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Kothala Rayudu(2022)

7.2/10
Telugu132 mins

Kothala Rayudu (2022) is a 132-minute Telugu film directed by Sudheer Raju. Starring C. V. L. Narasimha Rao, Meka Srikanth and Natasha Doshi. With an audience rating of 7.2/10 and a average box office verdict at the box office, Kothala Rayudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2022.

Director:Sudheer Raju
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
4 February 2022
Director
Sudheer Raju
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 12m
GudVibe Rating
7.2/10

Storyline

Ajay works as a travel company manager and enjoys his single life, spending freely and running up debts. To pay off what he owes and live in luxury, he decides to marry a wealthy woman named Dhanalakshmi.

A debt-ridden bachelor plots a marriage of convenience.

Film Details

7.2Rating
132Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 February 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKothala Raayudu

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kothala Rayudu' references a popular Telugu folk character known for his cleverness and wit.
  • Director Sudheer Raju also co-wrote the story, drawing inspiration from contemporary urban relationship dynamics.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Hyderabad, including at the Ramoji Film City, to capture a vibrant city backdrop.
  • Actress Harshitha Reddy, who plays Dhanalakshmi, is also a trained classical dancer, which influenced her character's grace.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who incorporated folk elements to match the title's theme.
  • Despite being a 2022 release, the film had a limited theatrical run and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
  • A subplot involving a travel company was included to reflect the director's interest in exploring modern workplace humor.

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