Don’t Trouble The Trouble Movie Review
Movie: Don’t Trouble The Trouble
Release Date: 2 October 2026
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 38m
Banner: Arka Media Works, Showing Business
Cast: Fahadh Faasil, Ssara Palekar, Saurabh Sachdeva, Subbaraju, Shashank, Venkatesh Kakumanu, Mahesh Manjrekar and others
Music Director: Kaala Bhairava
Cinematography: Brad Francis ACS
Editor: Praveen Anthony
Producers: Shobu Yarlagadda, Prasad Devineni, S S Karthikeya
Written and Directed by: Shashank Yeleti
Don’t Trouble The Trouble arrived with exceptional curiosity. The prestigious producers of Baahubali, SS Karthikeya, son of SS Rajamouli, presenting Malayalam powerhouse Fahadh Faasil, who became a household name in Telugu after Pushpa, in his first Telugu film as a lead, the combination itself was intriguing. Add to that Balakrishna’s thunderous voice over for the trailer and Jr NTR gracing the pre release event alongside Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s wishes, the hype was real. Directed by debutant Sashank Yeleti, the film hit the big screens on October 2nd.
Plot
The story revolves around Soori (Fahadh Faasil), an orphan who survives with his magician friend (Venkatesh Kakumanu) by pulling off petty tricks to make money. Life takes a sharp turn when he gets into a tussle with Old City politician Aslam (Mahesh Manjrekar), who gives him just two days to arrange 25 lakhs. In his desperate attempt to kidnap someone for ransom, he accidentally comes across a little girl Divya (Ssara Palekar) and her cute dog.
Divya innocently believes Soori is a great magician, while Soori thinks he can demand ransom from her parents. He soon learns her parents are missing and her uncle Pratap (Saurabh Sachdeva) agrees to pay if he brings her. But the real twist is, Divya is actually a spirit with magical powers, using Soori to find her missing parents. What happens next, how this conman transforms because of a little spirit girl, forms a heartwarming and magical journey.
Performances
Fahadh Faasil is simply outstanding as Soori and proves why he is one of India’s finest actors. This being his first Telugu film as a lead, he has put immense effort into his Telugu dialogues and diction, which is highly appreciable. He brings a perfect mix of wit, vulnerability, and street smart charm to Soori. He carries the entire film on his shoulders with effortless ease.
Ssara Palekar as Divya is a revelation and the soul of the film. She is extremely good, natural and deeply endearing. She doesn’t just act, she makes you emotionally connect with Divya’s innocence, loneliness and magical aura. Her chemistry with Fahadh is pure gold and creates many heartwarming moments.
Venkatesh Kakumanu as Fahadh’s loyal friend is very good and provides genuine laughs. Mahesh Manjrekar as the Old City politician is apt and impactful in his role. Saurabh Sachdeva brings intensity to Pratap, and Subbaraju adds to the fun. Every supporting actor fits perfectly into this magical world.
Highlights
Fahadh Brilliance
Magical Concept
Soulful Music
Neat Visuals
Drawbacks
Slow Patches
Minor Logics
Analysis
The first half is established with a lot of heart by director Sashank Yeleti. He takes his time to introduce Soori’s world, his struggles and his friendship in real locations of Hyderabad, giving it a realistic flavor. The introduction of Divya brings a delightful magical touch and the conflict of the ransom and exhibition sequence is handled in a very engaging manner. The interval reveal that Divya is a spirit is handled with surprise and neatly sets the stage for a more emotional second half.
The second half deepens the emotional core. While the film takes a small detour for 30-40 minutes to build the world, it picks up magnificently with the superbly written police station sequence, which is both funny and touching. The pre-climax and climax turn emotional and convey a beautiful message about love, family and redemption, without getting too preachy. The genre blend of comedy, magical realism and emotion is attempted very uniquely.
On technicalities, the film shines bright. The decision to shoot extensively in real locations across Hyderabad gives it authentic realism. The VFX used for Divya’s magical sequences are very neat and classy for a small film. Cinematography is decent and vibrant, capturing both Old City and magical moments well. Kala Bhairava’s music is a big plus, the songs are melodious and his background score perfectly elevates both the magical and emotional portions. Production design by the Baahubali team is adequate and rich. Overall, Don’t Trouble The Trouble is a clean, inventive and heartwarming entertainer that leaves you with a smile. It is not troublesome at all, it is truly delightful.
Rating: 3.25/5
Bottom-line: A Heartwarming Magical Ride With Soul
