Telusu Kadaa Movie Review- Telugu (2025)

Movie: Telusu Kada - 2025

Director: Neeraja Kona

Cast: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashi Khanna, Srinidhi Shetty & Harsha

Music: S. S. Thaman

Cinematography: Gnana Sekhar

Editor: Naveen Nooli

Release Date: 17/10/2025

Language: Telugu

Rating: U/A

3/5

A Love Triangle That Works… Until It Doesn’t

01. What’s Telusu Kada up to?

Telusu Kada is that rare film that banks entirely on three characters, their emotional turbulence, their past, their present, and everything messy that life throws at them. It isn’t a revolutionary concept, yet not a repetitive one either.

We follow Chef Varun (Siddhu Jonnalagadda), an orphan who marries architect Anjali (Raashi Khanna). Their world takes a turn when they realise they can’t conceive, and out of nowhere enters Dr. Raaga Kumar (Srinidhi Shetty), who agrees to be their surrogate mother.

Simple enough… until the revelations begin.

Bit by bit — exactly how the audience learns it — Anjali discovers that Varun and Raaga share a complicated, intimate past: a once-lovely, then exhausting relationship that even led to pregnancy, abortion, heartbreak, and long-standing resentment.

From then on, the film becomes a chamber drama — three people under one roof navigating emotional minefields until delivery day arrives. And honestly, the drama unfolding between the three is where the film shines the most.

It’s a commercial love triangle, but very different from the usual template. At times you feel, “What nonsense?!” And at times, “Yes… that’s a point.” It gives you constant highs and lows.

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02. Is it all worth it?

Surprisingly, yes — but also no.

This is the kind of film that depends entirely on your mindset.

If you buy into its world, the pacing, the revelations, the emotional seesaw — you’ll enjoy it.

If not, you’ll dismiss it instantly.

There’s no lag, execution is crisp, and the screenplay is always pushing something forward. Varun’s character keeps falling — and then falling again — to a point where we almost question whether this man is even human. Naturally, we side with Anjali.

And when the narrative tries to justify Varun’s actions through Raaga… the justification never fully convinces. That’s where the film definitely loses a few points.

Still, engaging the audience with such a tricky setup is tough — but it does engage us.

So the film wins there.

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03. What clicks?

The best part is the drama that unfolds when truths start surfacing — especially how Anjali slowly uncovers Varun and Raaga’s past.

It’s not a completely new idea, yet never feels repetitive thanks to how intelligently Neeraja Kona blends surrogacy with the ex-lovers-returning trope.

The nonlinear storytelling works beautifully — bits and pieces of Varun and Raaga’s past appearing throughout the second half make it feel like solving a well-managed puzzle. Using just three characters (and Harsha as Abhi for support) to hold an entire film together is a risky attempt, and they surprisingly manage to keep us glued till the end.

Performances

Raashi Khanna is the show-stealer. Elegant, confident, stunning — and the film never compromises her charm.

Siddhu Jonnalagadda, though finally out of his Tillu zone, simply doesn’t land here. His dialogue delivery is awkward, his emotions feel forced, and the serious tone doesn’t suit him. Harsh truth — this is one of his weakest outings.

Srinidhi Shetty plays safe. Not much to praise, not much to criticise.

No single actor “stands out,” though everyone had scope to do so.

Emotional Connect

The second half works best — twists, turns, revelations. You sense they were intentionally placed to retain engagement, but they still work.

The film raises questions on honesty, betrayal, and emotional transparency. Varun exposing his past doesn’t automatically make him a saint; hiding it wouldn’t make him an angel either. The film plays with grey zones smartly — though not always convincingly.

Technical Strengths

Thaman’s music & BGM are a huge asset — breezy songs, mood-setting score, and a warmth that elevates even weaker scenes.

Gnana Sekhar’s cinematography is rich, colourful, aesthetically delightful.

Naveen Nooli’s editing holds the film together, especially the flashback transitions in the second half.

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04. What went wrong?

The climax twist — Raaga’s abortion reveal — doesn’t land well.

We understand Varun’s pain as an orphan, but that doesn’t justify expecting Anjali to accept everything without even a flicker of betrayal or anger.

Rules can’t be flexible just because one person is vulnerable.

That imbalance drops the emotional impact.

The unconventional narrative style is definitely not everyone’s cup of tea. Some will appreciate it; some will reject it outright.

Varun’s character keeps deviating — so much that it becomes frustrating to decode what he truly is. At a point, everyone seems to be avenging someone for something, diluting authenticity.

The moral ambiguity, which should create depth, ends up feeling confusing.

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05. Finally?

Telusu Kada isn’t a film you can place strictly into “Liked” or “Disliked.”

It sits comfortably in the middle — but in a good way.

The drama is engaging, the storytelling is fresh in parts, and the emotional complexities are bold for Telugu cinema. Yet, certain character justifications and moral leaps fail to hit the mark.

This is a film that works beautifully until it suddenly doesn’t — especially in the final stretches.

Still, with strong music, appealing visuals, and a story that constantly pushes something forward, Telusu Kada becomes a decent watch. Not extraordinary, not disappointing — just a film that tries something new, wins some battles, loses some.

If you enjoy emotionally layered love dramas with unconventional character graphs and don’t mind moral ambiguity — this works.

If you expect clear-cut sides, neat resolutions, or a hero you can fully root for… maybe not.

But yes — overall, I liked it more than I disliked it.