Okkadu (2003) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
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Okkadu (2003) Review
Released on 15 Jan 2003, Okkadu (2003) is a Telugu action, drama, romance movie starring Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Prakash Raj. Directed by Gunasekhar. Ajay, a fiery Kabaddi player from Hyderabad, visits Kurnool for a tournament and rescues Swapna from a faction leader Obul Reddy, who wants to force her into marriage. He secretly hides her in his home and assists her in planning her escape abroad for her higher studies. But, fate has other plans. Our Rating: 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT. Runtime: 2h 50m.
Okkadu(2003)
Telugu · Action, Drama, Romance
2h 50m · 15 Jan 2003
Music: Mani Sharma | DOP: Sekhar V. Joseph | Writer: Gunasekhar
Ratings
Our Rating
3.5
📖 Story
Okkadu follows the story of Ajay, a young kabaddi player from Hyderabad, who rescues Swapna, a girl trapped by a powerful factionist Obul Reddy. The film explores Ajay's efforts to protect Swapna from her oppressive family and Obul Reddy, while balancing his sports career and personal life.
Mahesh Babu: Charismatic and energetic portrayal of Ajay, balancing action and emotion effectively.
Bhumika Chawla: Graceful and convincing as the damsel in distress with emotional depth.
Prakash Raj: Menacing and powerful as the antagonist Obul Reddy, delivering a memorable villainous role.
Gunasekhar: Strong supporting role adding to the antagonist's menace.
Mahesh Babu: Solid performance in a supporting role.
Bhumika Chawla: Effective in a supporting role.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Engaging screenplay with a good mix of action and drama
- ✓Strong performances especially by Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj
- ✓Stylish direction and well-choreographed action sequences
- ✓Memorable music score by Mani Sharma
- ✓Cinematography capturing Hyderabad and action scenes effectively
Weaknesses
- ✕Some melodramatic moments typical of commercial cinema
- ✕Predictable storyline elements
- ✕Pacing slows down in the second half at times
🎬 Direction & Writing
Gunasekhar delivers a commercially appealing film with a tight narrative, balancing action, romance, and drama. His direction keeps the audience engaged with crisp screenplay and well-staged sequences.
📰 Critic Reviews
📰 Ratings Sources
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| 4 |
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 154 |
| 100 Days Centers | 100 |
| 175 Days Centers | 4 |
| Award | Category | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor - Telugu | Mahesh Babu won for his performance |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Villain - Telugu | Prakash Raj won for his role |
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Completed 50 days in 70 centers
- - Completed 100 days in 35 centers
- - Completed 175 days in 10 centers
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 80% |
| Neutral | 15% |
| Negative | 5% |
Critics
Critics praised Okkadu for its engaging screenplay, strong performances, especially by Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj, and its stylish direction. The music and action sequences were highlighted as major positives. Some criticism was directed at the predictable plot and melodramatic elements, but overall it was well-received as a commercial entertainer.
Final Box-Office Result
🏟 Theatrical Centers Run
100 Days - Centers
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | Sudharshan 35mm | — |
| 2 | Secunderabad | Manju 70mm | — |
| 3 | Dilsukhnagar | Konark 70mm | — |
| 4 | Uppal | Rajyalakshmi 70mm | — |
| 5 | Malkajgiri | Raghavendra 35mm | — |
| 6 | RC Puram | Jyothi 70mm | — |
| 7 | Kukatpally | Arjun 70mm | — |
| 8 | Warangal | Gemini 70mm | — |
| 9 | Karimnagar | Tiramdas 70mm | — |
| 10 | Khammam | Srinivasa 70mm | — |
| 11 | Mahbubnagar | Srinivasa 70mm | — |
| 12 | Manchiryala | Srinivasa 70mm | — |
| 13 | Nizamabad | Sridevi 70mm | — |
| 14 | Kamareddy | Priya 70mm | — |
| 15 | Vanaparthi | Sri Rama 70mm | — |
| 16 | Nagarkurnool | Ravi 70mm | — |
| 17 | Aiza | Bhuvaneswari 70mm | — |
| 18 | Kodada | Ranga 70mm | — |
| 19 | Suryapet | Sridevi 70mm | — |
| 20 | Mehboobabad | Surya | — |
| 21 | Raichur | Sasimahal | — |
| 22 | Miryalaguda | Lalith 70mm | — |
| 23 | Kothagudem | Durga Kalamandir | — |
| 24 | Tirupathi | CVS | — |
| 25 | Kurnool | Anand 70mm | — |
| 26 | Kadapa | Ramesh 70mm | — |
| 27 | Ananthapuram | Krishna | — |
| 28 | Madanapalli | Ravi | — |
| 29 | Chittoor | Vijayalakshmi | — |
| 30 | Srikalahasti | Vijayalakshmi | — |
| 31 | Proddutturu | BVS | — |
| 32 | Nandhyala | Ramnath | — |
| 33 | Emmiganuru | Sivapriya | — |
| 34 | Atmakuru | Lakshmiranga | — |
| 35 | Done | Raj | — |
| 36 | Aadhoni | Sivam | — |
| 37 | Markapuram | Srinivasa | — |
| 38 | Kadiri | Vemula | — |
| 39 | Gutti | Shanti | — |
| 40 | Bellary | Royal | — |
| 41 | Tadipatri | Annapurna | — |
| 42 | Nandikotkur | Srinivas | — |
| 43 | Hindupuram | Vishnu 70mm | — |
| 44 | Rajahmundry | Swami | — |
| 45 | Kakinada | Swapna | — |
| 46 | Amalapuram | Venkatrama | — |
| 47 | Mandapeta | Rajaratna | — |
| 48 | Draksharamam | Srilakshmi | — |
| 49 | Pithapuram | Satya | — |
| 50 | Ravulapalem | Padmasri | — |
| 51 | Malkipuram | Padmaja | — |
| 52 | Samarlakota | Jayalakshmi | — |
| 53 | Eluru | Sai Balaji | — |
| 54 | Bheemavaram | Vijayalakshmi | — |
| 55 | Palakollu | Annapurna | — |
| 56 | Chintalapudi | Mini Ratna | — |
| 57 | Tanuku | Lakshmi | — |
| 58 | Tadepalligudem | Sheesh Mahal | — |
| 59 | Jangareddygudem | Lakshmi Narayana | — |
| 60 | Nidadavolu | Venkateswara | — |
| 61 | Akiveedu | Sangeetha | — |
| 62 | Vijayawada | Alankar | — |
| 63 | Vijayawada | Rajakumari | — |
| 64 | Vuyyuru | Srinivasa | — |
| 65 | Nuziveedu | Apsara | — |
| 66 | Machilipatnam | Urvasi | — |
| 67 | Gudiwada | Anand Mayuri | — |
| 68 | Jaggayyapet | Apsara | — |
| 69 | Tiruvur | Srinivasa | — |
| 70 | Guntur | Naaz Deluxe | — |
| 71 | Tenali | Ramakrishna | — |
| 72 | Ongole | Srinivasa | — |
| 73 | Cheerala | Naaz | — |
| 74 | Chilakaluripet | Ramakrishna | — |
| 75 | Narsaraopet | Sri Krishna Chitralaya | — |
| 76 | Ponnuru | Murthymahal | — |
| 77 | Repalle | Rajyalakshmi | — |
| 78 | Vinukonda | Keerthi Deluxe | — |
| 79 | Mangalagiri | Venkateswara | — |
| 80 | Sattenapalli | Eshwarasai | — |
| 81 | Macherla | Srinivasa | — |
| 82 | Nellore | Nartaki 70mm | — |
| 83 | Kavali | Spandana | — |
| 84 | Gudur | Sundar | — |
| 85 | Kandukuru | Koteswara | — |
| 86 | Sullurupet | SVR | — |
| 87 | Nayudupet | Murari | — |
| 88 | Podili | Raghavendra | — |
| 89 | Vizag | Sarat | — |
| 90 | Gajuwaka | Kanya | — |
| 91 | Vijayanagaram | NCS | — |
| 92 | Srikakulam | Saraswathi | — |
| 93 | Anakapalli | Raja | — |
| 94 | Payakaraopet | SRK | — |
| 95 | Bobbili | Sri Rama | — |
| 96 | Rajaam | Apsara | — |
| 97 | Narsipatnam | Raju Deluxe | — |
| 98 | Saluru | Suryamahal | — |
| 99 | Gopalapatnam | Sukanya | — |
| 100 | Parlakimidi | Krishna Palace | — |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Okkadu release in theatres?▾
Okkadu released on 15 January 2003 (2003).
Is Okkadu a hit or flop?▾
Okkadu is declared a INDUSTRY HIT at the box office.
Where to watch Okkadu online? OTT release date?▾
Okkadu is available on Prime Video, Sun NXT, YouTube, ZEE5, MX Player. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Okkadu?▾
Okkadu directed by Gunasekhar. Produced by M. S. Raju.
Who are the main cast members of Okkadu?▾
Okkadu stars Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Prakash Raj.
What is the Tollybo rating for Okkadu?▾
Tollybo rates Okkadu 3.5/5. Verdict: INDUSTRY HIT.
Who composed the music for Okkadu?▾
Music for Okkadu composed by Mani Sharma.
What is the genre and runtime of Okkadu?▾
Okkadu — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 170 minutes, Language: Telugu.