Agent is a 2023 Indian Telugu-language action spy film directed by Surender Reddy and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The movie, produced by Anil Sunkara and Rambrahmam Sunkara under AK Entertainments, features a star-studded cast including Akhil Akkineni, Mammootty, Dino Morea, and Sakshi Vaidya.

Plot Summary: The film revolves around a young and ambitious spy, Ramakrishna “Ricky” (played by Akhil Akkineni), who dreams of becoming a RAW agent. Despite numerous failed attempts, Ricky’s determination catches the eye of RAW chief Col. Mahadev (Mammootty), who assigns him a critical mission. Ricky must infiltrate and dismantle a dangerous terrorist organization known as “The Syndicate,” led by the enigmatic “God” (Dino Morea), a former RAW agent gone rogue.

Production and Release: Agent was filmed across various locations, including Hyderabad, Budapest, Visakhapatnam, and Manali. The production faced multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing its release date several times. The film finally hit theaters on April 28, 2023.

Reception: Upon release, Agent received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While the performances, especially those of Akhil Akkineni and Mammootty, were praised, the film’s screenplay and execution were criticized. The movie struggled at the box office, leading to public apologies from the producer and lead actor for commencing production without a finalized script.