Aa Okkadu(2009)
Aa Okkadu is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by N S Murthy. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Ajay, and Madhurima in lead roles. It follows Sri Krishna, a successful criminal lawyer, who defends Dr. Pavitra, a psychiatrist accused of murdering her brother-in-law. As more people die, Sri Krishna uncovers a conspiracy involving a godman. The film explores themes of blind faith and justice. Mani Sharma composed the soundtrack. The New Indian Express categorized it as one of the commercially unsuccessful films of 2009. Critics noted the suspense was effective but the screenplay lacked logic. The film was released on 5 June 2009 by Tolly 2 Holly Films.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- NS Murthy
- Language
- Telugu
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A criminal lawyer named Sri Krishna must prove the innocence of his friend Dr. Pavitra. She is a psychiatrist accused of killing her brother-in-law. As more murders happen, Sri Krishna discovers a dangerous secret involving a trusted godman. He must find the real killer before Pavitra is convicted.
“Justice is blind, but truth sees all”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aa Okkadu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Narayana & Sunil Varma (27 films together), M. S. Narayana & Raghu Babu (22 films together), Raghu Babu & Sunil Varma (18 films together), Ajay & Raghu Babu (17 films together), Nassar & M. S. Narayana (16 films together), and Ajay & Sunil Varma (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film was a remake of the 2007 Malayalam movie 'Chocolate', which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran and Jayasurya.
- This was the only Telugu film starring Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi as the male lead.
- Director N. S. Murthy was primarily known for his work in Kannada cinema, making this a rare Telugu directorial.
- The movie's plot revolves around a psychiatrist, a profession not commonly featured as the central character in Telugu thrillers of that era.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film underperformed commercially and did not gain major box office success.
- Actress Madhurima, who played the psychiatrist, was a former Miss India finalist before entering films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma, a prominent music director in Telugu cinema during the 2000s.