Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa (English: Sunday Specialcode: eng promoted to code: en ) is a Kannadacomedy drama film written, directed, and produced by Abhilash Shetty. The film follows an 11-year-old girl's quirky adventure to seek a forbidden chicken curry on Gandhi Jayanti, a day when meat sales are banned nationwide.[1][2]
Sneha is an 11-year-old schoolgirl residing in a small town and has a deep love for chicken dishes. Every Sunday, her family cooks her favorite chicken dish. Anticipating the same delight on a particular Sunday coinciding with Gandhi Jayanthi, Sneha learns about the nationwide prohibition on meat consumption as a gesture of non-violence. Sneha goes on a quirky adventure pursuing a forbidden chicken curry, challenging societal norms, and encountering unforeseen twists.[6][7]
The film was released in cinemas across Karnataka on 9 May 2025, following its film festival run.
Home media
Naale Rajaa Koli Majaa was released on Amazon Prime Video in India on 13 June 2025, and internationally on 16 September 2025 as Sunday Special.[10][11][12]
Reception
The Times of India gave 3.5 stars out of 5 saying "a deliciously personal adventure that leaves you smiling and hungry".[13]The Hindu praised the film and said, "Director Abhilash Shetty's sophomore effort is a charming film that balances gentle humour with socio-political commentary."[8]Deccan Herald gave 3.5 stars and praised the film for its well-crafted screenplay, noting that "Abhilash weaves this in a well-written screenplay. There's never a dull moment. By the end of the film, you're craving for a meal of koli curry yourself."[9]Asian Movie Pulse gave the film a positive review, calling it a "Charming and likeable tale".[14] French magazine KinoCulture Montreal gave 3.5 stars out of 5 saying "La nostalgie comme repère moral".[15]Vague Visages described the film as "never a dull moment".[16]OTTplay awarded the film 3.5 stars, describing it as a "sweet and funny tale."[17]
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