action-packed film with a nice mix of romance that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the film. The film claims to be a comprehensive entertainment spectacle to cater to the needs of the viewers of all tastes and preferences with an engaging script by Abhilash N Chandran that was brought to life on screen through the joint effort of Zee Studios and Dulquer Salmaan starrer Wayfarer Films banner.
The cast of Prasanna, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Shammi Thilakan, Chemban Vinod Jose and Gokul Suresh is an impressive one. Every actor plays an important role in the narrative fabric of the film and enhances cinematic experience of the audience.
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Overview
Movie | King of Kotha |
Language | Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil |
Screen | 2D |
Release Date | 24 August 2023 |
Star Cast | Dulquer Salmaan, Prasanna, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha |
Country | India |
Genres | Action, Crime, Drama |
Director | Abhilash Joshiy |
Producer | Dulquer Salmaan |
Written by | Abhilash N. Chandran |
Editor | Marthand K. Venkatesh |
Music | Songs: Jakes Bejoy, Shaan Rahman Score: Jakes Bejoy |
Cinematography | Nimish Ravi |
Production companies | Wayfarer Films, Zee Studios |

Review
To heighten auditory pleasures, Jakes Bejoy and Shaan Rahman have joined hands to works on the music, and cinematographer Nimish Ravi has done justice to its visual part. Upon completion, editing room wizard Shyam Shashidran does the final touches to ensure optimum viewing pleasure.
The expectancy of King of Kotha was at the peak after the release of the awaited Teaser Trailer. This mouthwatering teaser gives us an mouthwatering insight into its movie world – of action, suspense, thriller fare; with Dulquer Salmaan seen as a heroic leader who comes back heroically, against all odds to become King and turn tables on all of them.
The hype was also increased after the release of the official trailer of the film, Dhoom: Malayalam Gangster Returns starring Dulquer Salmaan on August 10, which revealed his pan-Indian superstar image and his hypnotizing acting abilities in action-packed scenes. This trailer demonstrated why this movie will take people back to the good old days of 90s Malayalam Gangster films as it is inspired by the styles and flavors of the said films.
Trailer
The trailer offers us a sneak preview of the kind of character interplay and twists of plot that we will encounter in this movie. Dulquer Salmaan plays a sexy gangster named Kota, an imaginary town linked to the activities of the underworld across the globe. Aishwarya Lekshmi steals the show as the female lead with Prasanna throwing in some tension with his role as a police officer increasing the amount of tension and conflict in this intriguing story.
An ensemble cast in this movie that includes Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod, Gokul Suresh, Shammi Thilakan, Shanthi Krishna, Vada Chennai Saran and Anikha Surendran guarantees the movie an interesting cinematic experience.
Story
“King of Kotha” is more than just a film; it’s an immersive journey into the vibrant and captivating realm of Kotha, an imagined city ruled by powerful gangster Ravi (Shammi Thilakan), with Tony (Gokul Suresh), Ravi’s son who grapples with both his criminal legacy and an urge for change from within himself.
Romance sneaks its way into this dramatic narrative as Tony falls deeply for Tara (Aishwarya Lekshmi), however their romance meets an obstacle in Ranjith (Chemban Vinod Jose), Tara’s powerful business magnate father who opposes their romance.
Tragedy strikes suddenly and unpredictably when Tony finds himself thrust into his family’s criminal empire following the assassination of his father, Tony becomes embroiled in a power struggle against his uncle Shahul Hassan (Prasanna). Shahul plans on seizing control of Kotha in order to add additional layers of complexity and intrigue into this epic tale.
“King of Kotha” tells an engaging tale of ambition, love, power and betrayal against a backdrop of crime and loyalty in an international setting. With an exceptional cast and riveting plotline to keep audiences hooked throughout its run time, “King of Kotha” looks set to leave an indelible mark on cinematic history.
FAQs
What is the release date of the King of Kotha Movie?
King of Kotha Movie is set to release in theaters on 24 August 2023.
Who directed the movie King of Kotha?
The movies has been directed by Abhilash Joshiy.
Who is in the cast of King of Kotha?
Dulquer Salmaan, Prasanna, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha