
Kothala Rayudu(2022)
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
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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C. V. L. Narasimha RaoActor
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Meka SrikanthActor
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Natasha DoshiSupporting Actress
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Murali SharmaActor
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Satyam RajeshActor
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Posani Krishna MuraliActor
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SudhaActor
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Dimple ChopadeActress
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SrikanthActor
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K. BujjiDirector of Photography
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Sudheer RajuDirector
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Sunil KashyapMusic Director
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Kolan VenkateshCrew
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- 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.
