Prema Kavali(2011)
Prema Kavali is a 2011 Telugu romantic action film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. The film features debutants Aadi and Isha Chawla in lead roles. The story follows Srinu, an NCC cadet, who loves his classmate Prema. After a forced kiss, Prema hates him, and a blackmailer uses photos of the incident to threaten her family. The blackmail is part of a larger plot by mafia don Tagore to free a terrorist from prison. The film blends romance, comedy, and action. It was a commercial blockbuster, running for 100 days in theatres. Aadi won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut - South for his performance. The music was composed by Anup Rubens and became popular. The film was released on 25 February 2011 and was re-released in theatres on 25 October 2024.
Prema Kavali is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 25 February 2011
- Director
- K. Vijaya Bhaskar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Srinu, a college student and NCC cadet, falls in love with his classmate Prema. After a kiss she did not want, Prema hates him. A blackmailer uses photos of the kiss to threaten Prema. Srinu must win back her trust and stop the blackmailer, who works for a dangerous mafia don.
“Love can make you brave.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Prema Kavali
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Brahmanandam & Nagendra Babu (17 films together), Sindhu Tolani & Brahmanandam (6 films together), Brahmanandam & K. Vijaya Bhaskar (6 films together), Dev Gill & Brahmanandam (5 films together), and Nassar & Nagendra Babu (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Prema Kavali' translates to 'I Want Love', reflecting the protagonist's simple romantic goal.
- Director K. Vijaya Bhaskar is known for family dramas, making this youthful campus romance a slight shift in his filmography.
- Actor Naga Shourya made his debut as the lead hero with this film, launching a successful career in Telugu cinema.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Visakhapatnam, capturing the scenic backdrop of the port city.
- It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao in a key supporting role as a college principal.
- The soundtrack by Anup Rubens became popular, with the song 'Nuvve Nuvve' achieving significant radio airplay.
- The film's climax involves a dramatic NCC parade sequence, tying back to the protagonist's cadet background.