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‘Kushi’ movie review: Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha channel their charm in Shiva Nirvana’s romantic entertainer

Vijay deverakonda and samantha ruth prabhu channel their charm in director shiva nirvana’s ‘kushi’, which amps up the feel-good factor and refrains from exploring its conflict point beyond the surface level.

Updated - September 01, 2023 07:14 pm IST

Published - September 01, 2023 03:37 pm IST

Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu in ‘Kushi’, directed by Shiva Nirvana

One of the thoughts that lingered after watching Kushi was how carefully it has been packaged to be a feel-good entertainer. The trio at the centre of this film — director Shiva Nirvana, actors Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu — needs box office approval after their dismal last films, respectively. Hence, the extra effort to make Kushi a pleasing family entertainer.

The charming leads are placed in a romance drama peppered with comedy and good music and the narrative packs in plenty of references to films of Mani Ratnam, and even Vijay and Samantha. Beneath that entertaining veneer is the conflict point of contrasting ideologies that can mar relationships. Shiva Nirvana takes a simplistic route to show that love can conquer differences. Some of the characters are strictly one note and the exploration of ideologies also remains at the surface level.

The opening segment establishes that Shiva Nirvana, who has written the story, screenplay and dialogues, needs to look at a nuanced portrayal of people with all their complexities. Lenin Sathya (Sachin Khadekar) is an atheist; his residence has posters of scientists and quotes such as ‘In science we trust’. In contrast is Chadarangam Srinivasa Rao (Murali Sharma), known for his pravachanam and adherence to faith and rituals. The two spar in a high decibel television debate. Expectedly, hell breaks loose when Lenin’s son Viplav Deverakonda (Vijay Deverakonda) and Chadarangam’s daughter Aradhya (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) fall in love and decide to get married.

Kushi (Telugu)

Shiva Nirvana narrates the Viplav-Aradhya romance by tipping his hat generously to Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman. Viplav is a Mani Ratnam fan and the entire stretch in which he gets a taste of reality in Kashmir, accompanied by Pitobash (Vennela Kishore, effective in eliciting laughs while all the time being serious), is fun to watch. G Murali’s camera, fashioned to capture Kashmir like PC Sreeram and Santosh Sivan, pays tributes to the masters, and music composer Hesham Abdul Wahab gamely steps in with a feel-good score when Viplav wonders how it would be to have an ARR background score for Kashmir.

The situations under which Viplav woos Aradhya could have benefited from better writing. But we give in to the fun, albeit cinematic and silly, situations since Vijay Deverakonda enacts his part with innocence and earnestness, channeling all his charm. It’s been ages since the actor played to his original strength — that of an imperfect boy next door. He owns every bit of his character and shoulders the film through some of its weaker later portions. There is also a hilarious reference to Arjun Reddy after which he gives his friend lessons in gender sensitivity! The fact that Rahul Ramakrishna plays the friend makes this even better.

After several references to Roja and Dil Se , Kushi gets into the Alaipayuthey (Sakhi in Telugu) mode when the two families face off. The father characters are almost caricatures and Shiva Nirvana milks this to construct a tense segment on a metro train that also generates a few laughs. Saranya Ponvannan as Viplav’s mother and Lakshmi as Aradhya’s grandmother could be the voices of reason, but they are given limited scope.

Samantha comes into her own gradually. The Kashmir segment limits her to being a mystery woman who Viplav falls in love with at first sight. Sharanya Pradeep as the friend does much of the talking and is effortlessly convincing. When we get to know more about Aradhya and step into her Kakinada home, it’s a delightful moment to see her camaraderie with Lakshmi and fleetingly brings back memories of Oh! Baby .

Several Alaipayuthey references keep popping up as Viplav and Aradhya go against their families. Even the middle class dwelling and the older couple (Rohini and Jayaram) who nudge the younger couple to look at the big picture, beyond everyday friction, works as a nod to Alaipayuthey and Okay Kanmani .

Kushi begins to wobble when the parents step in. At one point when a father reacts with an ‘I-told-you-so’ sort of statement on learning of an unfortunate event, rather than offering emotional support, it is a reflection of how egoistic the human mind can be. The resolution of the conflict and polar opposite people characters meeting midway happens in the final segment.

The portions that lead to this moment, though, are patchy. The narrative never wants to dwell on any issue long enough to register an impact. It is always in a rush to break into a comic situation or a song and dance to not give up on the feel-good factor. It is to the credit of both Vijay and Samantha (helped generously by Chinmayi’s dubbing) that we register the inner turmoil of their characters in these portions. Both Murali Sharma and Sachin Khadekar try to rise above the limitations of their characters but there is only so much they can do.

Is Kushi entertaining? Most definitely. It is a pleasing romantic musical that benefits from its charming leads. It could have also been a standout film had it also addressed the science Vs. religion conflict with some more thought and effort.

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Kushi Review: This Sweet Love Story About Our Differences Needed More Originality

Writer and Director: Shiva Nirvana

Cast: Vijay Deverakonda , Samantha , Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma, Jayaram, Rohini

Duration: 165 minutes

Available in: Theatres

Kushi , like its title, wants to keep the mood pleasant and gleeful. The decision ends up being a double-edged sword. The light-hearted mood ensures that the film is pleasing and easily watchable for the most part, even though large chunks of it are not unique by any means. However, at times, this simplicity comes in the way of the broad concept at its centre, refraining the film from leveraging on its full potential. On the flip side (let me also double up as the devil's advocate here), had the film gone full throttle on the 'science vs faith' argument, I might have complained about the film's indulgence and preachy tone. So, I understand the filmmaker's choice to restrict the argument to the undercurrent, but still, a little more depth would have exalted Kushi from being a simple entertainer to a remarkable mainstream outing.

Generic but breezy

Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda) and Aaradhya (Samantha) come from families with different ideologies. Viplav is the son of Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar), a staunch atheist whose house has Ayn Rand quotes mounted on the wall, whereas Aaradhya is the daughter of Chandarangam Sreenivas Rao (Murali Sharma), a popular Hindu guru. The clash of these two worlds means not only their cultures differ but also their ideologies. We have seen enough inter-caste and inter-faith love stories— Mani Ratnam 's Bombay comes to mind instantly and there are enough references to the filmmaker here — but Kushi is more interested in the ideological differences between the families and of course, the couple.

It's a delightful, relevant premise. In fact, the film's interval centered on a common belief or, say, superstition, that a black cat is a bad omen, is a wonderful, funny touch. But to get there, we need to sit through a large chunk of the generic first-act set in Kashmir. Shiva Nirvana tips his hat to Roja , and there's a hilarious pun about the romanticisation of the valley's picturesque geography. This entire stretch, charting the origin of the couple's love story sparked by a lie runs its course pretty soon and feels bloated after a point. It's also during this act we get an unnecessary, terribly set-up, and haphazardly shot bike chase sequence that makes you wonder if filmmakers don't realise that the audience can see through the fakeness of a green matte. But I don't have major complaints because most of the Kashmir sequence is breezy, even if its stretched beyond a limit.

The central conflict needed more depth

Things become interesting and dramatic when the families get involved. It's fascinating how the marriage of Viplav and Aaradhya becomes a tool for their fathers and ideological rivals, to prove each other wrong, unaware that it's the happiness of their children that's at stake. The dynamic shared by Chandarangam and Lenin (even though the characters are caricatures of a specific belief) feels far more interesting than the relationship between Viplav and Aaradhya, because it's original. This is an angle that I wish was explored more. At one point in the film, a tragedy occurs and Aaradhya becomes a 'subject' for these two men to corroborate their ideologies, forgetting that she's a grieving individual. Also, it's weird that this loss feels only like Aaradhya's and not Viplav's too. It becomes hard to understand Viplav after a point because of the inconsistency in writing. The gravity of the situation demanded more depth. What does Aaradhya think about her father's belief? What does Viplav's mother (Saranya Ponvannan), a believer who has been married to an atheist for almost three decades, feel about her husband's stand on their son's marriage?

Viplav's parents are living examples of leading a happy (?) life despite having different belief systems and you wish the film used their super interesting relationship to lend beauty to the idea of co-existence, which the film posits. It feels like a missed opportunity. There's a very 2 States -ish moment towards the end and I was wishing Viplav's mother gets a scene with her husband. Sure, Rohini's confrontation with her conservative family in Ante Sundaraniki comes to mind but Kushi needed one such moment between the elder couple.

Trades complexity for entertainment

We also get a highly predictable but lovely arc featuring a senior inter-faith couple, Zoya and Thomas, played by Rohini and Jayaram respectively. It's an element that proves why cliches exist for the millionth time: because they work when done well. The bond they share is reminiscent of Ganapathy uncle and Bhavani aunty from Ok Kanmani but they add to the film's lively world. Logically speaking, the placement of the reveal in Zoya-Thomas' arc feels a bit off because it shares a common factor with Aaradhya's tragedy and I was wondering where this couple was when the younger couple could have used their help during a turbulent period.

When the film can spend time on a tasteless comedy scene in a fertility clinic (which is bound to evoke heavy laughter in theatres, without a doubt), why not let Zoya and Aaradhya have a moment in private? This is the depth the film's world lacks. It's all cute on the surface level, like a small, sweet scene featuring Thomas and Aaradhya, where he teaches her how to cook fish curry, but you wish for stronger, heartfelt moments. There's a great scene in which Zoya scolds Viplav for generalising women, but it's also a film in which there's a dance number generalising wives. Kushi is not perfect, but it wants to be honest and is sweet enough to convince you to let go of its flaws, and most of this admiration can be attributed to the presence of its leads, Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha.

Murali G and Hesham Abdul Wahab neatly complement Shiva Nirvana in keeping the mood pleasant and cheerful, with pleasing colours. Murali G beautifies even a normal flat, even if you know it's not realistic. Again, when the magic works, logic can rest. Even during its most dramatic moments, Kushi is never melodramatic, making it Shiva Nirvana's most controlled and mellow film yet. And what the film does with its climax is delightful. It's an edgy climax because, like Viplav and Aaradhya, Shiva doesn't take a side and how he deals with it is, once again, incredibly simple but lovely — something that applies to the most part of Kushi .

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Kushi movie review and release Highlights: Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu film opens to mixed reviews

Kushi movie release and review live updates: a lot is riding on the shiva nirvana directorial kushi as both vijay deverakonda and samantha ruth prabhu's recent films have not fared well..

Telugu film Kushi, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sachin Khedekar, Saranya Ponvannan, and Murali Sharma among others, has hit screens worldwide today. A lot is riding on the Shiva Nirvana directorial as both Vijay and Samantha’s recent films have not fared well. While Vijay was last seen in the box office turkey Liger, Samantha’s Shaakuntalam failed to find many takers.

When asked if Kushi’s performance at the box office will be a deciding factor for Vijay and Samantha, film trade analyst Ramesh Bala, “I don’t think it will affect their career as both have a good body of work. But it is a crucial film indeed after their respective flops.”

Trade analyst Deepak, who is based out of Hyderabad , added, “I don’t think what is an actor’s last film matters anymore. People have changed a lot now. It comes down to the content of the film, the packaging and the overall appeal.”

Vijay Deverakonda recently addressed the poor box office performance of his recent films. Vijay said that every script he chose was ‘terrifc’, but it was the execution of the same which faltered.

The actor told Cinema Express, “I know people won’t accept this statement, but honestly, I believe every script that I’ve chosen was terrific. It was the execution that didn’t go as planned. For instance, an inside joke between friends wouldn’t translate well to others if the delivery and timing weren’t on point. That’s exactly what happened with films like Liger, NOTA, and even Dear Comrade.”

Follow all the latest updates about Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer Kushi.

Kushi Blockbuster celebrations by Fans ?? @TheDeverakonda at Chittoor #Kushi pic.twitter.com/kRvRJbZTtK — Milagro Movies (@MilagroMovies) September 1, 2023

Vijay Deverakonda's fans celebrated Vijay Deverakonda's return to theatres with Kushi with much enthusiasm. In Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, excited fans burst firecrackers to express their joy.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamlesh Nand (work) (@artistrybuzz_)

Pushpa director Sukumar was spotted at AMB theatre where he went for a show of Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film Kushi. Vijay's parents were also seen exiting the theatre.

This is Vijay Deverakonda, a self-made star in the nepotistic and caste-driven TFI. Look at his mania. He is coming after three disasters, but he still manages to entice audiences into the theaters. Self-made star, an inspiration to all, especially youth #Kushi #Kushiblockbuster pic.twitter.com/HMWIlVJdn1 — Luka Modri??? (@LasskuTapa) September 1, 2023

A fan @LasskuTapa posted on Twitter, " This is Vijay Deverakonda, a self-made star in the nepotistic and caste-driven TFI. Look at his mania. He is coming after three disasters, but he still manages to entice audiences into the theaters. Self-made star, an inspiration to all, especially youth #Kushi #Kushiblockbuster."

A fan @deverakonda_on tweeted, "Just Now Completed My show ? What A Comeback From Rowdy Boy ???? First Half Is Good ??Second Half Excellent ??Sam and Vijay Chemistry ???Interval and Pre Climax ?Block Buster Confirm ?? #Kushi #VijayDeverakonda #Samantha #KushiReview."

Their love is unmatched ?? but will Viplav and Aaradhya prove to their families they are a pair like no other in the entire world? ??‍??‍?‍?? Head to #KUSHI Now Playing in Cinemas near you to find out! ?‍????? @TheDeverakonda @Samanthaprabhu2 @saregamasouth @ShivaNirvana @HeshamAWMusic … pic.twitter.com/83kE2CniOD — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) September 1, 2023

Lyca Productions tweeted, "Their love is unmatched ?? but will Viplav and Aaradhya prove to their families they are a pair like no other in the entire world? ??‍??‍?‍??Head to #KUSHI Now Playing in Cinemas near you to find out! ?‍?????."

The #VijayDeverakonda is back & how?? I still have happy tears in my eyes when I'm typing this? It's worth the wait & I really can't put it in words how happy I'm..what a performer you are man?? Loved d movie to bits & pieces??? Finally hit kottesam babe #Kushi tho??? pic.twitter.com/q7Bq2fFP68 — THE YoLoh (@Lohithaaaa) September 1, 2023

A fan @Lohithaaaa tweeted, "The #VijayDeverakonda is back & how?? I still have happy tears in my eyes when I'm typing this? It's worth the wait & I really can't put it in words how happy I'm..what a performer you are man?? Loved d movie to bits & pieces??? Finally hit kottesam babe #Kushi tho???."

Ma #Aradhya @Samanthaprabhu2 Entry ??? Her Undisputed Fanbase ?? ? Sandya 70mm, RTC X Roads! @ShivaNirvana @TheDeverakonda @MythriOfficial @HeshamAWMusic @Chinmayi #Samantha #VijayDeverakonda #SamanthaRuthPrabhu #KushiOnSep1st #KushiReview #TeamSamantha pic.twitter.com/pHhBwYsZcx — ???? ????????™ (@TeamSamantha__) September 1, 2023

A clip from inside a cinema hall shows fans cheering and hooting as Samantha Rukh Prabhu made her entry in Kushi.

All the actors in Kushi are seasoned performers and have done their best. However, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's character definitely deserved more voice and screen space.

READ THE FULL KUSHI REVIEW HERE

#SSRajamouli & #RamaRajamouli are watching #Kushi at Prasad’s Imax along with several other film celebrities. #BlockbusterKushi pic.twitter.com/1AGE0sgD5C — ????????????? (@ShineySameer) September 1, 2023

S S Rajamouli and Rama Rajamouli watched Kushi at Hyderabad's Prasads Multiplex along with several other celebrities.

A fan @sriramauthentic tweeted, "Still under the spell of #Kushi's brilliance! Hats off to #VijayDeverakonda and #Samantha for their remarkable chemistry. The film is a cinematic gem that delivers on all fronts - compelling narrative, soulful melodies, stunning cinematography, and direction. #BlockbusterKushi."

Mass ??? Sandhya 70 mm RTC #BlockBusterKushi #Kushi #KushiReview #VijayDeverakonda #Samantha pic.twitter.com/Noaq098aVR — MB Vijay Nayak (@mbfans_officail) September 1, 2023

In a video shared online, fans can be seen dancing outside a theatre screening Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film Kushi.

Love beyond boundaries ? The adorable @Samanthaprabhu2 attended the intimate Pre-Release event of #Kushi at Dallas! Organised to #RajeshKallepalli , North America's #Kushi Exhibitor under @CharismaEntmt Grand release today in the theatres ? #Samantha pic.twitter.com/IEyum95lPq — Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) September 1, 2023

Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently attended a pre-release event of Kushi in Dallas. Glimpses from the event were shared online on the day of the film's release.

A Twitter user @srinivasrtfan2 posted, "Just Now Completed My show ? What A Comeback From Rowdy Boy ???? First Half Is Good ?? Second Half Excellent ?? Sam and Vijay Chemistry ??? Interval and Pre Climax ? Block Buster Confirm ?? My Rating - 3.5/5 #Kushi #VijayDeverakonda #Samantha #KushiReview."

@venkyreviews tweeted, "#Kushi Overall A Clean Rom-Com that is simple yet entertaining for the most part! Though the film has a regular story and feels lengthy at times, the entertainment in the film works and the emotional quotient in the last 30 minutes works well. Barring a few hiccups here and there, it’s a pretty good watch! Rating: 3/5."

A Twitter user @CultboySatya shared, "#Kushi My View Excellent First half Followed by a Decent Second Half. A film which gave me Complete satisfaction After SIR and Virupaksha." '

? You all waited for 5 years, with me. Patiently waiting for me to do my thing! We did it. Today!! :) Waking up to this happiness from all around and my phone to hundreds of messages. I cannot help but tear up with emotions. I love you all ?? Go and enjoyyyyy this one with… — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) September 1, 2023

Vijay Deverakonda took to Twitter to post, "You all waited for 5 years, with me. Patiently waiting for me to do my thing! We did it. Today!! :) Waking up to this happiness from all around and my phone to hundreds of messages. I cannot help but tear up with emotions. I love you all ?? Go and enjoyyyyy this one with your friends and familes. Because I know you will ?? Emotional & #Kushi. Your man, Vijay Deverakonda."

Director Bobby tweeted, "Best wishes to @TheDeverakonda, @Samanthaprabhu2, director @ShivaNirvana bro,My producers #NaveenYerneni garu, #RaviShankar and CEO #Cherry garu For #Kushi Grand Release today!! ??@MythriOfficial."

Completed Watching #Kushi premier show at London. One word: Blockbuster Comeback for @TheDeverakonda ? Worth watching ?? #Kushi #VijayDeverakonda #kushipremier #Samantha pic.twitter.com/lAK8tLVO0i — Kavin (@Pesssii_) September 1, 2023

@Pesssii_, a Twitter user, posted, 'Completed Watching #Kushi premier show at London. One word: Blockbuster. Comeback for @TheDeverakonda ? Worth watching ?? #Kushi #VijayDeverakonda #kushipremier #Samantha.'

MASS FEST for the class movie ????? ??? #Kushi #BlockbusterKushi ?? pic.twitter.com/YQLGrIxVSU — THE CHANTI (@chanticomradevd) September 1, 2023

Vijay Deverakonda fans celebrate Kushi's release with dhol beats. See visuals from outside a theater.

A Twitter user @Murali90skid shared, "#Kushi ? Life after luv marriage. 1st half test ur patience. Songs & chemistry b/w #VijayDeverakonda & #SamanthaRuthPrabhu r major plus. 2nd half is good. Humour & emotions worked well. Better than the 1st half. Climax message?. Overall ABOVE AVERAGE! #KushiReview."

Citadel India director duo Raj & DK are all praise for Samantha Ruth Prabhu's film Kushi. They took to Instagram stories and wrote, "Looks like a blockbuster!! All the best team #kushi!." Samantha replied to their post, "Means a lot."

Producer Naga Vamsi shared via Twitter, "Wishing @TheDeverakonda, @Samanthaprabhu2, director @ShivaNirvana, and the entire team behind #Kushi an exhilarating release and a resounding blockbuster success. May the film captivate hearts and become a memorable cinematic journey for all! ♥??."

@ursmohan_kumar tweeted, "What a day! Hearing very good reports about the #Kushi USA premieres. Vala degara hit ante mana degara blockbuster ane ardam. Can't wait to watch my show PCX at 8am."

Samnatha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda fans make '#BlockBusterKushi' trend on Twitter.

User @RamSaayzz wrote on Twitter, "The Movie we needed. A perfect Apptizer to the heavy loaded Entress we will be getting. Bramhi tho ending. Dil Kush. Choodhaleamma anadru. Oka manchi review soon."

Sai Dharam Tej took to Twitter on Thursday and wrote, "The Love & Expectations around #Kushi is beautiful. @Samanthaprabhu2 Glad you're finding so much love for your strength. Love from this fanboy too. All the best @TheDeverakonda @ShivaNirvana @HeshamAWMusic & @MythriOfficial a lovely blockbuster tomorrow."

Thoughts before #Kushi ?? release tomorrow! Cannot believe it is already here. It feels so sudden even though its been a year since you saw me on the big screen last. I believe you will all have a great fun time at the cinema. I cannot tell you how much i look forward to big… pic.twitter.com/DXJKWdorGH — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) August 31, 2023

On the eve of Kushi's release, Vijay Deverakonda took to social media and wrote, "Thoughts before #Kushi?? release tomorrow! Cannot believe it is already here. It feels so sudden even though its been a year since you saw me on the big screen last. I believe you will all have a great fun time at the cinema. I cannot tell you how much i look forward to big smiles on all your faces. I love you all?? Kushiiii is yours in a few hours. Enjoyyyyy! Your man, Vijay Deverakonda."

Kushi marks the first collaboration of Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Talking about his Kushi co-star Samantha during a Q&A session, Vijay said, "Samantha is intelligent. When Shiva and I discuss the movie, she contributes great ideas. We share many similarities. We come from middle-class families, so we have similar perspectives on money and life. Additionally, we both have a passion for history. Samantha is religious, and I have questions about spirituality. Working with Samantha was a delight."

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Movie	Kushi
Star Cast	Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha
Director	Shiva Nirvana
Producer	Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar
Music	Hesham Abdul Wahab
Run Time	2 hr 45 Mins
Release	1 September 2023

Vijay Deverakonda teamed up with Samantha for the second time after Mahanati, for Kushi, directed by Shiva Nirvana. There are massive expectations on this film, which has been released today. Let’s see how the film has turned out to be

Viplav goes to Kashmir on a job assignment, where he meets Ara(dhya) Begum, whom he thinks is a Muslim. However, he soon gets to know that she’s Aaradhya, a staunch Brahmin. They both fall in love, and realise that their fathers are professional rivals. Despite that, and despite Aaradhya’s father having his conditions and rejecting the marriage, the two get married. After that, problems in their marital life start. What are these problems and how do they solve them, forms the rest of the story.

On Screen Performances:

Vijay Deverakonda doesn’t disappoint when it comes to his looks or performances. This is arguably his best when it comes to the way he looks. He looks very handsome on the screen and is also quite good with his performance. He perfectly displays all the emotions of Viplav.

Samantha, as usual, gives her best when it comes to performance. She is on par with Vijay, and they both complement each other. While she does look good, this is not her best when it comes to her looks..

The rest of the supporting cast in the movie, including Murali Sharma and Sachin are all good in their roles, and provide a slight bit of entertainment as well. They all do their part for the advancement of the story.

Off Screen Talents:

Director Shiva Nirvana has come up with a subject that is very familiar to the audiences, and while one expects him to take a more entertaining and unique direction when it comes to narrating his story, he doesn’t. The first half lags a lot, with the proceedings being very slow. The second half is better than the first half when it comes to the pacing, but on the whole, the movie could have been a lot more crisper. The feel-good moments in the film are few and far between, which is another major flaw of the movie.

The music of the film is its biggest backbone, with debutant Hesham Abdul Wahab giving a knockout album for Kushi. He is also quite good when it comes tot he background score of the film. The cinematography is also an asset for the film, with some locations having been shown in an absolutely breathtaking manner.

The production values of the film are top notch, but the editing of the film could have been so much better, with the run time and the lag time being a lot.

Plus Points:

Vijay and Samantha’s performances
Cinematography

Minus Points:

Lag in both halves
Just a few feel-good moments
Not much entertainment

Verdict: Kushi is a middling rom-com drama that would have worked a lot better if the entertainment values were higher, and the runtime was shorter. Director should have focused more on writing and screenplay to make it even more crispier.

Telugubulletin.com Rating: 2.5/5

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Kushi is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Shiva Nirvana. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it stars Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The music has been composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, while the lyrics for all of the songs were written by Shiva Nirvana.

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3:30 PM EST: Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda) an employee of BSNL moves to Kashmir for work. He falls in love with Aaradhya(Samantha). Kushi title is colorful to watch. Vennela Kishore’s comedy is okay.

Interval Report: First half of Kushi fails to engage the audience for the most part, the last 20 mins of first half is okay. Good performances from lead pair. 2 songs are okay. Largely depends on 2nd half of the movie.

Final Report: Kushi is a Rom-Com drama that partly engages.2nd half is better than the first half but length is a concern. Lead pair performances are good, VD looks super handsome. BGM and songs are fine.The screenplay/editing is not crisp, it has more dragging/boring scenes than feel-good scenes which is a must for this kind of genre.The main conflict in the movie has a resemblance to Maniratnam’s Sakhi.

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What is the release date of 'Kushi'? Release date of Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer 'Kushi' is 2023-09-01.
Who are the actors in 'Kushi'? 'Kushi' star cast includes Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Murali Sharma and Vennela Kishore.
Who is the director of 'Kushi'? 'Kushi' is directed by Siva Nirvana.
Who is the producer of 'Kushi'? 'Kushi' is produced by Naveen Yerneni.
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TELUGU360 RATING: 3.25/5

Story: Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda is the son of atheist Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar). Viplav, who works for BSNL is deployed to Kashmir where he meets Aara (Samantha). Aara and her friend trick Viplav that they are Muslims. But she is a Brahmin with a celebrity father who is a very God believer. The rest of the story is about the conflict between the lead couple, and the conflict between the Atheist family and the religious family.

Kushi takes off to the main story point without any delay after the main character’s introduction. As the protagonist moves to Kashmir on the job, the stunning Kashmir welcomes the audience. The beautiful locations, the first two soothing songs work, entertaining scenes will make the movie run smoothly. The hero Viplav tries to help Aaradya, and both fall in love with each other. The comedy is not great, but adequate entertainment throughout the first half of the film. The Hesham Abdul Wahab music and background score do the trick. Samantha in Aara’s role appeal. The second half starts with the typical newly married couple romance.

The Vijay Deverakonda, and Samantha chemistry worked out well, in some scenes they look like a real couple. There are even lip locks between them. The casting Is another asset for the film, Murali Sharma Sachin, Saranya, Lakshmi, Vennela Kishore, Rohini, Jayaram, and all other character actors did well.

There are minor hiccups in the second half of the film, which are covered by the good climax. Murali G’s photography is excellent and captures nature very well in Kashmir and Kerala. Prawin Pudi editing has been largely good, but should have been crisper in the second half.

-Good Entertainment throughout -Vijay – Samantha Pair is Superb -Great Songs and picturization -Family elements are blended well. -Different backdrop to a regular story -Production Values

-Slows down around pre-climax. -Some of the comedy bits are average. -There is ample scope for good dialogues but not been able to deliver. -The Kerala episode is not appealing.

An Entertaining, Classy, and Good family film after a long gap in Telugu. It has a simple story with a new backdrop that’s been effectively narrated by director Shiva Nirvana. The Superb songs and their aesthetic visuals are additional strengths of the film. Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha are at their best. The emotional climax covers the minor hiccups the film had. Go and Watch !

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In this Kushi film, Vijay Deverakonda , Samantha Ruth Prabhu played the primary leads.

The Kushi was released in theaters on 01 Sep 2023.

The Kushi was directed by Siva Nirvana

Movies like Prabhas Hanu , Mechanic Rocky , The Raja Saab and others in a similar vein had the same genre but quite different stories.

The Kushi had a runtime of 165 minutes.

The soundtracks and background music were composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab for the movie Kushi.

The cinematography for Kushi was shot by Murali G .

You can watch the Kushi movie on Netflix,.

On 01 Oct 2023 Kushi was released on the Netflix, platform.

The movie Kushi belonged to the Comedy,Romance, genre.

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Kushi: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

Release Date 1 September 2023
Language Telugu
Dubbed In Hindi, Tamil, Kannada
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration 2h 45min
Cast Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Jayaram, Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma, Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Ali, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar, Saranya Pradeep, Rohini
Director Shiva Nirvana
Writer Shiva Nirvana
Cinematography Murali G.
Music Hesham Abdul Wahab
Producer Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar
Production Mythri Movie Makers
Certificate 16+

About Kushi Movie (2023)

This romantic entertainer is helmed by Shiva Nirvana. The movie features Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha in lead roles.

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#	TITLE	ARTIST	DURATION
1.	Na Roja Nuvve	Hesham Abdul Wahab	4:03
2.	Aradhya	Hesham Abdul Wahab, Sid Sriram, Chinmayi Sripaada	4:43
3.	Title Song	Hesham Abdul Wahab	3:30
4.	Yedhaki Oka Gaayam	Hesham Abdul Wahab, Divya S Menon	3:51
5.	Osi Pellama	Hesham Abdul Wahab, Rahul Sipligunj, Saketh Komanduri	3:39

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Average Ratings: 2.85/5 Score: 100% Positive Reviews Counted:5 Positive:4 Neutral:1 Negative:0

Ratings: 3/5 Review By: Neeshita Site:Times Of India

In his debut film Ninnu Kori, director Shiva Nirvana explored the dynamic between a married woman and her ex-lover. At the end of it all, Kushi remains the kind of film thatll entertain you, despite the draggy bits. Love triumphs above all else is a message all of us could use.

Visit Site For more Ratings: 2.5/5 Review By: Raghu Site:Indian Express

The film begins well with Viplavs decision to choose Kashmir for his job location. Vennela Kishores character adds some fun to the proceedings. The first two songs are picturised well and add to the romantic mood. The film takes an interesting turn with Samanthas identity getting revealed and the possibility of a clash between tradition and modernity, and faith and reason coming up.

Visit Site For more Ratings: 2.75/5 Review By: Venkat Site:Great Andhra

However, €œKushi€ offers an engaging viewing experience, especially for its family-oriented sequences and entertainment value, despite some issues. Engaging But Not Entertaining

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Ratings: 3.25/5 Review By: 123Telugu Site:123Telugu

On the whole, Kushi is a likeable rom-com with a neat second half. The main point of the film unfolds in the latter hour, which is packed with good drama and emotions. Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha are adorable, and they are well-supported by other artists. But as mentioned earlier, the initial portions of the film arent great. Also, Kushi could have done with a shorter runtime for better impact. Nonetheless, Shiva Nirvana delivers a film that is relatable to family audiences. Hence, Kushi ends up being a good watch this weekend.

Visit Site For more Ratings: 2.75/5 Review By: Gulte Site:Gulte

Overall, Kushi is a mixed plot of topics like marriage, misunderstandings, and parents egos that work only in parts. The songs, picturization, and a few comedy scenes make it a passable entertainer on the whole. Kushi gets decent marks compared to those disasters attacking audiences every week and it has to be seen how it fares at B & C centers.

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Kushi Story:

Viplav is an employee of the state-run telecom company BSNL, while Aradhya is a corporate professional working in iLabs Centre.

Kushi Release Date:

Sep 1, 2023 ( India) straight to Theaters

Kushi Cast:

Vijay Devarakonda Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Kushi Director:

Shiva Nirvana

Kushi Producer:

Naveen Yerneni Y. Ravi Shankar

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2 Hours 45 Minutes (165 minutes)

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Neel has recently admitted that, with “Salaar,” he recast the manga-serial-dense story of “Ugramm” so that it more closely resembles his two-part action epic “KGF,” whose second half was the most expensive Kannada-language movie production to date. (now only tied for second place) Which is to say that “Salaar” also looks brownish-gold and seems to have been filmed on a studio set designed to look like a “ Mad Max: Fury Road ”-themed desert music festival.

It’s unusual, but not surprising to see Neel’s influence predominate in “Salaar.” The Pan-Indian blockbuster success of “KGF” was big enough to confirm a recent trend: popular directors are now being sold to their mass audience public as visionary auteurs, thanks in no small part to the strong appeal of “ RRR ” director S.S. Rajamouli’s brand of maximalist counter-mythmaking.

Before Rajamouli, Indian directors were rarely presented as being more important to a movie’s success than their marquee-topping actors. “Salaar” also stars Prabhas, who played Baahubali, the brawny warrior king, in “Baahubali,” Rajamouli’s trend-setting two-part historic romance. In interviews, Neel has said that some of the biggest differences between the stories of “Ugramm” and “Salaar” were inspired by Prabhas and his co-star Prithviraj Sukumaran . There’s still no way to look at “Salaar” without seeing this as Neel’s show, featuring some notable collaborators.

Even “Salaar”’s elaborate plot already feels like a Neel specialty, particularly its labyrinthine structure and heavy emphasis on flashbacks and tangential sub-plots. The first part of “Salaar” introduces viewers to Deva (Prabhas), a dreamboat with a past and a controlling mother ( Easwari Rao ). Deva loves children and also bonds with Aadhya ( Shruti Haasan ), an adult woman who also loves her mother (now dead) and is also hiding from a mysterious criminal organization. Aadhya and her pursuers lead Deva back to the powerful, hyper-industrialized Khansaar, an independent nation that looks like a steam-punkified coal mine and industrial slum straight out of “ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 .” Deva’s return to Khansaar also reunites him with Vardha (Sukumaran), prince of Khansaar.

Deva and Vardha’s friendship threads the needle for Neel’s crazy quilt story, uniting flashbacks to climactic boyhood traumas—they were so close and only ten years old, it was 1985!—with perpetually escalating “Game of Thrones”-type feuds between warring Khansaarian leaders. Will Deva bring peace to Khansaar and re-unite with Vardha? No, of course not. This is a story about how two childhood besties grew up to be the kind of rivals whose hatred is so intense that it makes their story too “frightening to think about,” according to some appropriately over-ripe voiceover narration. That line’s especially funny given that it’s delivered right before the surtitle card (“PART 1: CEASEFIRE”) announces an intermission break.

“Would you like to know his story?” the narrator says about half-way through the movie. “His” obviously means Deva, but it could it just as easily mean Neel, who plays up every on-screen movement as if it were a major dramatic event. Neel tends to over-score action with slow-motion a reverb-heavy score and matching sound effects. He also favors Zack Snyder-y speed-ramping in his fight scenes, which alternately winds up and slows down set pieces so that they’re more about poses than choreography.

There’s no question that Neel’s the key to “Salaar”’s success, so it’s hard to get too upset for his reminding us with every italicized, bolded, and underlined flourish. This movie, like his last two movies, feels like a calculated attempt at synthesizing a few different trends into the next mega-trend, including the Pan-Indian appeal of co-stars Prabhas (Telugu language) and Sukumaran (Malayalam). Neel retraces his steps with bolder, harder stresses, like when a group of women chant and shake their ankle bracelets in unison to thank Deva for delivering them from a tyrannical Lord and his rapist son.

Neel’s become a more polished filmmaker since “Ugramm,” and has used what he’s learned to dig his heels deeper into a style that he’s clearly been thinking about for a while now. It shows, even if “Salaar” is just another adolescent fantasy about a righteous savior and a world-ending civil war, coming soon enough in “Salaar: Part 2.”

In theaters now.

Simon Abrams

Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in The New York Times , Vanity Fair , The Village Voice, and elsewhere.

Prabhas as Deva
Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vardharaja Mannaar
Shruti Haasan as Aadya
Jagapati Babu as Raja Mannaar
Easwari Rao as Deva's Mother

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Prashanth Neel
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