Genre: Romance/Drama
Release Date: 2025
Language: Hindi
Telusu Kada (transl. You know, right?) is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama marked by the directorial debut of Neeraja Kona. Produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad, Vipin Agnihotri, and Vivek Kuchibhotla under People Media Factory, the film stars Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty in lead roles, with music composed by Thaman S. Released in theatres on 17 October 2025, the film opened to mixed–positive reviews.
Plot
Varun, a gifted chef carrying emotional scars from his past, meets Anjali through a matrimonial proposal. The two connect instantly, fall in love, and eventually marry, beginning a joyful life together. When they decide to start a family, they discover a heartbreaking truth—Anjali is fertile but unable to carry a baby to full term.
Seeking hope, Anjali consults IVF specialist Dr. Raaga Kumar, who surprisingly volunteers to be the surrogate mother. Once Raaga becomes pregnant, Varun reveals a shocking detail: Raaga is his ex-girlfriend. As Varun persuades Anjali to let Raaga stay with them through the pregnancy, the couple’s life begins to spiral into emotional complications and unexpected turmoil.
Cast
- Siddhu Jonnalagadda as Varun
- Raashii Khanna as Anjali
- Srinidhi Shetty as Dr. Raaga Kumar
- Harsha Chemudu as Abhi
- Rohini as Raaga’s mother
- Sanjay Swaroop as Raaga’s father
- Rajashree as Anjali’s mother
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi as Anjali’s father
- Annapurna as Anjali’s grandmother
Production
The project was officially launched on 18 October 2023 in Hyderabad with a traditional muhurat ceremony, attended by Telugu cinema personalities including Nani, Aadhi Pinisetty, and Nithiin. Although Nithiin was initially set to play the lead, the role later went to Siddhu Jonnalagadda.
Filming began on 6 August 2024 in Hyderabad, with brief portions shot in Ranipet. Around the same time, Siddhu adopted a new look, trimming his hair specifically for the film. Due to extended production timelines, Srinidhi Shetty’s intended debut in Telugu cinema was delayed; another film—HIT: The Third Case—released earlier.
Music
Composed by Thaman S, this soundtrack marks his first partnership with Neeraja Kona and Siddhu Jonnalagadda. The album’s rights were secured by Tips Music Telugu.
Singles released:
- “Mallika Gandha” – Sid Sriram (28 July 2025)
- “Sogasu Chudatharama” – Karthik & Adviteeya Vojjala (20 September 2025)
- “Babai” – Ram Miriyala (20 October 2025, post-release)
Release
Telusu Kada hit theatres on 17 October 2025, aligning with the festive week of Deepawali.
Reception
Critics offered varied opinions:
- The Times of India, India Today, and Cinema Express rated it 3/5, praising the emotional engagement, contemporary themes, and performances but noting pacing issues and uneven writing in the latter half.
- The Hindu remarked that despite intriguing ideas around love, pride, and communication, the writing felt thin for a story centered on three characters.
- OTTPlay and Filmfare gave 2.5/5, pointing out narrative inconsistency and logical flaws.
- Deccan Chronicle rated it 2/5, critiquing the rushed romantic portions and over-focus on pregnancy sequences, calling it a missed opportunity.
- The Hollywood Reporter India observed that while the film appears to explore a man caught between two women, it ultimately becomes a cautionary portrait of a self-absorbed man.
