Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 49m · 30 Nov 2006
Music: Harris Jayaraj | DOP: Balasubramaniem | Writer: Gunasekhar, Gopalakrishna Paruchuri, Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Sainikudu follows the story of a soldier who returns home to find his family caught in a web of crime and corruption. He takes on the mantle of justice to protect his loved ones and fight the powerful antagonists threatening peace.
Mahesh Babu: Strong and intense portrayal of a soldier with emotional depth.
Trisha Krishnan: Supportive and graceful, complementing the lead well.
Irrfan Khan: Memorable and impactful in a pivotal role.
Gunasekhar: Convincing antagonist with a commanding presence.
Mahesh Babu: Effective in a character role adding weight to the narrative.
Trisha Krishnan: Solid performance in a supporting role.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Gunasekhar delivers a visually rich film with strong action sequences but struggles with pacing and a conventional narrative.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 18 |
| 100 Days Centers | 6 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics praised Mahesh Babu's performance and the technical aspects like cinematography and music but pointed out the predictable plot and pacing issues.
Final Box-Office Result
Sainikudu released on 30 November 2006 (2006).
Sainikudu is declared a FLOP at the box office.
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Sainikudu directed by Gunasekhar. Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt, Swapna Dutt.
Sainikudu stars Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Irrfan Khan.
Tollybo rates Sainikudu 2/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Sainikudu composed by Harris Jayaraj.
Sainikudu — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 169 minutes, Language: Telugu.
