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Kaadhali(2017)

6.3/10
Telugu mins

Kaadhali is a 2017 Telugu romantic drama film directed by Pattabhi R Chilukuri in his directorial debut. The film stars Pooja Doshi, Harish Kalyan, and Sai Ronak in lead roles. The story follows Bandhavi, a young Tamil woman caught between two men who love her. She must choose between Karthik, a mature and steady man, and Kranti, a fun and spontaneous one. The film explores themes of love, choice, and emotional maturity. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its simple storytelling and strong performances. The music was composed by Prasan Praveen Shyam. The film was released in June 2017.

Director:Pattabhi
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 September 2017
Director
Pattabhi
Language
Telugu
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

Bandhavi is a young woman with two men in her life. Both Karthik and Kranti love her deeply. She likes them both but cannot decide who is right for her. As pressure builds from her family and her own heart, she must make the hardest choice of her life.

Two loves. One heart. One choice.

Film Details

6.3Rating
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date10 September 2017

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaadhali' is a Tamil word meaning 'lover', which is unusual for a Telugu movie.
  • Director Pattabhi Chilukuri also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues for this film.
  • The movie was shot in just a single schedule to keep production costs low.
  • Actress Chandini Chowdary made her Telugu debut with this film after working in Kannada cinema.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Suresh Yuvan, son of famous music director Ilaiyaraaja.
  • Despite being a romance drama, the film had a very limited theatrical release across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
  • A key song in the film was shot at the picturesque Lambasingi hills, known as the 'Kashmir of Andhra Pradesh'.

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