Firstly, credit should completely go to director Boyapati Sreenu for showcasing Allu Arjun in a complete makeover. Right from the first frame, it is Bunny and his stunning screen presence that steals the show completely. One can easily say what a fine actor Bunny is turning out to be off late. He sheds his lover boy image and transforms himself into an angry young man with Sarrainodu. Be it his dialogue delivery, mannerisms and dances, Bunny’s hard work clearly shows on screen.
Sarrainodu wouldn’t have had the required punch if it was not for Aadi. The young actor looks menacing as the bad guy and plays his character with aplomb. The way his role is showcased and the way Aadi confronts Bunny in many scenes is just superb. First half of the film is very entertaining and the interval bang will surely give you an adrenaline rush.
With Sarrainodu, you can see Rakul the actress and not the star. Catherine too is convincing as the MLA. Srikanth does his supporting role well. After a long gap, Brahmi’s comedy clicks nicely and gives enough comic relief. All the action sequences need a special mention and the way they have been conceived is just superb.

Sarrainodu has a pretty weak story line and does not have anything good to boast about. After a thumping first half, the proceedings get bogged down towards the last fifteen minutes. As the heavy duty emotions and action sequences are already done by then, the makers are forced to end the film on a predictable note.
The characterization of Bunny, his father and Srikanth looks jaded most of the time until the climax. The way Bunny’s character is forced to end up with Rakul Preet by sacrificing Catherine looks a bit unconvincing. The film has too much violence which might not go well with family audience. The makers should have added some more confrontational scenes between Aadi and Bunny to elevate the proceeding even more.