Kushi Kushiga(2004)
Kushi Kushiga is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by G. Ram Prasad. The cast includes Jagapati Babu, Venu, Ramya Krishna, Sangeetha, and Nikita Thukral. The story follows Surya Prakash, a wealthy bachelor locked in a feud with Bhavani. He secretly sponsors his half-sister Sandhya while rejecting love. Bhama, Bhavani's sister, falls for him and uncovers family secrets. The film is a remake of the 2003 Malayalam film Chronic Bachelor. It was a box office success and praised for its blend of comedy and family sentiment. The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video (via Eros Now), Eros Now, Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 2004
- Director
- G. Ram Prasad
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Surya Prakash hates love and women. He is a rich bachelor fighting a bitter feud with Bhavani. When Bhama, Bhavani's sister, falls for him, she uncovers a secret about his half-sister Sandhya. Old wounds and family lies threaten to destroy everyone. SP must fight his own brother and the villain Neelakantam to save his family and find love.
“Hate ends where love begins.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kushi Kushiga
Cast reunions in this film: Jagapathi Babu & M. S. Narayana (12 films together), M. S. Narayana & Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao (7 films together), Jagapathi Babu & Ramya Krishnan (6 films together), Giri & M. S. Narayana (5 films together), Ramya Krishnan & M. S. Narayana (5 films together), and Sangeetha & Ramya Krishnan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kushi Kushiga' translates to 'Happiness and More Happiness' in Telugu, reflecting its romantic comedy theme.
- This was one of the few Telugu films from the early 2000s to feature a plot centered on a property dispute within a family.
- Actor Sivaji, known for his villain roles, played the antagonist Bhavani, creating a contrast with his earlier comedic performances.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Koti, who was a frequent collaborator with director G. Ram Prasad during that period.
- Despite the main conflict, the film included several comedy tracks typical of early 2000s Telugu cinema to lighten the mood.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of family dramas in Telugu cinema, but it did not achieve major commercial success.
- Actress Laya, who played Bhavani's sister, was primarily known for supporting roles in films featuring larger star casts.