Panjaa (2011): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Panjaa is a 2011 action film directed by Vishnu Varadhan, starring Pawan Kalyan as Jai, Adivi Sesh and Jackie Shroff. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- Vishnu Varadhan
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Telugu - Studio
- Arka Media Works
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Panjaa About?
The premise of Panjaa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jai, an orphan, is taken in by Bhagwan, a gangster who offers him shelter and a chance at a better life. However, when Bhagwan’s son Munna murders an innocent woman, the two former allies become enemies, sparking a violent clash between Jai and Munna.
Where to Watch Panjaa
Stream it on Sun Nxt. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Panjaa Cast & Characters
Pawan Kalyan leads the cast as Jai, with Adivi Sesh as Munna and Jackie Shroff as Bhagavan. Directed by Vishnu Varadhan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vishnu Varadhan
- Pawan Kalyan as Jai
- Adivi Sesh as Munna
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Jackie Shroff as Bhagavan - Atul Kulkarni as Kulkarni
Also Starring in Panjaa
· 6 more- Ali Basha Chotu
- Sarah-Jane Dias Sandya
- Tanikella Bharani Guruvayya
- Anjali Lavania Jahnavi
- Brahmanandam Paparayudu
- Subbaraju
Panjaa Plot Summary
What happens in Panjaa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Kolkata, Pawan Kalyan plays Jai, a cool-headed hitman who works for the crime lord Jackie Shroff Bhagavan, and the two share a ruthless rivalry with Atul Kulkarni’s gang, Kulkarni.
Beyond the criminal world, Jai runs a nursery with his loyal friend Ali Basha Chotu, and he hires a caretaker for the plants, Sarah-Jane Dias Sandhya, all while trying to keep his illegal life from her as he grows closer to her.
Adivi Sesh Munna, Bhagavan’s psychotic son, returns to India after eight years, bringing a sharp edge to the gang’s already dangerous dynamics. Munna mistreats Bhagavan’s accountant and confidant, Sabapathy, humiliating him in public in a way that pushes Sabapathy to switch sides and join Kulkarni’s gang. Bhagavan issues Jai a grim order: kill Sabapathy.
Full summary
The whole story of Panjaa, scene by scene
Panjaa Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Panjaa.
How Well Do You Know Panjaa?
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 is the name of the Kolkata‑based hitman who is the film’s protagonist?
Panjaa Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Jaandaar” and “Karom”.
- Also known as
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- Jaandaar
- Karom
- 利爪
- 판자
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Panjaa FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Panjaa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Panjaa?
Panjaa runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Panjaa released?
Panjaa was released on December 9, 2011.
Who directed Panjaa?
Panjaa was directed by Vishnu Varadhan.
More films by Vishnu Varadhan Who is in the cast of Panjaa?
Panjaa stars Pawan Kalyan as Jai, Adivi Sesh as Munna and Jackie Shroff as Bhagavan, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Panjaa?
In the US, Panjaa is streaming on Sun Nxt (availability from JustWatch).
Does Panjaa have a post-credit scene?
No. Panjaa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Panjaa in?
The original language of Panjaa is Telugu.
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