10 August,2023 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Still from King of Kotha trailer
King of Kotha Trailer: The much awaited trailer of Dulquer Salmaan and Aishwarya Lekshmi's upcoming film has been released. The Dulquer Salmaan-starrer makes for the perfect Onam release as it has action, romance, drama, punchy dialogues, some punches and a lot of swag from the leading man himself.
On Thursday morning, Shah Rukh Khan took to his Twitter handle to launch the trailer of the film. "Congratulations on the impressive #KOKTrailer , @dulQuer! Looking forward to the movie. Big hug to you and wishing the entire team a big success!"
Responding to the tweet, Dulquer wrote, "Thank you so so so much Shahrukh Sir ! This is such a huge moment for me ! Fanboy forever".
The trailer gives the audience a glimpse into Kotha and the changing world of Kotha. Dulquer plays Raju, whose childhood ambition is to become a popular rowdy like his father. In his quest to become one, he makes enemies and faces loses in his personal life. Towards the end of the trailer, in a brief moment, there is a hint dropped at Dulquer's double role in the film.
Directed by debutant director Abhilash Joshiy, the trailer surely creates a ripple effect and leaves you wanting for more. Dulquer's portrayal as the 'King' is refreshingly intense and leaves a lasting impression. The film features actor Shabeer as Kannan, actor Prasanna as Shahul Hassan, Aishwarya Lekshmi as Tara, Nyla Usha as Manju, Chemban Vinod as Ranjit, Gokul Suresh as Tony, Shammi Thilakan as Ravi, Shanthi Krishna as Malathi, actor Saran as Jinu, and Anikha Surendharan as Rithu. The film has already reserved some records under its name for having most likes on first two looks and most viewed motion poster. Now, fans seem to be super excited about the teaser release.
Dulquer Salmaan, the captivating star of the movie, shared his enthusiasm, stating, "'King of Kotha' has been an extraordinary journey. The rich characters, intricate story and grand production scale set this film apart. Collaborating with Zee Studios for the first time adds to the excitement. It's been an exhilarating journey for Wayfarer Films, Zee Studios, and me - a perfect Onam treat for my audience."
Akshay Kejriwal, Head of Zee Studios South, expressed his excitement about the project, saying, "We are absolutely thrilled to bring âKing of Kotha' to audiences worldwide, this Onam. The film's compelling narrative coupled with a massive production scale promises a cinematic experience that will captivate viewers. It's been an unforgettable journey and we couldn't have hoped for better partners than Wayfarer Films to bring this vision to life."
The film is slated to release on Onam 2023 and will be released pan India in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The film will be clashing at the box office with Nivin Pauly's 'Boss & Co.'
