Akkinenis multi-starrer 'Manam' hit the screens on 23rd May and received positive reports from all corners. The movie has got rave reviews from the critics. Celebrities responses on the movie are as follows.
* "Manam is a well written, well performed, well photographed, well directed film with good music.A fittingfarewell by the Akkineni family to the legendary ANR. My whole hearted appreciation to the director, Vikram for making a complicated story seem simple. The film warms ur heart Makes you laugh, brings out a tear or two and makes you long for more. all the actors performed their heart out. Really lovd Nagarjunagaru’s Subtle performance and chaithu’s matured performance. What can I say about Nageswararao garu!!only one thing.. #ANRliveson" – S S Rajamouli
* "Just Saw Manam. ..If it was made in Bollywood it wud hav straight gone for 100 crores..its an avant garde product but deeply rooted in earth. Manam is the first constructive demonstration that Tollywood actually can go into a new age of cinema thus breaking done to death shackles. There was a standing ovation at the end in the theatre I saw Manam which I doubt ever happens for a telugu film. I feared Chaitanya would feel overawed in sharing the same screen space with Nag but he was terrific..In fact in Manam, Chaitanya was way far better than how Nag was in his first screen sharing experience with ANR. Both Nag and Vikram deserve multiple salutes for making a film like Manam happen. Nag and Chaitanya’s onscreen chemistry is the best I ever saw between two actors." – Ram Gopal Varma
* "Manam is -Love,joy,passion,hatred,excitement,its almost every feeling you can imagine and more.Congrats to Nag garu and family.Hats off vikram kumar. Akhil u were sssuperb!!!"-- Ram Charan
* "The finest telugu film in recent times. #ANRliveson and with this beautiful story. Another classic in his collection memorable films. – Rana
* "Hats off to Manam TEAM … What a movie .. What a send off to the legend .. Great man , Great film , awesome family .. Cheers :) #Manam. *SPOILER ALERT* A Superstar is born :) Proud of you lil brother." – Nani
* "Manam is a classic. Period. Dont have words. One of the best Telugu films. So happy for the Akkineni family. Vikram is a genius. Do watch! Akkineni varandaru oke frame lo chala chudamucchatga unnaru. Whatte beautiful send off for ANR garu! And the “surprise” was super! :)" - Allu Sirish
* "I congratulate Manam team for their brilliant movie :) I’m officially a fan of Akhil now:) loved it throughout :)" – Manchu Manoj
* "Still hungover w #Manam feel. I am super excited for the Akkineni family. Every dept did a fantastic job. Go watch today. – Lakshmi Manchu
* "I fell in love with Nagarjuna gari characterization & his performance…12 years back Santosham pair Nag & Sreya rocks again in Manam :) Manam Direction is Wonderful.Top Notch.Two thumbs up to Vikram.Vinod camerawork is simply superb.Anup Rubens rocks.Good Production values." – Gopimohan
* "Just watching ” Manam ” brilliant film. Don’t miss it. Hats of to the team For a novel film. Cheers.". -Prakash Raj
* "Manam is a grand farewell to ANR Garu.loved it.Must watch. Hats off to the entire Manam team. Great effort." – Dasaradh
* " A sweet feel good, full family full meal film – Deva Katta