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Kalisundam Raa(2000)

5.2/10
Telugu162 mins

Kalisundam Raa (2000) is a 162-minute Telugu film directed by K. R. Udhayashankar. Starring Srihari, M. S. Narayana and Daggubati Suresh Babu. With an audience rating of 5.2/10, Kalisundam Raa stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2000.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
14 January 2000
Director
K. R. Udhayashankar
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
5.2/10

Storyline

Two brothers-in-law, Raghaviah and Ram Mohan Rao, have a long-running family feud. As Raghaviah approaches his 60th birthday, the family prepares for his traditional Shastipoorti ceremony. This gathering forces everyone to come together despite their conflicts.

A family feud threatens a long-awaited reunion.

Film Details

5.2Rating
162Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2000
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleకలిసుందాం రా
Also Known AsKalisundham Raa

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalisundam Raa' translates to 'Come, let me embrace you,' reflecting its core theme of family reconciliation.
  • It was one of the few films where veteran actor Gummadi played a dual role, portraying both the feuding brothers-in-law.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by S. A. Rajkumar, was a major hit, with the song 'Chilaka Koora' becoming a cultural staple at Telugu weddings.
  • A significant portion of the film was shot in the picturesque village sets at Ramoji Film City, recreating a traditional Andhra atmosphere.
  • The plot revolves around a 'Shastipoorti' (60th birthday) ceremony, a culturally significant event often used in Telugu cinema to bring families together.
  • Despite being a family drama, the film performed well commercially, appealing strongly to rural and family audiences in the early 2000s.
  • Director Udayasankar was primarily known for action films, making this heartfelt drama a notable shift in his filmography.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalisundam Raa

Frequently Asked Questions