Aagadu

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Mahesh Babu as CI G. Shankar alias “Encounter” Shankar
• Tamannaah Bhatia as Saroja
• Sonu Sood as Damodar
• Rajendra Prasad as CI G. Raja Ram
• Ashish Vidyarthi as SP Mallikarjuna Rao IPS
• Nassar as SI D. Dakshina Murthy
• Brahmanandam as Delhi Suri
• M. S. Narayana as Adv. Database Donayya
• Posani Krishna Murali as Super Sampangi
• Raghu Babu as Ferocious Firangee
• Kabir Duhan Singh as Kabir, Damodar’s henchman
• Pradeep Machiraju as PM
• Ajay as IAS Bharath
• Vennela Kishore as T. Prabakar
• Tanikella Bharani as Adi Keshava, Saroja’s father
• Rao Ramesh as police commissioner
• Brahmaji as Constable Chandra Sekhar
• Vineet Kumar as Minister Nagaraju
• Prakash as Bharath’s brother-in-law
• Shatru as Durga, Damodar’s brother
• Saptagiri as Indian Raju
• Chatrapathi Sekhar as Shekhar
• Prabhas Sreenu as Lion Seenu
• Mumtaj as Sukanya / Belly Lilly
• Karuna Bhushan as Rekha, Bharath’s wife
• Bharath Reddy as Prakash, human rights officer
• Prudhvi Raj as Veera Keshava, Saroja’s uncle
• Harsha Vardhan as Channa Keshava, Saroja’s uncle
• Sravan as undercover police officer
• Raghu Karumanchi as Constable Biriyani Raju
• Satyam Rajesh as doctor
• Chitram Seenu as thief
• Prabhakar as Bihar goon
• Besant Ravi as Tiger David
• Gautam Raju as Groom’s father
• Rajitha as Groom’s mother
• Shakalaka Shankar as thief
• Cameo appearance
  • Shruti Haasan in the song “Junction Lo”

Storyline:

CI Shankar, who is also known as `Encounter Shankar`, gets posted in a small town called Bukkapattanam. This town is a troubled area because don Damodar rules the roost, threatening people to cooperate in his illegal business.

When Shankar arrives, he starts halting Damodar`s illegal business and in the process, finds out that Damodar had attacked his family and begins to plan his revenge. In the meantime, Shankar falls in love with Saroja, a sweet-shop owner. How Shankar finally puts an end to Damodar and his gang with the help of Delhi Suri forms the crux of the story.

About Movie:

Aagadu is a Telugu action-comedy that packs a punch, directed by the renowned Srinu Vaitla. With a script crafted by the talented trio Anil Ravipudi, Upendra Madhav, and Praveen Varma, the film was brought to life by producers Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the 14 Reels Entertainment banner.

Leading the star-studded cast is the ever-charismatic Mahesh Babu, alongside Tamannaah Bhatia and Sonu Sood. Supporting roles are played by industry stalwarts like Rajendra Prasad, Ashish Vidyarthi, Nassar, and the comedic genius Brahmanandam. The film also marked a milestone for Thaman S, who composed his 50th film score, with K. V. Guhan behind the camera and M. R. Varma handling the editing.

In Aagadu, Mahesh Babu shines as Shankar, a no-nonsense encounter specialist who takes charge as the circle inspector in Bukkapatnam. His mission: to halt the construction of a power plant spearheaded by the ruthless crime boss Damodar, portrayed by Sonu Sood. As Shankar digs deeper, he uncovers a personal vendetta—Damodar was behind the tragic death of his brother Bharath, setting the stage for a gripping tale of revenge.

Filming commenced on 28 November 2013 and wrapped up by 5 September 2014, with Hyderabad serving as the primary backdrop. The production also ventured to Mumbai, Gujarat, Ballari, Kerala, and even Ladakh, Switzerland, and Ooty for its vibrant song sequences. After a 50-day post-production marathon, the film was ready for its global release on 19 September 2014.

Though Aagadu generated a mix of praise and criticism, it struggled at the box office, unable to recover its hefty ₹65 crore budget. Despite this, it remains a noteworthy entry in the careers of its cast and crew, showcasing the quintessential blend of action and comedy that Telugu cinema is known for.

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