Korean Kanakaraju
Dir. Merlapaka Gandhi
TollyPrema Score
9 critics
Scores better than 29% of Telugu films
Follows a Rayalaseema youth named Kanakaraju whose life upends when a vessel from Korea brings a spirit that possesses him, transforming him into Korean Kanakaraju.
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“Mega Prince Varun Tej who has been reeling under the string of flops, after a long gap is now getting ready to test his luck with his upcoming film Korean Kanakaraju. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix for a fancy sum. The film is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi is…”
“సినిమా పేరు: కొరియన్ కనకరాజు నటీనటులు: వరుణ్ తేజ్, రితిక నాయక్,సత్య, సునీల్, విటి గణేష్ తదితరులు సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ: మనోజ్ రెడ్డి ఎడిటింగ్: సత్యా మ్యూజిక్: థమన్ నిర్మాతలు: రాజీవ్ రెడ్డి, ప్రమోద్ ఉప్పలపాటి, వంశీ కృష్ణారెడ్డి బ్యానర్స్: యువి క్రియేషన్స్, ఫస్ట్ ఫ్రేమ్ ఎంటర్టైన్మె…”
“Below Par Horror-Comedy. First hour drags until Korean concept is introduced. Second half starts interesting but goes nowhere. Satya's comedy is the saving grace. Execution is clumsy and logicless. Songs ineffective, BGM repetitive loud EDM. AI fight climax is atrocious. Not up to the mark!”
“Kanakaraju lives in Penukonda, a town in Rayalaseema, where he runs a traditional Chekka Bhajana troupe. He is burdened by the debts left behind by his father. His elder brother relocates to Singapore and never returns back to India. Kanakaraju works hard, earns money, and car…”
“Release Date : August 07, 2026 123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5 Starring : Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Satya and Others Director : Merlapaka Gandhi Producers : Rajeev Reddy Yeduguru, Pramod Uppalapati, Vamsi Krishna Reddy Music Director : Thaman S Cinematographer : Manojh Reddy Edit…”
“Producer - Rajeev Reddy, Sai Babu Jagarlamudi, Pramod Uppalapati, and Vamsi Krishna Reddy”
“Movie: Korean Kanakaraju Rating: 2.5/5 Banner: UV Creations, First Frame Entertainment Cast: Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil, Muralidhar Goud, Avasarala Srinivas, VTV Ganesh, Bulli Raju, Temper and others Music Director: S. Thaman DOP: Manojh Reddy Editor: Satyaa G Produ…”
🎬 Cast & Crew
Crew
Cast
Varun Tej
Kanakaraju
Ritika Nayak
Sunil Varma
Satya
VTV Ganesh
Mahesh Achanta
Daksha Nagarkar
Special Appearance
Bheemala Revanth Pavan Sai Subhash
Score breakdown
Watched the film? Vote on each review below to help us track who gets it right.
“Mega Prince Varun Tej who has been reeling under the string of flops, after a long gap is now getting ready to test his luck with his upcoming film Korean Kanakaraju. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix for a fancy sum. The film is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi is…”
“సినిమా పేరు: కొరియన్ కనకరాజు నటీనటులు: వరుణ్ తేజ్, రితిక నాయక్,సత్య, సునీల్, విటి గణేష్ తదితరులు సినిమాటోగ్రఫీ: మనోజ్ రెడ్డి ఎడిటింగ్: సత్యా మ్యూజిక్: థమన్ నిర్మాతలు: రాజీవ్ రెడ్డి, ప్రమోద్ ఉప్పలపాటి, వంశీ కృష్ణారెడ్డి బ్యానర్స్: యువి క్రియేషన్స్, ఫస్ట్ ఫ్రేమ్ ఎంటర్టైన్మె…”
“Below Par Horror-Comedy. First hour drags until Korean concept is introduced. Second half starts interesting but goes nowhere. Satya's comedy is the saving grace. Execution is clumsy and logicless. Songs ineffective, BGM repetitive loud EDM. AI fight climax is atrocious. Not up to the mark!”
“Kanakaraju lives in Penukonda, a town in Rayalaseema, where he runs a traditional Chekka Bhajana troupe. He is burdened by the debts left behind by his father. His elder brother relocates to Singapore and never returns back to India. Kanakaraju works hard, earns money, and car…”
“Release Date : August 07, 2026 123telugu.com Rating : 3.25/5 Starring : Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Satya and Others Director : Merlapaka Gandhi Producers : Rajeev Reddy Yeduguru, Pramod Uppalapati, Vamsi Krishna Reddy Music Director : Thaman S Cinematographer : Manojh Reddy Edit…”
“Producer - Rajeev Reddy, Sai Babu Jagarlamudi, Pramod Uppalapati, and Vamsi Krishna Reddy”
“Movie: Korean Kanakaraju Rating: 2.5/5 Banner: UV Creations, First Frame Entertainment Cast: Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil, Muralidhar Goud, Avasarala Srinivas, VTV Ganesh, Bulli Raju, Temper and others Music Director: S. Thaman DOP: Manojh Reddy Editor: Satyaa G Produ…”
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Crew
Cast
Varun Tej
Kanakaraju
Ritika Nayak
Sunil Varma
Satya
VTV Ganesh
Mahesh Achanta
Daksha Nagarkar
Special Appearance
Bheemala Revanth Pavan Sai Subhash