The Boss Returns: A Loud, Fun Ride Powered by Vintage Megastar Charm

In South Indian cinema, few stars have the kind of pull Chiranjeevi does. He earned the “Megastar” name with a mix of action, comedy, and dance that ruled the 1990s. His 2023 film Waltair Veerayya, directed by Bobby Kolli, brings that old-school energy back in full color. It’s big, proud, and built to celebrate everything fans love about him.

The Story: Two Brothers, One Dangerous War

The film opens in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), a busy coastal city with its own rhythm. Here we meet Waltair Veerayya, a respected leader in the fishing community. To his people, he’s a protector. Under the surface, he also runs smuggling operations, using his sea knowledge to move luxury goods. He’s so capable that even the Navy turns to him when things get out of hand.

The story takes off when CI Seethapathi (Rajendra Prasad) witnesses a nightmare unfold. A drug criminal named Solomon Caesar (Bobby Simha) breaks free from custody and kills multiple officers in a violent attack. Shaken and angry, Seethapathi hires Veerayya for a risky job, go to Malaysia, track Solomon down, and bring him back to India for trial.

Veerayya agrees, at least on the surface, because he needs money for a legal fight tied to his fishing community. Once the action shifts to Malaysia, it becomes clear he’s not there for cash alone. His real target is Michael Caesar (Prakash Raj), Solomon’s older brother and an international drug lord with serious power.

The second half adds another major force, ACP Vikram Sagar (Ravi Teja). Vikram is a strict, fearless cop, and he turns out to be Veerayya’s half-brother. A long flashback fills in the missing pieces, their strained history, a heartbreaking loss involving children, and how the Caesar brothers became part of their lives. From there, Veerayya pushes forward, driven by both revenge and a need to see justice done.

Performances: Star Power Front and Center

Chiranjeevi as Waltair Veerayya

For fans who missed “Vintage Chiru,” this is the kind of role they wanted. After a run of heavier parts, he’s back to doing what he does best, mixing humor, swagger, and sharp timing. He plays Veerayya with an easy confidence, whether he’s teasing his crew, mocking the villains, or hitting a familiar dance step like the “Muta Mestri” move. The best part is how quickly he flips from playful to fierce, and it never feels forced.

Ravi Teja as Vikram Sagar

Ravi Teja brings pure mass energy as Vikram. He doesn’t have the longest role, but he makes every scene count. His straight-arrow cop act works well against Veerayya’s style, and their scenes together are the film’s biggest strength. When they share the screen, especially during “Poonakaalu Loading,” the vibe is electric. Their brotherly tension feels real, and it gives the movie a stronger emotional base.

Supporting Cast

• Shruti Haasan: As Athidhi, a RAW agent, she gets limited screen time but adds style, action beats, and a strong presence in the songs.
• Prakash Raj and Bobby Simha: The villains do their job well. Prakash Raj brings his usual intensity, even if the role sticks to a familiar template.
• Rajendra Prasad and Vennela Kishore: They carry much of the early comedy and keep the first half light before the drama kicks in.

Style, Scale, and Music That Hits Hard

The movie looks and sounds like a full-on commercial entertainer, and the crew deserves credit for that.

• Direction: Bobby Kolli clearly knows what Chiranjeevi fans want. The film is loaded with crowd-pleasing moments, throwbacks, famous-style punch lines, and slow-motion hero shots designed for theater cheers.
• Music: Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) delivers a soundtrack that landed with audiences right away. “Boss Party” sets the tone as a high-energy intro, and the background score keeps the action scenes moving with strong momentum.
• Cinematography: Arthur A. Wilson captures Vizag’s coastline with warmth and texture, then switches to a sleek, glossy look for Malaysia. The bright colors fit the masala tone perfectly.

Verdict: Who Will Enjoy It Most

Waltair Veerayya isn’t trying to be realistic or fresh in its plot. It sticks to a familiar commercial formula, a powerful hero with history, loud villains, comedy tracks, big songs, and plenty of fights.

If you enjoy commercial Indian cinema, it delivers exactly what you came for. The movie knows its lane and stays there. It brings back the simple fun of watching a larger-than-life hero take on an army of goons and still crack jokes in between.

The first half plays light and entertaining, the interval block goes big, and the second half adds emotion and heavy star power. It runs long (close to 2 hours and 40 minutes), but Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja together keep it lively.

Cast and Crew

Main Cast

Key Crew

• Director: Bobby Kolli (K.S. Ravindra)
• Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar
• Production House: Mythri Movie Makers
• Music Director: Devi Sri Prasad
• Cinematography: Arthur A. Wilson
• Editor: Niranjan Devaramane
• Screenplay: Kona Venkat, K. Chakravarthy Reddy

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