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{{Short description|2026 Indian Telugu-language film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Sri Chidambaram Garu
| image = Sri Chidambaram Garu.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Vinay Ratnam
| producer = {{plain list|
* Chinta Vineesha Reddy
* Chinta Gopala Krishna Reddy
}}
| writer = Vinay Ratnam
| starring = {{plain list|
* Vamsi Tummala
* Sandhya Vasishta
}}
| music = Chandra Sekhar–Ravi Cherukuri
| cinematography = Akshay Ram Podishetti
| editing = Anwar Ali
| studio = Srichakraas Entertainments
| distributor = {{plain list|
* Bunny Vas Entertainments
* Vamshi Nandipati Entertainments
}}
| released = {{film date|2026|2|6|df=yes}}
| runtime = 140 minutes<ref name=":THR"/>
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''''Sri Chidambaram Garu''''' ({{Translation|Mr. Chidambaram}}) is a 2026 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[comedy drama film]] written and directed by Vinay Ratnam (in his feature film directorial debut).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2026-02-04 |title=Vinay Ratnam Interview: I wanted my first feature to be in Telugu, no matter what |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/debut-director-vinay-ratnam-discusses-his-telugu-film-sri-chidambaram-garu/article70586502.ece |access-date=2026-03-11 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film stars Vamsi Tummala and Sandhya Vasishta.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kavirayani |first=Suresh |date=2026-02-09 |title=Director Vinay Ratnam: Sri Chidambaram Garu is inspired by real people |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Feb/09/teluguinterviews2026feb04director-vinay-ratnam-sri-chidambaram-garu-is-inspired-by-real-people |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=March 2026}}

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* Vamsi Tummala as Solomon "Chidambaram"
* Sandhya Vasishta as Leela
* Gopinath
* Gorla Mahesh
* Vindhya Vibhav
* Shanthi
* Shree Raghu
* Sivakumar Matta as Solomon's assistant
* [[Kalpa Latha]] as Solomon's mother
* Arun Kumar
* [[Tulasi (actress)|Tulasi]] as Leela's mother
* Naidu Moram
* Shankar Rao
}}

== Music ==
The background score and songs were composed by Chandra Sekhar–Ravi Cherukuri.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sri Chidambaram |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/sri-chidambaram/gFCnwkPdZ9Y_ |website=[[JioSaavn]] |date=6 March 2026}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 19:31
| title1 = Velle Darilona
| length1 = 4:34
| lyrics1 = Chandra Sekhar
| extra1 = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| title2 = Chinnodi Gundello
| length2 = 3:45
| lyrics2 = Koti Mamidala, Chandra Sekhar
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Manisha Eerabathini]]
| title3 = Nijamena Sad
| length3 = 2:45
| lyrics3 = Ravi Cherukuri, Vinay Ratnam
| extra3 = Rajashekar Katlakunta
| title4 = Nenela Undaalila
| length4 = 3:46
| lyrics4 = Koti Mamidala
| extra4 = Pranathi, MG Narasimha
| title5 = Asalu Sangathe Telusuko
| length5 = 4:41
| lyrics5 = Rahman
| extra5 = Krishna Tejaswi
}}

== Release ==
''Sri Chidambaram Garu'' was released theatrically on 6 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-23 |title=Sri Chidambaram Garu to hit screens on February 6 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Jan/23/sri-chidambaram-garu-to-hit-screens-on-february-6 |access-date=2026-03-11 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title='Sri Chidambaram Garu' OTT release: When and where to watch Vamsi Tummala's heartfelt drama online |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sri-chidambaram-garu-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-vamsi-tummalas-heartfelt-drama-online/articleshow/128766999.cms |work=The Times of India |date=25 February 2026}}</ref> The film underperformed at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |title=Euphoria and Sri Chidambaram Garu struggle at BO |url=https://telugucinema.com/box-office/euphoria-and-sri-chidambaram-garu-struggle-at-bo |website=[[Telugucinema.com]] |date=9 February 2026}}</ref> It was later released on [[ETV Win]] on 26 February 2026.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-02-24 |title=Sri Chidambaram Garu OTT release date confirmed: When and where to watch the Telugu romantic drama |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sri-chidambaram-garu-ott-release-date-confirmed-when-and-where-to-watch-the-telugu-romantic-drama/articleshow/128756789.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2026-03-11 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Suresh Kavirayani of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "''Sri Chidambaram Garu'' is a pleasant rural drama narrated with simplicity and sincerity. Though the second half has a few hiccups, the film feels like a breath of fresh air amid routine violent and mass masala entertainers."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Sri Chidambaram Garu Review: This rural drama is simple and pleasant |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Feb/09/telugureview2026feb06sri-chidambaram-garu-review-this-rural-drama-is-simple-and-pleasant |work=The New Indian Express |date=9 February 2026 |language=en |archive-date=11 February 2026 |access-date=3 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260211183503/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Feb/09/telugureview2026feb06sri-chidambaram-garu-review-this-rural-drama-is-simple-and-pleasant |url-status=live }}</ref> Srivathsan Nadadhur of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "Director Vinay Ratnam’s simple story comes alive with its delectable imagery, soothing music and impressive performances".<ref name=":THR">{{cite news |last1=Nadadhur |first1=Srivathsan |title=‘Sri Chidambaram Garu’ movie review: Debut director Vinay Ratnam's Telugu film is a refreshing tale of self-discovery |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sri-chidambaram-garu-movie-review-the-telugu-indie-film-is-a-refreshing-earnest-tale-of-self-discovery/article70595169.ece |work=The Hindu |date=6 February 2026 |language=en-IN |archive-date=6 February 2026 |access-date=3 March 2026 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206045804/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sri-chidambaram-garu-movie-review-the-telugu-indie-film-is-a-refreshing-earnest-tale-of-self-discovery/article70595169.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sanjana Pulugurtha of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "It may not be a flawless drama, but it carries a gentle reminder: confidence isn’t about perfect eyes or perfect lives, it’s about finally looking at yourself with kindness, even in a world that has always asked you to hide."<ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Chidambaram Garu Movie Review: A heartwarming tale of self-love wrapped in rural charm |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/sri-chidambaram-garu/movie-review/127984374.cms |work=The Times of India |date=6 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Sakshi Post]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and wrote, "''Sri Chidambaram Garu'' has good intentions but fails to convert them into an engaging film. Its excessive simplicity, sluggish pacing, and lack of strong conflict make it feel stretched and underwhelming."<ref>{{cite news |title=Sri Chidambaram Garu Review: Lacks Strong Conflict |url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/sri-chidambaram-garu-review-lacks-strong-conflict-477215 |work=Sakshi Post |date=6 February 2026 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
[[Category:2026 films]]
[[Category:2026 Indian films]]
[[Category:2026 Telugu-language films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:2026 comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films set in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Films shot in Rajahmundry]]
[[Category:Films set in Rajahmundry]]
[[Category:2026 directorial debut films]]

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