Balu (2005): Cast & Plot
Balu is a 2005 crime action film directed by A. Karunakaran, starring Gulshan Grover as Khan, Neha Oberoi and Brahmanandam. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- A. Karunakaran
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Vyjayanthi Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Balu About?
The premise of Balu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
ABCDEFG: A Boy Can Do Everything For Girl Balu helps the people of Mahankali market get the rights to their land. This means he’ll have to face an old nemesis.
Balu Themes & Keywords
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- one word title
- land document
- flashback
- cell phone
- whistle
- taj mahal
- right hand man
- restaurant
- murder
- mafia don
- florist
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- false love
- escape
- agra uttar pradesh
Balu Cast & Characters
Gulshan Grover leads the cast as Khan, with Neha Oberoi as Indu and Brahmanandam as Taj Banjara Hotel Manager. Directed by A. Karunakaran; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director A. Karunakaran
- Gulshan Grover as Khan
- Neha Oberoi as Indu
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Brahmanandam as Taj Banjara Hotel Manager -
Tanikella Bharani
Also Starring in Balu
· 10 more- Ali Basha
- M. S. Narayana
- Sunil Varma
- Shriya Saran Priya
- Dharmavarupu Subramanyam
- Jeeva
- Suman Talwar
- Pawan Kalyan Ghani/Balu
- Jayasudha
- Teja Sajja Child artist
More from A. Karunakaran
More films directed by A. Karunakaran: Chinnadana Nee Kosam, Endukante Premanta, Ullasanga Utsahanga and Happy.
Balu Plot Summary
What happens in Balu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling Mahankali market, a fearless new trader named Balu arrives with his mother, sister-in-law, nephew, and a loyal friend. The market’s underworld is ruled by a rowdy named Daasanna, and the locals watch as Balu makes a bold first impression: he flatters Daasanna by claiming to revere Daasanna’s mother, a move that instantly loosens the tax grip the rowdies have long imposed. The atmosphere shifts as people begin to hope that this audacious newcomer could shake up the existing power balance. Balu’s arrival is not just about business; it’s about giving the market a new voice and a new method to secure its rights, all through a blend of street-smart charm and stubborn resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of Balu, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Balu?
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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What is the name of Balu's mother?
Balu Also Known As
Also known as “Aaj Ka Gundaraaj”.
- Also known as
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- Aaj Ka Gundaraaj
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Balu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Balu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Balu?
Balu runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Balu released?
Balu was released on January 6, 2005.
Who directed Balu?
Balu was directed by A. Karunakaran.
More films by A. Karunakaran Who is in the cast of Balu?
Balu stars Gulshan Grover as Khan, Neha Oberoi as Indu and Brahmanandam as Taj Banjara Hotel Manager, among 14 credited actors.
Does Balu have a post-credit scene?
No. Balu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Balu in?
The original language of Balu is Telugu.
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