Last updated: 3 Apr 2026
Telugu · Crime, Thriller
2h 26m · 19 Feb 2021
Music: Simon K. King | DOP: Rasamathi
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Kapatadhaari is a Telugu thriller that follows the story of an honest and dedicated police officer investigating a mysterious hit-and-run case. As he delves deeper, he uncovers unexpected twists and dark secrets that challenge his perception of justice and morality.
Sumanth: Strong and convincing portrayal of a determined police officer.
Nandita Swetha: Effective and natural performance as the female lead.
Nassar: Solid supporting role adding depth to the narrative.
Pradeep Krishnamoorthy: Credible and impactful supporting performance.
Sumanth: Brief but notable presence.
Nandita Swetha: Comic relief with timing that suits the film's tone.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Pradeep Krishnamoorthy delivers a taut and gripping thriller with a focus on narrative clarity and character depth. The direction maintains suspense effectively throughout most of the film, though minor pacing issues are present.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 60% |
| Neutral | 25% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics generally praised Kapatadhaari for its engaging plot and strong lead performance, highlighting its effective thriller elements and technical finesse. Some noted pacing issues and predictability but overall found it a worthwhile watch.
Final Box-Office Result
Kapatadhaari released on 19 February 2021 (2021).
Kapatadhaari is declared a BELOW AVERAGE at the box office.
Kapatadhaari is available on Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads from 20 March 2021.
Kapatadhaari directed by Pradeep Krishnamoorthy. Produced by G Dhananjayan, Lalitha Dhananjayan.
Kapatadhaari stars Sumanth, Nandita Swetha, Nassar.
Tollybo rates Kapatadhaari 2.5/5. Verdict: BELOW AVERAGE.
Music for Kapatadhaari composed by Simon K. King.
Kapatadhaari — Genre: Crime, Thriller, Runtime: 146 minutes, Language: Telugu.
