# Pallaburusu review: Sincere father-son drama lacks impact
2026-08-16T04:58:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk
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Pallaburusu, starring Sudhakar Reddy and Muralidhar Goud, has opened to lukewarm reviews, with m9.news giving it 2/5. The slice-of-life drama follows a father who sues his son for negligence after a simple request for a toothbrush spirals into a court case. Critics praise the lead performances but find the narrative flat and overlong. m9.news writes that the first hour meanders, and the father-son conflict only gains momentum in the courtroom. The climax works emotionally, but the journey there feels forced and abrupt. Another m9.news piece questions whether Annapurna Studios, the producer, is losing its script sense, noting recent releases like Lenin also had issues, and calls Pallaburusu "forgettable."
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-16T08:17:27+00:00.
Tags: Annapurna Studios, Muralidhar Goud, Pallaburusu, Sudhakar Reddy, Uday Chauhan
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