Nani’s latest Telugu film కులం has been creating waves in Tollywood since its release on March 15, 2026. Directed by Srikanth Odela and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas, this social drama tackles the sensitive topic of caste dynamics in rural Andhra Pradesh with a budget of ₹45 crores.
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Plot and Performances That Hit Different
The story follows Arjun (Nani), a young lawyer from Guntur who returns to his village to fight against caste-based discrimination. Honestly yaar, Nani has delivered one of his career-best performances here – the emotional scenes will give you goosebumps.
Priyanka Arul Mohan plays the female lead as Kavya, a teacher who supports Arjun’s mission. The supporting cast includes Nassar, Samuthirakani, and Jagapathi Babu in crucial roles. Matlab, every actor has brought their A-game to this project.
Technical Brilliance and Box Office Numbers
Music director Anirudh Ravichander has composed a haunting background score that perfectly complements the film’s serious tone. The song ‘Nyayam Kosam’ has already crossed 25 million views on YouTube within a month of release.
Cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan has captured the rural landscapes of Godavari districts beautifully. The film collected ₹78 crores worldwide in its first three weeks, making it one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2026 so far.
Key highlights include:
- Opening day collection: ₹12.5 crores in Telugu states
- Dubbed versions released in Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi
- Shot across 45 locations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Runtime: 2 hours 28 minutes
Social Impact and Audience Reception
What makes కులం special is its realistic portrayal of caste issues without being preachy. The film has sparked important conversations on social media, with #CasteFreeSociety trending on Twitter for two weeks straight.
Critics have praised the film’s bold stance. Renowned film critic Baradwaj Rangan gave it 4/5 stars, calling it ‘Nani’s most mature performance.’ The movie has an IMDb rating of 8.2/10 based on over 45,000 user reviews.
Several celebrities including Ram Charan, Mahesh Babu, and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have appreciated the film’s message on Instagram. Arre bhai, even politicians like Chandrababu Naidu and KTR have praised its social relevance.
Where to Watch and Final Verdict
కులం is currently running in over 850 theaters across India. The film will stream on Amazon Prime Video from May 20, 2026, with subtitles in 8 languages including English and Hindi.
Mujhe lagta hai this is exactly the kind of cinema Telugu industry needs right now. It’s not just entertainment – it’s a mirror to society. If you haven’t watched it yet, book your tickets on BookMyShow or Paytm. Theater experience hits different for this one, trust me yaar.