
King(2008)
Telugu181 mins
King (2008) is a 181-minute Telugu film directed by Sreenu Vaitla. Starring Akkineni Nagarjuna and Trisha Krishnan.
Director:Sreenu Vaitla
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2008
- Director
- Sreenu Vaitla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 3h 1m 0
Storyline
A man takes over his family business and raises his brother after their father dies. Years later, he is reportedly killed on a trip, but a stranger soon claims he is alive though injured and has lost his memory. His family doesn't know the man claiming to be him is actually a criminal impostor.
“A stranger steps into a missing man's life.”
Film Details
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181Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date25 December 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKing No. 1 · Raja Saheb · Puthukottai Azhagan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
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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.

