Production
In August 2024, it was reported that Vishwak Sen and director K. V. Anudeep were collaborating on an untitled comedy film, [2] [3] with Bheems Ceciroleo as music composer and Suresh Sarangam as cinematographer. [4] The film was written by K. V. Anudeep and Mohan Sato. [5] [6] The title, Funky, [7] [8] was announced on 11 December 2024, [9] [10] [11] and the film was officially launched with a puja ceremony held in Hyderabad. [12] [13] [14] In February 2025, it was reported that Kayadu Lohar joined the cast. [15] In October 2025, the makers officially confirmed Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, playing the role of Chitra. [16] [17] K. V. Anudeep and Mohan Sato improvised dialogues on set. [18] Anudeep drew inspiration for some sequences in the film from real-life incidents in the film industry. [19] He had Vishwak Sen in mind for the lead role while writing the script. [20]
Reception
Suhas Sistu of The Hans India rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Funky works best when viewed as a stress-free entertainer rather than a layered narrative. It doesn’t aim for depth or complexity, but instead focuses on delivering simple fun, humour, and theatrical enjoyment." [31] Yashaswini Sri of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The Vishwak Sen-starrer squanders its potential with misfired jokes, poor editing, and a narrative that lacks clear direction." [32]
Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The film often feels like a compilation of skits rather than a smoothly flowing narrative. [...] It has its moments but struggles with consistency." [33] Jalapathi Gudelli of Telugucinema.com rated the film 2.25/5 stars and wrote, "Despite carrying Anudeep’s trademark humor and despite some jokes genuinely working, the film feels aimless. The narrative drifts without a binding emotional thread." [34]
Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, Funky is a silly, over-the-top comedy that offers only a few genuine laughs. Weak emotions and uneven narration make it a below-par watch this weekend." [35] BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle gave the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "This time, Anudeep teams up with Vishwak Sen, who, despite having decent comic timing, comes across as stiff. His body language doesn’t suit a laugh riot, and the humour fails to land." [36]
Janani K. of India Today rated the film 1.5/5 stars and wrote, "Funky isn't just unfunny – it's aggressively awkward, testing every ounce of your patience for two excruciating hours. KV Anudeep has officially fumbled his third attempt, proving that even absurd comedy needs a method to its madness." [37] Srivathsan Nadadhur of The Hindu wrote, "The Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar starrer is undone by a non-existent plot and directionless storytelling". [1]
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman of The Hollywood Reporter India wrote, "Funky aims for just vibes, but it needed to be a lot more edgier to hit the brief." [38] Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express rated the film 1/5 stars and wrote, "Funky is a forgettable film with no story, weak screenplay, uneven narration, and turns into an example of how not to make a movie." [39]
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