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Leader

  • 2010
  • 2h 47m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
5.9K
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Rana Daggubati in Leader (2010)
A well educated idealist, who is a son of Political leader in power wants to correct the rigged political system of favors and corruption. However, this soon becomes a game of power. How would he navigate through the strategies and achieve progress?
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A political leader's educated son aims to fix a corrupt system of favors, but gets caught in power plays. He must find his way through political maneuvering to reach his goals.A political leader's educated son aims to fix a corrupt system of favors, but gets caught in power plays. He must find his way through political maneuvering to reach his goals.A political leader's educated son aims to fix a corrupt system of favors, but gets caught in power plays. He must find his way through political maneuvering to reach his goals.

  • Director
    • Sekhar Kammula
  • Writer
    • Sekhar Kammula
  • Stars
    • Rana Daggubati
    • Richa Langella
    • Priya Anand
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sekhar Kammula
    • Writer
      • Sekhar Kammula
    • Stars
      • Rana Daggubati
      • Richa Langella
      • Priya Anand
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Rana Daggubati
    Rana Daggubati
    • Arjun Prasad
    Richa Langella
    Richa Langella
    • Archana
    • (as Richa Gangopadhyay)
    Priya Anand
    Priya Anand
    • Friend
    Joy Badlani
    Joy Badlani
    • Adv. Sunil Prasad
    Tanikella Bharani
    Tanikella Bharani
    • Sharma C.S.
    Sravanthi Chokkarapu
    Vishwas Hannurkar
    • Vijay
    Harshavardhan
    • Ali
    Aahuthi Prasad
    Aahuthi Prasad
    Rao Ramesh
    Rao Ramesh
    • Mavayya
    Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
    Gollapudi Maruthi Rao
    Kota Srinivasa Rao
    Kota Srinivasa Rao
    • Peddayana
    Subbaraju
    • Dhanunjay
    Suhasini
    Suhasini
    • Mom
    Suman
    Suman
    Udayabhanu
    • Director
      • Sekhar Kammula
    • Writer
      • Sekhar Kammula
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    User reviews16

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    10srmohancjb

    Most underrated Political drama

    One of the most underrated movie in Telugu cinema.

    Rana Daggubati's acting was so fluent to believe this is his 1st film.

    The roles of Richa & Suhasini were powerful enough to anchor the screenplay rock solid to the storyline.

    The deep rooted corruption in our system can push any soul to make deal with devil as a necessary evil.

    The way forward is to have Leaders instead of Politicians
    8mohit_sinsniwal

    Engrossing Political Drama

    A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

    I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

    Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch. A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

    I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

    Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch. A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

    I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

    Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch.
    7corereflection

    political movie

    script: leader is a brave attempt by director . he drives the movie really good and gives the movie a splendid finish. the movie is all about hero the son of chief minister of Andra pradesh who is an entrepreneur in USA. after the blast of his father , he decides to become c.m but cousin opposes him. after becoming c.m he faces many difficulties. how he overcomes and emerges as a leader is in the script.

    casting: Rana is a pick for the movie. his dialog delivery and his height factor along with a stupendous look is the plus point. his lady love richa is OK. priya anand is supportive. suhasini manirathram is a good mother. kota is a stubborn and corruptive uncle. rest all apt.

    screenplay: the movie in the first half , is well made and is fast.

    the movie drags a bit in 2nd half. camera work is good.

    action/drama: the movie is more dramatic rather than action oriented. there is no any action scene except a slap scene and some bullets along with a blast and fire scene.

    songs/art : art work is apt. songs like vande mataram and leader title song is good. background score is well hitched. DTS mix at right intervals are apt. DTS mix is powerful during rain thunder storm.

    final analysis: the first half is good to watch. the second half is a drag bit. though the climax is convincing. leader is a must watchable movie.
    10vaibhavshewale-68659

    Nice movie

    "I loved the wildly uneven Interstellar far more than I should have, but that doesn't mean it is perfect. Ultimately, the utter awe and spectacle of space swept me through the admittedly heavy-handed plotting and dialogue."Every day, our leaders, politicians, and pundits call for "revenge"- against terrorist groups, against international rivals, against other political parties. But few of them understand the cold, destructive, and ultimately hollow thrill of revenge as well as the characters of Blue Ruin."Every day, our leaders, politicians, and pundits call for "revenge"- against terrorist groups, against international rivals, against other political parties. But few of them understand the cold, destructive, and ultimately hollow thrill of revenge as well as the characters of Blue Ruin."
    10harishkumar-04170

    Best Political Drama Ever

    Kudos to director Sekhar kammula.. And What a way to make a debut.. Rana..❤

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      Rana Daggubati's acting debut, having previously produced A Belly Full of Dreams (2006).

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Лидер
    • Filming locations
      • Hyderabad, Telangana, India
    • Production company
      • A.V.M. Productions
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      • ₹130,000,000 (estimated)
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      2 hours 47 minutes
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