Veera Simha Reddy movie review and box office collection: Despite mixed reviews, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan starrer runs housefull

Nandamuri Balakrishna has once again proved that he is the king of the box office. The actor's latest movie 'Veera Simha Reddy,' which released on January 12 to coincide with Pongal celebration, has taken a great opening in Telugu states and other parts of the country. The Gopichand Malineni-directorial film has become the first big film to release in 2023. Despite mixed reviews, the Balakrishna starrer has got a flying start in the Telugu-speaking regions.

Fans pour alcohol on Balakrishna's poster (video)

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Blockbuster Team of #VeeraSimhaReddy

Happy faces

'Veera Simha Reddy' success meet

Nandamuri Balakrishna and the team of 'Veera Simha Reddy' gathered to celebrate the film’s success in Hyderabad now. The makers shared several pictures from the press meet. The entire 'Veera Simha Reddy' team had a great time at the success party in Hyderabad. Photos and videos of VSR’s success party are now doing the rounds on social media.

A Massive Crowd at Theaters

Balakrishna's upcoming flick

Up next, Balakrishna will be working on his much-anticipated drama, #NBK108. The filming will begin soon. Made under the direction of Anil Ravipudi, the movie will see Trisha Krishnan, Sreeleela and Priyanka Jawalkar as the leading ladies along with Arjun Rampal and Raj Tirandasu in prominent roles, among others. It will be bankrolled by Sahu Garapati and Harish Peddi under the banner of Shine Screens.

'Veera Simha Reddy' runs housefull

It's 'Veera Simha Reddy' day today! The Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan-starrer has been released in theatres near you today. Fans have been waiting with bated breath to see what Gopichand Malineni has in store for them. The film has been released on 1500 screens worldwide and is running housefull in Telugu-speaking region cinema halls.

A netizen heaps praise on Varalaxmi Sarathkumar for her performance

Fans hungama at a theatre in Vizag

Fan hails fight sequences

Pure mass stuff #JaiBalayya

Lyricist Ramajogaiah Sastry's cameo clip

Festival weekend

Sankranti (Pongal) 2023 is almost upon us, and the holiday cheer is already spreading among folks. Filmmaker Gopichand Malineni and actor Nandamuri Balakrishna are collaborating for the first time in 'Veera Simha Reddy', which hit the big screens today, January 12. Trade experts are expecting good numbers keeping in mind the festival weekend. It will be facing tough competition from Chiranjeevi starrer 'Waltair Veerayya,' which will hit the screens on January 13.

Currently, Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 'Veera Simha Reddy' is a talk of the town in Telugu states. The film has become a big trend on social media as well. Fans can’t keep calm as the film hit the theatres today. But critics always focus on the scenes that seem artificial. Trolls have started on the scenes in this movie which seem not well with the critics.

Fans cut cake to celebrate the success (video)

Nandamuri Kalyanram congratulations to team of #VeeraSimhaReddy

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' directed by Gopichand Malineni is now in theatres near you. The trailer of the movie managed to receive quite a positive response, and, many were sure that it would be a hit. Trade experts believe that 'Veera Simha Reddy' will have a good opening at the box office.

A breathtaking scene posted by fan

Brief review of 'Veera Simha Reddy'

'Veera Simha Reddy' starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan, has hit the big screens today, January 12. The Telugu film's songs and trailer had garnered a great deal of attention much before its release. While the film has received a mixed response from the critics, netizens have been showering praises on the lead actors, their performances and, of course their sparkling chemistry, which looked fresh on-screen. A lot of appreciation is also coming in for the other cast members of the entertainer, including Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Honey Rose, Duniya Vijay and others. The audiences feel that the casting for each character was done perfectly. The concept, storyline, vibrant cinematography and attention-grabbing songs are some of the other highlights of the film.

Festival factor

According to advance booking and early occupancy, it is expected that the movie might collect Rs. 25 crore at the box office on day 1. There will be a boost in the all shows because of festival factor. It will be interesting to see what response 'Veera Simha Reddy' will get at the box office.

Crooned by Kareemullah and written by Ramjogayya Sastry, the song has been slammed by social media users because of its tune and lyrics. While many were blown away by the screen presence and dance moves of Balayya in the song, others expressed disappointment on social media that the song is a replica of Osey Ramulamma title song. Especially, they have expressed their disappointment over the Jai Balayya part of the song. Netizens shared clips of Jai Balayya combining them with Osey Ramulamma song.

On the occasion of the release of the movie 'Veera Simha Reddy', a festive atmosphere was seen at the theatres in many areas of Andhra Pradesh. A goat is reportedly being sacrificed outside a theatre in Tirupati by diehard fans.

Balakrishna’s performance

Responses have been mixed with some overtly praising the film, while some expressing disappointment with the plot. However, Balakrishna’s performance has been unanimously praised, with some implying that the movie works only because of Balayya.

#NBK cult fans from Bhodhan

A pure Balayya show

Fans called Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film a massive hit and are impressed with his performance. Balakrishna’s new avatar and romance with Shruti Haasan seem to be the highlight of the film along with mind-blowing action sequences. They have also called 'Veera Simha Reddy' a pure Balayya show and a treat to fans who have been eagerly waiting to watch him on the big screen for a very long time.

Early estimates

The advance booking of 'Veera Simha Reddy' has been on a very positive note, and according to early estimates the movie is heading for an Rs. 25 crore opening. If the film turns out to be good and the word of mouth is positive, one can expect a Rs. 100 crore weekend.

It was celebration time for Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans as the leading Tollywood actor made an appearance at a theatre in Hyderabad to mark the release of his much-awaited movie, 'Veera Simha Reddy', on Thursday. Fans erupted in celebrations with slogans of 'Jai Balayya' when Balakrishna reached Bramaramba theatre in Kukatpally area to watch the movie with him.

Veera Simha Reddy - Maa Bava Manobhavalu lyrical video song

A fan heaps praise on Thaman for his BGM

Gopichand Malineni’s Veera Simha Reddy is purely for Balakrishna’s fans alone. There’s no two ways about it. Otherwise there’s only so much you can take of all the flying bodies, loud punch dialogues that are specifically written to elicit cheers and scene after scene that exists solely to showcase the titular character as nothing less than god.

Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' was released in theatres today. The shows premiered yesterday in the US. Advance bookings for the premiere shows of 'Veera Simha Reddy' in the US were also done well.

Manchu Lakshmi recreates 'Maa Bava Manobhavalu' song

Post interval song clip by a netizen

Actor Rohit Pathak, who is known for his work in south films such as 'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru', 'Bakrid', 'Seetimaarr', 'Sita' and 'The Warrior', will be seen playing a negative character in mega star Balakrishna's 'Veera Simha Reddy'.

Although Veera Simha Reddy will be high on action, the atmosphere on set was very pleasant. The grandeur in the making of the movie can be witnessed in the making video. The team constructed huge sets and action episodes were shot impressively.

A purohita (Hindu priest) dances inside a theatre (video)

'Veera Simha Reddy' cinematographer Rishi Punjabi feels Balakrishna's personality looks larger than life and his upcoming film 'VSR' is a testimony of the fact that how greatly we can unveil a person’s image on the big screen. He feels honoured to have worked with NBK and feels astonished knowing his knowledge about all crafts of filmmaking.

The noted Tollywood lyricist interacted with the media as a part of his ‘Veera Simha Reddy’ getting released for this Sankranthi, ETimes Telugu reached out to the established lyric writer, and below are the excerpts from the quick chit chat.

Fans' tractor rally in Karnataka (video)

Director Surender Reddy wishes NBK and team

Throwback when Jr NTR promoted the slogan 'Jai Balayya'

Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer 'Veera Simha Reddy' hit the screens worldwide on Thursday, January 12. It is written and directed by Gopichand Malineni. Interestingly, the rates that the film is fetching are said to be humongous. The pre-release buzz around this film is highly positive and this could mean a success at the box office, say trade sources.

#NBK at a theatre in Hyderabad

R Sarath Kumar extends best wishes to 'Veera Simha Reddy' team

Digital rights of 'Veera Simha Reddy'

If sources in the industry are to be believed, the digital rights of 'Veera Simha Reddy' featuring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Shruti Haasan in the lead, have been bought by an OTT platform for a fancy sum. Rumours in the industry suggest that the popular OTT platform, Disney+ Hotstar, has procured the digital rights of the film for a whopping amount.

Gopichand Malineni is back after Krack with yer another action packed film with the Balakrishna, Shruti Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Duniya Vijay and Honey Rose starrer Veera Simha Reddy.

As a part of the 'VSR' promotions, Duniya Vijay interacted with the media in Hyderabad, Etimes too got chatty with the talented actor to discuss his character, his experience of working here, and his future projects, below are the excerpts from the conversation.!

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