Synopsis:
Mahendragiri Varahi is a Telugu-language supernatural mystery-thriller film that released in theatres on September 18, 2026. Directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi, while the music is composed by Anup Rubens and bankrolled by Madhu Kalipu and Laxman under Rajashyamala Entertainments and Bridge Films.
CAST: Sumanth, Meenakshi Goswami, Aishwarya Rajesh, Siddu Jonnalagadda, Malvika Nair, Manju Bhargavi, Brahmanandam, Rajeev Kanakala, Vennela Kishore.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2]
Top Reviewers:
TELUGU360.COM (Rating: 2.25/5):
Siddhu Jonnalagadda opens the films and there is no star vibe around him. Any character artist doing that role is fine and Siddhu is letdown by poor writing. Aishwarya Rajesh also suffers the same problem. The role does not have much substance even though she brings in a twist. With a decent subject, Mahendragiri Varahi ends up as a disappointing fare without any excitement.
GREAT ANDHRA (Rating: 2/5):
In the end, Mahendragiri Varahi is a routine supernatural mystery thriller that suffers from dated storytelling, though it features a sincere performance by Sumanth and some engaging twists toward the end.
GULTE.COM (Rating: 2.25/5):
Mahendragiri Varahi is a film that is written in the hangover of Subrahmanyapuram. After an okay first half, the second half offers nothing except a couple of twists. Even though there are twists, they could not make an impact because of their placement and the way they were unfolded.
123TELUGU.COM (Rating: 2.55/5):
On the whole, Mahendragiri Varahi is a mystery thriller that has its moments. The beginning, interval, and climax portions are neatly handled, and the twists are written well. However, the film misses out on the logical aspect and technical finesse. The middle portions aren’t effective, making the film an okay watch.
TIMES OF INDIA (Rating: 2.5/5):
Mahendragiri Varahi is a routine supernatural thriller built around a story that feels familiar and has already been explored in a couple of films. The final half-hour becomes interesting with a few twists and the mystery finally getting unveiled. Apart from that portion, the film has very little to offer. The slow narration, predictable storyline and weak characterisation make Mahendragiri Varahi a regular supernatural thriller.
