Koduku(2004)
Koduku is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by M.S. Narayana in his directorial debut. The film stars Vikram Makandar, Aditi Agarwal, and Mounika in lead roles, with Prakash Raj playing the antagonist. The story follows a young man who harbors deep resentment toward his father, believing he abandoned the family. As a powerful gangster threatens his loved ones, buried secrets about his father's past as an undercover police officer come to light. The film explores themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the unbreakable bond between a father and son. It was produced by Thadi Thatharao and features music by an uncredited composer. Koduku received mixed reviews and holds a 4.0/10 rating on IMDb. The film was released on June 25, 2004, and is available to stream on Eros Now.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 June 2004
- Director
- M. S. Narayana
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Vikram hates his father for abandoning the family. He plans to marry his girlfriend and start a new life. But a dangerous gangster threatens everyone he loves. Vikram must uncover the truth about his father's past to save his family and find redemption.
“A son's hatred hides a father's love.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Koduku
Cast reunions in this film: Suman & M. S. Narayana (9 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Aditi Agarwal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was directed by M S Narayana, who was primarily known as a popular comedian and character actor in Telugu cinema.
- It was produced by Thadi Thatharao, a producer with a relatively small filmography in the industry.
- The movie features Vikram in the lead, not to be confused with the famous Tamil actor of the same name.
- This was one of the early films for actress Aditi Agarwal, who entered the industry as a model.
- The film's release coincided with a period where M S Narayana was experimenting with directorial ventures outside of his acting work.
- The title 'Koduku', meaning 'Son' in Telugu, suggests a family-oriented theme common in early 2000s Telugu cinema.
- The movie is not widely available on mainstream platforms, with its primary listed availability being on Eros Now.