to settle but credited Roshan Meka for holding attention with his screen presence and performance. The interval block, in particular, was praised for being well shot and engaging, raising expectations for the latter half.




Another user echoed similar thoughts, calling the first half good and appreciating the performances and casting choices. The user also highlighted the film’s technical values, noting that the visuals and production quality stand out considering the film’s scale. The pre-interval fight sequence was singled out as a highlight for its choreography.

Fans of Roshan Meka were more enthusiastic in their reactions. One user praised his screen presence, lead pair chemistry and the picturisation of “Giragira.” While they admitted the second half lags in places, they appreciated the pre-climax football sequence and the emotional beats towards the end.


Across most reactions, Anaswara Rajan has emerged as a pleasant surprise. Several users mentioned her performance positively, calling her a talent to watch out for in Telugu cinema. Technical aspects like artwork, cinematography and background score have also earned praise, even from viewers who were disappointed with the writing.

More about Champion

Overall, Champion has received mixed word of mouth. While audiences appreciate its intent, performances and technical polish, weak narration and uneven pacing seem to hold it back. Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao has handled the film’s editing, while Madhie is the cinematographer. Rutham Samar and Sai Krishna Donepudi are credited as co-directors. The makers have also given separate credit to Venu Gopal for the concept and storyboarding.

If you’re planning to watch the film, these early Twitter reviews offer a fair idea of what to expect before heading to the theatres. Stay tuned!