Chennakesava Reddy (2002): Cast & Plot
Chennakesava Reddy is a 2002 action drama directed by V. V. Vinayak, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna as Chennakeshava Reddy, Shriya Saran and Brahmanandam. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 23m (143 min)
- Director
- V. V. Vinayak
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Sri Sai Ganesh Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chennakesava Reddy About?
The premise of Chennakesava Reddy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After serving twenty years behind bars, the infamous faction leader Chennakesava Reddy (Balakrishna) comes back to the volatile Rayalaseema region intent on settling old scores. His quest for vengeance is challenged by his own son, Bharath (also Balakrishna), a principled police officer determined to uphold the law.
Chennakesava Reddy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- husband wife relationship
- machismo
- revenge
- prison
- massacre
- father and son played by same actor
- police inspector
- character name in title
- love
- poison
- righteous rage
- self justice
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- uxoricide
- suicide
- helicopter
- stabbed to death
- car crash
- release from prison
- death of wife
- impalement
- train track
- prison fight
- husband wife reunion
- jumping from a rooftop
- child in jeopardy
- father
- son
- justice
- baby
- machete
- knife
- frame up
- car chase
- motorcycle
- miniskirt
- politics
- wedding
- attraction
- police station
- death
- murder
- college campus
- statue
- loss of wife
- betrayal
- murder of a family
- dual role
- blood splatter
- blood
- flashback
Chennakesava Reddy Cast & Characters
Nandamuri Balakrishna leads the cast as Chennakeshava Reddy, with Shriya Saran as Preeti and Brahmanandam. Directed by V. V. Vinayak; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director V. V. Vinayak
- Nandamuri Balakrishna as Chennakeshava Reddy
- Shriya Saran as Preeti
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Also Starring in Chennakesava Reddy
· 14 moreChennakesava Reddy Plot Summary
What happens in Chennakesava Reddy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in Rayalaseema, where the followers of the powerful factionist Chennakesava Reddy genuflect before his idol and eagerly await his return after 22 years. The region stands under the iron grip of Dhanunjaya Reddy, backed by his three siblings—Minister Jai Reddy, Justice Ravi Reddy, and Krishna Reddy—who pull the strings of politics, law, and violence alike. Krishna Reddy has arranged a betrothal between Janaki, Chennakesava Reddy’s sister, and her husband-to-be, a match that has long filled the air with undercurrents of coercion and control. Now in Mumbai, DCP Bharath Reddy, who bears a striking resemblance to Chennakesava Reddy, is a fearless, no-nonsense cop who makes the criminals tremble.
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Chennakesava Reddy Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Adhikesavan” and “Aadhi Kesavan”.
- Also known as
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- Adhikesavan
- Aadhi Kesavan
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Chennakesava Reddy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Chennakesava Reddy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chennakesava Reddy?
Chennakesava Reddy runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).
When was Chennakesava Reddy released?
Chennakesava Reddy was released on September 22, 2002.
Who directed Chennakesava Reddy?
Chennakesava Reddy was directed by V. V. Vinayak.
More films by V. V. Vinayak Who is in the cast of Chennakesava Reddy?
Chennakesava Reddy stars Nandamuri Balakrishna as Chennakeshava Reddy, Shriya Saran as Preeti and Brahmanandam, among 18 credited actors.
Does Chennakesava Reddy have a post-credit scene?
No. Chennakesava Reddy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Chennakesava Reddy in?
The original language of Chennakesava Reddy is Telugu.
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