02 Hrs 22 Mins | Romantic Comedy | Release Date: 13-02-2026
Cast: Ravi Teja, Ashika Ranganath, Dimple Hayathi, Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Getup Srinu, Muralidhar Goud, Rohan, Ajay Ghosh, and others
Director: Kishore Tirumala
Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri
Banner: SLV Cinemas
Music: Bheems Ceciroleo
Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi Review: Audience Reaction & Box Office Buzz
After delivering a massive blockbuster with Krack in 2021, Ravi Teja has been struggling to regain his winning form. Since 2022, the actor has faced a rough patch with eight consecutive box office disappointments. Despite experimenting with multiple genres, success continued to elude him. At a crucial juncture in his career—where a hit film has become a necessity rather than a luxury—Ravi Teja turned to a safer and more familiar territory: a family entertainer.
A Sankranthi-season release combined with sensible filmmaker Kishore Tirumala appeared to be the perfect formula for a comeback. Known for making feel-good entertainers with strong emotional grounding and melodious music, Kishore Tirumala’s collaboration with Ravi Teja generated considerable buzz. The quirky title Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi further raised expectations of a non-stop comedy ride. After a quick production schedule of around five months, the film finally hit theatres today. The big question remains—does this combination deliver?
What Is the Film About?
Ram Satyanarayana (Ravi Teja) and Balamani (Dimple Hayathi) are a happily married couple who own a vineyard and run a wine brand named Anarkali. Hoping to expand their business internationally, they pitch a proposal to a spirits company based in Spain. When the proposal is rejected, Ram travels to Spain to convince the company personally.
During this trip, he meets Manasa Shetty (Ashika Ranganath) and ends up getting physically involved with her—while hiding the truth about his marriage. What challenges does Ram face after this decision? How does Balamani react when she learns about Ram’s relationship with Manasa? And what happens when Manasa discovers that Ram concealed his marital status? These questions form the crux of the story.
Performances
Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi marks a refreshing shift for Ravi Teja after a series of intense and serious roles. He appears energetic and comfortable, especially in the lighter moments. His performance works well in most parts, and his dance moves in the DJ mix song are a clear highlight.
Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi, portraying the girlfriend and wife respectively, perform their roles effectively. Ashika Ranganath, in particular, gets a character with multiple shades and makes good use of the opportunity.
The film features an army of comedians—Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Getup Srinu, Muralidhar Goud, Ajay Ghosh, and Rohan. While the comedy is inconsistent, Vennela Kishore and Muralidhar Goud manage to stand out with their timing. Satya’s portions in the first half and Ajay Ghosh’s scenes test patience, though Satya does redeem himself with a decent pre-climax sequence.
Technical Aspects
Music director Bheems Ceciroleo delivers two catchy songs, and his background score complements the film’s mood. While not exceptional, his work is effective for the genre.
Prasad Murella’s cinematography is adequate and meets the visual demands of a romantic comedy. Editor A. Sreekar Prasad keeps the film reasonably crisp, though the first half could have benefited from tighter pacing. Production values provided by Sudhakar Cherukuri are neat and consistent throughout.
Positives
Comedy portions in the second half
Two well-composed songs
DJ Mix song and Dumb Charades sequence
Negatives
Weak and rushed first half
Inconsistent writing
Lack of organic humour
Underwhelming climax
Analysis
Kishore Tirumala has built a reputation for sensible, feel-good films like Nenu Sailaja and Chitralahari, where simple stories were elevated through strong writing. After the failure of Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu in 2022, the director returned after a three-year gap with Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi, choosing the familiar “husband, wife, and the other woman” premise.
During promotions, Kishore claimed that while the concept may sound routine, the questions posed by the two female leads to the male protagonist would feel fresh. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t fully live up to that promise. The so-called “unique” questions and their resolutions have been explored multiple times in earlier films, and the climax lacks the emotional impact it desperately needs.
That said, this genre has a proven track record in Telugu cinema. Films like Evandi Aavida Vachindi, Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu, Aavida Maa Aavide, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam entertained audiences immensely, especially during the Sankranthi season. Kishore’s choice of genre and release window is spot-on.
The second half works better, thanks to a handful of comedy sequences—the DJ mix song featuring daily serial title tracks, the Dumb Charades episode, and the hotel comedy involving Vennela Kishore, Sunil, and Muralidhar Goud generate genuine laughs. The pre-interval sequence backed by Edukondalavada Venkatesa also leaves a positive impression.
However, the first half—particularly the Spain episode—feels rushed and underdeveloped. Instead of relying on organic humour, the film heavily leans on social-media-driven meme references. This approach feels surprising coming from a writer of Kishore Tirumala’s calibre. Certain sequences, like the “kerosene” subplot involving Sunil, appear forced and dip into below-the-belt humour.
Final Verdict
Overall, Bhartha Mahasayulaki Wignyapthi offers a mixed bag. If you’re looking for a light-hearted, mindless entertainer to watch with family or friends, the film delivers a few laughs and some enjoyable moments. With stronger writing—especially in the first half and climax—it could have been a solid festive entertainer. As it stands, it’s a decent one-time watch with sporadic fun and good music.
