Telusu Kada: 2025 Siddhu Jonnalagadda Telugu Romantic Drama Film

Movie Name: Telusu Kada
Directed by: Neeraja Kona
Starring: Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, Srinidhi Shetty
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release Date: 17 October, 2025
Language: Telugu
Production company: People Media Factory
Running Time: 136 Minutes
Rating:
Budget: ₹- Crore

Telusu Kada: Movie Overview

Telusu Kada is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by debutant Neeraja Kona and produced by T. G. Vishwa Prasad and Vivek Kuchibhotla, under People Media Factory. The film features Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles. The music will be composed by Thaman S. It is scheduled to release on 17 October 2025.

The film was launched with a muhuratam ceremony on 18 October 2023 in Hyderabad, which was attended by the film’s cast, crew and other figures in Telugu cinema, including Nani, Aadhi Pinisetty and Nithiin. Although this film was to be Shetty’s debut in Tollywood, with the film still being shot, it will be her second Telugu film with the first being HIT3.

Shooting commenced on 6 August 2024. Deccan Chronicle revealed that Siddhu had changed his appearance, cutting his hair short for his character’s role in the film.

The film is scheduled to release on 17 October 2025 coinciding with Deepawali.

Movie Trailer:

Movie Review:

A stylish romantic drama that dazzles early but drifts later

Story:

Varun (Siddhu Jonnalagadda), an orphan who yearns for the warmth of a family, believes marriage will complete his sense of belonging. A heartbreak in his first relationship leaves him cautious and emotionally armoured. When he meets Anjali (Raashii Khanna), a woman who mirrors his values and emotional depth, Varun finally feels his dream coming true. But just when life seems to fall into place, his past returns in the form of Raaga (Srinidhi Shetty), his ex-girlfriend. What begins as a tender love story soon turns into a tug-of-war between love, ego and gender dynamics.

Review:

Neeraja Kona, making her directorial debut, takes on an emotionally complex subject and wraps it in a visually pleasing world. Telusu Kada feels refreshingly mature in its treatment of relationships, exploring how love can coexist with manipulation, and how self-protection sometimes masquerades as wisdom.

Siddhu Jonnalagadda shoulders the film with a layered performance that moves seamlessly between vulnerability and calculation. His ability to shift moods without breaking tone adds depth to Varun’s character. Raashii Khanna is beautifully restrained as Anjali—practical, emotionally intelligent, yet capable of passion. Srinidhi Shetty, as Raaga, brings fire and conviction to her role, making the conflict believable. Harsha Chemudu, meanwhile, lends understated humour that keeps the emotional weight from turning heavy.

The film’s first half flows effortlessly, drawing you into Varun’s world with its sharp dialogues, Thaman S’s evocative music and Gnana Shekar VS’s rich cinematography. Neeraja’s eye for aesthetics is evident in every frame—the homes, costumes and colour palettes feel lived-in yet refined. The second half, though emotionally charged, falters in pace. The writing leans on convenience, and the narrative loses its rhythm, softening the impact of its central conflict.

Navin Nooli’s editing is crisp, though a few indulgent moments could have been trimmed. Thaman’s music and score breathe life into the quieter stretches, enhancing the emotional undercurrents.

Despite its flaws, Telusu Kada remains a heartfelt attempt to examine the complexities of modern love. It’s a film that looks beautiful, and feels sincere.