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Mr. Nookayya (2012): Cast & Plot

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Mr. Nookayya is a 2012 action comedy directed by Aneel Kanneganti, starring Manchu Manoj as Nookayya "Nokia", Sana Khaan and Raja. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Mr. Nookayya (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Aneel Kanneganti
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mr. Nookayya About?

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

Nookayya, also known as Nokia, is a skilled cell phone thief with a good heart. Alongside his friends, he cares for orphans and is in love with Shilpa, who desires a more stable life for them to marry. Seeking to fulfill her wishes, Nokia’s life intersects with that of Anu and Kiran, a newly married couple. When Kiran is kidnapped and a ransom is demanded, Nokia joins forces with Anu to save him, uncovering betrayals along the way.

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Cast & crew

Mr. Nookayya Cast & Characters

Manchu Manoj leads the cast as Nookayya "Nokia", with Sana Khaan as Shilpa and Raja as Kiran. Directed by Aneel Kanneganti; 15 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Aneel Kanneganti: Run.

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Plot

Mr. Nookayya Plot Summary

What happens in Mr. Nookayya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nookayya, Manchu Manoj, who calls himself Nokia, is an expert cell phone thief with a good heart. He and his friends Nampally, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao and Charger, Vennela Kishore, look after orphans and abandoned children. He is deeply in love with Shilpa, Sana Khan, a pub waitress who wants him to settle down with a nice car, plenty of cash, and a house before they marry. Desperate for a stable future, Nokia begins hunting for ways to achieve these material goals.

Full summary

The whole story of Mr. Nookayya, scene by scene

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Videos

Mr. Nookayya Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mr. Nookayya.

Mr Nookayya Trailer - Manchu Manoj & Kriti Kharbanda
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mr. Nookayya?

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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What nickname does Nookayya give himself?

Details

Mr. Nookayya Also Known As

Also known as “Mr. Nokia”.

Also known as
  • Mr. Nokia

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FAQ

Mr. Nookayya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Mr. Nookayya?

Mr. Nookayya runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Mr. Nookayya released?

Mr. Nookayya was released on March 12, 2012.

Who directed Mr. Nookayya?

Mr. Nookayya was directed by Aneel Kanneganti.

More films by Aneel Kanneganti

Who is in the cast of Mr. Nookayya?

Mr. Nookayya stars Manchu Manoj as Nookayya "Nokia", Sana Khaan as Shilpa and Raja as Kiran, among 15 credited actors.

Does Mr. Nookayya have a post-credit scene?

No. Mr. Nookayya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mr. Nookayya in?

The original language of Mr. Nookayya is Telugu.

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