Indra (2002) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 9 May 2026
Indra (2002) Review
Released on 24 Jul 2002, Indra (2002) is a Telugu action, drama movie starring Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, Aarthi Agarwal. Directed by B. Gopal. A man embarks on a quest to make peace between two families fighting over the water problem in their district. In a bid to solve this crisis, he agrees to marry a girl from the rival family. Our Rating: 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT. Runtime: 2h 59m.
Indra(2002)
Born for the people.
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 59m · 24 Jul 2002
DOP: V.S.R. Swamy | Writer: Gopalakrishna Paruchuri, Venkateswara Rao Paruchuri
Ratings
Our Rating
3.5
📖 Story
Indra is a mass action-drama centered around the character Indrasena Reddy, a powerful and respected leader in his village who fights against factional violence and injustice. The story explores his struggles to maintain peace and protect his family and community from rival factions, blending intense action sequences with emotional family drama.
Chiranjeevi: Powerful and commanding, delivering a memorable mass hero role with strong emotional depth.
Sonali Bendre: Graceful and charming, providing a solid romantic interest.
Aarthi Agarwal: Effective in a supporting role with notable screen presence.
B. Gopal: Convincing antagonist with a menacing portrayal.
Chiranjeevi: Provides comic relief with his usual impeccable timing.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Chiranjeevi's charismatic performance
- ✓Engaging action sequences
- ✓Strong emotional core and family drama
- ✓Effective direction by B. Gopal
- ✓Memorable dialogues and mass appeal
Weaknesses
- ✕Predictable storyline
- ✕Lengthy runtime
- ✕Some clichés in factional violence depiction
🎬 Direction & Writing
B. Gopal delivers a commercial entertainer with a perfect blend of action, drama, and sentiment, maintaining a strong pace and engaging narrative throughout the film.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 3.25 | |
| 4.5 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 156 |
| 100 Days Centers | 122 |
| 175 Days Centers | 32 |
No awards data available.
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening in Andhra Pradesh
- - Completed 175 days in multiple centers
- - Declared a commercial success
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics
Critics praised Chiranjeevi's powerful performance and B. Gopal's direction for delivering a quintessential mass entertainer. The film was noted for its emotional depth and action sequences, though some pointed out the predictable storyline and conventional factional drama elements.
Final Box-Office Result
🏟 Theatrical Centers Run
100 Days - Centers
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | Sudarshan 35MM | — |
| 2 | Dilshuk Nagar | Konark | — |
| 3 | Secunderabad | Nataraj | — |
| 4 | Warangal | Ram | — |
| 5 | Mehaboobabad | Surya | — |
| 6 | Karim Nagar | Raja Deluxe | — |
| 7 | Khammam | Nartaki | — |
| 8 | Miryalaguda | Venkateswara | — |
| 9 | Suryapet | Navya | — |
| 10 | Aija | Sri Madhav | — |
| 11 | Kothagudem | Durga Kalamandir | — |
| 12 | Bhadrachalam | Udaya Bhaskar | — |
| 13 | Nizamabad | Lalitha | — |
| 14 | Mehaboobnagar | Nartaki | — |
| 15 | Shadnagar | Ganesh | — |
| 16 | Vanaparthy | Brindavan | — |
| 17 | Tirupati | Ramaraj | — |
| 18 | Chittoor | Srinivasa | — |
| 19 | Madanapalli | Ravi | — |
| 20 | Kalahasti | VMC | — |
| 21 | Peeleru | Ajanta | — |
| 22 | Palamaneru | Manjunatha | — |
| 23 | Nagari | Srinivasa | — |
| 24 | Kuppam | Mahalakshmi | — |
| 25 | Rajampet | SSR Movie Land | — |
| 26 | Ananthapuram | Santhi | — |
| 27 | Hindupur | Lakshmi | — |
| 28 | Dharmavaram | Varalakshmi | — |
| 29 | Guntakal | Geeta | — |
| 30 | Tadipatri | Vijaya Lakshmi | — |
| 31 | Kadiri | Sangam | — |
| 32 | Guthi | Amrutha | — |
| 33 | Bellary | Nataraj | — |
| 34 | Cudappah | Ravi | — |
| 35 | Proddutur | BVS | — |
| 36 | Rayachoti | Prasad | — |
| 37 | Pulivendula | Lakshmi | — |
| 38 | Railway Kodur | Sivarama Krishna | — |
| 39 | Kurnool | Raj | — |
| 40 | Nandyala | Raj | — |
| 41 | Adoni | Satyam Group | — |
| 42 | Emmigannur | Siva | — |
| 43 | Markapur | Visweswara | — |
| 44 | Done | Raja | — |
| 45 | Giddaluru | Nataraj | — |
| 46 | Nandikotkur | Srirama | — |
| 47 | Atmakur | Rangamahal | — |
| 48 | Kovelakuntla | Sivaram | — |
| 49 | Banaganapalli | Panduranga | — |
| 50 | Kodumuru | Srinivasa | — |
| 51 | Allagadda | Bhavani | — |
| 52 | Rajahmundry | Swamy | — |
| 53 | Kakinada | Padmapriya | — |
| 54 | Amalapuram | Venkatramana | — |
| 55 | Mandapet | Rajaratna | — |
| 56 | Pithapuram | Srisatya | — |
| 57 | Tuni | Srirama | — |
| 58 | Kothapet | Lakshminarayana | — |
| 59 | Tatipaka | Srivenkateswara | — |
| 60 | Eleswaram | Somaraju | — |
| 61 | Vizag | Jyoti | — |
| 62 | Kancharlapalem | Urvasi | — |
| 63 | Gajuwaka | Lakshmikanth | — |
| 64 | Gopalapatnam | Sukanya | — |
| 65 | Anakapalli | Satyannarayana | — |
| 66 | Tagarapuvalasa | Sri Ramulamma | — |
| 67 | Saluru | Surya Mahal | — |
| 68 | Bobbili | Lakshmi | — |
| 69 | Rajam | Apsara | — |
| 70 | S Kota | Alankar | — |
| 71 | Palasa | Harishankar | — |
| 72 | K Kotapadu | Suryaprakash | — |
| 73 | Kothavalasa | Jaya | — |
| 74 | P Dharmavaram | SBTSK Mandir | — |
| 75 | Vijayanagaram | Balaji | — |
| 76 | Srikakulam | Suryamahal | — |
| 77 | Pathapatnam | Jagajjanani | — |
| 78 | Narsipatnam | Raj | — |
| 79 | Eluru | Sai Balaji | — |
| 80 | Bhimavaram | Sri Satyanarayana | — |
| 81 | Tanuku | Lakshmi | — |
| 82 | Tadepalligudem | Rangamahal | — |
| 83 | Palakollu | Srinivasa | — |
| 84 | Jangareddygudem | Soubhagya | — |
| 85 | Chintalapudi | Mini Ratna | — |
| 86 | Nidadavolu | Radha Krishna | — |
| 87 | Mogalturu | Sridevi Janaki | — |
| 88 | Guntur | Naz Deluxe | — |
| 89 | Tenali | Priya Deluxe | — |
| 90 | Ongole | Srinivasa | — |
| 91 | Narsaraopet | Sri Krishna Chitralaya | — |
| 92 | Chilakaluripet | Nagarjuna Kalamandir | — |
| 93 | Cheerala | Bhavani | — |
| 94 | Ponnur | Srinivasa | — |
| 95 | Repalle | Basaveswara | — |
| 96 | Mangalagiri | Viajya Deluxe | — |
| 97 | Vinukonda | Aruna | — |
| 98 | Piduguralla | Aswini | — |
| 99 | Macharla | Venkateswara | — |
| 100 | Vijayawada | Apsara | — |
| 101 | One Town | Soumya | — |
| 102 | Kanur | Vijaya Lakshmi | — |
| 103 | Machilipatnam | Krishna Kishore | — |
| 104 | Gudiwada | Bhaskar Deluxe | — |
| 105 | Uyyuru | Santhi | — |
| 106 | Jaggayyapet | Annapurna | — |
| 107 | Tiruvuru | Venkateswara | — |
| 108 | Nellore | Nartaki | — |
| 109 | Kavali | Spandana | — |
| 110 | Gudur | Sundara Mahal | — |
| 111 | Sullurupet | Kanakadurga | — |
| 112 | Naidupet | CS Teja | — |
| 113 | Singarayakonda | Prasanthi | — |
| 114 | Podili | Hari Krishna | — |
| 115 | Darsi | Venkateswara | — |
| 116 | Bangalore | Movieland | — |
| 117 | Gowribindanur | Sankar Talkies | — |
| 118 | Parlakimidi | Nataraj | — |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Indra release in theatres?▾
Indra released on 24 July 2002 (2002).
Is Indra a hit or flop?▾
Indra is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
What is the budget of Indra?▾
Budget of Indra is approximately ₹1200000 Crore.
Where to watch Indra online? OTT release date?▾
Indra is available on MX Player, iTunes. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Indra?▾
Indra directed by B. Gopal. Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt.
Who are the main cast members of Indra?▾
Indra stars Chiranjeevi, Sonali Bendre, Aarthi Agarwal.
What is the Tollybo rating for Indra?▾
Tollybo rates Indra 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
What is the genre and runtime of Indra?▾
Indra — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 179 minutes, Language: Telugu.