The film completed 100 days in Srikakulam town Kinnera complex and Chandramahal theatres and was a great hit.

What begins as a soft romance between a poor lad Suri (Nani) and a girl (Saranya Mohan) who comes to the village soon takes a turn.

But the bunch of young men who share different thoughts and ideas, with the help of a professional kabaddi coach, emerge as winners.

The final starts off poorly but, after half time, Bheemli Kabaddi Jattu is back in contention.

A critic from Sify wrote that "Bhimili Kabaddi Jattu, on the whole, surely keeps you glued to your seat because the match scenes look real.

[1] A critic from Rediff.com opined that "Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu scores high marks as it's a realistic and touching tale.