Don’t Trouble the Trouble Review: Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu Debut Gets a Mixed Response

Fahadh Faasil’s first full-fledged Telugu lead role, Don’t Trouble the Trouble, reached theatres on October 2, 2026. Directed by Shashank Yeleti, the comedy-adventure has drawn a mixed response from early viewers and critics, with Fahadh’s performance earning most of the praise and the screenplay drawing most of the criticism.

What is Don’t Trouble the Trouble about?

Fahadh plays Soori, a small-time conman who stumbles into a risky situation after crossing paths with a young woman named Divya, played by Ssara Palekar in her Telugu debut. What starts as a quick scheme to get out of trouble turns into a bigger adventure that tests him.

Cast and crew

Apart from Fahadh Faasil and Ssara Palekar, the cast includes Saurabh Sachdeva, Mahesh Manjrekar, Subbaraju and Shashank. The film is produced by Arka Media Works together with Showing Business, and Kaala Bhairava has composed the music.

What works

Reviewers agree that Fahadh carries the film. His comic timing and expressive performance are highlighted as the main strength, and Ssara Palekar’s natural screen presence adds warmth. The scenes featuring the lead trio and a pet beagle are singled out as the most entertaining stretches.

What does not work

The common complaints are a dragging second half, a thin central conflict and a weak climax. Several reviews point out illogical sequences, an uninspired police-investigation track and limited use of the supporting cast. Early critic ratings range from 2.25 to 2.75 out of 5.

Verdict

Don’t Trouble the Trouble is best watched for Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut performance rather than for its story. Viewers who enjoy light comedies may find enough moments to like, but the uneven writing keeps it from being a satisfying full-length entertainer.