Ketugadu(2015)
Ketugadu is a 2015 Telugu-language action drama film directed by Kittu Nalluri. The film stars Tejus Kancherla, Chandini Chowdary, Rajeev Kanakala, and Suman in lead roles. The story follows Karthik, a young man from a poor family who turns to theft to pay for his father's medical treatment. He becomes entangled with a ruthless gang leader named Bheem, who forces him into a life of crime. The film explores themes of family loyalty, redemption, and the consequences of criminal choices. It was released theatrically in 2015 and later gained popularity on digital platforms for its emotional narrative and action sequences.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube (Mango Videos)
- Theatrical Release
- 18 September 2015
- Director
- Kittu nalluri
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 7m 0
Storyline
A young man named Karthik is desperate to save his sick father. He has no money and no job. So he starts stealing. But he gets caught by a dangerous gang leader named Bheem. Now Karthik must steal for Bheem or his family will be hurt. Can he escape this life of crime and save his family?
“A thief with a heart of gold”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ketugadu
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Rajiv Kanakala (10 films together), Ajay & Saptagiri (5 films together), Rajiv Kanakala & Saptagiri (4 films together), Saptagiri & Sai Karthik (4 films together), Ajay & Suman (2 films together), and Ajay & Chandini Chowdary (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ketugadu' translates to 'The Liar' in English, hinting at the protagonist's conman profession.
- Director Kittu Nalluri is also known for his work as an editor on several successful Telugu films before his directorial debut.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Hyderabad, including at Ramoji Film City.
- Actress Nandita Swetha, who played Akira, was primarily known for Tamil films before this Telugu role.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who was an assistant to famous composer Devi Sri Prasad.
- Despite its thriller elements, the film was marketed heavily as a romantic comedy to attract family audiences.
- The climax sequence involving the kidnapping was filmed over several nights to achieve the desired lighting effects.
