Kalidasu (2008): Cast & Plot
Kalidasu is a 2008 romantic drama directed by G Ravicharan Reddy, starring Sushanth as Kalidasu, Jayasudha and Sunil Varma. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- G Ravicharan Reddy
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Annapurna Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kalidasu About?
The premise of Kalidasu without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After avenging his parents by killing their murderer, a runaway boy is taken in by a compassionate woman who raises him. To support his new family he turns to stealing cars, but his life shifts dramatically when he discovers a seemingly mentally‑challenged woman hiding in one of his stolen vehicles, a meeting that will change his destiny.
Kalidasu Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- brother
- woman
- car thief
- fratricide
- high school
- thug
- goon
- criminal
- abduction
- hyderabad india
- stabbed in the stomach
- stabbed in the back
+8 more Show fewer
- knife
- stabbed to death
- violence
- murder
- death
- death of friend
- death of father
- character name in title
Kalidasu Cast & Characters
Sushanth leads the cast as Kalidasu, with Jayasudha as Kanakadurga and Sunil Varma as Basha. Directed by G Ravicharan Reddy; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director G Ravicharan Reddy
- Sushanth as Kalidasu
- Jayasudha as Kanakadurga
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Sunil Varma as Basha - Tamannaah Bhatia as Archana
Also Starring in Kalidasu
· 8 more- Ajay Ajay
- Tanikella Bharani Principal of College
- Rajan P Dev Home Minister
- Chalapathi Rao
- Ravi Babu Police Officer
- Hema
- Fish Venkat
- Nagendra Babu
Kalidasu Plot Summary
What happens in Kalidasu from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kalidasu is the son of a sincere police officer who is tragically killed by a factionist (GV). After a determined clash, he avenges his father’s death and escapes from Rayalaseema, making his way to Guntur. There, Kanakadurga takes him in and raises him alongside her own son Jai Dev, shaping a fragile world of family, loyalty, and new beginnings. To support Jai Dev’s education, Kalidasu covertly helps him study in Hyderabad by taking on a risky life as a car-lifter, a move that draws him into a shadowy local network. The scheme catches the eye of a car broker named Baba, and through this world Kalidasu forges an important bond with Baba’s son, Basha, who becomes a steadfast friend.
Full summary
The whole story of Kalidasu, scene by scene
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Kalidasu FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kalidasu, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kalidasu?
Kalidasu runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Kalidasu released?
Kalidasu was released on April 11, 2008.
Who directed Kalidasu?
Kalidasu was directed by G Ravicharan Reddy.
Who is in the cast of Kalidasu?
Kalidasu stars Sushanth as Kalidasu, Jayasudha as Kanakadurga and Sunil Varma as Basha, among 12 credited actors.
Does Kalidasu have a post-credit scene?
No. Kalidasu has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kalidasu in?
The original language of Kalidasu is Telugu.
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