Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Telusu Kada OTT Release Sparks Outrage Over Depiction of Women
Telusu Kada, a film about a love triangle and surrogacy, is facing backlash on Netflix.
Viewers are upset because they think the movie shows men treating women badly and not caring about their feelings.
Some people are surprised that the film was made by women.
Telusu Kada released on Netflix after theatrical run
Netizens criticize the film for its portrayal of women
Story involves a complex love triangle and surrogacy
Audience calls out 'gaslighting' and patriarchal themes
Director and writer of the film are both women
- Who
- Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, Srinidhi Shetty, Neeraja Kona (director)
- What
- Released Telusu Kada on Netflix
- When
- October 17 (theatrical), later on Netflix
- Where
- Theatres, Netflix
- Why
- To tell a story about a complex relationship involving surrogacy
Critics
Defenders
Depiction of Women
Critics
Critics argue the film shows men disrespecting and not caring about women's feelings, and that it normalizes 'gaslighting'.
Defenders
Defenders might argue that the film is a complex portrayal of human relationships and that the characters are not meant to be role models.
Surrogacy Theme
Critics
Critics might argue that the film handles the sensitive topic of surrogacy insensitively, focusing more on the male perspective.
Defenders
Defenders might argue that the film explores the emotional complexities of surrogacy from different viewpoints.
- Release Date (Theatrical)
- October 17, 2022
- Release Platform (OTT)
- Netflix
- Director
- Neeraja Kona
- Producers
- TG Vishwa Prasad, Vipin Agnihotri, Vivek Kuchibhotla
- Main Characters
- Siddu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, Srinidhi Shetty