Kapil, a system admin, detests his father for betting money on Cricket. He is such a Cricket buff that he named his son after Kapil Dev. When Kapil falls in love with a French teacher Kanchana Mala his world changes.
Acting
Aadi Saikumar carries the cricket-dad resentment perfectly
Writing
Naming conventions as character study, surprisingly sharp
Director
Vishwanath Arigela
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Vishwanath Arigela made his debut with this film, which explains the earnest but uneven tonal shifts between sports drama and romance.
The 1983 World Cup reference isn't subtle—naming your son Kapil Dev in Telugu cinema is basically shouting 'I have unresolved national pride issues.'
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