Kushi (2023) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
Kushi (2023) Review
Kushi (2023) (Telugu comedy, drama, romance) — directed by Shiva Nirvana. Featuring Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Jayaram. Worlds and families collide when the son of a prominent atheist falls head over heels for the daughter of his father’s nemesis, a revered Hindu leader. Our Rating: 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Released: 1 Sept 2023. Runtime: 2h 43m.
Kushi(2023)
Telugu · Comedy, Drama, Romance
2h 43m · 1 Sept 2023
Music: Hesham Abdul Wahab | DOP: G. Murali | Writer: Shiva Nirvana
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
📖 Story
Kushi is a Telugu romantic drama that explores the complexities of modern relationships through the lives of its lead characters. The film delves into themes of love, misunderstandings, and emotional growth, set against a contemporary backdrop.
Vijay Deverakonda: Charismatic and emotionally nuanced portrayal of the male lead.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Strong and heartfelt performance, bringing depth to the female protagonist.
Jayaram: Solid supporting role with natural screen presence.
Shiva Nirvana: Effective in a pivotal supporting role.
Vijay Deverakonda: Consistent and convincing supporting performance.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Graceful and impactful in a key supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong lead performances
- ✓Engaging romantic storyline
- ✓Effective emotional moments
- ✓Pleasant musical score by Hesham Abdul Wahab
- ✓Good cinematography by G. Murali
Weaknesses
- ✕Pacing issues in the second half
- ✕Predictable plot elements
- ✕Some supporting characters underutilized
🎬 Direction & Writing
Shiva Nirvana delivers a heartfelt romantic drama with a focus on character emotions and relationships. The direction maintains a balance between light moments and emotional depth, though the screenplay occasionally suffers from pacing inconsistencies.
📰 Critic Reviews
Kushi is about how parents' culture/faith can affect their kids in an adverse way if parents stay adamant. The story of the film is good. The makers have cleverly made sure that the film gets engaging towards interval and climax (interval decides the talk for the first half and climax decides the talk for the entire fi…
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 ar…
An Entertaining, Classy, and Good family film after a long gap in Telugu. It has a simple story with a new backdrop that’s been effectively narrated by director Shiva Nirvana. The Superb songs and their aesthetic visuals are additional strengths of the film. Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha are at their best. The emotion…
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 2.75 | |
| 3 | |
| 3.25 | |
| 3.25 | |
| 4.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
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🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
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😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 55% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics generally appreciated the chemistry between the leads and the emotional core of the film. While the music and visuals were praised, some reviewers pointed out the film's predictable narrative and uneven pacing as drawbacks.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kushi release in theatres?▾
Kushi released on 1 September 2023 (2023).
Is Kushi a hit or flop?▾
Kushi is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
What is the budget of Kushi?▾
Budget of Kushi is approximately ₹6300000 Crore.
Where to watch Kushi online? OTT release date?▾
Kushi is available on Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix from 1 October 2023.
Who directed Kushi?▾
Kushi directed by Shiva Nirvana. Produced by Y. Ravi Shankar, Naveen Yerneni.
Who are the main cast members of Kushi?▾
Kushi stars Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Jayaram.
What is the Tollybo rating for Kushi?▾
Tollybo rates Kushi 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Who composed the music for Kushi?▾
Music for Kushi composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.
What is the genre and runtime of Kushi?▾
Kushi — Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 163 minutes, Language: Telugu.