Peddha Kapu - 1(2023)
Telugu147 mins
Villagers revolt against their rich political leaders.
Director:Srikanth Addala
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2023
- Director
- Srikanth Addala
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Rating
- 7.9/10
Storyline
A small village rises up against the corrupt and wealthy politicians who control them. The people fight back for their rights and dignity.
“A village rises up against its rulers.”
Film Details
7.9Rating
147Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 September 2023
Also Known AsPedha Kapu - 1 · Peda Kapu - 1 · Peddha Kaapu - 1 · Pedda Kaapu - 1 · Peda Kaapu-1 · PK1
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
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Virat KarrnaActor
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Pragati SrivastavaActor
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Tanikella BharaniActor
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Anasuya BharadwajActor
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Vadlamani SrinivasActor
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Rao RameshActor
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Nagendra BabuActor
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Aadukalam NarenActor
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Easwari RaoActor
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Brigida SagaActor
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Srikanth AddalaDirector
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Miryala Ravinder ReddyCrew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Peddha Kapu - 1
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Rao Ramesh (21 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Rajiv Kanakala (7 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Chota K. Naidu (7 films together), Rao Ramesh & Mickey J Meyer (6 films together), Tanikella Bharani & Nagendra Babu (5 films together), and Tanikella Bharani & Mickey J Meyer (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Peddha Kapu' refers to a powerful landowning caste in coastal Andhra, central to the story's conflict.
- Director Srikanth Addala is known for family dramas but made a sharp turn into raw action with this political thriller.
- Lead actor Virat Karrna underwent a major physical transformation, gaining over 10 kilograms of muscle for his role.
- The movie was shot extensively in real villages of Andhra Pradesh to capture authentic rural landscapes and atmosphere.
- It is the first part of a planned two-part saga, with the sequel announced before the first film's release.
- The soundtrack features folk-inspired music, with songs incorporating traditional instruments like the Dappu and Thappeta.
- Despite being a period drama set in the 1970s, the film's themes of caste and political oppression resonated with modern audiences.