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Skanda(2023)

5.5/10
Telugu167 mins

The prodigal son of a respected leader takes on two political rivals and forms bonds with their daughters.

Mood:
emotionalintenseuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
27 September 2023
Director
Boyapati Srinu
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 47m
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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalintenseuplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticelove
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • 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.

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