Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Anand Deverakonda’s Epic Draws Mixed Reviews From Netizens
Epic is a new Telugu movie starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya.
It was directed by Aditya Haasan.
The story includes relationships, career pressure, family emotions and marriage decisions.
Some people liked the movie’s emotional scenes and realistic portrayal of middle-class life.
They also praised the acting and background music.
Other viewers felt the story became tiring and did not handle its main relationship conflict well.
The film’s song Sancharame had become popular before the release.
The movie may earn about Rs.
1-2 crore on its first day, though evening audiences could improve that result.
Epic, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, has released in theaters.
Some viewers praised its emotional storytelling, father-son scenes, realistic middle-class themes and performances.
Other viewers criticized its weak relationship conflict, inconsistent characters, forced emotions and unsatisfying climax.
The film is directed by Aditya Haasan, while its song Sancharame gained attention before release.
Epic is expected to open slowly, with estimated first-day earnings of Rs. 1-2 crore, although stronger evening and night attendance could increase collections.
- Who
- Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya and director Aditya Haasan are central to the film; Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are also mentioned in connection with its song.
- What
- Epic has released in theaters and is receiving mixed reactions from viewers on X.
- When
- The film has now hit the big screens; no specific release date is given.
- Where
- In theaters, with audience reactions shared on X (Twitter).
- Why
- Viewers disagree over the film’s emotional impact, relationship drama, performances and handling of family and middle-class themes.
Critical View
Supportive View
Story and relationship drama
Critical View
Some viewers said the film fails to build a convincing conflict around the live-in relationship, loses direction and ends with an unsatisfying climax.
Supportive View
Other viewers called it a well-crafted, multilayered and mature love story that handles fragile relationship elements with care and clarity.
Emotional impact
Critical View
Critics felt the second half relied on forced emotions and inconsistent character behavior, while the parents’ storyline lacked impact.
Supportive View
Supporters praised the father-son emotional scenes and said the film realistically portrays career pressure, middle-class life and love or marriage decisions.
Entertainment value
Critical View
One viewer said the film begins well but becomes tiring after the India-set episodes and some enjoyable moments.
Supportive View
Another viewer described it as having a fun and entertaining first half, an emotional second half and background music that strengthens the emotional scenes.
- Film
- Epic
- Lead cast
- Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya
- Director
- Aditya Haasan
- Audience response
- Mixed reviews on X (Twitter)
- Popular song
- Sancharame
- Estimated Day 1 collection
- Rs. 1-2 crore
- Reported rating
- One netizen rated the film 3.25 out of 5