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Gudumba Shankar (2004): Cast & Plot

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Gudumba Shankar is a 2004 action drama directed by Veera Shankar, starring Pawan Kalyan as Gudumba Shankar, Meera Jasmine and Ashish Vidhyarthi. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes.

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Gudumba Shankar (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Director
Veera Shankar
Genres
Drama , Action , Comedy
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
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The story

What Is Gudumba Shankar About?

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

Gudumba Shankar falls in love with Gowri and finds out that she is being forced to marry Kumar Swamy, a gangster. Shankar tricks Kumar Swamy and gets married to Gowri.

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Cast & crew

Gudumba Shankar Cast & Characters

Pawan Kalyan leads the cast as Gudumba Shankar, with Meera Jasmine as Gowri and Ashish Vidhyarthi as Kumaraswamy. Directed by Veera Shankar; 17 actors are credited in all.

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More from Veera Shankar

One more film directed by Veera Shankar: Namma Basava.

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Plot

Gudumba Shankar Plot Summary

What happens in Gudumba Shankar 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

Gudumba Shankar, Pawan Kalyan, is a small-time thief who earns a living by arresting people, using quick schemes and street-smarts to survive. On a journey to Mumbai, he unexpectedly crosses paths with Gowri Meera Jasmine, and circumstances force the two to travel together. As they share rides, a bond starts to form and a genuine friendship blossoms between them. Gowri gradually opens up about running away from home, and Shankar begins to see a softer, more hopeful side of life through her eyes. The journey becomes less about merely surviving and more about two people who start to care for one another, slowly redefining what trust and loyalty mean on the open road.

Full summary

The whole story of Gudumba Shankar, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Gudumba Shankar?

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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Who plays the title role of Gudumba Shankar?

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Gudumba Shankar Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Main Hoon Chaalbaaz” and “Main Hoon Chalbaaz”.

Also known as
  • Main Hoon Chaalbaaz
  • Main Hoon Chalbaaz

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Gudumba Shankar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Gudumba Shankar?

Gudumba Shankar runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Gudumba Shankar released?

Gudumba Shankar was released on September 10, 2004.

Who directed Gudumba Shankar?

Gudumba Shankar was directed by Veera Shankar.

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Who is in the cast of Gudumba Shankar?

Gudumba Shankar stars Pawan Kalyan as Gudumba Shankar, Meera Jasmine as Gowri and Ashish Vidhyarthi as Kumaraswamy, among 17 credited actors.

Does Gudumba Shankar have a post-credit scene?

No. Gudumba Shankar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gudumba Shankar in?

The original language of Gudumba Shankar is Telugu.

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