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.[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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