Pataas(2015)
Pataas is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by debutant Anil Ravipudi. It stars Nandamuri Kalyan Ram as a corrupt police officer, alongside Ashutosh Rana as the antagonist GK and Sai Kumar as his father. The story follows ACP Kalyan Sinha who deliberately behaves corruptly to embarrass his honest father, but gets drawn into a violent conflict with a gangster. The film is known for its high-energy entertainment, comedy, and emotional father-son drama. It was a commercial success, grossing over ₹28 crore worldwide and becoming one of Kalyan Ram's biggest hits. Pataas was released on 23 January 2015 and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 23 January 2015
- Director
- Anil Ravipudi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
ACP Kalyan Sinha is a corrupt cop who wants to get suspended to shame his honest father. He gets transferred to Hyderabad where he clashes with ruthless gangster GK. When GK kidnaps a young woman, Kalyan must choose between his revenge plan and doing the right thing.
“The most dangerous cop is back”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pataas
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Jayaprakash Reddy (18 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Jayaprakash Reddy (13 films together), M. S. Narayana & Jaya Prakash Reddy (12 films together), M. S. Narayana & Posani Krishna Murali (10 films together), M. S. Narayana & Srinivasa Reddy (10 films together), and Posani Krishna Murali & Srinivasa Reddy (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pataas' refers to a firecracker, symbolizing the explosive nature of the lead character.
- Director Anil Ravipudi made his directorial debut with this film, launching a successful career in commercial Telugu cinema.
- Actor Kalyan Ram performed his own stunts for many action sequences, including a risky chase on a moving bus.
- The comedy track involving actor Posani Krishna Murali and his 'silent' act became a major talking point upon release.
- The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to depict a chaotic police station raid.
- It was reportedly shot in a very short schedule to meet a tight release date during the festive season.
- The movie's success led to discussions of a sequel, though it has not materialized as of now.
