Rowdy(2014)
Rowdy is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, Jayasudha, and Shanvi Srivastav. The story follows Anna, a powerful don in Rayalaseema who controls the region's politics and crime. His younger son Krishna must protect him from a conspiracy involving a dam project that threatens 34 villages. The film is a remake of Varma's Hindi film Sarkar (2005). It was shot in 30 working days using sync sound and a three-camera setup. The film received positive reviews for its narrative and performances. It was a commercial success, earning ₹33 crore worldwide. Rowdy released on 4 April 2014 in India and 3 April 2014 in the United States.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Zee5, Hotstar, MX Player, Aha
- Theatrical Release
- 4 April 2014
- Director
- Ram Gopal Varma
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
Anna is a feared don in Rayalaseema. His younger son Krishna is loyal and brave. A group of powerful men plots to kill Anna to build a dam. Krishna must fight his own brother and a trusted friend to save his father. The film is a brutal story of power, betrayal, and revenge.
“Power. Betrayal. Revenge.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Rowdy
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Jayasudha (8 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Mohan Babu (6 films together), Mohan Babu & Vishnu Manchu (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Ram Gopal Varma (5 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Ravi Babu (5 films together), and Mohan Babu & Manchu Vishnu (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rowdy Gaari Pelli' but was changed to just 'Rowdy' before release.
- Rowdy was the first Telugu film to be shot entirely using digital cameras by Ram Gopal Varma.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single continuous take, a technique RGV often experiments with.
- Actor Mohan Babu's son Manoj Manchu played the younger son, marking a rare father-son collaboration in a non-comedic role.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ravi Shankar, known for his background scores in RGV's earlier hits.
- Rowdy underperformed at the box office, leading to limited theatrical screenings after the first week.
- Some scenes were filmed in real villages to depict the displacement issue, using local residents as extras.