Okkadunnadu(2007)
Okkadunnadu is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. It stars Gopichand as Kiran, a man with a rare Bombay blood group. Neha Jhulka, Mahesh Manjrekar, Nassar, and Rahul Dev appear in supporting roles. The story follows Kiran's fight for survival when a dying gangster with the same blood type demands his heart for a transplant. Set in Mumbai, the film combines a medical premise with high-octane action sequences. The film received positive reviews for its screenplay and technical execution. Idlebrain.com called it a 'Blood Chase' and praised its gripping narrative. The music was composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was released on 3 March 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Chandra Sekhar Yeleti
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Kiran travels to Mumbai to sell his guest house and save his family. He has a rare blood type. A powerful gangster needs Kiran's blood and heart to survive. Kiran must fight to escape and protect his life.
“One man. One blood. One fight.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Okkadunnadu
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rao Ramesh (21 films together), Rao Ramesh & Brahmanandam (19 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Nassar (14 films together), and Brahmanandam & Rahul Dev (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by the 1996 Hollywood thriller 'The Juror', but with a completely different setting and climax.
- Director Chandra Sekhar Yeleti originally planned a different actor for the lead, but Gopichand was finalized after his successful action films.
- The movie was shot extensively in Hyderabad and Bangkok to give it a distinct urban and international feel.
- Composer R. P. Patnaik's background score was praised for elevating the tension in the thriller sequences.
- This was one of the few Telugu films at the time to prominently feature a medical emergency as the central plot driver.
- The climax fight scene involving a helicopter was considered technically ambitious for Telugu cinema in 2007.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over the years for its tight screenplay and pacing.