Telusu Kada has landed on Netflix. Helmed by Neeraja Kona, this romantic drama stars Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty. Despite bombing badly at the box office, the film carried a promising buzz before its OTT premiere. However, it has arrived on streaming with a resounding thud, not of failure, but of extreme polarisation.
What was marketed as a refreshing, modern take on relationships has instead become a battleground online, with viewers sharply divided.
Telusu Kada revolves around a complex, urban love story centred on a man caught between his wife and his ex-girlfriend. This intriguing setup, which explores modern themes such as surrogacy and commitment, set high expectations for a nuanced emotional drama.
However, the final product appears to be a case of ambition exceeding execution, resulting in the confusion and disappointment many viewers are expressing.
Supporters are praising the film for its bold, contemporary subject matter, its mature dialogue, and the strong, authentic performances from the lead cast.
Critics, on the other hand, are lashing out at its uneven pacing, messy character arcs, particularly that of the male protagonist, and a narrative that feels underwritten despite its emotionally rich themes. Many find the protagonist difficult to empathise with, leaving them frustrated by the end.
While its debatable nature has guaranteed plenty of conversation, the mixed reception has likely deterred a large segment of OTT audiences, preventing the film from gaining the momentum needed to become a streaming success despite its poor theatrical run.
Telusu Kada proves that a bold premise alone cannot guarantee success. It dared to be different, but in doing so, created a clear rift among OTT viewers.
The question remains: Is Telusu Kada the bold new drama you’ve been waiting for, or simply a head-scratcher? The only way to know for sure is to dive into the movie yourself. You can stream it now on Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates.
Here’s how viewers have reacted to the film.
Worst writing
Worst acting by lead
Worst concept #TelusuKada— Summer (@deluluworld12) November 15, 2025
Nitin chesi unte atleast comedy movie aina ayyedhi.. Sidhu made it a psycho film with his confused af acting.
He probably did not want comparisons to Tillu character but this went haywire.Only best character was Harsha for me. What an actor
#TelusuKada— Theju (@PinkCancerian) November 15, 2025
2 beautiful women desperate for a narcissistic manipulative scumbag – TelusuKada
— (@itsmetsr) November 15, 2025
Siddu changed his dialogue delivery and it looks fake. He looks low-key annoyed throughout the frames #TelusuKada
— Green T ☕️ (@geetmh) November 15, 2025
#TelusuKada what a movie man.#neerrajakona crazy concept.
— skibididdy Reddy (@HecKer_69) November 15, 2025
#TelusuKada : 1.5/5 pic.twitter.com/TM5Q5oKFv8
— mood swinger (@memes_disorder) November 15, 2025
#TelusuKada – Waste of Time
Maybe Movie Director is Psycho pic.twitter.com/rwAVXbnepG
— Yours Cinema (@YoursCinema) November 15, 2025
I think Neeraja Kona fooled us all by telling us she’s the one who directed #TelusuKada. Sad that Vangod did not get the credit for directing the film.
Watched the film. Did not make any sense, definitely not a boring film, aesthetics were good, but it is an incomplete film.— SkyWalker Rao (@skywalkerrao) November 15, 2025
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