Poster of the film 35: Chinna Katha Kaadu

35: Chinna Katha Kaadu

Drama Family Telugu


A young mother faces challenges when her son fails to secure passing marks in mathematics, inciting events that test the family's resilience and unity.

Cast:Arundev Pothula, Nivetha Thomas, Vishwadev Rachakonda, Priyadarshi Pullikonda, Abhay Shankar, Ananya Maadgula
Director:Nanda Kishore
Writer:Nanda Kishore
Editor:prasanna T.C

Guild Reviews

Image of scene from the film 35: Chinna Katha Kaadu

Nivetha Thomas and a bunch of children in an uplifting tale of triumph

FCG Member Reviewer Sangeetha Devi Dundoo
Wed, December 25 2024

Debut director Nanda Kishore Emani’s ‘35: Chinna Katha Kaadu’ celebrates childhood innocence and family bonding, helped by Nivetha Thomas, Viswadev, Priyadarshi and the child actors’ performances

Ever questioned why zero, which has no value on its own, is bigger than nine when it is preceded by 1 and becomes 10? This question recurs through the Telugu family drama 35: Chinna Katha Kaadu (not a small story), directed by debutant Nanda Kishore Emani. Are Mathematics fundamentals not to be questioned? Should a student accept the norm, learn the syllabus and pass the examinations? The film starring Nivetha Thomas, Viswadev, Priyadarshi, child actors Abhay and Arun and more than 50 children is a heartwarming and a well thought out story that encourages its viewers to look within and take that first step towards overcoming setbacks. 35 portrays children as realistically as possible and feels like a return to an age of innocence.

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