Kalusukovalani(2002)
Kalusukovalani is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Raghuraj and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film stars Uday Kiran, Gajala, and Prathyusha in lead roles. The story follows Ravi, a strong-headed young man who gets a job in Switzerland, falls in love with Anjali, and is separated by fate. He returns to India and becomes a successful businessman while searching for her. The film is notable for being Prathyusha's final film before her death at age 20, two weeks after release. It was a moderate box office success and was remade in Tamil as Ice (2003). The music by Devi Sri Prasad was widely praised. The film was released on February 8, 2002.
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- Theatrical Release
- 8 February 2002
- Director
- Raghu Raj
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Ravi is a strong-headed young man who gets a job in Switzerland after meeting a wealthy businessman. There, he falls in love with Anjali. But fate separates them, and Ravi returns to India alone. Now a successful businessman, he must find Anjali again and overcome every obstacle to reunite with his true love.
“Love will find a way”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kalusukovalani
Cast reunions in this film: Giri & Kaikala Satyanarayana (5 films together), Giri & Sunil Varma (3 films together), and Uday Kiran & Sunil Varma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kalusukovalani' translates to 'I Want to Fall in Love' in English.
- This was the debut directorial venture for Raguraj R, who had previously worked as an assistant director.
- The movie was shot extensively in Switzerland, capitalizing on the scenic locations popular in Telugu cinema of that era.
- Actress Anitha Chowdary, who played the female lead, was a former Miss India finalist before entering films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Koti, a prominent music director in the early 2000s.
- Despite its romantic plot, the film performed modestly at the box office upon its release.
- A key song sequence was filmed at the iconic Rhine Falls in Switzerland, a common location for Indian films.