Kithakithalu(2006)
Kithakithalu is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film directed, written, and produced by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The cast includes Allari Naresh, Geetha Singh, and Madhu Shalini, with 42 comedians in supporting roles. The story follows Relangi Raja Babu, a police officer who marries a wealthy, overweight woman named Soundarya under family pressure. He then attempts to divorce her because he is ashamed of her appearance. The film explores themes of inner beauty versus outer beauty through a series of comedic and dramatic events. It received mixed reviews but became a commercial success during the 2006 summer season in Telugu cinema. The film was released on 5 May 2006.
Kithakithalu is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- E. V. V. Satyanarayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Relangi Raja Babu is a 'nice guy' police officer who marries a rich, plump woman named Soundarya for her dowry. He is embarrassed by her looks and desperately wants a divorce. He tries every trick to make her leave him, but she refuses. His pursuit of a beautiful dancer leads to disaster, forcing him to see what true love really means.
“A ticklish tale of love and laughter.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kithakithalu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Jayaprakash Reddy (18 films together), Allari Naresh & M. S. Narayana (8 films together), Allari Naresh & Jayaprakash Reddy (8 films together), Allari Naresh & E. V. V. Satyanarayana (6 films together), Giri & M. S. Narayana (5 films together), and M. S. Narayana & E. V. V. Satyanarayana (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kithakithalu' is a playful Telugu term for 'tickling', hinting at its comedic tone.
- Director E.V.V. Satyanarayana often cast his son, actor Allari Naresh, but this film starred newcomer Relangi Rajababu instead.
- Soundarya, who played the female lead, was a popular actress known for her glamorous roles, making her 'plump' character a notable shift.
- The movie was released during a wave of Telugu comedies in the mid-2000s but did not achieve major box office success.
- The plot's focus on dowry and marital pressure reflected common social issues in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Relangi Rajababu, the lead actor, was primarily known as a comedian, making this a rare leading role for him.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Koti, a frequent collaborator with director E.V.V. Satyanarayana on many comedies.