Paisa Vasool

Adivi Sesh is back with Dacoit — a crime thriller packed with twists, betrayal, romance, and a whole lot of convenient chaos.In this episode of Paisa Vasool, Sravan and Taran break down whether Dacoit lives up to the standard of Adivi Sesh’s earlier films like Goodachari, Kshanam and Evaru, or whether this one falls into more routine territory.They get into the performances from Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, the film’s multiple twists, the COVID-era setting, the shaky logic in the final act, and why this might still be one of the better Telugu films they’ve seen in a while, even if it is not quite top-tier Adivi Sesh.Is Dacoit worth watching? Does the big twist actually work? And where does it rank among recent Telugu releases? Tune in for the full discussion.YouTube: https://youtu.be/fuAvw-8tCB4⏱️ Timestamps00:24 Intro00:29 Dacoit overview00:45 Adivi Sesh’s return after Hit 201:13 Adivi Sesh’s writing involvement01:42 Shanil Deo, Beems, and the film’s budget03:08 First impressions04:05 Why Dacoit works but doesn’t reach Adivi Sesh’s best05:29 Last-act issues and plot conveniences06:25 One of the better Telugu films in a while?07:17 Supporting cast: Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil07:54 Telugu vs Hindi version differences08:43 Spoilers begin08:47 Main twist: jail, betrayal, and Basker09:37 Mrunal’s heart transplant reveal10:13 Why the COVID angle feels strange10:40 Timeline questions and Sunil reveal11:30 Hospital logic and Bangalore convenience12:07 The car, bike, and escape problem12:30 Desert chase and final act convenience13:06 How does the heart transplant even work?13:42 Final twist and Basker aftermath14:26 Don’t think too hard — just go with it14:35 Train sequence issues15:00 Shaky cam and weak action choreography15:24 Strong performances from Adivi Sesh and Mrunal16:00 Adivi Sesh dancing in the item song16:17 Goodachari 2 hopes16:42 Upcoming releases: Jana Nayagan, Toxic, Lennon, Peddi, Paradise18:16 Outro📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.

Power Star Pawan Kalyan is back on the big screen… but was Ustaad Bhagat Singh actually worth the wait?In this episode of Paisa Vasool, we break down Harish Shankar’s latest commercial entertainer and ask the big question: is this a proper comeback film, or just another outdated mass masala template?We get into the routine first half, the strange tonal shift in the second half, the forced politics, the comedy that mostly doesn’t land, and whether this really deserves to be compared to Gabbar Singh.If you’ve watched Ustaad Bhagat Singh and have thoughts, this one’s for you.YouTube: https://youtu.be/j4G2Xr3GcOc⏱️ Timestamps00:24 Intro00:54 Pawan Kalyan is back… and so are we01:08 Harish Shankar’s mixed filmography02:01 Is this really as good as Gabbar Singh?02:24 Music drama: DSP out, Thaman in03:53 First impressions04:21 We’ve seen this movie a million times before04:55 First half = jokes, second half = action?05:37 Why the second half really lost us06:29 Is there still an audience for this kind of film?07:13 Better than Mr. Bachchan?07:47 Why the action feels pointless08:33 Why the movie feels so low effort11:11 Wasn’t this supposed to be a Theri remake?11:38 Rashi Khanna didn’t need to be in this movie12:41 The romance track is uncomfortable13:57 First half structure breakdown14:41 Gabbar Singh callbacks and fan service16:00 Why the “parallel universe” stuff is weird16:54 Using old songs in the film17:47 The repetitive Harish Shankar elevation shot19:03 Dumb villain logic19:51 Random terrorist angle?!20:27 Why we can’t recommend it21:38 Is it actually as good as Gabbar Singh?22:52 Ranking it against Harish Shankar’s older films23:29 What’s next on Paisa Vasool23:35 How to reach us📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#UstaadBhagatSingh #PawanKalyan #HarishShankar #TeluguCinema #PaisaVasool

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is BIGGER, LONGER… and somehow even more intense. 🔥We just walked out of the theatre and this is our raw, immediate reaction — from Ranveer Singh’s career-best performance to the insane runtime, brutal action, and whether it actually lives up to the first film.Is it better than Dhurandhar 1? Or just more of everything? 🤔🎧 Tune in for our honest breakdown — no filters, just Paisa Vasool.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bzVtTNLamJk⏱️ Timestamps00:23 Intro & immediate reaction01:35 Runtime shock – 4 hours?!02:05 First impressions (overall verdict)03:14 Pacing issues & engagement dips03:50 Second half vs first half04:28 Is it worth watching in theatres?05:14 Missing a strong villain?05:39 Ranveer Singh performance breakdown06:30 Supporting cast (Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt)07:59 World-building & atmosphere08:17 Music vs Dhurandhar 108:49 Action & realism vs hyper-realism09:39 Best action scene in the film 🔥10:35 Timeline confusion explained11:53 Twists & crowd reactions13:19 Dhurandhar 1 vs 2 – which is better?13:50 Final verdict – best movie in a while?14:44 Violence, length & audience warning ⚠️15:23 Political undertones discussion15:46 Technical brilliance (cinematography, detail)16:32 SPOILER discussion begins 🚨19:27 Character arc & identity conflict19:57 Unrealistic moments (spy logic 🤨)21:48 Attention to detail (languages, tech)22:54 Ending explained & interpretation24:17 Can anything beat this in 2026?24:50 Final recommendation📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Dhurandhar2 #RanveerSingh #MovieReview #Bollywood #PaisaVasool

Our final Sankranthi 2026 review is here — we watched Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary.This one is basically dialogue-driven, back-to-back comedy with a bare minimum storyline… and it lives or dies on Naveen’s delivery. We talk:why it works (especially in the first half),why it still feels routine for a “3-years-in-the-making” Naveen film,the tonal shift near the end,random song placements + a fight that feels out of character,and our final Sankranthi ranking across the movies we watched.If you watched it — did the jokes land for you, or did it bounce? 😄Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D-RFoXwCup0⏱️ Timestamps0:24 - Welcome + final Sankranthi episode setup0:29 - Film info: Naveen/Meenakshi, debut director, music changes1:05 - Delays + Naveen’s accident context1:36 - First impressions: “bare bones story, comedy heavy”1:49 - Tarun’s verdict: best of the Sankranthi bunch3:20 - Sravan’s expectations vs reality: routine Naveen film3:45 - Why it depends on Telugu delivery (subs won’t hit the same)4:54 - Tone shift late in the film + why it feels abrupt5:52 - Random fight + awkward song placements (incl. item song)6:44 - Compared to Naveen’s other films (Jathi Ratnalu, Agent etc.)7:43 - Spoiler-ish: second half becomes an election campaign8:53 - “Reel” turning point + seriousness at the end9:21 - Sankranthi rankings: where this sits vs the others11:26 - Debate: why this ranks higher (less offensive / more vanilla)14:24 - Overall Sankranthi quality + why none are “rewatch classics”15:38 - Naveen’s career + why the long gaps16:57 - What’s next: maybe “Jana Nayagan”, Rajamouli rewatches17:55 - How to follow/contact + wrap-up📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#PaisaVasool #AnaganagaOkaRaju #NaveenPolishetty #MeenakshiChaudhary #Sankranthi2026 #TeluguCinema #Tollywood #TeluguMovies #MovieReview #Podcast #IndianCinema #ComedyMovie #FestivalRelease

Sankranthi 2026 rolls on and we’re discussing Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (MSVP) — starring Mega Star Chiranjeevi, with Nayanthara and an extended cameo from Victory Venkatesh.Is the Boss truly back? 👑We unpack Anil Ravipudi’s festival-entertainer template, the jokes that surprisingly land, the parts that feel outdated, and why this one ends up being a safe but fun Sankranthi watch (especially compared to Rajasaab).Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b7uXK8cbW34⏱️ Timestamps0:24 - Welcome + MSVP hype (Boss is back?)0:51 - Director Anil Ravipudi: track record + festival-release formula2:21 - Music talk + setting expectations3:07 - Sravan’s take: why this worked more than expected5:49 - What still doesn’t work: outdated bits, cringe moments6:55 - Tarun’s view: “still very Anil Ravipudi” + fake/set vibe9:07 - Story vs comedy: low story, high gags9:38 - Spoilers start + should you watch it?11:17 - Plot setup: divorce, kids, PE teacher at the school15:20 - The entourage + missing logic (but jokes land)16:51 - Sus scenes: kids hanging with PE teacher + “follow me” bit19:03 - Second half shift: security track + villain introduced19:31 - Venkatesh cameo: quick arc + why it’s unnecessary20:51 - Party/song + “change the ball” line21:32 - Final fight, quick wrap-up + why it’s a “safe template” film22:51 - Sankranthi watchlist: Anaganaga Oka Raju next24:01 - Final verdict: “fine, better than Rajasaab”24:52 - Where to follow/contact + what’s next📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#PaisaVasool #ManaShankaravaraPrasadGaru #Chiranjeevi #MegastarChiranjeevi #Nayanthara #Venkatesh #Sankranthi2026 #TeluguCinema #Tollywood #TeluguMovies #MovieReview #Podcast #IndianCinema #FestivalRelease

2025 is done — and what a mixed year it was for Indian cinema 🎥In this special year-end Paisa Vasool episode, Sravan and Tarun break down:🔥 The Best films of 2025 (slim pickings…)💣 The Worst films of 2025 (sadly, plenty to choose from)🎯 Movies that disappointed the most🚀 Our most anticipated films of 2026🎄 Sankranti / Pongal 2026 box office predictionsFrom surprise winners like Lokah: Chapter 1 to major letdowns like Game Changer, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and Akhanda 2, we go through what worked, what failed, and what we’re still excited for next year.👇 Let us know in the comments:• Your best & worst movie of 2025• Which 2026 film you’re most excited forWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5vdjrp3RoY4⏱️ Timestamps0:24 – Welcome & episode setup1:40 – 2025 box office overview2:24 – Highest grossing films of 20253:12 – Where Dhurandhar stands5:40 – Best films of 2025 (criteria & debate)7:34 – Lokah: Chapter 1 discussion9:54 – Telugu & Tamil films in 202511:26 – Overall verdict on 202512:06 – Worst films of 202512:10 – Game Changer discussion13:20 – Hari Hara Veera Mallu breakdown14:26 – Akhanda 2 & disappointment factor15:45 – Expectation vs reality failures16:27 – Which industry won 2025?17:31 – Looking ahead to 202617:40 – Sankranti / Pongal 2026 films19:53 – Ramayana Part 1 & big-ticket releases21:20 – Sequels, cinematic universes & doubts23:06 – Telugu & Tamil 2026 slate24:01 – Most anticipated films of 202625:23 – Sankranti box office predictions26:41 – Which film will win Sankranti?28:16 – Poll-driven viewing & listener picks29:11 – Films we may have missed30:15 – How to reach us31:06 – Final thoughts & New Year sign-off📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#PaisaVasool #BestOf2025 #WorstOf2025 #IndianCinema #TeluguMovies #TamilMovies #HindiCinema #MalayalamMovies #MoviePodcast #FilmDiscussion #YearEndSpecial #2026Movies #MostAnticipated #Sankranti2026 #PongalReleases

This episode, we switch gears completely and review Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar (Uri: The Surgical Strike).With a massive cast including Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, Dhurandhar is a sprawling, intense, and brutally violent political thriller loosely inspired by real events.In this episode, Sravan and Tarun discuss:Whether a 3.5-hour runtime is justifiedRanveer Singh’s performance vs his real-life personaWhy the film is technically excellent but emotionally drainingComparisons to Chhaava and AnimalThe violence, pacing, rewatch value, and chapter-based structureWhy this works as cinema, but not as comfort viewingThis is one of the better-made films of the year, even if it’s not one you’ll rush to rewatch.Let us know what you thought — did Dhurandhar live up to the hype?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-gxdwcxGWDE🕒 Timestamps 00:24 – Welcome to Paisa Vasool + Dhurandhar intro01:09 – Aditya Dhar after Uri + cast overview01:45 – Akshaye Khanna appreciation02:30 – Supporting cast: Sanjay Dutt, Madhavan, Arjun Rampal03:08 – Budget, box office & reception03:48 – “Loosely based on true events” discussion04:17 – Initial reactions: intense but well made05:05 – Structure, chapters & technical execution05:33 – Acting performances across the cast06:01 – Violence & brutality warning06:23 – Comparisons to Chhaava06:57 – Rewatch value discussion07:22 – Sequel confirmation07:39 – Ranveer Singh performance breakdown08:33 – Career comparison & recent films09:06 – Violence vs Animal09:45 – Pakistan setting & Thailand shoot10:20 – Language & authenticity discussion10:44 – Runtime & pacing issues11:05 – First half vs second half11:24 – Final recommendation11:49 – OTT viewing potential12:11 – Chapter format & series idea12:44 – Year-end plans & future episodes13:16 – Where to find Paisa Vasool13:52 – Why good films sometimes spark less debate14:14 – Historical accuracy disclaimer14:30 – Comparison to Raazi15:05 – Final thoughts & wrap-up📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Dhurandhar #RanveerSingh #PaisaVasool #AdityaDhar #HindiCinema #BollywoodReview #AkshayeKhanna #IndianCinema #MovieReview #PoliticalThriller

Another episode, another “definition of cinema” 💀In this Paisa Vasool episode, Sravan and Tarun review Akhanda 2: Thaandavam — starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, directed by Boyapati Srinu, with music by Thaman.We went in expecting Boyapati-level physics to be illegal… but what we got was a 3-hour loudspeaker assault, a plot that keeps inventing itself to justify runtime, and a second half that swerves from mass action into devotional + patriotic + bio-warfare madness (yes, really).We discuss:Why this might be one of the worst films we’ve watched this yearThe insanely loud sound mix (even after asking the cinema twice)The “two Balakrishnas” setup and why one of them is pointlessToo many villains, too many monologues, not enough actual storyThe wild “China virus into the Ganga to destroy belief in God” plotThe IQ 227 daughter… who does absolutely nothing smartAnd of course: “border place”, electric suits, and peak meme materialDrop your thoughts below — did you enjoy the chaos, or did your ears file a lawsuit?Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kjgns0zjUJU🕒 Timestamps00:34 – Welcome back + another Balayya film01:10 – Akhanda 2 setup: Boyapati, Thaman, sequel continuation01:59 – Budget talk (200 cr) + “highest Balayya budget”02:26 – Release delay + producer financial issues03:18 – First reactions: “Not good… worst of the year?”04:02 – Only positive: background score (but too loud)04:07 – Sound levels discussion (asked cinema twice)05:25 – Boyapati logic / meme-level action physics06:12 – Main issue: thin story stretched to 3 hours06:52 – Two Balakrishna characters + one is pointless07:27 – Villain overload + unnecessary subplots08:16 – Intermission stretch was okay08:30 – Balayya barely appears in first half08:48 – Second half goes in weird directions09:29 – Why this fails vs “good-bad” entertainers09:42 – Becomes devotional + patriotic + out of place11:14 – Runtime + unnecessary song12:44 – Monologues → fight → repeat structure13:20 – Boyapati worst-movie comparisons14:41 – Suspension of disbelief (Marvel vs Boyapati)15:38 – Dubbing/acting problems (daughter, Chinese character, others)16:36 – Spoilers start: IQ 227 daughter discussion18:02 – Bio-warfare plot: virus in the Ganga to destroy belief19:06 – Vaccine logic + self-injection madness20:06 – Villains show up and die (+ Adi Pinisetty)21:15 – Pragya Jaiswal character killed off (and barely mentioned)22:08 – Tank impalement + “border place” + “kill him mercilessly”23:30 – Random electric suit goons + unstoppable Akhanda24:40 – Small positive: Balayya plays closer to his age25:36 – Balayya vs Chiranjeevi recent output discussion26:27 – Next review tease + where to reach us📲 Follow us:🔗 Instagram: @paisavasoolpod🔗 TikTok: @paisavasool6📧 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Akhanda2 #Balakrishna #PaisaVasool #BoyapatiSrinu #Thaman #Tollywood #TeluguCinema #MovieReview #IndianCinema #NBK