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Chennakeshava Reddy(2002)
Telugu143 mins
Chennakeshava Reddy (2002) is a 143-minute Telugu film directed by V. V. Vinayak. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Chennakeshava Reddy stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2002.
Director:V. V. Vinayak
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 September 2002
- Director
- V. V. Vinayak
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
A legendary gangster gets out of prison after twenty years and goes back to his home region for vengeance. His own son, who is now a police officer, is the one who must try to stop him.
“A father's revenge. A son's duty.”
Film Details
5.4Rating
143Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date25 September 2002
Original Titleచెన్నకేశవ రెడ్డి
Also Known AsAdhikesavan · Aadhi Kesavan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with a different director, but V. V. Vinayak took over, making it his directorial debut.
- Balakrishna played dual roles as father and son, a rare occurrence in his career at that time.
- The movie's music was composed by Mani Sharma, who created a distinct folk score to match the Rayalaseema setting.
- It was one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2002, cementing Balakrishna's comeback in the industry.
- The climax was shot in a specially constructed village set to depict a large-scale faction fight.
- Actress Laya, who played the female lead, was reportedly selected for her ability to perform action sequences.
- The title character's name, Chennakesava Reddy, is inspired by historical faction leaders from the Rayalaseema region.