King(2008)
King is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Sreenu Vaitla. The film stars Nagarjuna Akkineni in the titular role, alongside Trisha, Srihari, and Mamta Mohandas. The story follows King, a wealthy heir who survives an assassination attempt and goes into hiding. He adopts a fake identity to uncover a conspiracy within his own family. The film features an ensemble supporting cast including Brahmanandam, Sunil, and Chandra Mohan. Its comedy scenes have gained cult status and are frequently referenced in Telugu internet culture. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2008
- Director
- Sreenu Vaitla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3h 1m 0
Storyline
A wealthy prince is shot by a mysterious woman and presumed dead. He survives and takes on a new identity as a goon to investigate the conspiracy. He must navigate a web of lies, mistaken identities, and family betrayal to expose the real villain and protect his loved ones.
“The king is not dead.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's working title was 'King Kong', but it was shortened to 'King' before release.
- This was the first time actor Nagarjuna worked with director Sreenu Vaitla, known for his comedy style.
- A key action sequence was filmed in the cold deserts of Ladakh, a rare location for Telugu films at the time.
- The character Bottu Seenu's distinctive hairstyle and mannerisms became a popular style reference after the film.
- The movie features a cameo by actress Shriya Saran in the song 'Chilakkate', which was a major promotional highlight.
- Composer Devi Sri Prasad reused the tune of the hit song 'Chilakkate' from his own earlier Tamil film 'Kuruvi' (2008).
- Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters.