Happy Raj (UA13+)
27/Mar/2026 Romance, Comedy 2hr 36min

2.00

Definitely not a happy outing!

Nonstop cringe humour tends to be irritating, the nasty directorial tone of the flow makes it much worse. With someone like George Maryan in the front, it would have at least worked emotionally fine if only the writing and staging were done right. (more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.00

Happy Raj Movie Review: Warm enough but weighed down by its own excesses

George Maryan is the film's biggest asset. One could even say that it's his film more so than GVP's. He commits with an earnestness that makes even the weaker material watchable, and the father-son dynamic with GV Prakash carries genuine warmth.(more)

Source: Abhinav Subramanian, Times Of India

3.50

Happy raj Review: A Familiar Ride Saved by Performances and Occasional Laughs

The biggest issue with Happy Raj is its insistence on over-explaining everything. The storytelling lacks subtlety, often guiding the audience too explicitly through emotional beats and character motivations.(more)

Source: Siby Jeyya, Apherald.com/

1.50

'Happy Raj' movie review: George Maryan cannot save this tiresome, insincere comedy romp

This GV Prakash Kumar-starrer vexingly attempts to sell a performative redemption arc, but no amount of emotional coercion can hide its moral bankruptcy.(more)

Source: Bhuvanesh Chandar, The Hindu

3.25

Happy Raj Review: GV Prakash's Romantic Comedy Treat, Hit or Miss? Read On

George Maryan is the real star here, playing a dignified teacher and a loving father perfectly. 90s heartthrob Abbas makes a stylish comeback as an elite, arrogant dad. GV Prakash does his job well with comedy and dance, supporting George Maryan in emotional scenes. Sri Gouri Priya, who was great in...(more)

Source: Richa Barua, Asianet News, Media Review

2.75

Review: GV Prakash Kumar's Happy Raj Has its moments

Justin Prabhakaran's music is ordinary, and the Telugu translation could have been better. Madhan Christopher's cinematography is fine, and the production values are neat, though some VFX work feels patchy.(more)

Source: 123Telugu Team, Media Review

1.50

Happy Raj Movie Review: GV Prakash's rom-com struggles to evoke laughter, thanks to messy writing and outdated humour

Happy Raj is a confused rom-com with weak writing, bland humour and problematic ideas. Despite a promising premise, it fails to balance comedy and emotion, ending up as a messy and unengaging film.(more)

Source: Anusha Sundar, OTT Play, Media Review

3.00

Happy Raj Movie Review: A light entertainer that celebrates father-son bonds

Abbas adds nostalgia and calm screen presence. Supporting actors Geetha Kailasam, Adhirchi Arun, and Premji Amaran contribute effective comic moments. (more)

Source: Only Kollywood, Media Review