The 2022 Telugu-language action thriller , starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences . While it was praised for its slick, Hollywood-style action sequences, it was widely criticized for its predictable story and lack of emotional depth. Critical Consensus
“Praveen Sattaru took John Wick too seriously made his own version by adding Typical Tollywood conflicts masalas... but sadly Ghost feels like a commercial movie done right and I don't mean that in a wrong way.” Letterboxd The Ghost (2022)
“Movie is bad. Poorly directed, with a tired old story... There is almost nothing in the movie like the teasers showed, and the second teaser with the sword making scene is not present at all.” Reddit · r/tollywood · 3 years ago The Times of India 2.5/5 stars The News Minute The Indian Express IMDb but sadly Ghost feels like a commercial movie
: Many reviewers noted that the film sets a high benchmark for action in Telugu cinema, featuring stylish gunfights and katana sequences. : Critics often pointed to a lackluster background
: Critics often pointed to a lackluster background score and inconsistent VFX as major drawbacks. Community Perspectives
The film is frequently discussed as a "slick but shallow" attempt at neo-noir action, with many viewers feeling the promotional teasers were better than the actual movie.