Key (2011): Cast & Plot
Key is a 2011 thriller directed by Nagendra Prasad, starring Sukumar, Jagapati Babu and Swapna. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Nagendra Prasad
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Dream Theater Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Key About?
The premise of Key without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A 2011 Telugu psychological thriller produced by Sukumar Reddy for Dream Theater Entertainments and directed by Nagendra Prasad, starring Jagapathi Babu in the lead. Vijay Kurakula provides the film’s score. The story adapts the premise of the English film Exam, delivering tense, mind‑bending challenges for its characters.
Key Cast & Characters
Sukumar leads the cast, with Jagapati Babu as Invigilator and Swapna as Candidate 9. Directed by Nagendra Prasad; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nagendra Prasad
- Sukumar
- Jagapati Babu as Invigilator
- Swapna as Candidate 9
- Sampath Raj
Also Starring in Key
· 1 moreKey Plot Summary
What happens in Key from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Inside a stark, sealed room, a high-stakes examination is set for a coveted post in a prestigious company. Nine candidates stand under watchful eyes as the Invigilator oversees a test that hinges on a single idea: the person who can solve the implicit riddle within the allotted time will win. The room hums with quiet tension as the task begins, and a blank paper is handed out—no question appears on the page. The clock ticks toward the critical 90-minute mark, and the air grows tense with anticipation. The Invigilator Jagapati Babu emphasizes discipline, but the rules themselves become a challenge: the paper is blank, the question unseen, and yet every move could make or break a career.
Full summary
The whole story of Key, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Key?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
How many candidates participate in the high-stakes examination?
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Key FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Key, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Key?
Key runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Key released?
Key was released on July 16, 2011.
Who directed Key?
Key was directed by Nagendra Prasad.
More films by Nagendra Prasad Who is in the cast of Key?
Key stars Sukumar, Jagapati Babu as Invigilator and Swapna as Candidate 9, among 5 credited actors.
Does Key have a post-credit scene?
No. Key has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Key in?
The original language of Key is Telugu.
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