Khaidi No:150(2017)
Khaidi No. 150 is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by V. V. Vinayak. It stars Chiranjeevi in a dual role as a petty thief and a hydrology graduate, alongside Kajal Aggarwal. The story follows a convict who impersonates a good Samaritan fighting for farmers' water rights against a greedy corporation. Produced by Lyca Productions and Konidela Production Company, the film marked Chiranjeevi's return to lead roles after a decade. It is a remake of the Tamil film Kaththi and was released on 11 January 2017 for the Sankranthi festival. The film grossed over ₹164 crore worldwide and won several awards including a Filmfare Award for Best Choreography.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 January 2017
- Director
- V. V. Vinayak
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
A small-time thief named Kaththi Seenu escapes from police custody and plans to flee to Bangkok. He encounters his doppelgänger, Shankar, who is fighting to save his drought-stricken village from a corporate land grab. Seenu impersonates the comatose Shankar, but soon finds himself drawn into the villagers' battle for water and justice.
“The prisoner who became a savior.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Khaidi No:150
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Ali (42 films together), Brahmanandam & Posani Krishna Murali (33 films together), Raghu Babu & Posani Krishna Murali (23 films together), Devi Sri Prasad & Brahmanandam (21 films together), and Kajal Aggarwal & Brahmanandam (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Gautamiputra Satakarni' before being renamed to 'Khaidi No. 150' to highlight Chiranjeevi's comeback.
- This was Chiranjeevi's 150th film as a lead actor, which is why the number 150 is in the title.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed set in Hyderabad that resembled a slum area.
- Actress Kajal Aggarwal performed her own stunts in some action sequences without a body double.
- The film's soundtrack became a huge hit, with the song 'Bottu Bottu' gaining particular popularity at weddings.
- It was the first Telugu film to gross over 100 crore rupees within its first week of release.
- Director V. V. Vinayak included subtle references to Chiranjeevi's earlier hit films as a tribute.
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Ratthaalu Video Song From Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No:150 Ft. Lakshmi Rai, Kajal Agarwal Directed by V V Vinayak.
