Review: Funky: It's Not Funny

 

Movie: Funky
Rating: 2/5

Cast: Vishwak Sen, Kayadu Lohar, Sampath Raj, Naresh, Muralidhar Goud and others

Director: Anudeep KV

Produced By: Sithara Entertainments, Fortune 4 Cinemas, Srikara Studios

Release Date: 13-02-2026

Story:

Funky revolves around a film director who struggles with poor money management during a movie shoot. When the producer falls ill, his daughter steps in to take charge of the project. As they work together, the director slowly falls in love with her. The rest of the film follows their professional and personal journey, and the challenges they face along the way.

Performances:

Vishwak Sen plays the lead role. While he manages to deliver a few entertaining moments, there is nothing particularly memorable about his character or performance. Kayadu Lohar looks graceful on screen, but her role offers very little scope to showcase her acting talent.

Sampath Raj and Naresh perform adequately in their roles. Muralidhar Goud brings some genuine laughs in a brief episode. The rest of the cast fit their parts well.

What Works:

Director Anudeep KV’s signature humor works in parts, especially in the opening stretches of both halves. The hospital sequence in the first half stands out as a genuinely funny episode. Cameos from well-known producers like Dil Raju and Naga Vamsi, along with director Harish Shankar, add a bit of fun, though they are not major highlights.

What Doesn’t Work:

Funky suffers from an inconsistent screenplay and underdeveloped characters. Much of the film feels either self-indulgent or forced. The love story, which should have been the emotional core, fails to make an impact.

It is never clearly explained why the heroine, who comes from a strong and influential background, falls for the hero, who does little to truly win her love or admiration. The sudden emotional moments in the second half also fail to create the intended impact, leaving the film feeling flat overall.

Funky Review And Verdict:

Anudeep KV's Funky badly misses being a perfect fun ride. Aside from a couple of funny bits, it struggles with a weak screenplay, forced jokes, and dull pacing.