Kousalya Krishnamurthy(2019)
Telugu145 mins
A teenage girl from a remote village in Andhra Pradesh makes her way to the Indian cricket team, but her path is not devoid of obstacles.
Director:Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- OTT Release Date
- 23 August 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 23 August 2019
- Director
- Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A teenage girl from a small village in Andhra Pradesh dreams of playing cricket. She works hard to overcome challenges and eventually earns a spot on the Indian national team.
“A village girl's dream faces the ultimate test.”
Film Details
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date23 August 2019
Also Known AsKausalya Krishnamurthy
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Aishwarya RajeshKausalya
→#2K
Karthik RajuActor
→#3C
CVL Narasimha RaoSupporting Actor
→#4Rajendra PrasadSupporting Actor
→#5M
Mahesh AchantaSupporting Actor
→#6Ravi PrakashSupporting Actor
→#7SivakarthikeyanSupporting Actor
→#8Vennela KishoreSupporting Actor
→#9I
I. AndrewPhotographer
→#10D
Dhibu Ninan ThomasMusic Director
→#11B
Bhimaneni Srinivasa RaoDirector
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kousalya Krishnamurthy
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendra Prasad & Vennela Kishore (9 films together), Ravi Prakash & Vennela Kishore (4 films together), Rajendra Prasad & Mahesh Achanta (3 films together), and Aishwarya Rajesh & Sivakarthikeyan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's lead actress, Ananya Nagalla, was a newcomer and had to undergo intense cricket training for months.
- Director Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao is known for family dramas but chose this sports theme to highlight rural talent.
- The movie was shot in real villages of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic rural life and landscapes.
- It features a cameo by a real-life women's cricket coach to ensure the sports scenes looked genuine.
- The soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, who is famous for his work in many Telugu blockbusters.
- Despite being a sports drama, the film focuses more on the protagonist's personal struggles than on-field action.
- The title 'Kousalya Krishnamurthy' combines traditional Telugu names, reflecting the blend of rural roots and ambition.
