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Katamarayudu(2017)

6.3/10
Telugu146 mins

Katamarayudu is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani. It stars Pawan Kalyan in the title role alongside Shruti Haasan, with Tarun Arora, Siva Balaji, Ajay, Ali, and Nassar in supporting roles. The story follows Kattula Katamarayudu, a violent but selfless man who lives for his four younger brothers. He falls in love with Avantika but struggles to hide his violent nature from her peace-loving father. The film is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film Veeram. It was produced by Sharath Marar and features music composed by Anup Rubens. The film was released worldwide on 24 March 2017.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
24 March 2017
Director
Kishore Kumar Pardasani
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 26m
Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A violent man named Katamarayudu lives only for his four younger brothers. He hates marriage, fearing it will break his family. But when his brothers try to get him to fall in love with a woman named Avantika, he must hide his true nature. Can he protect his family and win her love without losing himself?

A brother's love, a warrior's rage.

Film Details

6.3Rating
146Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date24 March 2017

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilylovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Katamarayudu

Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Rao Ramesh (15 films together), Nassar & Rao Ramesh (10 films together), Ajay & Nassar (9 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Ajay (6 films together), Rao Ramesh & Ali (6 films together), and Pradeep Rawat & Nassar (4 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the 2014 Tamil blockbuster 'Veeram', starring Ajith Kumar.
  • This was the first time actor Pawan Kalyan worked with director Kishore Kumar Pardasani, who is primarily known as a cinematographer.
  • A key action sequence was shot in the remote and rocky terrain of Cappadocia, Turkey.
  • The movie's soundtrack was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, marking his ninth collaboration with Pawan Kalyan.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film had a very strong opening at the box office, especially in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions.
  • Actress Shruti Haasan, who plays the female lead, also lent her voice to sing a promotional song for the film.
  • The climax fight scene required over 100 junior artists and was choreographed by stunt master Ram-Lakshman.

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