Kedi(2010)
Kedi is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Kiran Kumar. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mamta Mohandas in lead roles, with Ankur Vikal portraying the antagonist. The story follows Ramesh, nicknamed Rummy, who turns to gambling after his childhood sweetheart Janaki demands he become wealthy before marriage. The film was produced by D. Sivaprasad Reddy under the Kamakshi Movies banner. Music was composed by Sandeep Chowtha, marking his fourth collaboration with Nagarjuna. The song 'Neeve Na Neeve Na' was shot on Milos Island in Greece. The film received negative reviews from critics who found the screenplay confusing and the plot uninteresting. It was released on 12 February 2010 and later dubbed in Tamil as Singa Vettai and in Hindi as Gambler No 1.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 12 February 2010
- Director
- Kiran Kumar
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Rummy loves Janaki but she will only marry him if he becomes rich and powerful. He turns to gambling to make money fast. But his success attracts police attention and dangerous criminals. Rummy must navigate love, greed, and betrayal to survive.
“Love, greed, and a gambler's fate”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kedi
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Sayaji Shinde & Brahmanandam (30 films together), Akkineni Nagarjuna & Brahmanandam (25 films together), Anushka Shetty & Brahmanandam (16 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Akkineni Nagarjuna (14 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Sayaji Shinde (10 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kedi' refers to a slang term for a gambling addict in Telugu.
- Director Kiran Kumar is the son of veteran Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad.
- The movie's plot was noted for its similarities to the Hollywood film 'Rounders' (1998).
- It was shot primarily in Hyderabad and features real-life gambling dens for authenticity.
- The film had a delayed release, facing censorship issues due to its gambling theme.
- Composer Chakri, known for mass melodies, provided the music but it wasn't a major commercial success.
- Actor Ravi Teja was initially considered for the lead role before Rummy was finalized.