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Aagadu (2014): Cast & Plot

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Aagadu is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Sreenu Vaitla, starring Ajay as Collector Bharath, Mahesh Babu and Rajendra Prasad. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.

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Aagadu (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 45m (165 min)
Director
Sreenu Vaitla
Genres
Comedy , Drama , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aagadu About?

The premise of Aagadu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Shankar, an orphan, is raised by the dedicated police officer Raja Rao. When Raja Rao’s son, Bharath, accidentally kills a young boy, Shankar takes the blame to protect the family and is imprisoned. Raja Rao implores Shankar to avoid contact with him, setting the stage for a complex and dramatic conflict as Shankar navigates his unjust situation and the repercussions of the lie.

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Cast & crew

Aagadu Cast & Characters

Ajay leads the cast as Collector Bharath, with Mahesh Babu as 'Encounter' Shankar and Rajendra Prasad as Raja Rao. Directed by Sreenu Vaitla; 29 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sreenu Vaitla

More films directed by Sreenu Vaitla: Amar Akbar Anthony, Mister, Bruce Lee - The Fighter and Baadshah.

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Plot

Aagadu Plot Summary

What happens in Aagadu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Shankar, an orphan raised by a sincere police officer Raja Ram, grows up with a fierce sense of justice and a willingness to shoulder others’ burdens. When Raja’s son Bharath accidentally kills a child, Shankar steps in and takes the blame, landing in prison while Raja sternly warns him not to seek out his family again. After paying his debt to society, he rises through the ranks and earns the nickname Encounter Shankar, a reputation built on hard choices and hard rules.

Full summary

The whole story of Aagadu, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aagadu?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the sincere police officer that raised Shankar as an orphan?

Details

Aagadu Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Encounter Shankar” and “Неудержимый”.

Also known as
  • Encounter Shankar
  • Неудержимый
  • 长官好妙计

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FAQ

Aagadu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aagadu, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Aagadu?

Aagadu runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).

When was Aagadu released?

Aagadu was released on September 19, 2014.

Who directed Aagadu?

Aagadu was directed by Sreenu Vaitla.

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Who is in the cast of Aagadu?

Aagadu stars Ajay as Collector Bharath, Mahesh Babu as 'Encounter' Shankar and Rajendra Prasad as Raja Rao, among 29 credited actors.

Does Aagadu have a post-credit scene?

No. Aagadu has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Aagadu in?

The original language of Aagadu is Telugu.

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