Mrithyunjay Movie Review & Rating!
Cast & Crew
- Sree Vishnu (Hero)
- Reba Monica John (Heroine)
- Veer Aryan, Racha Ravi, Sudarshan, Ayyappa P. Sharma, Baladitya and others (Cast)
- Hussain Sha Kiran (Director)
- Sandeep Gunnam, Vinay Chilakapati (Producer)
- Kaala Bhairava (Music)
- Vidya Sagar Chinta (Cinematography)
- Sreekar Prasad (Editor)
- Release Date : March 06, 2026
- Light Box Entertainment (Banner)
Known for his comedy entertainers and witty dialogues, Sree Vishnu tried a different genre with the thriller Mrithyunjay, directed by Hussain Sha Kiran. Reba Monica John plays a key role in the film. Though it was supposed to release last week, the movie finally hit theatres on March 6th after internal settlement issues.
Mrithyunjay Story: In Mrithyunjay, Sree Vishnu plays Jay, who works at a newspaper and dreams of joining the crime bureau. During an assignment, he realizes that a death is actually a planned murder but cannot prove it. When the killer discovers that Jay knows the truth, he decides to kill him. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Performances: Sree Vishnu proves his acting beyond comedy, showing sincerity in investigative thriller scenes. Veer Aryan impresses as the villain, using expressions and style to engage the audience.
Reba Monica John plays a police officer, though her role is limited. Racha Ravi shines in a strong supporting role, while even minor characters like Baladitya and the child actor leave a memorable impact, rounding out the film’s performances.
Technical Aspects: The main highlight of Mrithyunjay is Vidya Sagar’s cinematography, with well-framed sequences like the Monda Market and climax rain fight. The film’s coloring and picture quality enhance its mood. Kaala Bhairava’s background score perfectly balances thrills and emotions, and the sound design presents the story with quality.
The production efficiently used limited locations. Director Hussain Sha Kiran delivers a sincere thriller, blending emotion and suspense while avoiding unnecessary commercial elements. The child’s emotional moments bring freshness, making it an engaging second film after Meeku Meere Maaku Meme.
Analysis: Mrithyunjay is a fresh Telugu thriller without unnecessary songs or hero moments. Sree Vishnu’s sincere acting, Hussain Sha Kiran’s engaging screenplay, Kaala Bhairava’s thrilling BG score, and Vidyasagar’s strong cinematography make it a must-watch in theaters.
Verdict: Mrithyunjay is a tight thriller with sincere acting, engaging direction, thrilling music, and strong visuals, a must-watch in theaters.
Bottom Line: Sincere thriller, engaging, visually strong.
Rating: 3/5


















