Acharya (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Acharya is a 2022 action drama directed by Koratala Siva, starring Chiranjeevi as Govind / Acharya, Sonu Sood and Jisshu Sengupta. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes and earned $8 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Its Echo Score is 20/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Koratala Siva
- Original language
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Telugu
- Studio
- Konidela Production Company
- Budget
- $18M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Acharya About?
The premise of Acharya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Acharya, a middle‑aged former Naxalite turned social reformer, leads a determined fight against the state Endowments Department, alleging it has misappropriated and embezzled temple funds and donations. His crusade seeks to expose the corruption and restore the money to its intended religious and charitable purposes.
Acharya Themes & Keywords
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Acharya Cast & Characters
Chiranjeevi leads the cast as Govind / Acharya, with Sonu Sood as Basava and Jisshu Sengupta as Rathod. Directed by Koratala Siva; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Koratala Siva
- Chiranjeevi as Govind / Acharya
- Sonu Sood as Basava
- Jisshu Sengupta as Rathod
- Saurav Lokesh as Vikram
Also Starring in Acharya
· 20 more- Ram Charan Siddha
- Banerjee Bose
- Satyadev Kancharana Shankar
- Nassar Adanna
- Tanikella Bharani Priest
- Raghu Babu Drug Supplier
- Vennela Kishore Acharya's Disciple
- Ajay Vedanna
- Ravi Prakash Sivudu
- Praveen Villager
- Raja Ravindra Basava's Henchman
- Kishore Basava's Aide
- Regina Cassandra Mandakini in "Saana Kastam" Song
- Sangeetha Krish Dancer in a Festival
- Mahesh Babu Narrator
- Pooja Hegde Neelambari
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- Kishore Kumar Polimera Villager
- Naveena Reddy Village Girl
- Srikanth Goggi
- Pavan Tej Konidela Delinquent Student
More from Koratala Siva
More films directed by Koratala Siva, best-rated first: Devara Part 1, Bharat Ane Nenu, Janatha Garage and Srimanthudu.
Acharya Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 20/100, strongest in art & craft (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).
Acharya Echo Score Breakdown
The film delivers a largely unsatisfying experience, with its core components falling short of audience expectations. Critics and viewers alike point to a deficient narrative, uninspired direction, and a soundtrack that detracts rather than enhances. While a few technical elements receive modest acknowledgment, the cumulative effect is one of monotony and disappointment, resulting in minimal appeal for repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
In terms of direction and visual craftsmanship, the film shows occasional competence, particularly in its setting and cinematography, which some viewers found respectable. However, the overall execution is described as dated, with editing and production design failing to engage. The mixed observations result in a modestly low assessment of the art and craft.
- Character & Emotion 30
When evaluating acting and character depth, the performances receive sporadic praise, especially for lead presence and occasional charisma. Yet, the majority of commentary highlights flat characterizations, lack of chemistry, and limited emotional resonance. This blend of brief positives amid prevalent criticism leads to a below‑average character score.
- Story & Flow 20
The narrative structure is consistently condemned as predictable, routine, and lacking substantive twists or engagement. Reviewers emphasize a weak plot, sluggish pacing, and an overall sense of boredom. The overwhelming negative sentiment toward the story’s coherence and originality justifies a low score in this category.
- Sensory Experience 25
Sensory elements such as music and sound design draw strong criticism, with the background score described as irritating and the worst aspect of the film. Visual effects receive isolated commendation, but they do not compensate for the pervasive audio shortcomings. Consequently, the sensory experience rates poorly overall.
- Rewatch Factor 15
The film’s replay value is minimal; audiences report feeling that time and money are wasted and express little desire to revisit the content. The combination of a dreary storyline, weak character engagement, and unpleasant audio contributes to a very low rewatch factor.
Acharya Plot Summary
What happens in Acharya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dharmasthali and the adjoining hamlet Padaghattam sit as temple towns, cradled by the dense Siddhavanam forest and bound by a shared faith in the goddess Gattamma. In Basava’s iron-fisted rule, the local municipal chairman aims to hand over the lands of Dharmasthali and Padaghattam to Rathod and his brother Vikram so a mining operation can begin. The people, celebrated for their expertise in Ayurvedic medicine, begin visiting Dharmasthali less often as Basava’s cruel regime tightens its grip, and the two towns feel more fragile than ever.
Full summary
The whole story of Acharya, scene by scene
Acharya Box Office & Budget
Acharya grossed $8 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 45% of what it cost. $832,000 came from the US and Canada and $7.2 million (90%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8M
45% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $832K
- International
- $7.2M
- Budget
- $18M
Acharya Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Acharya.
How Well Do You Know Acharya?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Acharya pretends to have when he first arrives in Dharmasthali?
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Acharya FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Acharya, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Acharya?
Acharya runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was Acharya released?
Acharya was released on April 29, 2022.
Who directed Acharya?
Acharya was directed by Koratala Siva.
More films by Koratala Siva Who is in the cast of Acharya?
Acharya stars Chiranjeevi as Govind / Acharya, Sonu Sood as Basava and Jisshu Sengupta as Rathod, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Acharya make at the box office?
Acharya grossed $8 million worldwide ($832,000 domestic, $7.2 million international) on a budget of $18 million.
Does Acharya have a post-credit scene?
No. Acharya has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Acharya in?
The original language of Acharya is Telugu.
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