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2013 · Telugu · 2h 40m · Action, Drama · CBFC A
Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
Filmi Score
Very good
3 reviews · provisional
73
3 very good
What the critics say
Critics call Naayak a formulaic but fun commercial entertainer, praising Ram Charan's dancing and performance, the comedy, music and cinematography, though the violence runs excessive and the plot's twists feel unconvincing.
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DNA India gives Naayak 3.5 stars, praising its pace, cinematography, comedy and Ram Charan's performance despite a formulaic plot, somewhat gory… Read it there →
Rajamani calls Naayak a formulaic but fun festival entertainer, praising Ram Charan's dancing, the comedy and cinematography, while flagging the… Read it there →
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65
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Where can I watch Naayak?
Naayak is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India, the UK and Canada), Sun NXT (India, the US, the UK and Canada), Vi Movies and TV (India), Goldmines Play (India) and JioHotstar (India). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (the US and the UK). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Naayak?
Naayak has a Filmi Score of 73 (Very good), the mean of 3 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 65 (Rediff) to 79 (DNA). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
What readers say
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