Khiladi (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Khiladi is a 2022 action thriller directed by Ramesh Varma, starring Ravi Teja as Mohan Gandhi, Nikitin Dheer and Mukesh Rishi. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $30,089 worldwide. Its Echo Score is 46/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 34m (154 min)
- Director
- Ramesh Varma
- Original language
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Telugu
- Studio
- Pen Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Khiladi About?
The premise of Khiladi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mohan Gandhi is a criminal serving time, but his guilt remains uncertain amidst a web of money, lies, and deceit. The film explores the mystery surrounding his past and the truth about the crime he's accused of committing, questioning his true identity and the forces aligned against him.
Khiladi Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- murder
- police
- money
Khiladi Cast & Characters
Ravi Teja leads the cast as Mohan Gandhi, with Nikitin Dheer as Bala Singham and Mukesh Rishi as Guru Singham. Directed by Ramesh Varma; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ramesh Varma
- Ravi Teja as Mohan Gandhi
- Nikitin Dheer as Bala Singham
- Mukesh Rishi as Guru Singham
- Meenakshi Chaudhary as Pooja
Also Starring in Khiladi
· 13 more- Dimple Hayathi Chitra/Aditi
- Arjun Sarja Arjun Bharadwaj
- Sachin Khedekar Jayaram
- Thakur Anoop Singh David
- Vennela Kishore Bobby
- Rao Ramesh
- Murali Sharma Putta Parthi
- Unni Mukundan Rama Krishna
- Bharath Reddy
- Anasuya Bharadwaj Chitra's Mother
- Vinodhini Vaidyanathan
- Keshav Deepak
- Baby Sanvitha Chinnu
More from Ramesh Varma
More films directed by Ramesh Varma: Rakshasudu, Abbayitho Ammayi and Veera.
Khiladi Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 46/100, strongest in character & emotion (55) and weakest in story & flow (35).
Khiladi Echo Score Breakdown
In summary, Khiladi delivers a mixed experience that leans toward disappointment. While Ravi Teja’s energetic performance and occasional entertaining set pieces provide brief thrills, the film is hampered by a convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped supporting characters. Technical aspects such as production design are adequate, yet direction fails to unify the components. Consequently, the movie offers limited appeal beyond dedicated fans and struggles to justify repeat viewings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
The film’s production design and visual polish are competent, but directional choices undermine cohesion. Reviewers note a solid cinematographic framework yet criticize the director’s handling of narrative flow and excessive graphic inserts. Consequently, the overall craft feels serviceable but not distinguished.
- Character & Emotion 55
Ravi Teja’s charismatic screen presence and Arjun Sarja’s impactful moments receive consistent praise, while the remainder of the cast is described as underutilized. Emotional depth is minimal, and character arcs are largely superficial. The acting succeeds in delivering mass appeal but lacks nuanced development.
- Story & Flow 35
Critiques center on a cluttered storyline riddled with unnecessary twists, predictable beats, and illogical scenes. Several reviewers describe the screenplay as poorly executed, overly long, and lacking originality. Though a few users mention an engaging interval segment, the overall narrative coherence suffers, resulting in a largely unsatisfying plot.
- Sensory Experience 55
Sound design and music are not prominently highlighted, but production values are considered decent. Dialogue offers occasional humor, while excessive graphical overlays are viewed negatively. Visual style remains conventional, providing a passable sensory backdrop without delivering a memorable auditory or stylistic experience.
- Rewatch Factor 40
Repeat viewings are discouraged by many reviewers who cite a tedious length and weak story. Fan-oriented comments suggest occasional enjoyment of action sequences and the interval, yet the overall consensus indicates limited replay value, making the film a one‑time viewing for most audiences.
Khiladi Plot Summary
What happens in Khiladi 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
Bala Singham is a ruthless crime boss who engineers a sweeping ploy to siphon a container filled with ₹10,000 crore (US$1.2 billion) into India with the aim of bribing MLAs to install his ally, Guru Singham, as the next Chief Minister. The plan is as audacious as it is dangerous, setting in motion a high-stakes battle where power, money, and loyalty collide across the criminal underworld and the corridors of politics. As the scheme unfolds, observers are drawn into a tangled web of deception, where every move could trigger a deadly retaliation or expose a bigger scheme at play.
Full summary
The whole story of Khiladi, scene by scene
Khiladi Box Office
Khiladi grossed $30,089 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$30.1K
- International
- $30.1K
How Well Do You Know Khiladi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the criminologist that meets Mohan Gandhi in prison?
Khiladi Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Khilaadi” and “खिलाड़ी”.
- Also known as
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- Khilaadi
- खिलाड़ी
- 千亿大玩家
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Khiladi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Khiladi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Khiladi?
Khiladi runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).
When was Khiladi released?
Khiladi was released on February 11, 2022.
Who directed Khiladi?
Khiladi was directed by Ramesh Varma.
More films by Ramesh Varma Who is in the cast of Khiladi?
Khiladi stars Ravi Teja as Mohan Gandhi, Nikitin Dheer as Bala Singham and Mukesh Rishi as Guru Singham, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Khiladi make at the box office?
Khiladi grossed $30,089 worldwide.
Does Khiladi have a post-credit scene?
No. Khiladi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Khiladi in?
The original language of Khiladi is Telugu.
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