Chandrayan Movie Review
Movie: Chandrayan
Release Date: 13 Nov 2026
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 17m
Presented By Venu Udugula
Cast: Shiva Kumar Dheekonda, Swapna Priyadarshini, Ravi Siva Teja, Muralidhar, and Others
Editor: Pullarao Dasari
DOP: Srinivasa Boddy
Music: Harsha Prawin
Producer: Praveen Molaka
Director: Srinath Chandrasekhar
Chandrayan, set in Mandamarri village, follows four youngsters dreaming of reaching the moon. Presented by acclaimed director Venu Udugula and directed by Srinath Chandrasekhar, the film with its promotional material promises a fresh rural comedy celebrating dreams, friendship, and innocence. The film hit the theatres on November 13.
Plot
Four enthusiastic young men from Mandamarri village dream of travelling to the moon. Though they have little scientific knowledge or technical skill, they firmly decide to build their own rocket with their crazy ideas. Using bike tyres, cookers, and ordinary household items, they begin their rocket experiments, creating laughter in the village. The obstacles they face, the criticism from villagers, their funny struggles, and their determination to fulfil their dream form the heart of the story. Will their rocket dream come true or not, and what happens in their journey, is revealed in an entertaining and emotional manner.
Performances
Sivakumar Dheekonda leads the team with a natural and lovable performance. He brings innocence, energy, and sincerity to his character, making the audience smile at his crazy ideas and feel for his strong determination. His Telangana dialect, body language, and comic expressions suit the rural setting perfectly and make his character believable and relatable.
Swapna Priyadarshini impresses with her fresh and natural presence. She adds charm, warmth, and emotional support to the story, performing with simplicity and grace. Ravi Sivateja, Vamsidhar, and Lokesh are excellent as the other three friends, sharing wonderful chemistry and friendship on screen. Their playful fights, shared dreams, and innocent mistakes create some of the most enjoyable moments in the film. Each of them brings a distinct personality, making the group lively and entertaining. Balagam Satyanarayana adds authenticity and humour with his experienced and natural performance.
Highlights
Innovative Moon Concept
Natural Rural Performances
Heartwarming Friendship Bond
Venu Udugula’s Backing
Drawbacks
Slow Narration At Times
Familiar Tropes
Analysis
The first half of Chandrayan is fresh, funny, and engaging, focusing on the innocence of the four youngsters and their amusing attempts to build a rocket. The village atmosphere, their crazy experiments, and the laughter they create keep the audience entertained, while their friendship and dream add emotional warmth. The second half takes the story forward with more challenges, village reactions, and emotional moments, as the youngsters face criticism and obstacles but refuse to give up. The friendship bond, their passion, and the climax give the film a satisfying and heartwarming feel, making their dream inspiring and memorable.
Director Srinath Chandrasekhar deserves appreciation for choosing a highly innovative concept and presenting it as a rural comedy entertainer. He handles the story, screenplay, dialogues, and direction with a fresh vision. Harsha Praveen’s music adds pleasant energy to the film, while Srinivasa B’s cinematography beautifully captures the rural atmosphere and surroundings of Mandamarri in a natural manner. Pullarao Dasari’s editing supports the narration, and the production values by Simba Screen Stories suit the story well. Overall, Chandrayan is a positive, hopeful, and different attempt that entertains with humour, celebrates friendship, and inspires audiences to dream big.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: A Fresh And Heartwarming Rural Dream
