Adivi Sesh is back with Dacoit — a crime thriller packed with twists, betrayal, romance, and a whole lot of convenient chaos.

In this episode of Paisa Vasool, Sravan and Taran break down whether Dacoit lives up to the standard of Adivi Sesh’s earlier films like Goodachari, Kshanam and Evaru, or whether this one falls into more routine territory.

They get into the performances from Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, the film’s multiple twists, the COVID-era setting, the shaky logic in the final act, and why this might still be one of the better Telugu films they’ve seen in a while, even if it is not quite top-tier Adivi Sesh.

Is Dacoit worth watching? Does the big twist actually work? And where does it rank among recent Telugu releases? Tune in for the full discussion.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/fuAvw-8tCB4

⏱️ Timestamps

00:24 Intro

00:29 Dacoit overview

00:45 Adivi Sesh’s return after Hit 2

01:08 Adivi Sesh as writer and Shaniel Deo as director

02:00 First reactions: decent but not his best

02:43 Why the film feels more routine than vintage Adivi Sesh

03:31 The last 20 minutes and the film’s biggest issues

04:26 One of the better Telugu films in a while?

05:14 Anurag Kashyap and supporting cast discussion

06:00 Telugu vs Hindi version differences

06:27 Spoilers begin

06:34 Main twist: who really needed the heart transplant?

07:22 Basker’s role and the bigger reveal

08:00 Why the COVID setting feels unnecessary

08:44 The timeline confusion

09:31 The ending twists that stop making sense

10:42 Hospital escape and desert chase problems

11:17 Shaky action and weak gunfight choreography

11:41 Performances: Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur

12:07 The item song and Adivi Sesh dancing

12:15 Goodachari 2 and what’s next

13:00 Upcoming releases: Jana Nayagan, Toxic, Lennon, Peddi, Paradise

14:16 How to follow and support Paisa Vasool

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Power Star Pawan Kalyan is back on the big screen… but was Ustaad Bhagat Singh actually worth the wait?

In this episode of Paisa Vasool, we break down Harish Shankar’s latest commercial entertainer and ask the big question: is this a proper comeback film, or just another outdated mass masala template?

We get into the routine first half, the strange tonal shift in the second half, the forced politics, the comedy that mostly doesn’t land, and whether this really deserves to be compared to Gabbar Singh.

If you’ve watched Ustaad Bhagat Singh and have thoughts, this one’s for you.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/j4G2Xr3GcOc

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00:24 Intro

00:54 Pawan Kalyan is back… and so are we

01:08 Harish Shankar’s mixed filmography

02:01 Is this really as good as Gabbar Singh?

02:24 Music drama: DSP out, Thaman in

03:53 First impressions

04:21 We’ve seen this movie a million times before

04:55 First half = jokes, second half = action?

05:37 Why the second half really lost us

06:29 Is there still an audience for this kind of film?

07:13 Better than Mr. Bachchan?

07:47 Why the action feels pointless

08:33 Why the movie feels so low effort

11:11 Wasn’t this supposed to be a Theri remake?

11:38 Rashi Khanna didn’t need to be in this movie

12:41 The romance track is uncomfortable

13:57 First half structure breakdown

14:41 Gabbar Singh callbacks and fan service

16:00 Why the “parallel universe” stuff is weird

16:54 Using old songs in the film

17:47 The repetitive Harish Shankar elevation shot

19:03 Dumb villain logic

19:51 Random terrorist angle?!

20:27 Why we can’t recommend it

21:38 Is it actually as good as Gabbar Singh?

22:52 Ranking it against Harish Shankar’s older films

23:29 What’s next on Paisa Vasool

23:35 How to reach us

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge is BIGGER, LONGER… and somehow even more intense. 🔥

We just walked out of the theatre and this is our raw, immediate reaction — from Ranveer Singh’s career-best performance to the insane runtime, brutal action, and whether it actually lives up to the first film.

Is it better than Dhurandhar 1? Or just more of everything? 🤔

🎧 Tune in for our honest breakdown — no filters, just Paisa Vasool.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bzVtTNLamJk

00:23 Intro & immediate reaction

01:35 Runtime shock – 4 hours?!

02:05 First impressions (overall verdict)

03:14 Pacing issues & engagement dips

03:50 Second half vs first half

04:28 Is it worth watching in theatres?

05:14 Missing a strong villain?

05:39 Ranveer Singh performance breakdown

06:30 Supporting cast (Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt)

07:59 World-building & atmosphere

08:17 Music vs Dhurandhar 1

08:49 Action & realism vs hyper-realism

09:39 Best action scene in the film 🔥

10:35 Timeline confusion explained

11:53 Twists & crowd reactions

13:19 Dhurandhar 1 vs 2 – which is better?

13:50 Final verdict – best movie in a while?

14:44 Violence, length & audience warning ⚠️

15:23 Political undertones discussion

15:46 Technical brilliance (cinematography, detail)

16:32 SPOILER discussion begins 🚨

19:27 Character arc & identity conflict

19:57 Unrealistic moments (spy logic 🤨)

21:48 Attention to detail (languages, tech)

22:54 Ending explained & interpretation

24:17 Can anything beat this in 2026?

24:50 Final recommendation

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Our final Sankranthi 2026 review is here — we watched Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary.

This one is basically dialogue-driven, back-to-back comedy with a bare minimum storyline… and it lives or dies on Naveen’s delivery.

We talk:

• why it works (especially in the first half),
• why it still feels routine for a “3-years-in-the-making” Naveen film,
• the tonal shift near the end,
• random song placements + a fight that feels out of character,
• and our final Sankranthi ranking across the movies we watched.

If you watched it — did the jokes land for you, or did it bounce? 😄

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-RFoXwCup0

0:24 - Welcome + final Sankranthi episode setup

0:29 - Film info: Naveen/Meenakshi, debut director, music changes

1:05 - Delays + Naveen’s accident context

1:36 - First impressions: “bare bones story, comedy heavy”

1:49 - Tarun’s verdict: best of the Sankranthi bunch

3:20 - Sravan’s expectations vs reality: routine Naveen film

3:45 - Why it depends on Telugu delivery (subs won’t hit the same)

4:54 - Tone shift late in the film + why it feels abrupt

5:52 - Random fight + awkward song placements (incl. item song)

6:44 - Compared to Naveen’s other films (Jathi Ratnalu, Agent etc.)

7:43 - Spoiler-ish: second half becomes an election campaign

8:53 - “Reel” turning point + seriousness at the end

9:21 - Sankranthi rankings: where this sits vs the others

11:26 - Debate: why this ranks higher (less offensive / more vanilla)

14:24 - Overall Sankranthi quality + why none are “rewatch classics”

15:38 - Naveen’s career + why the long gaps

16:57 - What’s next: maybe “Jana Nayagan”, Rajamouli rewatches

17:55 - How to follow/contact + wrap-up

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Sankranthi 2026 rolls on and we’re discussing Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVP) — starring Mega Star Chiranjeevi, with Nayanthara and an extended cameo from Victory Venkatesh.

Is the Boss truly back? 👑

We unpack Anil Ravipudi’s festival-entertainer template, the jokes that surprisingly land, the parts that feel outdated, and why this one ends up being a safe but fun Sankranthi watch (especially compared to Rajasaab).

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7uXK8cbW34

0:24 - Welcome + MSVP hype (Boss is back?)

0:51 - Director Anil Ravipudi: track record + festival-release formula

2:21 - Music talk + setting expectations

3:07 - Sravan’s take: why this worked more than expected

5:49 - What still doesn’t work: outdated bits, cringe moments

6:55 - Tarun’s view: “still very Anil Ravipudi” + fake/set vibe

9:07 - Story vs comedy: low story, high gags

9:38 - Spoilers start + should you watch it?

11:17 - Plot setup: divorce, kids, PE teacher at the school

15:20 - The entourage + missing logic (but jokes land)

16:51 - Sus scenes: kids hanging with PE teacher + “follow me” bit

19:03 - Second half shift: security track + villain introduced

19:31 - Venkatesh cameo: quick arc + why it’s unnecessary

20:51 - Party/song + “change the ball” line

21:32 - Final fight, quick wrap-up + why it’s a “safe template” film

22:51 - Sankranthi watchlist: Anaganaga Oka Raju next

24:01 - Final verdict: “fine, better than Rajasaab”

24:52 - Where to follow/contact + what’s next

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Sankranthi 2026 kicks off with The Rajasaab — and yes… it’s a romantic horror comedy starring Rebel Star Prabhas, directed by Maruthi. 🎭👻

We watched it on opening night and walked out feeling like this movie has moments… but also feels choppy, overstuffed, and weirdly edited — like entire scenes vanished between the trailer and the final cut. From the “this could be interesting” bits to the “wait… what is even real?” climax chaos (hello crocodile + giant 🐊👊), we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why this might be getting more hate than it deserves online.

⚠️ Spoilers start mid-episode — we clearly mark the chapter.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7hWLpaJVDJo

0:24 Intro + Happy New Year / Sankranthi

1:10 Maruthi filmography + expectations for Rajasaab

2:34 Genre check: romantic horror comedy + release delays + budget blowout

3:32 First impressions: “has moments” but feels incoherent

4:48 Missing trailer scenes + choppy edits

5:24 Is it better than Radhe Shyam / Adipurush? Where it lands

6:34 Visuals & VFX: mixed bag (some great, some terrible)

7:29 Heroines & songs: unnecessary + bad placement (played twice?!)

8:32 What the movie fails at: not scary, not funny, not romantic, not action

9:19 Prabhas performance: dialogue clarity, effort vs “phoned in” debate

11:22 Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, grandma, comedians (why none work)

12:59 Trailer/poster stuff not in the movie + what got cut?

14:09 SPOILERS START — plot breakdown + the haunted mansion setup

17:09 Hypnotism chaos + “what’s real?” questions

19:44 Climax bits that worked (shadow soldiers / traps vibe)

21:24 Tone whiplash + “missing scene” vibes + random heroine entries

22:44 First-half action scenes: suitcase fight + 20-storey jump + weird cuts

25:09 Editing rant: dangling doors, dropped threads, unfinished setups

25:49 Better horror-comedy comparisons (Chandramukhi, others)

26:34 Prabhas choosing different genres + “comedy proof” goal

28:59 Not a great start to the year + trailer expectations vs reality

29:39 The end-credits / Part 2 circus timeline rant

33:04 Will OTT change opinions? Underrated/overrated cycle discussion

35:09 Where did 4 hours go? Missing ceiling-flip + Joker tease confusion

37:09 Random demons/cat + more missing scenes

38:59 Why Maruti for this scale? + VFX surprise

39:14 Upcoming Sankranthi watches + what you’re skipping / prioritising

41:04 Online hate vs expectations + Prabhas accountability

43:14 Sankranthi track record + hope for the next film

44:04 Wrap-up + socials + next episode tease

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2025 is done — and what a mixed year it was for Indian cinema 🎥

In this special year-end Paisa Vasool episode, Sravan and Tarun break down:

🔥 The Best films of 2025 (slim pickings…)

💣 The Worst films of 2025 (sadly, plenty to choose from)

🎯 Movies that disappointed the most

🚀 Our most anticipated films of 2026

🎄 Sankranti / Pongal 2026 box office predictions

From surprise winners like Lokah: Chapter 1 to major letdowns like Game Changer, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and Akhanda 2, we go through what worked, what failed, and what we’re still excited for next year.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

• Your best & worst movie of 2025

• Which 2026 film you’re most excited for

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5vdjrp3RoY4

0:24 – Welcome & episode setup

1:40 – 2025 box office overview

2:24 – Highest grossing films of 2025

3:12 – Where Dhurandhar stands

5:40 – Best films of 2025 (criteria & debate)

7:34 – Lokah: Chapter 1 discussion

9:54 – Telugu & Tamil films in 2025

11:26 – Overall verdict on 2025

12:06 – Worst films of 2025

12:10 – Game Changer discussion

13:20 – Hari Hara Veera Mallu breakdown

14:26 – Akhanda 2 & disappointment factor

15:45 – Expectation vs reality failures

16:27 – Which industry won 2025?

17:31 – Looking ahead to 2026

17:40 – Sankranti / Pongal 2026 films

19:53 – Ramayana Part 1 & big-ticket releases

21:20 – Sequels, cinematic universes & doubts

23:06 – Telugu & Tamil 2026 slate

24:01 – Most anticipated films of 2026

25:23 – Sankranti box office predictions

26:41 – Which film will win Sankranti?

28:16 – Poll-driven viewing & listener picks

29:11 – Films we may have missed

30:15 – How to reach us

31:06 – Final thoughts & New Year sign-off

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This episode, we switch gears completely and review Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).

With a massive cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar is a sprawling, intense, and brutally violent political thriller loosely inspired by real events.

In this episode, Sravan and Tarun discuss:

• Whether a 3.5-hour runtime is justified
• Ranveer Singh’s performance vs his real-life persona
• Why the film is technically excellent but emotionally draining
• Comparisons to Chhaava and Animal
• The violence, pacing, rewatch value, and chapter-based structure
• Why this works as cinema, but not as comfort viewing

This is one of the better-made films of the year, even if it’s not one you’ll rush to rewatch.

Let us know what you thought — did Dhurandhar live up to the hype?

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-gxdwcxGWDE

00:24 – Welcome to Paisa Vasool + Dhurandhar intro

01:09 – Aditya Dhar after Uri + cast overview

01:45 – Akshaye Khanna appreciation

02:30 – Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal

03:08 – Budget, box office & reception

03:48 – “Loosely based on true events” discussion

04:17 – Initial reactions: intense but well made

05:05 – Structure, chapters & technical execution

05:33 – Acting performances across the cast

06:01 – Violence & brutality warning

06:23 – Comparisons to Chhaava

06:57 – Rewatch value discussion

07:22 – Sequel confirmation

07:39 – Ranveer Singh performance breakdown

08:33 – Career comparison & recent films

09:06 – Violence vs Animal

09:45 – Pakistan setting & Thailand shoot

10:20 – Language & authenticity discussion

10:44 – Runtime & pacing issues

11:05 – First half vs second half

11:24 – Final recommendation

11:49 – OTT viewing potential

12:11 – Chapter format & series idea

12:44 – Year-end plans & future episodes

13:16 – Where to find Paisa Vasool

13:52 – Why good films sometimes spark less debate

14:14 – Historical accuracy disclaimer

14:30 – Comparison to Raazi

15:05 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

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