Tadakha(2013)
Tadakha is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani. It stars Naga Chaitanya, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, and Andrea Jeremiah in lead roles. The story follows two brothers, a timid police officer and his brave sibling, who move to Vizag and confront local gangsters Bagga and Kaasi. The film is a remake of the Tamil film Vettai. It was praised for its performances, particularly Sunil's supporting role, and its mass entertainment appeal. Tadakha was a commercial success, earning a distributor share of ₹21 crore. It won a Filmfare Award and two SIIMA Awards. The film was released on 10 May 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2013
- Director
- Kishore Kumar Pardasani
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A timid police officer named Siva is secretly helped by his brave younger brother Karthik to solve cases. When they move to a city ruled by violent gangsters, Siva must find his own courage. Can he overcome his fear and stand up to the criminals who threaten his family?
“Courage runs in the family.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Tadakha
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Sunil & Sunil Varma (27 films together), Sunil & Brahmanandam (22 films together), Raghu Babu & Sunil Varma (18 films together), and Brahmanandam & Nagendra Babu (17 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Tadakha' means 'explosion' in Telugu, reflecting its high-octane action sequences.
- Director Kishore Kumar Pardasani is also a popular comedian, known for his roles in films like 'Dhee'.
- This was one of the early major roles for actor Naga Chaitanya where he performed many stunts without a body double.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was becoming a prominent composer in Telugu cinema at the time.
- A key fight scene was shot in the narrow lanes of the old city in Hyderabad to create a gritty, realistic feel.
- The film's climax involved a large set built to resemble a ruined factory for the final confrontation.
- Despite being an action film, it included a special cameo by comedian Brahmanandam for a humorous courtroom scene.