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Khaidi (1983): Cast & Plot

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Khaidi is a 1983 action film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chalapathi Rao, Ranganath and Chiranjeevi. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes.

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Khaidi (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 37m (157 min)
Genre
Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Khaidi About?

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

Suryam, the son of a poor farmer, falls in love with a vicious feudal lord’s daughter, with drastic consequences.

Khaidi Themes & Keywords

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  • death of sister
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  • silent man
  • doctor
  • shot in the arm
  • straight razor
  • attempted rape
  • debt
  • fugitive
  • torture
  • frame up
  • suicide
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  • injustice
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  • prisoner
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  • village chief
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Cast & crew

Khaidi Cast

Chalapathi Rao leads the cast, with Ranganath and Chiranjeevi. Directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy; 8 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from A. Kodandarami Reddy

More films directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy: Ramudochadu, Pokiri Raja, Bobbili Simham and Allari Alludu.

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Plot

Khaidi Plot Summary

What happens in Khaidi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Veerabhadrayya, played by Chalapathi Rao, rules a village with an iron fist, forever surrounded by his loyal henchmen, an aide, and the village sarpanch who enforce his will. In this harsh world, a local farmer named Venkateswarlu, Ranganath, struggles to provide for his widowed daughter. His son Suryam, Chiranjeevi, is a diligent student who studies in a nearby city and longs for a future beyond the confines of the village. The spark between Suryam and Veerabhadrayya’s daughter, Madhulatha, Deepens the tension, as the two families become entangled in a forbidden romance that threatens the feudal balance of power.

Full summary

The whole story of Khaidi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Khaidi?

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 portrays the protagonist Suryam in the film?

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FAQ

Khaidi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Khaidi?

Khaidi runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).

When was Khaidi released?

Khaidi was released on October 28, 1983.

Who directed Khaidi?

Khaidi was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.

More films by A. Kodandarami Reddy

Who is in the cast of Khaidi?

Khaidi stars Chalapathi Rao, Ranganath and Chiranjeevi, among 8 credited actors.

Does Khaidi have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Khaidi in?

The original language of Khaidi is Telugu.

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