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	\| runtime = 182 minutes<ref name=r1>{{Cite web\|title=Tiger Nageswara Rao & Its Lengthy Runtime!\|url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/262876/tiger-nageswara-rao-its-lengthy-runtime#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTiger%20Nageswara%20Rao%E2%80%9D%20is%20set%20to%20run%20for%203%20hours,is%20usually%20against%20the%20trend.\|url-status=live\|website=Gulte.com\| date=11 October 2023 \|access-date=October 11, 2023\|archive-date=13 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013081910/https://www.gulte.com/movienews/262876/tiger-nageswara-rao-its-lengthy-runtime#:~:text=%E2%80%9CTiger%20Nageswara%20Rao%E2%80%9D%20is%20set%20to%20run%20for%203%20hours,is%20usually%20against%20the%20trend.}}{{~~Cite web\|title=Shocking Runtime locked for Tiger Nageswara Rao?\|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shocking-runtime-locked-for-tiger-nageswara-rao.html\|url-status=live\|website=123telugu~~\|date=11 October 2023 \|access-date=October 11, 2023\|archive-date=13 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013081911/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/shocking-runtime-locked-for-tiger-nageswara-rao.html}}</~~ref><br~~>157 minutes (trimmed version)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tiger-nageswara-rao-box-office-collection-day-2-ravi-teja-and-nupur-sanons-film-records-a-dip-mints-rs-11-crore-amid-reports-of-trimmed-cut-8994389/#:~:text=The%20filmmakers%20have%20reportedly%20trimmed,2%20hours%20and%2037%20minutes.\|title=Tiger Nageswara Rao box office collection day 2: Ravi Teja and Nupur Sanon's film records a dip, mints Rs 11 crore amid reports of trimmed cut\|website=[[Indian Express]]\|date=22 October 2023\|access-date=22 October 2023\|archive-date=22 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022085420/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tiger-nageswara-rao-box-office-collection-day-2-ravi-teja-and-nupur-sanons-film-records-a-dip-mints-rs-11-crore-amid-reports-of-trimmed-cut-8994389/#:~:text=The%20filmmakers%20have%20reportedly%20trimmed,2%20hours%20and%2037%20minutes.\|url-status=live}}</ref>		\| runtime = 182 minutes{{Citation needed\|date=May 2026}}<br/>157 minutes (trimmed version)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tiger-nageswara-rao-box-office-collection-day-2-ravi-teja-and-nupur-sanons-film-records-a-dip-mints-rs-11-crore-amid-reports-of-trimmed-cut-8994389/#:~:text=The%20filmmakers%20have%20reportedly%20trimmed,2%20hours%20and%2037%20minutes.\|title=Tiger Nageswara Rao box office collection day 2: Ravi Teja and Nupur Sanon's film records a dip, mints Rs 11 crore amid reports of trimmed cut\|website=[[Indian Express]]\|date=22 October 2023\|access-date=22 October 2023\|archive-date=22 October 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231022085420/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tiger-nageswara-rao-box-office-collection-day-2-ravi-teja-and-nupur-sanons-film-records-a-dip-mints-rs-11-crore-amid-reports-of-trimmed-cut-8994389/#:~:text=The%20filmmakers%20have%20reportedly%20trimmed,2%20hours%20and%2037%20minutes.\|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\| country = India		\| country = India
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	[[Intelligence Bureau (India)\|IB Officer]] Raghavendra Rajput convenes a meeting with [[Deputy Superintendent of Police\|DSP]] Viswanath Sastry, Delhi Police Commissioner Singh, VIP Security Officer Anuj Gupta, and the Prime Minister's personal security head Vikram Choudhary to discuss Tiger Nageswara Rao, a notorious thief who dominated Stuartpuram in the 1970s.		[[Intelligence Bureau (India)\|IB Officer]] Raghavendra Rajput convenes a meeting with [[Deputy Superintendent of Police\|DSP]] Viswanath Sastry, Delhi Police Commissioner Singh, VIP Security Officer Anuj Gupta, and the Prime Minister's personal security head Vikram Choudhary to discuss Tiger Nageswara Rao, a notorious thief who dominated Stuartpuram in the 1970s.

	In 1956, a young Nagi lives in poverty under Yelamanda, a powerful gangster controlling Stuartpuram. When Yelamanda refuses to pay his father extra wages, Nagi and his father rob him. When ~~his~~ father urges him to return the money, Nagi kills him instead. Years later, Nagi is trained by Gajjala Prasad, the region's criminal mentor. Yelamanda becomes an MLA, with his younger brother Kasi running the local operations. During an auction, businessman Angee Seth asks for help stealing a tobacco consignment. Kasi refuses, but Nagi accepts and burns down the ship to retrieve it, earning notoriety.		In 1956, a young Nagi lives in poverty under Yelamanda, a powerful gangster controlling Stuartpuram. When Yelamanda refuses to pay his father extra wages, Nagi and his father rob him. When Nagi's father urges him to return the money, Nagi kills him instead. Years later, Nagi is trained by Gajjala Prasad, the region's criminal mentor. Yelamanda becomes an MLA, with his younger brother Kasi running the local operations. During an auction, businessman Angee Seth asks for help stealing a tobacco consignment. Kasi refuses, but Nagi accepts and burns down the ship to retrieve it, earning notoriety.

	Nagi develops a relationship with a prostitute, Jayavani, leading to a violent altercation with Circle Inspector Mouli, whom Nagi blinds in one eye. Later, Nagi meets a college student, Sara, and falls in love. When Kasi kidnaps Sara over her family's debts, Nagi rescues her, declaring his control over both her and Stuartpuram. However, when they plan to elope, Kasi and the police ambush them. Sara, humiliated, slaps Nagi and leaves, but accidentally dies after being hit by a train.		Nagi develops a relationship with a prostitute, Jayavani, leading to a violent altercation with Circle Inspector Mouli, whom Nagi blinds in one eye. Later, Nagi meets a college student, Sara, and falls in love. When Kasi kidnaps Sara over her family's debts, Nagi rescues her, declaring his control over both her and Stuartpuram. However, when they plan to elope, Kasi and the police ambush them. Sara, humiliated, slaps Nagi and leaves, but accidentally dies after being hit by a train.
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	Meanwhile, Nagi's ally betrays him to Mouli in exchange for his life, leading to Nagi's capture. Jayavani realizes too late that she has helped hand over Nagi. At Yelamanda's factory, Yelamanda boasts that the tobacco project has been canceled. Still, a phone call informs him that he has been dismissed from his party and that the factory will proceed, recognizing Nagi's humanitarian efforts. After a brutal fight, Nagi strangles Yelamanda to death but is shot by Mouli, whom he manages to kill before dying. The villagers and Hemalatha arrive as Nagi, fatally wounded, entrusts his wife and children's future to her before succumbing to his wounds.		Meanwhile, Nagi's ally betrays him to Mouli in exchange for his life, leading to Nagi's capture. Jayavani realizes too late that she has helped hand over Nagi. At Yelamanda's factory, Yelamanda boasts that the tobacco project has been canceled. Still, a phone call informs him that he has been dismissed from his party and that the factory will proceed, recognizing Nagi's humanitarian efforts. After a brutal fight, Nagi strangles Yelamanda to death but is shot by Mouli, whom he manages to kill before dying. The villagers and Hemalatha arrive as Nagi, fatally wounded, entrusts his wife and children's future to her before succumbing to his wounds.

	In the epilogue, it is revealed that the young Nagi killed his father ~~as a child~~ at the latter's own request, believing one death could save many lives. Rajput salutes Nagi's grave, declaring his legacy will live on. A young boy walking to school meets a man who turns out to be Nagi, symbolizing the continuation of his spirit.		In the epilogue, it is revealed that the young Nagi killed his father at the latter's own request, believing one death could save many lives. Rajput salutes Nagi's grave, declaring his legacy will live on. A young boy walking to school meets a man who turns out to be Nagi, symbolizing the continuation of his spirit.

	The end credits display events from the life of the real Tiger Nageswara Rao.		The end credits display events from the life of the real Tiger Nageswara Rao.
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	The film's digital rights were bought by [[Amazon Prime Video]] in all languages.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ravi-tejas-71st-film-titled-tiger-nageswara-rao-to-release-in-five-languages/6bafcdc7b1337\|title=Ravi Teja's 71st film titled Tiger Nageswara Rao, to release in five languages\|website=[[OTT Play]]\|date=3 November 2021\|access-date=28 August 2023\|archive-date=28 August 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828135331/https://www.ottplay.com/news/ravi-tejas-71st-film-titled-tiger-nageswara-rao-to-release-in-five-languages/6bafcdc7b1337\|url-status=live}}</ref> On the platform, the film was premiered on 17 November 2023 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=17 November 2023 \|title=Tiger Nageswara Rao out on OTT: Where to stream Ravi Teja's action drama online \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/tiger-nageswara-rao-out-on-ott-where-to-stream-ravi-tejas-action-drama-online/e483dcca22587 \|website=ottplay.com}}</ref>		The film's digital rights were bought by [[Amazon Prime Video]] in all languages.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/ravi-tejas-71st-film-titled-tiger-nageswara-rao-to-release-in-five-languages/6bafcdc7b1337\|title=Ravi Teja's 71st film titled Tiger Nageswara Rao, to release in five languages\|website=[[OTT Play]]\|date=3 November 2021\|access-date=28 August 2023\|archive-date=28 August 2023\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828135331/https://www.ottplay.com/news/ravi-tejas-71st-film-titled-tiger-nageswara-rao-to-release-in-five-languages/6bafcdc7b1337\|url-status=live}}</ref> On the platform, the film was premiered on 17 November 2023 in Telugu and dubbed versions of Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada languages.<ref>{{cite web \|access-date=17 November 2023 \|title=Tiger Nageswara Rao out on OTT: Where to stream Ravi Teja's action drama online \|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/tiger-nageswara-rao-out-on-ott-where-to-stream-ravi-tejas-action-drama-online/e483dcca22587 \|website=ottplay.com}}</ref>

	The Hindi version was trimmed to 144 minutes and released on YouTube, where it received high viewership.~~<ref>~~{{~~cite web~~\|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/trimmed-hindi-version-of-tiger-nageswara-rao-gets-solid-reach-on-youtube.html\|title=Trimmed Hindi version of Tiger Nageswara Rao gets solid reach on YouTube\|website=[[123Telugu.com]]\|access-date=~~24 February 2024~~}}~~</ref>~~		The Hindi version was trimmed to 144 minutes and released on YouTube, where it received high viewership.{{Citation needed\|date=May 2026}}

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| director = [[Vamsee Krishna Naidu| Vamsee]]
| writer = Vamsee <br />Srikanth Vissa
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| screenplay =
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| producer = [[Abhishek Agarwal]]
| starring = [[Ravi Teja]]<br>[[Anupam Kher]]<br>[[Renu Desai]]<br>Nupur Sanon
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| cinematography = [[R. Madhi]]
| editing = [[Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao]]
| music = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| studio = Abhishek Agarwal Arts
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| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|10|20}}
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| language = Telugu
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'''''Tiger Nageswara Rao''''' is an upcoming [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] [[action thriller]] film written and directed by [[Vamsee Krishna Naidu|Vamsee]] and produced by [[Abhishek Agarwal]]. The film stars [[Ravi Teja]] in [[titular role]] alongside [[Anupam Kher]], [[Renu Desai]], Nupur Sanon, [[Jisshu Sengupta]], Gayatri Bhardwaj and Mandava Sai Kumar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao Movie (2023) {{!}} Release Date, Review, Cast, Trailer |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/tiger-nageswara-rao-movie-115721 |website=[[NDTV|Gadgets 360]] |access-date=17 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-details/tiger-nageswara-rao/movieshow/87538538.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 August 2023}}</ref>

==Premise==

"In the shadowy alleys of Stuartpuram, Andhra Pradesh, during the 1970s, a legendary figure emerges: Tiger Nageswara Rao, a cunning robber with a heart of audacious ambition. As he masterminds a series of daring heists, his ingenious methods of outwitting the law become the stuff of local legend. With the police hot on his trail and the prison walls seemingly unable to contain him, Tiger's thrilling escapades turn into a captivating game of cat and mouse.
== Cast ==
* [[Ravi Teja]] as Tiger Nageswara Rao
* [[Anupam Kher]] as IB Officer Raghavendra Rajput
* [[Renu Desai]] as Hemalatha Lavanam
* Nupur Sanon
* [[Jisshu Sengupta]]
* Gayatri Bharadwaj
* [[Murali Sharma]] as DSP Vishwanath Sastry

== Production ==
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] of the film began on 2022 at a place of five [[Acre|acres]] near [[Shamshabad]] of [[Telangana]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravi Teja's 'Tiger Nageswara Rao': Massive Set Worth Rs 7 Crore Erected For The Film |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/massive-set-worth-rs-7-crore-erected-for-ravi-teja-s-tiger-nageswara-rao--news-191804 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=16 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> and filming started in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao: Ravi Teja resumes filming for Vamsee's biographical film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/tiger-nageswara-rao-ravi-teja-resumes-filming-for-vamsees-biographical-film/articleshow/101592439.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=17 August 2023 |date=8 July 2023}}</ref> During the shooting of the film, Ravi Teja was injured in an action scene.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravi Teja Injured On The Sets Of 'Tiger Nageswara Rao' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/ravi-teja-injured-on-the-sets-of-tiger-nageswara-rao--news-202847 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] |date=16 June 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=⚡Ravi Teja Injured on the Sets of Tiger Nageswara Rao |url=https://www.latestly.com/quickly/entertainment/south/ravi-teja-injured-on-the-sets-of-tiger-nageswara-rao-3834730.html |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=LatestLY |archive-url=https://www.latestly.com/agency-news/entertainment-news-nupur-sanon-joins-pan-india-film-tiger-nageswara-rao-3537059.html |archive-date=31 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref> After injury Teja resumed the filming.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ravi Teja injured while shooting action sequence for 'Tiger Nageswara Rao' - OrissaPOST |url=https://www.orissapost.com/ravi-teja-injured-while-shooting-action-sequence-for-tiger-nageswara-rao/ |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily - OrissaPOST |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |date=16 June 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=S |first=Bhavna |title=`Tiger Nageswara Rao': Producers sign Anupam Kher for Ravi Teja-starrer biopic |url=https://newsmeter.in/entertainment/tiger-nageswara-rao-producers-sign-anupam-kher-for-ravi-teja-starrer-biopic-698693 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=Newsmeter |date=3 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Nupur Sanon<ref>{{cite news |title=Nupur Sanon joins pan India film 'Tiger Nageswara Rao' |url=https://theprint.in/feature/nupur-sanon-joins-pan-india-film-tiger-nageswara-rao/896948/ |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[ThePrint]] |agency=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |date=31 March 2022}}</ref> and [[Anupam Kher]] joined the filming in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |title=Anupam Kher joins the cast of Ravi Teja's Tiger Nageswara Rao. First look out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/anupam-kher-joins-the-cast-of-ravi-teja-s-tiger-nageswara-rao-first-look-out-1982948-2022-08-02 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[India Today]] |date=August 2, 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao Will Be The Biggest Film Of Ravi Teja's Career, Promises Director Vamsee |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tiger-nageswara-rao-will-be-the-biggest-film-of-ravi-tejas-career-promises-director-vamsee-5898751.html |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[CNN-News18|News18]] |date=6 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The film team wrapped off on July 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nupur Sanon Wraps Up Pan-India Film Tiger Nageswara Rao |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/nupur-sanon-wraps-up-pan-india-film-tiger-nageswara-rao-2636143.html |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Zee News]] |agency=[[Asian News International|ANI]] |date=July 16, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Teaser ===
The [[Teaser (trailer)|teaser]] of the film was released on 17 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ teaser: Ravi Teja aims for pan India reach |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tiger-nageswara-rao-teaser-ravi-teja-aims-for-pan-india-reach/article67205055.ece |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=17 August 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao teaser: Ravi Teja is introduced as a mastermind criminal, Nupur Sanon’s character not revealed |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tiger-nageswara-rao-teaser-ravi-teja-as-mastermind-criminal-nupur-sanon-character-not-revealed-ravi-teja-8896861/ |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |date=17 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao teaser: Ravi Teja roars in his first pan-India film, Anupam Kher plays IB officer. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/tiger-nageswara-rao-teaser-ravi-teja-roars-in-his-first-pan-india-film-anupam-kher-plays-ib-officer-watch-101692266967941.html |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=17 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== Release ==
The film is shedulued to be released in theatres on October 20, 2023.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nupur Sanon wraps up pan-India film ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’ |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/nupur-sanon-wraps-up-pan-india-film-tiger-nageswara-rao-23298190 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |date=16 July 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Srivastav |first=Simran |title=Tiger Nageswara Rao Release Date Announced; Ravi Teja-Starrer To Hit Theatres On This Date {{!}} Deets Inside |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/tiger-nageswara-rao-release-date-announced-ravi-teja-starrer-to-hit-theatres-on-this-date-deets-inside-10071163 |access-date=17 August 2023 |work=[[Jagran Prakashan|English Jagran]] |date=29 March 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{IMDb title|tt9688874}}
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[[Category:2023 films]]
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