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Khiladi (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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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.

worldwide gross
$30.1K
Echo Score
46
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Khiladi (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Ramesh Varma
Genres
Thriller , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
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Cast & crew

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.

From the director

More from Ramesh Varma

More films directed by Ramesh Varma: Rakshasudu, Abbayitho Ammayi and Veera.

Full filmography
Ratings

Khiladi Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 46/100, strongest in character & emotion (55) and weakest in story & flow (35).

46 /100

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.

Plot

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

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Box office

Khiladi Box Office

Khiladi grossed $30,089 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$30.1K

International
$30.1K
Quiz

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.

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Who is the criminologist that meets Mohan Gandhi in prison?

Details

Khiladi Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Khilaadi” and “खिलाड़ी”.

Also known as
  • Khilaadi
  • खिलाड़ी
  • 千亿大玩家

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FAQ

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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