Kousalya Supraja Rama

There was a time when KFI would boast of stories like America America, Amruthavarshini, Nammoora Mandaara Hoove etc. That phase ended long back. It was only Shashank who still stood against the tide and made movies which didn't appeal to masses.

This cinema didn't have a greatly-cut trailer. But it does have a story that resonates with almost every class of audiences that watches it. Many have praised the performances already, but to me, it is the writing and direction that have made everything else possible.

A multi-layered story, very entertaining screenplay, hilarious scenes especially in the second half and witty one-loners throughout. Honestly, script is the stage in which the cinema was half won I guess.

This is more like 2nd innings to Shashank, who went through a bad phase for more than 6 years. Hope, we get to see his new form in the next movies too.

Watched this movie in Hyderabad with the family. It is better than many Telugu blockbusters of late. I dont remember when was the last time all of us sat together and watched such a good cinema in theatres. Maybe Milana, nothing of that quality after that. It made us laugh, cry and still have that smile throughout its runtime. Story, script and dialogues were the best in recent times, because everything was written so decently and still made every age group laugh! It gave a feeling of watching something sensible. Performance of each artist was top notch, in fact the best in their career. Just Shashank can make such movies in today's era. Strongly recommend to every age group 🤗

A much needed cinema in Kannada this year. A neat family entertainer that will intrigue you for a long time. Just WOW!

Trailer onthara itbittu, bere cinemaane torsbittrala guruuu! BLOCKBUSTER .. I will watch it with my family again Surprise surprise!! Nobody expected this cinema to be this good. The best cinema of 2023 so far.. Daaaamn!!!!

First 6 tinglu bargaala.. Next 6 tinglu pravaaha.. Back to back blockbusters for KFI.. this is better than any recent cinema in all languages!

We were prepared for a love story, Milana Nagraj and a high dose of entertainment came out of the syllabus! Whatta roller coaster of emotions! Watching it again.

Watched the best family entertainer yesterday.

Positives of the movie:

Performances - Nagabhushan, Rangayana Raghu and Milana Nagraj will take awards home for their flawless performances. Sudha Belawadi is so natural that one feels like watching their mother on the screen. Darling Krishna's best cinema outside Love Mocktail zone.

Direction - Shashank is back with his best work yet. Though his previous cinemas were blockbusters, humour was something that he hadn't tried. This cinema is humorous to the core. He has proved yet again that he is the go to director for complete family entertainers today.

Writing - Brilliant story. One liners are crazy, comedy scenes are hilarious especially in the second half. Emotional scenes make your eyes wet. Dialogues in those scenes break you down. Overall, amaaazing job by a newbie.

Music - second half is super hilarious and emotional because of the tempo that music has set. AJ has elevated scenes to another level. Song placement in the cinema is perfect every time.

Negatives:

A few scenes in the First half could have been trimmed. Like, it could have been better in the first 15 minutes of the cinema

Songs should have been chartbusters. These are just above average/good.

Would have loved to see more scenes of Sudha and Rangayana Raghu.

Overall, this is the best cinema in recent times. A comeback movie for Darling Krishna and Milana. Shashank too is back after a very dry phase of 6-7 years. Watch it. This is the best cinema and the most sensible cinema of late.

When you walk out of the theatre, you will definitely carry the feeling of watching a complete cinema. This will be a longstanding movie in theatres The female emotions are well understood and well utilised to tell a story. For the first time the film shows who the real hero is. One who fights for something meaningful. Loaded with emotions. Emotional scenes-Emotional songs-Emotional inner fights. Good film! First half and Second half are very well welded. Good songs-Good message! Pleasing photography. Awesome acting. Excellent emotions. Super songs. Must watch film! Story is simple. Screenplay is super. Dialogues are wonderful. Film is fantastic!