
Skanda(2023)
Telugu167 mins
Skanda (2023) is a 167-minute Telugu film directed by Boyapati Srinu. Starring Anand Ramaraju, Kalyani Natarajan and Babloo Prithiveeraj. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Skanda stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2023.
Director:Boyapati Srinu
Mood:
emotionalintenseuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2023
- Director
- Boyapati Srinu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man returns home and gets caught in a political fight between two powerful rivals. He ends up forming close relationships with both of their daughters. His actions challenge the existing power struggles and lead to major conflicts.
“A son's return ignites a war of love and power.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
167Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 September 2023
Also Known AsRAPO 20 · RAPO20 · BoyapatiRAPO · POBO · BOPO · Skanda: The Attacker · Skandha: The Attacker
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalintenseuplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticelove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Anand RamarajuActor
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Kalyani NatarajanActor
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Babloo PrithiveerajActor
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Manava Koteswara RaoActor
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IndrajaActor
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Ram PothineniActor
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PrabhakarActor
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Boyapati SrinuDirector
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Santoshh D DetakaeCrew
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- The film's title 'Skanda' refers to the Hindu god Kartikeya, known as a warrior deity, which aligns with the protagonist's combative role.
- Director Boyapati Srinu is known for high-budget action sequences, and this film reportedly had one of the highest budgets for a Telugu film in 2023.
- Actress Sreeleela performed her own stunts in a major fight scene, a rarity for leading heroines in Telugu commercial cinema.
- The movie faced delays in release due to extensive post-production work on its large-scale visual effects and action set pieces.
- A key emotional scene between the protagonist and his father was reportedly improvised by the actors during filming.
- The film's soundtrack composer, Thaman S, incorporated traditional folk instruments in the background score to emphasize rural political themes.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film opened strongly at the box office, particularly in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions.