Kanchanamala Cable TV(2005)
Kanchanamala Cable TV is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language comedy film directed by Pardha Sarathi. The film stars Srikanth and newcomer Lakshmi Rai in lead roles, with Sunil and Krishna Bhagavaan in supporting parts. The story follows Srikanth, who runs a cable TV company named after his missing cousin Kanchana. When a woman claiming to be Kanchana arrives, Srikanth suspects she is a fraud and installs hidden cameras to catch her. The film blends slapstick comedy with a family drama about trust and deception. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its entertaining premise and Lakshmi Rai's debut performance. The movie was released in theaters in 2005.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 July 2005
- Director
- Parthasaradhi
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Srikanth runs a cable TV company named after his missing cousin. A woman claiming to be his cousin arrives, but he suspects she is a thief. He installs hidden cameras to catch her. Hilarity and chaos ensue as he tries to expose her true intentions.
“Who is the real Kanchana?”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kanchanamala Cable TV
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), Brahmanandam & Meka Srikanth (28 films together), and Srikanth & Brahmanandam (19 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Parthasaradhi was also a popular comedian in Telugu cinema, known for his roles in many hit films.
- This movie was one of the early Telugu films to explore the theme of using hidden cameras for social justice.
- Actress Kanchanamala, who the film is named after, was a famous star in Telugu and Tamil cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.
- The film's release faced competition from several bigger-budget movies in 2005, affecting its box office performance.
- It is considered a lesser-known work in the filmography of lead actor Sivaji, who was known for more commercial action films.
- The plot was seen as a small-town take on surveillance themes, which were uncommon in Telugu romance films at the time.
- Some scenes were shot in real cable operator setups to add authenticity to the protagonist's profession.