Extra comedy might not always be extra entertainment. Anything extra could be satiating, and this holds true for the recent Telugu movie ‘Extra Ordinary Man’. Starring Nithiin and Sreeleela, this comedy drama is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar from January 19, so you can hit a movie weekend from the comfort of your home.
Released on December 08, 2023, Extra Ordinary Man revolves around Abhinay (Nithiin), a junior artist who manifests to become a hero. He, then, falls in love with a wealthy woman Likitha (Sreeleela), and becomes the CEO of her company. When things finally align with his manifest, the rest of the story includes choppy situations that prove otherwise.
Director Vakkantham Vamsi seems to heavily depend on characterizations over a strong script, resulting in the film being a topic of ridicule. Even though the film received optimistic responses for its promotional content, the film soon turned out to be a laughingstock, even after its OTT release. The audience, on their social media handles, have been trolling this movie for its recreation of popular scenes from Tollywood hits and its heavy reliance on comedic ability.
There is still a silver lining: Nithiin’s comedic timings and Sreeleela’s dance skills present a synergetic onscreen-duo, making it a good reason to watch the film even after the first 30 minutes. Rao Ramesh and Brahmaji raise the interest quotient a bit higher with their best act, along with Harris Jayaraj’s musical score. Overall, ‘Extra Ordinary Man’ is still worth the shot.