Vishwak Sen's 'Funky' to hit Netflix on March 13
What's the story
The Telugu film Funky, featuring Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar, will premiere on Netflix on March 13, 2026. The film was directed by Anudeep KV and produced by Naga Vamsi in collaboration with Sai Soujanya of Fortune Four Cinemas. Despite high expectations, it didn't perform well commercially, collecting only ₹13.5 crore worldwide, per Sacnilk.
Box office performance
'Funky' did not perform well at the box office
Funky was released on February 13, 2026, and initially generated a lot of buzz. However, it soon became a box office disaster due to negative word-of-mouth publicity and online trolling. The film's narrative style did not resonate with audiences, leading to disappointment among fans. It mostly received mixed reviews from critics.
Film synopsis
This is what happens in 'Funky'
The story of Funky revolves around a young director, Komal (Sen), whose film gets stalled midway through production. He teams up with the film's producer, Chitra, played by Lohar, to revive the project and bring the team back on set. The film follows Komal as he navigates several personal and professional challenges.
Supporting roles
More about the film
Apart from Sen and Lohar, Funky also stars Naresh, Eeswari Rao, Sampath Raj, and Jai Krishna in supporting roles. The music was composed by Bheems Ceciroleo. The movie was released as a Valentine's Week special but underperformed at the box office. It remains to be seen whether the OTT premiere will give it a second life.