Beauty is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by J S S Vardhan. It stars Ankith Koyya, Nilakhi Patra and Naresh in important roles.
The film was released on 19 September 2025.
Plot The film depicts the romance between Alekhya (Nilakhi), a college student, and Arjun (Ankith), a pet trainer. Alekhya's sudden disappearance prompts her family to search for her, leaving her father, Narayan (Naresh), emotionally shaken. The narrative examines the evolving search and its emphasis on faith, relationships, and paternal affection.
Cast Ankith Koyya as Arjun Nilakhi Patra as Alekhya Naresh as Narayana, Alekhya's father Vasuki Anand as Janaki, Alekhya's mother Prasad Behara Nithin Prasanna as CI Imran Murali Goud Nanda Gopal Nagendra Medida
Music The background score and soundtrack were composed by Vijai Bulganin.
Release
Theatrical release Beauty was released on 19 September 2025.
Home media The digital streaming rights of Beauty were acquired by ZEE5. Following its theatrical run, the film premiered on the platform on 2 January 2026.
Reception Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu opined that the casting strengthened the film and praised the performances of Ankith Koyya and Nilakhi Patra. Echoing the same, Shreya Varanasi of The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 and stated, "Beauty is a watchable drama that balances youthful romance with parental love". BH Harsh of Cinema Express rated it 2 out of 5 and was critical towards story and screenplay while appreciating Ankith Koyya's performance.
References
External links
Beauty on ZEE5