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Gabbar Singh (2012): Cast & Plot

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Gabbar Singh is a 2012 action comedy directed by Harish Shankar, starring Ajay as Gabbar Singh's Brother, Pawan Kalyan and Malaika Arora. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.

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Gabbar Singh (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 33m (153 min)
Director
Harish Shankar
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gabbar Singh About?

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

He is Special A boy runs away from home, angry with his stepfather and half-brother. Years later, he becomes a police inspector and fights a notorious criminal.

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Cast & crew

Gabbar Singh Cast & Characters

Ajay leads the cast as Gabbar Singh's Brother, with Pawan Kalyan as Gabbar Singh and Malaika Arora as Special Appearance in "Kevvu Keka" Song. Directed by Harish Shankar; 25 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Harish Shankar

More films directed by Harish Shankar, best-rated first: Mr Bachchan, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham and Subramanyam For Sale.

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Plot

Gabbar Singh Plot Summary

What happens in Gabbar Singh 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

Gabbar Singh [Pawan Kalyan] is introduced as a Circle Inspector policing the Kondaveedu region, a man shaped by a difficult family past. He grows up with his mother, his stepfather Naidu, and his younger half-brother Ajay, watching the imbalance in how his stepfather treats Ajay. In a defining move, he renames himself after the infamous fictional outlaw Gabbar Singh, a act born from simmering resentment. When his temper flares, Gabbar runs away from home, only to be tracked down by his stepfather and sent to a boarding school far from Kondaveedu.

Full summary

The whole story of Gabbar Singh, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gabbar Singh?

9 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 original name of the protagonist before he renames himself Gabbar Singh?

Details

Gabbar Singh Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Policewala Gunda” and “Yamraj Ek Faulad”.

Also known as
  • Policewala Gunda
  • Yamraj Ek Faulad
  • 流氓督察

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FAQ

Gabbar Singh FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Gabbar Singh?

Gabbar Singh runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

When was Gabbar Singh released?

Gabbar Singh was released on May 11, 2012.

Who directed Gabbar Singh?

Gabbar Singh was directed by Harish Shankar.

More films by Harish Shankar

Who is in the cast of Gabbar Singh?

Gabbar Singh stars Ajay as Gabbar Singh's Brother, Pawan Kalyan as Gabbar Singh and Malaika Arora as Special Appearance in "Kevvu Keka" Song, among 25 credited actors.

Does Gabbar Singh have a post-credit scene?

No. Gabbar Singh has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gabbar Singh in?

The original language of Gabbar Singh is Telugu.

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