Spy (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Spy is a 2023 action thriller directed by Garry BH, starring Tanikella Bharani as Subhash and Jai's father, Madhumani and Aryan Rajesh. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Its Echo Score is 31/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Garry BH
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- ED Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spy About?
The premise of Spy without spoilers.
A RAW operative hunts the man who killed his brother, only to discover that the murder is tied to a notorious arms dealer and concealed aspects of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s legacy. As the conspiracy deepens, he stakes everything to thwart a looming threat and safeguard India from chaos.
Spy Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- agent
- mission
- death
Spy Cast & Characters
Tanikella Bharani leads the cast as Subhash and Jai's father, with Madhumani as Subhash and Jai's mother and Aryan Rajesh as Subhash Vardhan. Directed by Garry BH; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Garry BH
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Tanikella Bharani as Subhash and Jai's father - Madhumani as Subhash and Jai's mother
- Aryan Rajesh as Subhash Vardhan
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Posani Krishna Murali as Principal Secretary Naidu
Also Starring in Spy
· 16 more- Sachin Khedekar Prime Minister Vikramaditya Chauhan
- Prudhviraj
- Makrand Deshpande RAW Chief Shastri
- Jisshu Sengupta Abdur Rahman
- Ravi Varma Kuldeep
- Suresh Army Chief VK Nair
- Rana Daggubati Arjun (Special Appearance)
- Dayanand Reddy National Security Advisor Charan Ramaswamy
- Nikhil Siddhartha Jai Vardhan
- Abhinav Gomatam Kamal
- Krishna Teja Eddy
- Iswarya Menon Vaishnavi
- Nitin Mehta Khaddhir Khan
- Abhijeeth Poondla Sleeper Agent Akram
- Prisha Singh Rahman’s daughter
- Sanya Thakur Saraswati
Spy Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 31/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (20).
Spy Echo Score Breakdown
The film primarily fails to deliver a cohesive experience, with widespread criticism across its core elements. Reviewers highlight weak storytelling, inconsistent direction, and poor acting, while occasional technical strengths such as cinematography are noted. The lack of logical plot progression and unsatisfying climax dominate the consensus. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal and little incentive for repeat viewings. Overall audience sentiment is decidedly negative, reducing its recommendability.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 30
In terms of direction and editing, reviewers uniformly criticize the film, describing the pacing as flat and the post‑production as poorly executed. Cinematography receives occasional praise, noted as a pro aspect, yet production design is seen as uninspired. The combined technical shortcomings outweigh the few visual strengths, resulting in a subpar artistic presentation.
- Character & Emotion 35
When evaluating acting and character dynamics, most comments point to weak performances and shallow development. Critics label the lead's portrayal as generic and the dialogue as substandard, while the heroine’s performance is singled out as disappointing. A few reviewers acknowledge chemistry between the hero and his aide and commend the villain’s acting, but these positives are insufficient to offset the overall low character quality.
- Story & Flow 25
The narrative structure draws the harshest criticism, with reviewers describing the plot as incoherent, ill‑logic, and riddled with unanswered questions. Pacing is noted as uneven, with a dragging first half and rushed climax. Originality is compromised by derivative scenes reminiscent of other spy thrillers. Though occasional engaging moments are mentioned, the overall storytelling fails to maintain audience interest.
- Sensory Experience 45
Sensory components receive mixed feedback. Sound design and background music are praised by some as top‑notch, while others accuse the BGM of copying established themes. Cinematography is highlighted as a strong point, contributing to visual appeal. However, inconsistent audio cues and occasional reliance on generic visual references diminish the overall sensory impact, leading to an uneven experience.
- Rewatch Factor 20
Considering repeat viewership, the consensus is largely negative. Reviewers advise against watching, citing a lack of engaging story, poor character development, and unsatisfying climax. A minority note that the film can serve as an occasional watch for genre fans due to some decent action sequences. Nonetheless, the prevailing sentiment suggests minimal desire to revisit the movie.
Spy Box Office
Spy grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
- International
- $1.7M
Spy Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Spy.
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Movies Like Spy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spy, Agent and Spyder.
Spy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Spy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spy?
Spy runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Spy released?
Spy was released on June 29, 2023.
Who directed Spy?
Spy was directed by Garry BH.
More films by Garry BH Who is in the cast of Spy?
Spy stars Tanikella Bharani as Subhash and Jai's father, Madhumani as Subhash and Jai's mother and Aryan Rajesh as Subhash Vardhan, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Spy make at the box office?
Spy grossed $1.7 million worldwide.
Does Spy have a post-credit scene?
No. Spy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Spy in?
The original language of Spy is Telugu.
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