Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hungama Play, Airtel Xstream Play, Watcho
- Theatrical Release
- 24 July 2023
- Language
- Telugu
Storyline
A poor laborer finds a bag of new 2000-rupee notes in the trash. He takes the money back to his home village, but this causes many conflicts and problems with the people there.
“Found money brings a village to its breaking point.”
Film Details
Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date24 July 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Costly Korikalu' translates to 'Costly Desires' in English, reflecting the story's theme of greed.
- Director K. S. Ravindra stated the film was inspired by a real news article about a man finding a bag of money.
- Actor Subash, who plays the lead, is known for his work in small-budget films that often address social issues.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic village settings.
- It was reportedly produced on a very modest budget, typical of many realistic Telugu social dramas.
- The plot revolves around the new 2000 rupee note, introduced in India in 2016, tying the story to a specific economic event.
- The film's climax involves a community conflict, a common narrative device in village-based Indian cinema.