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Debut Film 'Telusu Kada' Fumbles Love and Parenthood Themes

10/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Neerraja Kona, the director, marks her directorial debut with Telusu Kada, which explores love and parenthood but struggles with writing.
The film centers on Varun, played by Siddhu Jonnalagadda, whose turmoil stems from self-pity and machismo.
Anjali, played by Raashii Khanna, is underdeveloped as the female lead, with female characters sidelined.
Despite strong performances, the critique of alpha-male traits feels incomplete and emotional complexities remain unresolved.

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Story summary

Neerraja Kona, the director, marks her directorial debut with Telusu Kada, which explores love and parenthood but struggles with writing.
The film centers on Varun, played by Siddhu Jonnalagadda, whose turmoil stems from self-pity and machismo.
Anjali, played by Raashii Khanna, is underdeveloped as the female lead, with female characters sidelined.
Despite strong performances, the critique of alpha-male traits feels incomplete and emotional complexities remain unresolved.