Telusu Kada Movie Review: After the phenomenal success of DJ Tillu and Tillu Square, Siddhu Jonnalagadda became a youthful favorite recognized for his oddball screen presence and easy humor. With the aberration of Jack for its reminder that starhood is to be continually reinvented, Telusu Kada becomes an avenue for his self-reinvention into either melodramatic romance or mature romantic drama. Starring Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty, the movie aims to tackle the concepts of modern love, marriage, and emotional quagmires.
Varun (Siddhu Jonnalagadda), an orphan, dreams of a complete family after falling in love with Raaga (Srinidhi Shetty) a woman who does not believe in marriage or labels. After their breakup, Varun is pushed into marrying Anjali (Raashii Khanna) until destiny plays its twist when they find there is no way they could have children. Raaga entering back into their lives triggers a sequence of emotions testing love, commitment, sacrifice, and everything else in between.
The story evolves with fewer characters and high emotional intensities revolving around the relationship of this trio and their choices.
Neeraja Kona’s debut as a writer and director has been pleasantly bold. She tries to showcase the shifting dynamics of relationships in today’s world: where love is not cut and dried. There are many cute and sweet moments in the film, particularly during the baby shower and “roller coaster” scenes —these felt real and were beautifully penned. That being said, Telusu Kada hasn’t been without its shortcomings: there are pacing issues, long dialogues, and repetitive hero-elevation scenes that distract from the emotional depth.
Thaman’s music had two chart buster numbers to redeem it, and the cinematography by V.S. Gnana Shekar rendered the emotional atmosphere beautifully.
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Solid performances by Siddhu, Raashii and Srinidhi
Dialogues that are emotionally strong
Well-executed scenes laden with feelings and doses of neat humor
Soulful songs
Screwy screenplay and protracted scenes
Forced heroism in a soft story
Very little mass appeal due to urban sensibility
Final Verdict: Fairly Engaging and Obviously Limited Representation of Romantic Drama
Telusu Kada makes an honest attempt at unraveling love with emotional depth and modern dating. While it deserves improvement, the film is watchable for its originality and acting.
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