Kavya's Diary(2009)
Kavya's Diary is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language psychological thriller film directed by V.K. Prakash. The cast includes Charmme Kaur, Manjula Ghattamaneni, and Indrajith Sukumaran. The story follows a trusting mother who hires a young maid after the maid saves her daughter from an accident. The maid, Kavya, gradually ingratiates herself into the family and begins to manipulate the mother against her husband. The film explores themes of deception, trust, and the fragility of family bonds. It was produced by Indira Productions and released on June 5, 2009, in India. The film received mixed reviews and holds a low rating on IMDb.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Karuna Prakash
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A married couple hires a young maid after she saves their daughter's life. The maid seems perfect at first, but she secretly wants to destroy the family. She manipulates the wife and turns her against her husband. The husband must find proof of her evil plans before it is too late.
“Trust can be a dangerous game.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- This film is a remake of the Malayalam movie 'Kadha Parayumbol' (2007), which also starred Mammootty in a key role.
- The movie marked the Telugu debut of director V. K. Prakash, who originally directed the Malayalam version.
- Actress Kavya Madhavan, who plays the nanny Kavya, was a major star in Malayalam cinema but appeared in very few Telugu films.
- The story explores themes of gratitude and family bonds, which was a common theme in many successful South Indian films of that era.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by M. Jayachandran, a frequent collaborator with the director in Malayalam cinema.
- Despite featuring popular actors, the movie had a relatively quiet release compared to big commercial Telugu films of 2009.
- The child actors in the film were selected to create a natural, family-like chemistry with the lead characters.