What is the runtime of Criminals?

Criminals has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

Is Criminals suitable for family viewing?

Criminals is rated UA (parental guidance advised for under-12s). It is generally family-appropriate, but some scenes may require context for younger viewers.

Criminals(2015)

Telugu•75 mins•theatrical•Updated 7 May 2026

Criminals is a 2015 Telugu crime drama film directed by Osho Tulasiram. The cast includes Nisha Kothari, Ravi Babu, and Uttej in leading roles. The story follows a poor man named Ravi who turns to robbery to pay for his father's medical treatment. His desperate act leads to an accidental murder and a police chase. The film explores the harsh realities of poverty and the moral compromises it forces. It received a rating of 7.0/10 on IMDb. The movie was released in theaters on 28 August 2015.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 26 October 2015
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 1h 15m

Storyline

A poor man named Ravi needs money to save his sick father. He cannot find a job or get a loan. A local gangster offers him a chance to rob a shop. Ravi agrees, but the robbery goes wrong. He accidentally kills the shop owner. Now he must run from the police while his family falls apart.

“Crime is never the answer.”