Funky is a Telugu comedy-drama film starring Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, directed by Anudeep KV, known for Jathi Ratnalu. Released on February 13, 2026, it blends family humor with meta-film-making chaos, produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments.
Plot Overview
Aspiring director Komal (Vishwak Sen) struggles to finish his debut film on a tight budget, stressing producer Naresh from Manchi Productions. His daughter Chitra (Kayadu Lohar) steps in, challenging Komal to complete it within one crore, sparking hilarious chaos and romance. The story unfolds as a meta-comedy about film production gone wild, with slapstick humor and quirky relationships driving the narrative.
Cast and Crew
- Vishwak Sen as Komal, the quirky director.
- Kayadu Lohar as Chitra, the producer’s determined daughter.
- Supporting roles: Naresh, VTV Ganesh, Sampath Raj, Easwari Rao, Raghu Babu.
Directed by Anudeep KV, music by Bheems Ceciroleo, cinematography by Suresh Sarangam, and edited by Navin Nooli.
Critical Reception
Reviews praise Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar’s energetic performances but criticize the disjointed script, random jokes, and lack of narrative flow. Called a “below-average comedy-drama,” it entertains in bits but fails to match Jathi Ratnalu’s cohesion, with calls to “leave logic aside.”
Box Office Performance
Day 1 India net collection was around ₹0.39-1.07 crore, with low occupancy at 23.3%. It opened modestly for a low-budget comedy, facing a “wait and watch” response.
Why Watch It
Fans of Anudeep’s absurd humor and Vishwak Sen’s mass appeal will enjoy the trailer-promised riotous laughs and vibrant music, perfect for a light-hearted theater outing despite its flaws.
