Brahma Anandam: 2025 Telugu Comedy Drama Film Trailer, Review

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Movie Name: Brahma Anandam
Directed by: RVS Nikhil
Starring: Brahmanandam, Raja Goutham, Vennela Kishore, Priya Vadlamani, Aishwarya Holakkal, Rajeev Kanakala, Sampath Raj, Raghu Babu, Prabhakar, Divija Prabhakar, Dayananda Reddy
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Running Time: 148 Minutes
Release Date: 14 February, 2025
Rating:
Language: Telugu
Production Company: Swadharam Entertainment
Budget: ₹ -Cr

Brahma Anandam: Movie Overview

This is an upcoming Telugu-language comedy drama film directed by RVS Nikhil. It was produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka under Swadharam Entertainment, it stars Brahmanandam, Raja Goutham, Priya Vadlamani and Vennela Kishore in lead roles. The film is scheduled to release on 14 February 2025.

On 8 May 2024, the makers of the film announced the title of the film as Brahma Anandam through an official poster. The first look was revealed on 16 August 2024, followed by a glimpse on 19 August 2024. On 16 January 2025 the teaser of the film was released.

The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Sandilya Pisapati. On 9 January 2025, the first single Anandamaaye song was released and lyrics was written by Sri Sai Kiran and sung by Yashwanth Nag and Manisha Eerabathini.

On 27 January 2025 The Village Song video lyrical was released by M. M. Keeravani, the song lyrics was written by Suresh Banisetti and sung by Ram Miriyala.

Movie is set to release theatrically on 14 February 2025, coinciding with Valentine’s Day.

Movie Trailer:

#OfficialTrailer

Movie Review:

A half-baked dramedy

In ‘Brahma Anandam’, debutant RVS Nikhil packs an unconventional premise with too many subplots, diluting the impact of Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore and Raja Goutham

Brahma Anandam presents an intriguing premise — real-life father and son, Brahmanandam and Raja Goutham, portraying an estranged grandfather-grandson duo named after the legendary comedian. Director RVS Nikhil builds on this quirky concept but overcomplicates it with excessive subplots, ultimately diluting its impact.

Brahma is a rare protagonist who can laugh at himself. Once a celebrated child artist, he struggles to evolve into a skilled theatre actor, finding little success. His fractured family dynamics, unresolved grief over losing his father, and his lack of commitment to his girlfriend, Tara, add to his emotional turmoil. His only constants are his cousin Raasi and childhood friend Giri, grounding him in an otherwise chaotic world.

When a promising career opportunity knocks, Brahma rekindles his relationship with his estranged grandfather, Ananda Rammurthy. As the story shifts from the city to a sleepy hamlet, hidden agendas unravel, and chaos ensues. The director, however, takes too long to get to the point, stalling with unnecessary detours to conceal a predictable plot twist.

The film ambitiously juggles several themes — the struggles of aspiring actors, the decline of Telugu theatre, transactional family relationships, and the loneliness of the elderly — yet fails to explore any of them meaningfully. While its intentions are commendable, the storytelling leans too heavily on its leads without delivering genuine depth.

The first half, though inconsistent, at least delivers some laughs. Brahmanandam, Raja Goutham, and Vennela Kishore share crackling chemistry, each bringing their signature comedic style. However, as the film progresses, its momentum falters under redundant, meandering writing.

The central premise — an elderly couple’s blossoming romance within a grandfather-grandson drama — gets lost along the way. The narrative takes a conservative stance, attempting a comedy-of-errors approach to the relationship while skimming over the inter-generational conflict. The emotional beats never truly land.

In its pursuit of reuniting Murthy with his love interest, Jyothi, Brahma’s character development is sidelined. Murthy’s delayed remorse over neglecting his grandson does not resonate, and the subplot involving Jyothi’s son Manohar’s exam woes feels shoehorned.

The pre-climax is a barrage of clichés, with melodrama overshadowing any meaningful resolution. The dialogues take a philosophical, sermon-like turn, further testing patience. At 148 minutes, the film overstays its welcome, stretching a compact story beyond necessity.

Brahmanandam proves yet again that he is more than just a comedian, though his pauses and dialogue delivery feel a tad indulgent. Raja Goutham delivers a sincere performance, proving he deserves another shot. However, in a film designed to highlight the real-life father-son duo, it is Vennela Kishore who steals the show with his effortless wit and sarcastic retorts.

Priya Vadlamani, Aishwarya Holakkal, and Divija Prabhakar show promise, while Talluri Rameshwari, though underutilised, still manages to light up her scenes. The ever-reliable Rajeev Kanakala, Prabhakar, and Sampath Raj are relegated to stock roles but leave a mark in their limited screen time.

On the technical front, Sandilya Peesapati’s peppy score and Mithesh Parvathaneni’s cinematography lend some charm. Director RVS Nikhil exhibits a flair for humour and eccentric characterisation, but his lack of narrative focus weakens Brahma Anandam. The film brims with potential but loses its spark midway, ultimately delivering an uneven, half-baked experience.

Brahma Anandam ends up as a lost opportunity.