# Korean Kanakaraju Opens to Praise for Comedy and Varun Tej 2026-08-07T02:45:31+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Varun Tej’s horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju released in theatres on August 7, with early audience reactions praising its comic entertainment, performances and action. Several viewers singled out comedian Satya, calling his timing a major strength, while Varun Tej’s performance in two roles also drew approval. S. Thaman’s background score and the high-table action sequences received praise in some reactions. The film follows Kanagaraju, a folk troupe leader from Penukonda in Rayalaseema, whose life changes after a spirit from Korea possesses him. Ritika Nayak plays Chaitra and Satya plays Kisttappa. Some viewers described the film as Billa with a horror touch, but criticised its climax, screenplay and lack of an authentic Korean feel. Merlapaka Gandhi wrote and directed the film. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - indiatvnews.com Tags: Film reviews, Korean Kanagaraju, Satya, Telugu cinema, Varun Tej Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/korean-kanagaraju-opens-to-praise-for-comedy-and-varun-tej/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/korean-kanagaraju-opens-to-praise-for-comedy-and-varun-tej/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.