Kanche (2015): Cast & Plot
Kanche is a 2015 historical drama directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, starring Varun Tej as Dhoopati Haribabu, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and Sowcar Janaki. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kanche About?
The premise of Kanche without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A love story played out against the backdrop of World War II.
Kanche Cast & Characters
Varun Tej leads the cast as Dhoopati Haribabu, with Singeetam Srinivasa Rao as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club and Sowcar Janaki as Mahalakshmamma. Directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
- Varun Tej as Dhoopati Haribabu
- Singeetam Srinivasa Rao as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club
- Sowcar Janaki as Mahalakshmamma
- Srinivas Avasarala as Daasu
Also Starring in Kanche
· 7 more- Posani Krishna Murali Elamandha
- Ravi Prakash Janardhana Sastry
- Satyam Rajesh
- Gollapudi Maruti Rao Kondayya
- Nikitin Dheer Ishwar
- Pragya Jaiswal Seeta Devi
- Anoop Puri Seeta Devi's Grandfather
Kanche Plot Summary
What happens in Kanche from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1936, Haribabu and Sitadevi meet at the Madras Cultural Club in the Madras Presidency on Sitadevi’s birthday and discover they are fellow students at the University of Madras. Sitadevi is the princess of the Rachakonda estate, while Haribabu comes from a lower caste and is the grandson of a local barber. As their studies come to a close, their bond deepens into love, and they return to their native town, Devarakonda, where Haribabu is introduced to Sitadevi’s brother, Eeswar, and the two men strike up a wary friendship.
Full summary
The whole story of Kanche, scene by scene
Kanche Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Kanche Trailer - Varun Tej, Pragya Jaiswal | A film by Krish | 2nd October
How Well Do You Know Kanche?
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 name of the lower‑caste protagonist who falls in love with Sitadevi?
Kanche Also Known As
Also known as “围栏”.
- Also known as
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- 围栏
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Kanche FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kanche, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kanche?
Kanche runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Kanche released?
Kanche was released on October 23, 2015.
Who directed Kanche?
Kanche was directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi.
More films by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi Who is in the cast of Kanche?
Kanche stars Varun Tej as Dhoopati Haribabu, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao as Cameo at Madras Cultural Club and Sowcar Janaki as Mahalakshmamma, among 11 credited actors.
Does Kanche have a post-credit scene?
No. Kanche has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kanche in?
The original language of Kanche is Telugu.
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