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Gaganam (2011): Cast & Plot

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Gaganam is a 2011 drama thriller directed by Radha Mohan, starring Prakash Raj as Vishwanath, Sricharan and Nagarjuna Akkineni. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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Gaganam (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Radha Mohan
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gaganam About?

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

When terrorists hijack a commercial flight departing Chennai, a violent clash with the pilots damages the aircraft’s engine, forcing an emergency landing at Tirupati. NSG commando Ravi is assigned to lead the rescue operation, coordinating the team to recover passengers and neutralize the threat.

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Cast & crew

Gaganam Cast & Characters

Prakash Raj leads the cast as Vishwanath, with Sricharan as Yusuf Khan and Ranganathan and Nagarjuna Akkineni as Major Ravindra. Directed by Radha Mohan; 18 actors are credited in all.

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More from Radha Mohan

More films directed by Radha Mohan: Bommai, Malaysia to Amnesia, Kaatrin Mozhi and 60 Vayadhu Maaniram.

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Plot

Gaganam Plot Summary

What happens in Gaganam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On a routine flight from Chennai to Delhi, five passengers seize control after covertly retrieving weapons from the toilet, turning the cabin into a tense standoff. As they push the pilots to divert toward Rawalpindi, a damaged engine forces an emergency landing at Tirupati Airport, where government authorities rush to respond. The hijackers present a stark demand: one billion rupees, the immediate release of their imprisoned leader Yusuf Khan, and a fresh aircraft to complete their escape.

Full summary

The whole story of Gaganam, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Gaganam?

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 the operation planned by Major N. Raveendra to rescue the hijacked aircraft?
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Gaganam Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Mere Hindustan Ki Kasam” and “Payanam”.

Also known as
  • Mere Hindustan Ki Kasam
  • Payanam
  • பயணம்
  • 空中危机

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Gaganam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Gaganam?

Gaganam runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was Gaganam released?

Gaganam was released on February 11, 2011.

Who directed Gaganam?

Gaganam was directed by Radha Mohan.

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Who is in the cast of Gaganam?

Gaganam stars Prakash Raj as Vishwanath, Sricharan as Yusuf Khan and Ranganathan and Nagarjuna Akkineni as Major Ravindra, among 18 credited actors.

Does Gaganam have a post-credit scene?

No. Gaganam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gaganam in?

The original language of Gaganam is Telugu.

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