Jai Lava Kusa (2017) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Jai Lava Kusa(2017)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Thriller
2h 30m · 20 Sept 2017
Music: Devi Sri Prasad | DOP: Chota K. Naidu | Writer: Kona Venkat
Ratings
Our Rating
2.75
📖 Story
Jai Lava Kusa is a Telugu action drama revolving around three identical brothers with distinct personalities. The story explores their individual struggles, relationships, and how they come together to overcome a common adversary, highlighting themes of family, identity, and sacrifice.
N.T. Rama Rao Jr.: Versatile and powerful, convincingly portraying three distinct characters with emotional depth and energy.
Nivetha Thomas: Strong and emotive, providing solid support to the lead roles.
Raashii Khanna: Effective and charming, complementing the narrative well.
Bobby Kolli: Commanding presence as the antagonist, bringing intensity to the role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓N.T. Rama Rao Jr.'s triple role performance
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Devi Sri Prasad's music score
- ✓Cinematography by Chota K. Naidu
- ✓Emotional family drama elements
Weaknesses
- ✕Lengthy runtime affecting pacing
- ✕Predictable plot elements
- ✕Some supporting characters underdeveloped
🎬 Direction & Writing
Bobby Kolli delivers a commercial entertainer with a focus on star power and mass appeal, balancing action, drama, and emotion, though the screenplay occasionally suffers from predictability and pacing issues.
- - Music by Devi Sri Prasad
- - Cinematography by Chota K. Naidu
- - Editing maintaining narrative flow
- - Visual effects for triple role scenes
📰 Ratings Sources
No rating sources available.
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 13 |
No awards data available.
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening weekend
- - Sustained collections in Telugu states
- - Positive word of mouth contributed to box office success
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics praised N.T. Rama Rao Jr.'s triple role performance and the film's technical aspects like music and cinematography. However, some noted the film's predictable storyline and lengthy duration as drawbacks. Overall, it was received as a mass entertainer with strong commercial elements.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Jai Lava Kusa release in theatres?▾
Jai Lava Kusa released on 20 September 2017 (2017).
Is Jai Lava Kusa a hit or flop?▾
Jai Lava Kusa is declared a ABOVE AVERAGE at the box office.
Where to watch Jai Lava Kusa online? OTT release date?▾
Jai Lava Kusa is available on Sun NXT, Vi Movies and TV, MX Player from 25 December 2018.
Who directed Jai Lava Kusa?▾
Jai Lava Kusa directed by Bobby Kolli. Produced by Kalyan Ram.
Who are the main cast members of Jai Lava Kusa?▾
Jai Lava Kusa stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Nivetha Thomas, Raashii Khanna.
What is the Tollybo rating for Jai Lava Kusa?▾
Tollybo rates Jai Lava Kusa 2.75/5. Verdict: ABOVE AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Jai Lava Kusa?▾
Music for Jai Lava Kusa composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
What is the genre and runtime of Jai Lava Kusa?▾
Jai Lava Kusa — Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller, Runtime: 150 minutes, Language: Telugu.