Okkadu (2003)

Okkadu is a fast‑moving Telugu masala drama that mixes high‑energy sports action, courtroom‑style cat‑and‑mouse suspense, broad family sentiment and a tender romance. Mahesh Babu stars as Ajay, a cocky national kabaddi champion whose trip to Kurnool to play a tournament turns into a rescue mission when he saves Swapna (Bhoomika Chawla) from the brutal local strongman Obul Reddy (Prakash Raj). Ajay smuggles her back to his home in Hyderabad and hides her in a clever hideout beneath his room while he tries to arrange a passport and education abroad for her — but Swapna won’t leave, and feelings grow between them. What you’ll experience - Adrenaline: exciting, physical kabaddi sequences and tense action set‑pieces as Obul Reddy pursues them across city and country. - Suspense: a gripping cat‑and‑mouse chase with real stakes — the villain’s menace keeps you on edge. - Romance and chemistry: a quietly tender, slow‑burn love story between the reluctant protector and the grateful, strong‑willed heroine. - Family comedy and warmth: scenes at Ajay’s house (complete with a secret trapdoor entrance, a disciplinarian police father and a mischievous little sister) add humor and emotional grounding. - Visuals and soundtrack: colorful production design (notably a Charminar backdrop) and a rousing score that punctuates both action and emotion. - Powerful villainy: Prakash Raj’s fierce turn raises the tension and gives the film real bite. Performances are a highlight — Mahesh Babu’s athletic charisma and Prakash Raj’s intensity drive the film — while Mani Sharma’s music and slick direction keep the pace brisk. Okkadu is crowd-pleasing entertainment: loud, emotional, and thrilling, with a satisfying mix of sport, romance, action and family drama.

Actors: Mahesh Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, Prakash Raj

Director: Gunasekhar

Runtime: 171 min

Genres: Action, Romance, Sport

8.0 /10 8.0 /10