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Korean Kanakaraju Opens to Praise for Comedy and Varun Tej
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Early social media reactions often turn a first show into a verdict, with claims that Korean Kanakaraju is either a sure-shot hit or merely a time-pass entertainer. Neither conclusion is supported yet. The consistent positive signal is Satya’s comedy, while the recurring reservations concern the climax and Korean setting. A clearer measure will come from sustained theatre occupancy and audience response beyond opening-day posts.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, indiatvnews.com
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