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Kushi Reviews

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.

Full Review | Sep 11, 2023

It could have been a timely ode to love across differences. Instead, it is just another love story that banks on the lead actors, the music and the technical finesse for salvation.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Sep 8, 2023

Kushi is a breezy, feel-good film for the most part, ably aided by Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 8, 2023

The music is honestly the only redeeming factor in this film that is ridden with too many ideas.

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Kushi movie review: This Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer is a love story with a twist

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123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5

Starring: Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha, Jayaram, Sachin Khedakar, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Ali, Rohini Molleti, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyenger, Saranya Pradeep

Director: Shiva Nirvana

Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar

Music Director: Hesham Abdul Wahab

Cinematographer: G. Murali

Editor: Prawin Pudi

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In recent times, Kushi is one film that has garnered tremendous hype with its songs. This Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha starrer was well-promoted. Shiva Nirvana, who delivered adorable films like Majili and Ninnu Kori, directed this rom-com. The film has hit the screens today, and let’s see how it is.

Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda), who works at BSNL, falls for Aaradhya (Samantha) the moment he sees her. But Aaradhya pretends to be a Pakistani Muslim to avoid Viplav. Eventually, Aaradhya falls for Viplav, and the former reveals to the latter that she is from a conservative Brahmin family. But little do Viplav and Aaradhya know that their fathers, Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar) and Chadarangam Srinivasa Rao (Murali Sharma), are at loggerheads. Viplav and Aaradhya marry against their parents’ wishes, and soon they encounter unexpected issues in their married life. How they sort them out forms the crux of the story.

Plus Points:

The film doesn’t deal with any out-of-the-box concept, but it is about the common and petty issues faced by people in their relationships. This has been showcased in a light-hearted manner in the second half. The conflict point is nicely complemented by good music and rich visuals.

All the scenes that come between the lead pair in the latter hour will go well with family audiences and this is where the film shines. The scenes aren’t new, but they are presented in a convincing manner. Vijay Deverakonda is simply superb as Viplav. The actor sheds his mass image and does what his character exactly demands. He looked uber cool throughout the film. Vijay’s comedy timing and his performance in crucial scenes are adorable.

Star actress Samantha is lovely in Kushi. She looked super cute and performed with finesse. Her chemistry with Vijay Deverakonda is good, and she is effortless in the emotional sequences, too. The fun is decent, and the emotions in the latter hour came out well. Sharanya, Murali Sharma, Rohini, Sharanya Pradeep, Sachin Khedekar, and Rahul Ramakrishna pass muster.

Minus Points:

The movie becomes quite predictable after a point in time, and this bogs down the impact to an extent. As one can guess what would happen next, the movie becomes slightly underwhelming at times. The Kerala episode could have been executed in a better manner.

The movie is lengthy, and the editing team could have trimmed down a few sequences. Especially the Kashmir portions are a bit prolonged, and this could have been taken care of. The momentum is not that great in the first half, and the film gets into the right track from the pre- interval scene. During the promotions, director Shiva Nirvana mentioned that the film deals with a sensitive issue, but this aspect isn’t new and reminds us of a few films.

Technical Aspects:

Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music is the second hero of Kushi. The songs are superb, and they are also shot captivatingly by cinematographer Murali. The rich visuals enhance the viewing experience. Mythri Movie Makers didn’t compromise on the production values. The editing could have been a lot better.

Coming to the director, Shiva Nirvana, he did a decent job with Kushi. Shiva Nirvana chose a simple concept that resonates with the married people and delivered it in his style. All the director’s films deal with simple life issues, and Kushi too falls in the same category. The casting was very good, and also the director got a solid technical team.

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 aren’t 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.

123telugu.com Rating: 3.25/5

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Kushi movie review: When love and acceptance is convoluted

In that vein, Kushi is a missed chance. In a country where extremists seek life in the name of love jihad, it could have really fostered love and acceptance

Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Director: Shiva Nirvana

Kashmir, religion, love jihad, Hindutva and superstitious. Kushi , starring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes on all of these socio-political conflicts, not to portray a visceral and effecting story but romance and melodrama. These conflicts provide fodder that is clickbaity enough to draw the crowd in as it is laced with humor. So it is no surprise then that the film ends up becoming way too convoluted. Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda) works at the telephone exchange in Kashmir, and after his chance meeting with Ara ‘Begum’ (Samantha Ruth Prabhu) he falls in love.

In an attempt to establish that Viplav’s love is beyond religion, the film chooses Kashmir as a set-up. Is it tone-deaf? Yes! Will filmmakers continue to use the Kashmir conflict as a plot device? Looks like it. In fact, from the very beginning, Kushi made me uncomfortable. The film tries to tell audiences that only women in burqa are safe in a place such as Kashmir. It has a Hindu girl dressed in a burqa visiting a temple. After the hijab row, and the apparent Islamophobia in our country, this set-up could have been used to portray inclusivity and a sense of brotherhood and belonging. Instead, we get men dressed in Muslim attire drawing weapon against a group of people belonging to another religion.

As if this weren’t enough, there is another layer to this story. What happens when an atheist falls in love with a believer? This is not a believer who keeps her faith personal, but the kind that also believes in superstitions, to the extent that she a black cat is bad omen in her life. Her father speaks of nothing but the God, God’s teaching and so on. Viplav’s father, on the other hand, believes in nothing but science. Can Aradhya and Viplav really overcome the differences in their belief system and their upbringing? In the honeymoon period, none of this seem to matter. However, as days pass and conflict of a failed pregnancy enters their relationship, everything goes to hell in a handbasket.

Aradhya, who buries the believer in her and forsakes her faith for the time being is forced to ponder on the words of her father, a pandit who had foretold that her relationship with Viplav was fated to fail. She wonders if one ‘homam’ can really resolve all the issues and misunderstanding that had recently cropped up in her relationship and addresses the same to Viplav. Her father is after all not a quack in her eyes. It is at this moment that we begin to wonder, what of love and acceptance beyond faith?

The film did find its way to acceptance towards the very end, yes, but what of all the moments before. Ones where the film did nothing but establish the fact that differences would only lead to misery in a relationship? To establish that the opposite of the conflict is true, no time in spent and instead, we now see the focus of the film shift from differences in faith to pregnancy. Convoluted sounds like an understatement at this point.

In that vein, Kushi is a missed chance. In a country where extremists seek life in the name of love jihad, it could have really fostered love and acceptance. It could have been heart melting and mesmerizing. Instead, we have something forgettable. The music is honestly the only redeeming factor in this film that is ridden with too many ideas.

Rating: 2 (out of 5 stars)

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Kushi Review: Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's love-story is sweet and endearing but problematic

Kushi directed by shiva nirvana and starring vijay deverakonda and samantha ruth prabhu is now playing at a theatre near you., by rishil jogani.

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Kushi has an interesting premise but the film is not defining (Credit: Mythri Movie Makers)

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• Kushi stars Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in lead roles.
• Kushi now plays at a theatre near you.

Name: Kushi

Cast: vijay deverakonda,samantha ruth prabhu,jayaram, rating: 2.5, where to watch: netflix.

Kushi is the story of 2 families where the patriarchs Lenin Sathya (Sachin Khedekar) and Chadarangam Srinivasa Rao (Murali Sharma) have diametrically opposite views on God and faith. The daughter of Chadarangam, Aradhya ( Samantha Ruth Prabhu ) and the son of Lenin Sathya, Viplav ( Vijay Deverakonda ) fall in love with one another in Kashmir, unaware of eachother's family backgrounds. Despite their horoscopes not matching and foresigns of adversities in married life, the two, against the wishes of the patriachs, decide to marry eachother and prove that they are an ideal couple and their bond is stronger than the adversities that they may face.

What works:

Kushi has a very strong foundation and its subject matter makes for an interesting theatrical watch. Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have a really beautiful chemistry. The supporting cast is excellent. The film blends humour and drama seamlessly. The meta references are sure to make you chuckle. Songs in the film are melodious, especially 'Aradhya'. The film has been captured on camera, breathtakingly.

What doesn't:

Kushi's stereotypical gags are a major turnoff. Many dialogues and moments in the film come off as problematic. The haphazard use of Hindi in the first half is quite testing. The film is lengthy and could do with atleast 20 minutes of trimming. The couple of action blocks in Kushi lack conviction and just don't fit well with the tone of the film.

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Kushi Acting Performances:

Vijay Deverakonda as Viplav is in good form and embodies his character with ease.  Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Aradhya is very graceful and endearing to watch.  Murali Sharma and Sachin Khedekar play their parts extremely well and their confrontational scenes add to the film's merits. Other cast members only elevate the film further.

Kushi Movie Final Verdict:

Kushi is definitely an interesting film conceptually with solid acting performances and other technical aspects. However, its excessive length, incoherent screenplay and questionable approach don't let it become a defining film which it could have become. You can watch Kushi at a theatre near you.

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Kushi Review: Partly Kushi, Partly Routine

Movie: Kushi Rating: 2.75/5 Banner: Mythri Movie Makers Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Jayaram, Sachin Khedakar, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Ali, Rohini, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar and Saranya Pradeep and others Music: Hesham Abdul Wahab DOP: G.Murali Editing: Prawin Pudi Production Designer: Jayashree Lakshminarayanan Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar Y Written and Directed by: Shiva Nirvana Release Date: Sep 01, 2023

Following the disappointing outcome of "Liger," Vijay Deverakonda was in need of a film that could bring him joy and relief. He believed that "Kushi," a romantic drama, could be the one to achieve this. Has the film lived up to his expectations?

Let's find out.

Story: New BSNL recruit Vilpav (Vijay Deverakonda) falls in love with Aradhya (Samantha), an IT engineer who came to Kashmir with her colleagues. They fall in love and quickly decide to tie the knot.

However, Viplav's (Sachin Khedekar) atheist father and Aradhya's (Murali Sharma) religious preacher father play spoilsport.

Aradhya's dad thinks Viplav and his dad need to do an homam to protect themselves from astrological doshas, but Viplav's dad is an atheist and doesn't buy it.

Viplav and Aradhya decide to run away and tie the knot. How peaceful or troubled will their married life be?

Artistes’ Performances: After the disappointment of "Liger," Vijay Deverakonda feels right at home in his role as the boy next door, Viplav. In this regard, he excels, being the film's primary strength. Vijay Deverakonda harks back to his "Geetha Govindam" days by avoiding the typical mass and action sequences, except for a small fight and a chase sequence.

Samantha appears decent in her "Begum" persona and her performance is poised and subtle. She looks at her best in this film when compared to her recent films. She also did a couple of lip locks.

The first half of the film features the comedy talents of Vennela Kishore, while the second half showcases those of Rahul Ramakrishna.

Murali Sharma fits well into his role as Pravachanakartha, and Sachin Khedekar is right on the mark as an atheist.

Lakshmi plays Samantha's grandmother, and Rohini and Jayaram contribute significantly to the film's emotional core.

Technical Excellence: The musical score is the film's strongest aspect. Hesham Abdul Wahab in his Telugu debut brings out a slew of excellent tracks that have been topping the charts. Visually, the songs are just as enjoyable as it is audibly.

Murali's cinematography is a plus because he creates visually striking shots. The photography in Kashmir is very aesthetically pleasing.

The editing is a big problem. The film drags on for far too long, and there are numerous boring scenes in the second half that could be cut without affecting the story.

Highlights: Vijay Deverakonda Hesham’s songs Climax sequence

Drawback: Inconsistent narrative Editing Lengthy runtime Predictable sequences

Analysis Apart from "Arjun Reddy," Vijay Deverakonda's likable portrayal as the boy next door in films like "Pelli Choopulu" and "Geetha Govandam" has endeared him to both youngsters and family audiences.

Following the disappointment of "Liger," he recognized his strengths and opted for "Kushi," a film that takes him back to his roots. Shiva Nirvana has crafted a story loosely inspired by Mani Rathnam’s "Sakhi," but he introduces a new conflict: atheism versus religion.

Similar to “Sakhi,” we witness an extensive depiction of the love between the hero and heroine. We also observe the challenges faced by this couple after marriage, mirroring elements of “Sakhi.”

The first half of the film, set against the backdrop of Kashmir, is quite boring. In addition, the film loses its momentum after the hero and heroine tie the knot.

The director introduces a metropolitan fight sequence, a protracted exploration of infertility issues, a song about marital life ("pellam"), and more during this phase.

Unfortunately, this entire stretch consumes runtime without significantly contributing to the narrative. Just as the film begins to lose its grip, Shiva Nirvana revitalizes it with an episode set in Kerala.

From this point onward, "Kushi" manages to captivate the audience while evoking emotions. This final emotional episode rescues the movie, making it a decent watch.

The film's strengths lie in its vibrant settings, Vijay Deverakonda’s charismatic presence, Samantha's portrayal as the wife and the songs. However, its drawbacks include predictability, uneven storytelling, and a lack of strong conflict points.

There is a scene in the film that discusses the protagonist's masturbation to collect his semen for testing at a hospital. Heroine asks the hero whom he imagined while collecting, to which he replies that he imagined Kate Winslet from 'Titanic.' Is this necessary in a film that targets a family audience? The only difference is that this particular scene is only included for the USA audience, as it was removed in the Indian version.

However, “Kushi” offers an engaging viewing experience, especially for its family-oriented sequences and entertainment value, despite some issues.

Bottom line: Engaging But Not Entertaining

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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.

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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.

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#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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Kushi Movie Review

Article by Suman M Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 9:06 am, 1 September 2023

2 hr 45 min   |   Romance   |   01-09-2023

Cast - Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha, Murli Sharma, Sachin Khedkar, Rohini, Lakshmi, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishna, Shatru and others

Director - Shiva Nirvana

Producer - Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar

Banner - Mythri Movie Makers

Music - Hesham Abdul Wahab

Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha paired up for a romantic drama Kushi in Siva Nirvana’s direction. All three of them are waiting for Kushi to become a success given their respective previous films did not fare well at the box office.

The songs turned chartbusters and the trailer appeared to be having romantic and fun moments along with the needed emotions. The movie Kushi is releasing today in theaters and it has to be seen how well the chemistry of Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha worked. And here is the review from one of the US Premieres.

What Is It About?

A BSNL employee Viplav (Vijay Deverakonda) falls in love with Aradhya (Samantha) in Kashmir and she too loves him. They realize later that their marriage is almost impossible because Viplav is the son of a popular atheist Lenin Sathyam (Sachin Khedkar) and Aradhya is the daughter of his arch rival popular Pravachanakartha Chadarangam Srinivasa Rao (Murli Sharma). How Viplav and Aaradhya get married and what happens in their married life is all about Kushi.

Performances

Samantha performed really well and she excelled in a few scenes reminding us of her performances from her first films. Vijay Deverakonda too did well in Kushi. Vijay’s performance, looks and role remind his Geetha Govindam many a time. The chemistry between Vijay and Samantha worked big although the story has it own flaws. Murli Sharma and Sachin Khedkar did their part, while Rohini and Jayaram looked routine. Veteran actress Lakshmi, Sharanya Pradeep, Shatru did fine in their given roles. Rahul Ramakrishna and Vennela Kishore tried their best but the comedy worked only in parts.

Technicalities

Kushi has rich visuals and the cinematography is extraordinary. The production values are really good. Except for the party song, all the melodies and the pathos song are soothing. The Kashmir part in the first half has got good frames all over. The background music is good. Apart from the performances, the overall plot of Kushi has more than one topic that fails to establish a proper connection with each other. The dialogues are fine.

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Ineffective Conflict Lack of emotional depth Over-the-top scenes

We have some cult movies like Sakhi with the eloped couples getting married and later facing the struggle of compatibility in married life. Kushi deals with a similar plot but with additional elements like belief in god included within.

The first half has mostly a breezy romance in Kashmir. Though the scenic visuals and songs enthrall us in the first half, the story moves at a snail’s pace keeping us waiting until the actual plot is revealed before the interval. The comedy of Vennela Kishore worked in parts.

While the first half is only about Viplav and Aradhya, the second half is a complete gear shift to family and emotional drama. Again, the story runs at a slow pace with a good number of missing logics, the emotions and comedy becomes the saviors working in parts. One particular scene of Vijay Deverakonda’s Arjun Reddy reference brings out laughs. Some prolonged comedy episodes in the second half manage to entertain the audience.

Kushi has a good share of narrative going flat and pale. Due to the lengthy second half the graph took a fall. The climax episodes with Sachin Khedkar and a few dialogues by Murli Sharma are impressive and they helped it pick up. Many emotional scenes worked well only due to the actors’ performances but the lack of depth in the scenes stuck out like a sore thumb.

The ego war between the fathers of the lead couple appears to be not justified by the misunderstandings they had. Also, the impact of another couple revealing their past is not shown well.

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.

Bottomline: Music Rocks – Story Has Cracks

Rating: 2.75 /5

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Kushi Movie Review 2023 – Story

Viplav, an employee at BSNL played by Vijay Deverakonda, is instantly captivated by Aaradhya, portrayed by Samantha, from the very moment he lays eyes on her. But in order to keep Viplav away, Aaradhya creates a false identity and poses as a Muslim from Pakistan. As fate would have it, Aaradhya ends up falling madly in love with Viplav, which prompts her to reveal her true origins: she comes from a traditional Brahmin family.

Their dads, Lenin Satyam (Sachin Khedekar), and Chadarangam Srinivasa Rao (Murali Sharma), are engaged in a terrible quarrel, which Viplav and Aaradhya are unaware of. Viplav and Aaradhya decide to get married in spite of their parents’ adamant opposition, which opens the door to unexpected difficulties in their marriage. How they overcome these obstacles and come up with answers is at the center of the story.

Kushi Movie Plus Points 

The film doesn’t explore groundbreaking themes but rather delves into the everyday relationship issues that people commonly face. These issues are presented in a light-hearted manner in the second half, complemented by excellent music and stunning visuals.

The interactions between the lead characters in the latter part of the movie are a highlight, especially for family audiences. While the scenes themselves may not be entirely new, they are portrayed convincingly. As Viplav, Vijay Deverakonda shines, abandoning his popular image to better fit his role. His comic timing, performance, and delivery of a crucial scene are all wonderful.

Star actress Samantha is charming as Kushi, exuding cuteness and finesse in her portrayal. Her chemistry with Vijay Deverakonda is solid, and she effortlessly handles emotional sequences. The film balances fun and emotions effectively in the latter part. Excellent supporting performances come from Sharanya, Murali Sharma, Rohini, Sharanya Pradeep, Sachin Khedekar, and Rahul Ramakrishna.

Kushi Movie Review: Technical Points

Kushi relies heavily on Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music, which functions almost like a second protagonist. The tunes are excellent, and the director of photography Murali does an excellent job of capturing them. The breathtaking sights greatly improve the experience of watching. Although Mythri Movie Makers did not cut corners when it came to production qualities, the editing might use some work.

Shiva Nirvana, the director, is then dealt with by him skillfully. In his signature manner, Shiva Nirvana chooses a straightforward but accessible idea that appeals to married people. Kushi falls into the same genre as the director’s earlier works in that it also deals with topics that pertain to everyday life. The casting is top-notch, and the director assembles a solid technical team to bring his vision to life.

Last Verdict 

Kushi is a delightful romantic comedy overall, with its second half standing out in particular. This last section of the movie is where the main storyline develops, providing gripping drama and emotional depth. Samantha and Vijay Deverakonda give charming performances, while the rest of the ensemble supports them well. But as was already observed, the movie’s opening acts are weak, and a shorter running period might have had a bigger impact. Shiva Nirvana does, however, manage to create a relevant movie for family audiences, making Kushi a weekend watch that is worthwhile.

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