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Okkadu (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Okkadu is a 2003 action drama directed by Gunasekhar, starring Ajay as Kumar, Prakash Raj and Mahesh Babu. It runs 2 hours 50 minutes and earned $11,764 worldwide.

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Okkadu (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 50m (170 min)
Director
Gunasekhar
Genres
Action , Romance , Drama
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Okkadu About?

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

While in Kurnool to compete in a Kabaddi tournament, Ajay intervenes and rescues Swapna from the clutches of the ruthless faction leader Obul Reddy. Furious, Obul Reddy hunts them down, but Ajay refuses to flee, choosing instead to stand his ground and confront the dangerous man.

Okkadu Themes & Keywords

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  • manhunt
  • underwater scene
  • one person army action
  • rescue
  • passport
  • police officer
  • doll
  • police
  • kabbadi
  • train station
  • dead body
  • car chase
+38 more
  • dog
  • hiccups
  • splashed with water
  • skylight
  • railroad crossing
  • covered in mud
  • falling into mud
  • hiding in a closet
  • snapping fingers
  • knife held to throat
  • dog squad
  • running away
  • prank call
  • car falls into water
  • grenade
  • hiding
  • domineering mother
  • tied up
  • on the run
  • marriage ceremony
  • courage
  • kurnool india
  • ladder
  • man slaps a woman
  • street gang
  • slapped in the face
  • fistfight
  • escape
  • explosion
  • cigarette smoking
  • birthday
  • village
  • overhead camera shot
  • truck
  • brother sister relationship
  • hyderabad india
  • dog retrieves an object
  • cigar smoking
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Cast & crew

Okkadu Cast & Characters

Ajay leads the cast as Kumar, with Prakash Raj as Obul Reddy and Mahesh Babu as Ajay. Directed by Gunasekhar; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Okkadu

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From the director

More from Gunasekhar

More films directed by Gunasekhar: Shaakuntalam, Rudhramadevi, Nippu and Varudu.

Full filmography
Plot

Okkadu Plot Summary

What happens in Okkadu 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

Ajay Varma, a fiery Hyderabad-born kabaddi player, a determined UPSC aspirant, and the son of DCP Vijay Varma, heads to Kurnool to compete in a state-level kabaddi tournament.

In Kurnool, Swapna Reddy is rescued from the clutches of Obul Reddy, a dangerous faction leader who is infatuated with her and wants to marry her against her wishes. Ajay soon learns that Swapna plans to leave for the United States to live with her uncle and continue her studies after Obul killed her two elder brothers for opposing the arranged union, highlighting the brutal stakes at play.

Full summary

The whole story of Okkadu, scene by scene

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Box office

Okkadu Box Office

Okkadu grossed $11,764 worldwide.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$11.8K

International
$11.8K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Okkadu?

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 fiery kabaddi player who is the film's protagonist?

Details

Okkadu Also Known As

Also known as “侠义之心”.

Also known as
  • 侠义之心

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FAQ

Okkadu FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Okkadu?

Okkadu runs 2 hours 50 minutes (170 minutes).

When was Okkadu released?

Okkadu was released on January 15, 2003.

Who directed Okkadu?

Okkadu was directed by Gunasekhar.

More films by Gunasekhar

Who is in the cast of Okkadu?

Okkadu stars Ajay as Kumar, Prakash Raj as Obul Reddy and Mahesh Babu as Ajay, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Okkadu make at the box office?

Okkadu grossed $11,764 worldwide.

Does Okkadu have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Okkadu in?

The original language of Okkadu is Telugu.

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