Movie Name : Subham
Release Date : May 09, 2025
Cast : Harshith Reddy, Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri, Samantha, Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi, Vamshidhar Goud etc.
Director : Praveen Kandregula
Music Director : Shor Police, Vivek Sagar
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.5/5
Story:
In the lively village of Bheemili, Srinu (Harshith Reddy), a cable TV operator, enjoys a carefree life with his two best friends (Gavireddy Srinivas, Charan Peri). But their peaceful days are turned upside down by their wives—Srivalli, Fareeda, and Gayatri (Shriya Kontham, Shravani Lakshmi, Shalini Kondepudi)—who are completely obsessed with the Telugu soap opera Janma Janmala Bandham.
Every night at 9 PM, their wives become glued to the TV, acting as if they’re possessed if anyone disturbs them. It’s not just them—almost every woman in the village behaves the same way, creating chaos for their families.
Desperate to get their normal lives back, Srinu and his friends turn to Maya (Samantha Ruth Prabhu), a mystical figure in the village, for help.
Subham is a fun-filled comedy that follows their hilarious journey to save their wives—and the entire village—from the soap opera’s strange hold. How will they break the spell? What surprising advice does Maya Mata give them? And will Srinu and his friends manage to bring peace back to their village? That’s the rest of the story.
Review:
The main point of this film is quite interesting and stands out. Blending TV serials with a horror backdrop while infusing humor is no easy feat, but director Praveen Kandregula pulls it off in an engaging way. The film starts off in a regular manner but gradually picks up pace, turning into a clean comedy that’s especially appealing to women audiences. The story is filled with hilarious moments that land well, offering solid entertainment for all sections of the audience.
Besides the comedy, the film also delivers beautiful emotional beats and meaningful moments, particularly around the dynamics of husband-and-wife relationships. Even the horror elements are handled decently without being overwhelming.
The performances across the board are commendable. Harshith Reddy delivers a natural and convincing performance, especially in the horror and confused moments. Shriya Kontham looks beautiful and brings sincerity to her role. Charan Peri and Srinivas Reddy are fantastic as the protagonist’s friends—their comic timing really clicks, making their scenes stand out. Their on-screen wives, played by Shravani Lakshmi and Shalini Kondepudi, also perform well. Vamsidhar Goud makes a good impression in his role too.
Several comedy scenes work brilliantly, adding a lot of humor to the film. The entry of Rag Mayur and the Cinema Bandi team boosts the entertainment further. Even Samantha’s cameo, though brief, leaves a mark.
However, the film isn’t without drawbacks. Some may find the premise a bit silly or question its realism. The narrative starts off slowly, taking time to get to the main point. A few horror scenes in the second half feel overdone, while some scenes involving the female leads come across as repetitive or overly dramatic. The story also feels slightly stretched in parts, and Samantha’s role could’ve been developed more.
On the technical front, the film shines. The production design nicely gets the vintage setting just right, showcasing well an era of two decades past. Vivek Sagar‘s background score improves the mood, and the music of Shor Police is good to listen to. Mridul Sujith Sen‘s cinematography and Dharmendra Kakarla‘s editing are decent too.
Director Praveen Kandregula deserves praise for creating a unique world—combining horror, fun, and heartfelt family emotions.Despite a few shortcomings, the film ties things together nicely and ends on a satisfying note.
Overall, Subham has an interesting concept, but the execution feels more suited to a short film than a full-length feature. If you’re looking for a light-hearted, time-pass comedy without high expectations, Subham might be worth a watch.