Gurram Papireddy Review
Movie : Gurram Paapireddy
Release Date : Dec 19, 2025
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 40m
Starring : Naresh Agastya, Faria Abdullah, Brahmanandam, Yogi Babu, Rajkumar Kasireddy and others
Music Director : Krishna Saurabh Surampalli
Cinematographers : Arjun Raja
Editor : Karthika Srinivas
Producers : Venu Saddi, Amar Bura, Jayakanth
Director : Murali Manohar
Gurram Papireddy is a Telugu crime comedy film directed by Murali Manohar, starring Naresh Agastya and Faria Abdullah in lead roles. The film right from its title, trailer and teaser promises a different kind of comedy film. Gurram Paapireddy along with Hollywood biggie Avatar: Fire And Ash, released in theatres on December 19.
Plot
Gurram Papireddy (Naresh Agastya) and Soudamini (Faria Abdullah) plan to exchange a dead body with another corpse at a crematorium, but things get complicated when a royal family targets them. The story unfolds with hilarious moments, twists, and a predictable narrative.
Performances
Naresh Agastya delivers a solid performance, carrying the film on his shoulders. His comedy timing and approach to humor scenes are commendable. Faria Abdullah is neat and gorgeous, balancing glamor and performance. Jeevan Reddy shines in comedy scenes, while Raj Kumar Kasireddy entertains as Military. Yogi Babu and Brahmanandam delivered their usual best. John Vijay and Pradeep Rudra, delivers decent performances.
Highlights
Good comedy
Solid performances
Technicalities
Production Values
Drawbacks
Dragged narrative
Predictable storyline
Analysis
The film’s comedy is its strongest aspect, with decent laughs and well designed characters. The film’s initial 30 minutes are impressive, with well designed comedy tracks and characters. The crematorium sequence and Yogi Babu’s comedy scenes are highlights. Director Murali Manohar handles comedy tracks effectively, but the core plot remains simplistic and lacks depth.
The film’s production values are decent, with satisfactory production design and effective cinematography. Krishna Saurabh’s music is good. The background score is impressive, but the songs are a letdown. Niranjan Ramireddy’s dialogues work well, especially in fun moments. With sharper editing, Gurram Papireddy could have been more impactful. Emotional moments don’t land as intended, and the dragged narration brings down the film’s overall impact. Despite its flaws, the film has a few good comedy scenes and solid performances. Fans of crime comedies can give it a shot.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: Enjoyable Comedy Caper
