Daddy (2001): Cast & Plot
Daddy is a 2001 family drama directed by Suresh Krishna, starring Chiranjeevi as Raj Kumar, Simran and Anushka Malhotra. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- Suresh Krishna
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Geetha Arts
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daddy About?
The premise of Daddy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rich owner of an audio equipment company who also runs a dance school is remarkably gullible. He marries the woman he loves, only to be swindled out of his fortune by scheming friends. After their daughter succumbs to a heart disease, his wife leaves him, abandoning the once‑prosperous family.
Daddy Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- daughter
- business
- wife
- accident
- marital separation
- death of daughter
- father daughter relationship
- one word title
Daddy Cast & Characters
Chiranjeevi leads the cast as Raj Kumar, with Simran as Shanti and Anushka Malhotra as Akshaya / Aishwarya. Directed by Suresh Krishna; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suresh Krishna
- Chiranjeevi as Raj Kumar
- Simran as Shanti
- Anushka Malhotra as Akshaya / Aishwarya
- Allu Arjun as Gopi Krishna (Cameo Appearance)
Also Starring in Daddy
· 7 more- Uttej Priya's friend
- Kota Srinivasa Rao Shanti's paternal uncle
- M. S. Narayana Priya's father
- Rajendra Prasad Prasad
- Sarath Babu doctor
- Achyuth Ramesh
- Ashima Bhalla Priya
More from Suresh Krishna
More films directed by Suresh Krishna: Katari Veera Surasundarangi, Ilaingan, Aarumugam and Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram.
Daddy Plot Summary
What happens in Daddy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Raj Kumar [Chiranjeevi] is a wealthy owner of an audio company who also runs a modern dance school, and his life revolves around the art of movement. His passion for dance is matched by his loyalty to friends, a loyalty that pulls him deeper into their schemes even as it puts his own wealth at risk. He marries Shanti [Simran], and together they welcome a daughter, Akshaya [Anushka Malhotra], whose bright future mirrors his own love for the performing arts.
Full summary
The whole story of Daddy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Daddy?
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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What business does Raj Kumar own?
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Daddy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Daddy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daddy?
Daddy runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Daddy released?
Daddy was released on October 3, 2001.
Who directed Daddy?
Daddy was directed by Suresh Krishna.
More films by Suresh Krishna Who is in the cast of Daddy?
Daddy stars Chiranjeevi as Raj Kumar, Simran as Shanti and Anushka Malhotra as Akshaya / Aishwarya, among 11 credited actors.
Does Daddy have a post-credit scene?
No. Daddy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Daddy in?
The original language of Daddy is Telugu.
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