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| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[V. V. Vinayak]]
| director      = [[V. V. Vinayak]]
| producer      = [[Ram Charan]]
| producer      = [[Ram Charan]]<br>[[Allirajah Subaskaran]]
| writer        = [[Paruchuri brothers]]<br />V. V. Vinayak (screenplay)<br />[[Sai Madhav Burra]] (dialogue)
| screenplay    = V. V. Vinayak
| based_on       = {{Based on|''[[Kaththi]]''|[[A. R. Murugadoss]]}}
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    | label1= Dialogue by
    | data1 = {{Ubl |[[Sai Madhav Burra]]}}
}}
| based_on   = {{Based on|''[[Kaththi]]'' by [[A. R. Murugadoss]]}}
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br />[[Kajal Aggarwal]]
| starring      = [[Chiranjeevi]]<br />[[Kajal Aggarwal]]
| narrator      =  
| narrator      =  
| music          = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| music          = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| cinematography = [[R. Rathnavelu]]
| cinematography = [[R. Rathnavelu]]
| editing        = [[Gowtham Raju]]
| editing        = Gautham Raju
| studio        = [[Lyca Productions]]<br />[[Konidela Production Company]]
| studio        = [[Lyca Productions]]<br />[[Konidela Production Company]]
| distributor    = Lyca Productions
| distributor    = Lyca Productions
| released      = {{Film date|2017|01|11|India}}
| released      = {{Film date|2017|01|11|India|df=y}}
| runtime        = 141 minutes<ref>[http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/khaidi-no-150-film ]{{dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
| runtime        = 141 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khaidi No. 150 |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/khaidi-no-150-film |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033252/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/khaidi-no-150-film |archive-date=1 December 2017 |access-date=26 November 2017}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        = {{INR}}50 crore<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gautamiputra-satakarni-khaidi-no-150-shatamanam-bhavati-gross-rs-159-crore-box-office-sankranti-712388 |title=Gautamiputra Satakarni, Khaidi No 150, Shatamanam Bhavati gross Rs 200 crore at box office in Sankranti weekend |first=Shekhar H |last=Hooli |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR}}50 crore<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hooli |first=Shekhar H |date=16 January 2017 |title=Gautamiputra Satakarni, Khaidi No 150, Shatamanam Bhavati gross Rs 200 crore at box office in Sankranti weekend |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/gautamiputra-satakarni-khaidi-no-150-shatamanam-bhavati-gross-rs-159-crore-box-office-sankranti-712388 |access-date=27 January 2017 |website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}164 crore<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/khaidi-no-150-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi/1/897797.html |title=It's official! Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150 rakes in Rs 124 crore worldwide |access-date=29 July 2017}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR}}164 crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 March 2017 |title=It's official! Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150 rakes in Rs 164 crore worldwide |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/khaidi-no-150-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi-964170-2017-03-06 |access-date=29 July 2017}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Khaidi No. 150''''' ({{trans|Prisoner No. 150}}) is a 2017 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[V. V. Vinayak]] and produced by [[Ram Charan]]. The film stars [[Chiranjeevi]] in a double role alongside [[Kajal Aggarwal]] with [[Tarun Arora]], [[Brahmanandam]], [[Ali (actor)|Ali]] and [[Posani Krishna Murali]] playing pivotal roles. The film which marks Chiranjeevi's return to films in a full-length role after a decade, is also his 150th film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiru 150: Chiranjeevis comeback film goes on floors |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/chiru-150-chiranjeevis-comeback-film-goes-on-floors/1/698852.html |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> The third entry of the ''[[Khaidi (1983 film)|Khaidi]]'' trilogy, the film is an official [[remake]] of the 2014 [[Tamil film]] ''[[Kaththi]]'' starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], written and directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]].
'''''Khaidi No. 150''''' ({{translation|Prisoner No. 150}}) is a 2017 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[V. V. Vinayak]] and produced by [[Lyca Productions]] and [[Konidela Production Company]]. The film starred [[Chiranjeevi]] in a dual role and [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. It marks Chiranjeevi's return to films in a lead role after nearly a decade, and also his 150th film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 June 2016 |title=Chiru 150: Chiranjeevis comeback film goes on floors |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiru-150-chiranjeevis-comeback-film-goes-on-floors-15783-2016-06-23 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> The film is a [[remake]] of the 2014 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film ''[[Kaththi]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=14 December 2015 |title=Chiru 150: Megastar Chiranjeevi to act in Telugu remake of Vijay's Kaththi |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiru-150-megastar-chiranjeevi-to-act-in-telugu-remake-of-vijays-kaththi-277135-2015-12-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209160928/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/chiru-150-megastar-chiranjeevi-to-act-in-telugu-remake-of-vijays-kaththi-277135-2015-12-14 |archive-date=9 February 2022 |access-date=9 February 2022 |magazine=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
 
Produced on a budget of ₹50 crore, [[principal photography]] for ''Khaidi No. 150'' began in June 2016 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 June 2016 |title=Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-06-24/Megastar-begins-shoot-for-his-151th-film/237191 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Krishnamurthy |first=Suresh |date=22 August 2016 |title=Chiru's Khaidi No. 150 to hit the screens around Sankranti |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/chirus-khaidi-no-150-to-hit-the-screens-around-sankranti/article9016291.ece |access-date=24 December 2016 |work=The Hindu}}</ref> The film was released on 11 January 2017, coinciding with the [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranthi]] festival. At the time of its release, ''Khaidi No. 150'' became the [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|fourth highest-grossing Telugu film]], earning over ₹164 crore worldwide.
 
== Plot ==
In [[Kolkata]], an arrested petty criminal Kaththi Seenu helps the police capture an escaping prisoner, only to escape himself afterward. He flees to [[Hyderabad]], planning to go to [[Bangkok]]. However, he changes his mind after encountering Subbalakshmi, his childhood friend, who deceives him into thinking she reciprocates his feelings.
 
Seenu and his assistant Malli witness Seenu's [[doppelgänger]], Shankar, being attacked by thugs. They admit Shankar to a hospital, and Seenu decides to impersonate him to evade the police. Under Shankar's identity, Seenu and Malli move into an [[Retirement home|old-age home]] run by Shankar, planning to steal ₹25 [[lakh]], intended for the home's residents, to fund their Bangkok trip. However, Seenu soon learns about Shankar's mission.


[[Principal photography]] of the film commenced in June 2016 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-06-24/Megastar-begins-shoot-for-his-151th-film/237191 |title=Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film |date=24 June 2016 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/chirus-khaidi-no-150-to-hit-the-screens-around-sankranti/article9016291.ece |title=Chiru's Khaidi No. 150 to hit the screens around Sankranti |first=Suresh |last=Krishnamurthy |newspaper=The Hindu |date=22 August 2016 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster at the box office and emerged as second [[List of Telugu films of 2017|highest-grossing Telugu film]] of 2017. The film received generally positive reviews with critics praising the performances, score and dialogues but criticised the villain, predictability, uneven pacing and emotional weight.
Shankar is a [[hydrology]] post-graduate from Neeruru village in [[Rayalaseema]]. He discovered [[groundwater]] that could irrigate the village and surrounding areas. However, an [[Multinational corporation|MNC]] owned by Aggarwal tricked the villagers into giving up their land for a factory. Shankar was arrested, and six villagers committed suicide to draw media attention and secure his release. Learning of Shankar's plight, Seenu decides to fight for the villagers' cause while still impersonating Shankar.


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Seenu, the old-age home residents, and Seenu's supporters approach the jury to advocate for their cause. Seenu intimidates a bribed jury member into siding with them. He also sends a disguised ally to mark Aggarwal's neck with a fingerprint. Aggarwal retaliates by sending 50 men to kill Seenu, but Seenu defeats them with coins given by the Lion Club during a ceremony.
In [[Kolkata]], prisoner Kaththi Seenu ([[Chiranjeevi]]), a petty criminal, helps the police capture an escaping prisoner, but he himself escapes afterwards. He goes to [[Hyderabad]] and decides to escape to [[Bangkok]]. However, he drops this plan after meeting and falling in love with Subbalakshmi ([[Kajal Aggarwal]]), his childhood friend at the airport, who dupes him into believing that she gave him her phone number realizing that he has a crush on her. Later, Seenu and his assistant Malli ([[Ali (actor)|Ali]]) notice a [[doppelgänger]] of Seenu named Shankar ([[Chiranjeevi]]), being shot by a group of thugs. They admit him to hospital, following which Seenu decides to impersonate the injured Shankar to escape from the police. Under the name of his doppelgänger, Seenu and Malli enter an [[Retirement home|old-age home]] run by Shankar with the aim of collecting {{INR}}25 [[lakh]]s (which is meant for the inmates of the old-age home) for their Bangkok trip, until he learns about his doppelgänger's mission.


Shankar is a post-graduate in [[hydrology]] from the arid village of Neeruru in [[Rayalaseema]], who had discovered [[groundwater]] under some lands of the village which could be used as an irrigation source not only for the village, but for the entire Rayalaseema and the neighbouring areas as well. But, an [[Multinational corporation|MNC]] owned by Aggarwal ([[Tarun Arora]]) cheated the villagers into giving their lands for the construction of a factory. Shankar was arrested by the police, and the six villagers commit suicide so as to convince the issue with the media and release of Shankar. On learning of the plight of Shankar and the villagers, Seenu decides to fight for their cause while still under the name of Shankar. The people of the old home and Seenu go to the jury and try to convince him to go in favour of them, but Seenu starts stating rules and scares the main jury person (whom Aggarwal had bribed). Seenu then sends a person (disguised as a hairdresser) to Aggarwal and makes him lay a fingerprint on Aggarwal's neck. After that Aggarwal sends 50 men to kill Seenu, but he soon defeats them using the coins the Lion Club member gave when he was attending a ceremony for him.
Meanwhile, the real Shankar regains consciousness in the Kolkata prison where Seenu was held. With the help of a prisoner Seenu had previously captured, Shankar escapes and heads to Hyderabad with the prisoner's henchmen, unaware of Seenu's efforts there.


Meanwhile, the real Shankar gains consciousness and finds himself in the Kolkata prison where Seenu was locked up. With the help of the man who Seenu helped capture, who has heard his story and has plans to kill Seenu in revenge for getting him caught and thrown back into prison, he soon escapes along with the prisoner's henchmen.
Seenu tries to raise media awareness about the villagers' plight, but the media dismisses it as non-sensational news. At the high court, the judge rules in favor of Seenu and the villagers but stipulates that villagers working abroad must refute Aggarwal's false support claims within five days. Unable to bring the villagers back in time, Seenu takes drastic measures to draw attention to their cause.


Not knowing that Shankar and the henchmen are headed for Hyderabad, Seenu makes efforts to convince the media to bring the plight of the villagers to the national consciousness, but the media is not interested as they feel that it is not sensational news. A few days later, at the high court, the judge declares the verdict in favour of Seenu and the villagers, but adds that Aggarwal has claimed that certain villagers who are working abroad have shown their support for the factory. If they cannot prove that their support was faked by Aggarwal within the next five days, the verdict will then go in favour of Aggarwal and the villagers will lose their lands. Since the villagers, who have denied supporting the factory, are abroad and cannot come to Hyderabad within five days to rebut Aggarwal's claims, and the verdict is to be decided within five days, Seenu decides to take drastic measures to sensationalize the issue. He, Lakshmi, Malli, and the inmates of the old-age home block water supply to Hyderabad by sitting on the pipelines which carry water to Hyderabad. With the plight of the Hyderabad people due to lack of water supply having gained national attention, Seenu comes out of the pipeline after a few days and highlights the villagers' plight in an emotionally charged speech to the media, which is telecast nationwide and moves many people.
Seenu, Subbalakshmi, Malli, and the old-age home residents block Hyderabad's water supply by sitting on the pipelines. The resulting water crisis gains national attention, and Seenu emerges to give an emotionally charged speech that moves the nation.


Meanwhile, Shankar and the henchmen reach Hyderabad, but Shankar is soon kidnapped by Aggarwal's henchmen. While in Aggarwal's custody, he sees Seenu's speech on television and is moved by the efforts made by his doppelgänger to help the villagers. On the night before the verdict, Seenu's bluff is exposed, but he assures the old men that he is genuinely interested in their cause, that Shankar is alive and that he will rescue Shankar from Aggarwal and hand him back over to the villagers with the assurance of a positive verdict. Seenu goes to Aggarwal's office, where Shankar is being held. He rescues Shankar and fights Aggarwal. Shankar kills Aggarwal when he is about to kill Seenu. The next day, the verdict is declared in favour of Shankar and the villagers. The Kolkata police find Seenu and arrest him. Seenu assures Lakshmi that he will be back shortly.
Meanwhile, Shankar arrives in Hyderabad but is captured by Aggarwal's henchmen. He watches Seenu's speech on television and is moved by Seenu's efforts to help the villagers. On the eve of the verdict, Seenu's impersonation is exposed, but he assures the residents of his genuine commitment to their cause and promises to rescue Shankar from Aggarwal.
 
Seenu infiltrates Aggarwal's office, rescues Shankar, and they confront Aggarwal together. Shankar kills Aggarwal as he is about to kill Seenu. The next day, the court rules in favor of Shankar and the villagers. The Kolkata police arrest Seenu, but he assures Subbalakshmi that he will return soon.


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
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*[[Chiranjeevi]] as Kaththi Seenu / Konidela Shiva Shankar Vara Prasad (Double Role)
*[[Chiranjeevi]] in a [[dual role]] as
** Kaththi Seenu
** Konidela Siva Shankaravaraprasad
*[[Kajal Aggarwal]] as Lakshmi
*[[Kajal Aggarwal]] as Lakshmi
*[[Tarun Arora]] as Aggarwal
*[[Tarun Arora]] as Agarwal
*[[Brahmanandam]] as Doberman
*[[Brahmanandam]] as Dober Man
*[[Ali (actor)|Ali]] as Malli, Seenu's assistant
*[[Ali (actor)|Ali]] as Malli, Seenu's friend
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Borabanda Bujji
*[[Posani Krishna Murali]] as Borabanda Bujji
*[[Prudhviraj (Telugu actor)|Prudhviraj]] as Minister Shekar
*[[Prudhviraj (Telugu actor)|Prudhviraj]] as Minister Shekar
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Lions Club Speaker
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Vijayakanth, Lions Club Speaker
*[[Nagendra Babu]] as Judge
*[[Nagendra Babu]] as Judge Suryaprasad
*[[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Commissioner Krishna Murthy
*[[Jaya Prakash Reddy]] as Commissioner Krishnamurthy
*[[Raghu Karumanchi]] as Ward Corporator, Borabanda Bujji's brother
*[[Raghu Karumanchi]] as Ward Corporator Chinna, Borabanda Bujji's brother
*[[Raghu Babu]] as Raghu, a cook in the old age home
*[[Raghu Babu]] as Raghu, a cook in the old age home
*Sarika Ramachandra Rao as Rangaraj, a police officer
*Sarika Ramachandra Rao as Rangaraj, a police officer
*[[Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao]] as Lawyer
*[[Paruchuri Venkateswara Rao]] as Lawyer Venkatachalam
*[[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] as Chandram
*[[Narsing Yadav]] as Baasha Bhai
*[[Narsing Yadav]] as Baasha Bhai
*[[Fish Venkat]] as Borabanda Bujji's gang member
*[[Fish Venkat]] as Borabanda Bujji's gang member
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*[[V. V. Vinayak]] – Special appearance as water taking graduate
*[[V. V. Vinayak]] – Special appearance as water taking graduate
*[[Lakshmi Rai]] as an [[item number]] "Ratthaalu"
*[[Lakshmi Rai]] as an [[item number]] "Ratthaalu"
*[[Ram Charan]] – Special appearance in the song "Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu"<ref name="ramc">{{cite news |last1=Srivatsan |title=Confirmed: Allu Arjun plays a cameo in Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150 |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/khaidi-no-150-allu-arjun-ram-charan-cameo-chiranjeevi-kajal/1/853752.html |access-date=13 January 2017 |work=[[India Today]] |date=10 January 2017 |location=New Delhi}}</ref>
*[[Ram Charan]] – Special appearance in the song "Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu"<ref name="ramc">{{Cite news |last=Srivatsan |date=10 January 2017 |title=Confirmed: Allu Arjun plays a cameo in Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/khaidi-no-150-allu-arjun-ram-charan-cameo-chiranjeevi-kajal-954178-2017-01-10 |access-date=13 January 2017 |work=[[India Today]] |location=New Delhi}}</ref>
*[[Devi Sri Prasad]] – Special appearance in the song "Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu"
*[[Devi Sri Prasad]] – Special appearance in the song "Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu"
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=== Development ===
=== Development ===
Chiranjeevi{{'s}} <ref>{{cite news |last1=Talwar |first1=Sushant |title=Boss Is Back: Watch Chiranjeevi in the Teaser of 'Khaidi No 150' |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/2016/12/08/watch-chiranjeevi-the-boss-is-back-in-the-trailer-of-khaidi-no-150-tollywood |access-date=8 December 2016 |date=9 December 2016}}</ref> 150th full-length feature film began filming in April 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-06-24/Megastar-begins-shoot-for-his-151th-film/237191 |title=Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film |date=24 June 2016 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> The film is the remake of 2014 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film, ''[[Kaththi]]'', featuring [[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]] and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] which dealt with issues such as farmer suicides and [[water scarcity in India]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suresh |first1=Kavirayani |title=Chiranjeevi's next is Kathilantodu |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050416/chiranjeevi-s-next-is-kathilantodu.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=5 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="cjdp">{{cite news |title=Deepika Padukone might team up with Chiranjeevi in Kathilantodu |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepika-padukone-might-team-chiranjeevi-kathilantodu-44351 |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=The News Minute |date=4 June 2016}}</ref> The film was financed by Chiranjeevi's son [[Ram Charan]] and producer [[Subaskaran Allirajah|A. Subashkaran]] and [[V. V. Vinayak]] directed [[Chiranjeevi]] for the second time. The [[Paruchuri Brothers]] wrote the script based on A.R. Murugadoss' original story.<ref name="hans">{{cite news |title=Chiranjeevi's Kathilantodu dialogues leaked in online |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2016-06-30/Chiranjeevis-Kathilantodu-dialogues-leaked-in-online/238712 |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[The Hans India]] |date=30 June 2016}}</ref> [[Devi Sri Prasad]] composed music for the film.<ref name="fds">{{cite news |title=Chiranjeevi's 151th film starts rolling |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/chiranjeevis-150th-film-starts-rolling-2870883/ |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] |date=23 June 2016 |location=[[Hyderabad]]}}</ref>
Chiranjeevi{{'s}} <ref>{{Cite news |last=Talwar |first=Sushant |date=9 December 2016 |title=Boss Is Back: Watch Chiranjeevi in the Teaser of 'Khaidi No 150' |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/2016/12/08/watch-chiranjeevi-the-boss-is-back-in-the-trailer-of-khaidi-no-150-tollywood |access-date=8 December 2016}}</ref> 150th full-length feature film began filming in April 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 June 2016 |title=Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-06-24/Megastar-begins-shoot-for-his-151th-film/237191 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> The film is the remake of 2014 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film, ''[[Kaththi]]'', featuring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]] which dealt with issues such as farmer suicides and [[water scarcity in India]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suresh |first=Kavirayani |date=5 April 2016 |title=Chiranjeevi's next is Kathilantodu |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/050416/chiranjeevi-s-next-is-kathilantodu.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref name="cjdp">{{Cite news |date=4 June 2016 |title=Deepika Padukone might team up with Chiranjeevi in Kathilantodu |url=http://www.thenewsminute.com/article/deepika-padukone-might-team-chiranjeevi-kathilantodu-44351 |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=The News Minute}}</ref> The film was financed by Chiranjeevi's son [[Ram Charan]] and producer [[Subaskaran Allirajah|A. Subashkaran]] and [[V. V. Vinayak]] directed [[Chiranjeevi]] for the second time. The [[Paruchuri Brothers]] wrote the script based on A.R. Murugadoss' original story.<ref name="hans">{{Cite news |date=30 June 2016 |title=Chiranjeevi's Kathilantodu dialogues leaked in online |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2016-06-30/Chiranjeevis-Kathilantodu-dialogues-leaked-in-online/238712 |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref> [[Devi Sri Prasad]] composed music for the film.<ref name="fds">{{Cite news |date=23 June 2016 |title=Chiranjeevi's 151th film starts rolling |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/chiranjeevis-150th-film-starts-rolling-2870883/ |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |location=[[Hyderabad]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref>


=== Casting ===
=== Casting ===
The film features [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]] was finalised as the heroine in late July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kajal-Aggarwal-teams-up-with-Chiranjeevi/articleshow/53463857.cms |title=Kajal Aggarwal teams up with Chiranjeevi&nbsp;– Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> [[Tarun Arora]] was selected as the antagonist for the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tarun-arora-to-play-the-villain-in-chiranjeevi-s-150th-film/story-jClBRqhkmXP0jLgRAzY88H.html |title=Tarun Arora to play the villain in Chiranjeevi's 150th film |date=29 July 2016 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref>
The film features [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Kajal Aggarwal]] was finalised as the heroine in late July 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kajal Aggarwal teams up with Chiranjeevi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kajal-Aggarwal-teams-up-with-Chiranjeevi/articleshow/53463857.cms |access-date=24 December 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Tarun Arora]] was selected as the antagonist for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2016 |title=Tarun Arora to play the villain in Chiranjeevi's 150th film |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/tarun-arora-to-play-the-villain-in-chiranjeevi-s-150th-film/story-jClBRqhkmXP0jLgRAzY88H.html |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 23 June 2016<ref name="fds" /><ref name="sunil">{{cite news |title=I am proud of Sunil: Chiranjeevi |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/260616/i-am-proud-of-sunil-chiranjeevi.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=26 June 2016}}</ref> as key sequences being shot at [[Chanchalguda Central Jail]] in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="chan">{{cite news |last1=Suresh |first1=Kavirayani |title=Now, Chiranjeevi is 'Khaidi no. 150' |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/010716/now-chiranjeevi-is-khaidi-no-150.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=1 July 2016}}</ref> Later, in August 2016 Chiranjeevi and Kajal joined the shooting at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]], Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ChiranjeeviKajal-shoot-for-Khaidi-No-150-at-Airport/articleshow/53873120.cms |title=Chiranjeevi, Kajal shoot for Khaidi No. 150 at Airport&nbsp;– Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> A special song was shot with Raai Laxmi and Chiranjeevi in October 2016. In November, two songs were shot with the lead pair Chiranjeevi and Kajal in Europe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/111116/chiranjeevi-and-kajal-aggarwal-in-europe.html |title=Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in Europe |date=11 November 2016 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Khaidi-No150-heads-to-Europe-for-the-songs/articleshow/55369802.cms |title=Khaidi No150 heads to Europe for the songs&nbsp;– Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref> [[Raghava Lawrence]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mytelangana.com/movie-news/3034/lawrence-joins-khaidi-no-150 |title=Lawrence joins Khaidi No 150 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> [[Jani Master]] and [[Sekhar (choreographer)|Sekhar]] choreographed the dances.<ref name=":0" /> Kannal Kannan and the duo Ram Lakshman choreographed the fights.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/jani-master-megastar-dream-comes-true-telugu-news-171732.html |title=Jani master's Megastar dream comes true |date=20 November 2016 |access-date=7 January 2017}}</ref> The visual effects for the film were made by Red Chillies VFX, a subsidiary of [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].
[[Principal photography]] commenced on 23 June 2016<ref name="fds" /><ref name="sunil">{{Cite news |date=26 June 2016 |title=I am proud of Sunil: Chiranjeevi |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/260616/i-am-proud-of-sunil-chiranjeevi.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> as key sequences being shot at [[Chanchalguda Central Jail]] in [[Hyderabad]].<ref name="chan">{{Cite news |last=Suresh |first=Kavirayani |date=1 July 2016 |title=Now, Chiranjeevi is 'Khaidi no. 150' |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/010716/now-chiranjeevi-is-khaidi-no-150.html |access-date=1 July 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> Later, in August 2016 Chiranjeevi and Kajal joined the shooting at [[Rajiv Gandhi International Airport]], Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Chiranjeevi, Kajal shoot for Khaidi No. 150 at Airport |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ChiranjeeviKajal-shoot-for-Khaidi-No-150-at-Airport/articleshow/53873120.cms |access-date=24 December 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> A special song was shot with Raai Laxmi and Chiranjeevi in October 2016. In November, two songs were shot with the lead pair Chiranjeevi and Kajal in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 November 2016 |title=Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in Europe |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/111116/chiranjeevi-and-kajal-aggarwal-in-europe.html |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Khaidi No150 heads to Europe for the songs |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Khaidi-No150-heads-to-Europe-for-the-songs/articleshow/55369802.cms |access-date=24 December 2016 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Raghava Lawrence]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lawrence joins Khaidi No 150 |url=http://www.mytelangana.com/movie-news/3034/lawrence-joins-khaidi-no-150 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> [[Jani Master]] and [[Sekhar (choreographer)|Sekhar]] choreographed the dances.<ref name=":0" /> [[Kanal Kannan]] and the duo [[Ram Lakshman (stunt choreographers)|Ram Lakshman]] choreographed the fights.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=20 November 2016 |title=Jani master's Megastar dream comes true |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jani-master-megastar-dream-comes-true-telugu-news-171732.html |access-date=7 January 2017}}</ref> The visual effects for the film were made by Red Chillies VFX, a subsidiary of [[Red Chillies Entertainment]].


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks.
The soundtrack album and background score were composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]]. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks.
{{Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Original Motion Picture Tracklist
| headline = Tracklist  
| title7 =
| lyrics5 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| extra5 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length5 = 3:37
| all_writing =
| title6 =
| length6 =
| length7 =
| length4 = 4:22
| title8 =
| length8 =
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
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| title5 = Neeru Neeru
| extra4 = [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Jasmine Sandlas]]
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| lyrics2 = [[Sri Mani]]
| total_length = 19:06
| total_length = 19:06
| title1 = Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu
| title1 = Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu
| lyrics1 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| lyrics1 = Devi Sri Prasad
| extra1 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]], [[Ranina Reddy]]
| extra1 = Devi Sri Prasad, [[Ranina Reddy]]
| length1 = 3:28
| length1 = 3:28
| title2 = Sundari
| title2 = Sundari
| lyrics2 = [[Sri Mani]]
| extra2 = [[Jaspreet Jasz]]
| extra2 = [[Jaspreet Jasz]]
| lyrics4 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| length2 = 4:30
| length2 = 4:30
| title3 = You And Me
| title3 = You And Me
| lyrics3 = [[Sri Mani]]
| lyrics3 = Sri Mani
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| extra3 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length3 = 4:57
| length3 = 4:57
| title4 = Ratthalu
| title4 = Ratthalu
| all_music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]]
| lyrics4 = Devi Sri Prasad
| extra4 = [[Nakash Aziz]], [[Jasmine Sandlas]]
| length4 = 4:22
| title5 = Neeru Neeru
| lyrics5 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| extra5 = [[Shankar Mahadevan]]
| length5 = 3:37
}}
}}


== Box office ==
== Reception ==
Khaidi No. 150 grossed {{INR}}50.45 [[crore]] on the opening day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2627 |title=Telugu Film Khaidi No.150 Has 8th Highest Opening Day In India – Box Office India |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> KN150 crossed the {{INR}}95.4 crore mark in 2 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in">{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/khaidi-no-150-4-day-worldwide-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi-movie-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-712290 |title=Khaidi No 150 4 day worldwide box office collection: Chiranjeevi movie crosses Rs 100 crore mark on Saturday |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=15 January 2017 |access-date=15 January 2017}}</ref> It grossed over $2.45 million in the USA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugucinema.com/news/two-million-dollars-club-khaidi-no-150-joins |title=Two Million Dollars club: Khaidi No 150 joins in |date=16 January 2017 |access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> {{As of|2017|02}} the film has grossed {{INR}}164 [[crore]].<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{cite web |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/khaidi-ni-150-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi-kajal-aggarwal/1/860326.html |title=Khaidi No 150 box-office collection: Chiranjeevi's film impresses with steady growth |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>


== Critical response ==
=== Box office ===
[[The Times of India|Times of India]] gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can’t quite say he’s back with a bang."<ref>{{Citation|title=Khaidi No 150 Review {3/5}: Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can't quite say he's back with a bang|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/khaidi-no-150/movie-review/56472050.cms|access-date=2021-11-20}}</ref> 123 Telugu gave the film 3.25 writing "On the whole, Khaidi No 150 is a typical mass entertainer. The film is set to take record openings and has everything that we expect from a star hero like Chiranjeevi. He makes a thumping comeback and proves that even at this age he can give every star hero a run for their money. If you ignore the predictable story line and dull climax, Chiru’s one man show, superb songs, and a good message makes this film a good watch this festival season."<ref>{{cite web |date=2017-01-14 |title=Khaidi No 150 telugu movie review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Movie Review & Rating {{!}} Chiranjeevi Khaidi No 150 Movie Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 telugu cinema review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Film Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Telugu Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Twitter Updates {{!}} Khaidi No 150 movie First Day TalK {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 USA Talk |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/khaidi-no-150-telugu-movie-review.html |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> [[The Indian Express|Indian Express]] gave the film 3.5 writing "DSP songs do pump up the narrative but a slight disappointment is that dancer Chiru of Indra and Tagore is quite not in shape for a new step. There is modified Veena step and a “buckle lift” step with his son, Ram Charan Teja, who makes a 30-second cameo in a song, but the same agility and lithe is missing."<ref>{{cite web |date=2017-01-12 |title=Khaidi No 150 review: After Tagore and Stalin, Chiranjeevi is Shankar now |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tollywood-movie-review/khaidi-no-150-movie-review-chiranjeevi-star-rating-4469078/ |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
''Khaidi No. 150'' grossed {{INR}}50.45 [[crore]] on the opening day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Telugu Film Khaidi No.150 Has 8th Highest Opening Day In India – Box Office India |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=2627 |access-date=27 January 2017}}</ref> KN150 crossed the {{INR}}95.4 crore mark in 2 days.<ref name="ibtimes.co.in">{{Cite web |date=15 January 2017 |title=Khaidi No 150 4 day worldwide box office collection: Chiranjeevi movie crosses Rs 100 crore mark on Saturday |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/khaidi-no-150-4-day-worldwide-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi-movie-crosses-rs-100-crore-mark-712290 |access-date=15 January 2017 |website=[[International Business Times]]}}</ref> It grossed over $2.45 million in the USA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Admin |date=16 January 2017 |title=Two Million Dollars club: Khaidi No 150 joins in |url=http://telugucinema.com/news/two-million-dollars-club-khaidi-no-150-joins |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320104252/http://telugucinema.com/news/two-million-dollars-club-khaidi-no-150-joins |archive-date=20 March 2017 |access-date=9 April 2017}}</ref> {{As of|2017|02}} the film has grossed {{INR}}164 [[crore]].<ref name="indiatoday.in">{{Cite web |date=18 January 2017 |title=Khaidi No 150 box-office collection: Chiranjeevi's film impresses with steady growth |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/khaidi-ni-150-box-office-collection-chiranjeevi-kajal-aggarwal-955714-2017-01-18 |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>


Great Andhra gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "Over all, "Khaidi No 150" is a film that has some nice mass moments and has dealt on a topical issue with cliched script. It is Chiru's act that works rather than the content of the movie."<ref>{{cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=2017-01-12 |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/khaidi-no-150-review-megastars-show-79334 |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Firstpost]] gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "Directed by VV Vinayak, ''Khaidi No 150''<nowiki/>'s objective, in the end, isn't to really tell an emotional story. It's to announce the return of the Megastar. And it serves its purpose. The story is just bonus. Nothing else matters."<ref>{{cite web |date=2017-01-12 |title=Khaidi No 150 movie review: Kaththi remake is all about heralding megastar Chiranjeevi's return-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/khaidi-no-150-movie-review-kaththi-remake-is-all-about-heralding-megastar-chiranjeevis-return-3200140.html |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>
=== Critical response ===
''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can’t quite say he’s back with a bang."<ref>{{Citation |title=Khaidi No 150 Review {3/5}: Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can't quite say he's back with a bang |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/khaidi-no-150/movie-review/56472050.cms |access-date=2021-11-20}}</ref> 123 Telugu gave the film 3.25 writing "On the whole, Khaidi No 150 is a typical mass entertainer. The film is set to take record openings and has everything that we expect from a star hero like Chiranjeevi. He makes a thumping comeback and proves that even at this age he can give every star hero a run for their money. If you ignore the predictable story line and dull climax, Chiru’s one man show, superb songs, and a good message makes this film a good watch this festival season."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-14 |title=Khaidi No 150 telugu movie review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Movie Review & Rating {{!}} Chiranjeevi Khaidi No 150 Movie Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 telugu cinema review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Film Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Telugu Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Twitter Updates {{!}} Khaidi No 150 movie First Day TalK {{!}} Khaidi No 150 Review {{!}} Khaidi No 150 USA Talk |url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/khaidi-no-150-telugu-movie-review.html |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave the film 3.5 writing "DSP songs do pump up the narrative but a slight disappointment is that dancer Chiru of Indra and Tagore is quite not in shape for a new step. There is modified Veena step and a “buckle lift” step with his son, Ram Charan Teja, who makes a 30-second cameo in a song, but the same agility and lithe is missing."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-12 |title=Khaidi No 150 review: After Tagore and Stalin, Chiranjeevi is Shankar now |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/tollywood-movie-review/khaidi-no-150-movie-review-chiranjeevi-star-rating-4469078/ |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
 
''Great Andhra'' gave the film three out of five writing "Over all, "Khaidi No 150" is a film that has some nice mass moments and has dealt on a topical issue with cliched script. It is Chiru's act that works rather than the content of the movie."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |date=2017-01-12 |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/khaidi-no-150-review-megastars-show-79334 |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' gave the film three out of five writing "Directed by VV Vinayak, ''Khaidi No 150''<nowiki/>'s objective, in the end, isn't to really tell an emotional story. It's to announce the return of the Megastar. And it serves its purpose. The story is just bonus. Nothing else matters."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-12 |title=Khaidi No 150 movie review: Kaththi remake is all about heralding megastar Chiranjeevi's return |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/khaidi-no-150-movie-review-kaththi-remake-is-all-about-heralding-megastar-chiranjeevis-return-3200140.html |access-date=2021-11-20 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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Khaidi No. 150
Theatrical release poster
Directed byV. V. Vinayak
Produced byRam Charan
Allirajah Subaskaran
Screenplay byV. V. Vinayak
Dialogue by
Based onKaththi by A. R. Murugadoss
StarringChiranjeevi
Kajal Aggarwal
Music byDevi Sri Prasad
CinematographyR. Rathnavelu
Edited byGautham Raju
Production
company
Distributed byLyca Productions
Release date
  • 11 January 2017 (2017-01-11) (India)
Running time
141 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹50 crore[2]
Box office₹164 crore[3]

Khaidi No. 150 (transl. Prisoner No. 150) is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by V. V. Vinayak and produced by Lyca Productions and Konidela Production Company. The film starred Chiranjeevi in a dual role and Kajal Aggarwal. It marks Chiranjeevi's return to films in a lead role after nearly a decade, and also his 150th film.[4] The film is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film Kaththi.[5]

Produced on a budget of ₹50 crore, principal photography for Khaidi No. 150 began in June 2016 in Hyderabad.[6][7] The film was released on 11 January 2017, coinciding with the Sankranthi festival. At the time of its release, Khaidi No. 150 became the fourth highest-grossing Telugu film, earning over ₹164 crore worldwide.

Plot[edit | edit source]

In Kolkata, an arrested petty criminal Kaththi Seenu helps the police capture an escaping prisoner, only to escape himself afterward. He flees to Hyderabad, planning to go to Bangkok. However, he changes his mind after encountering Subbalakshmi, his childhood friend, who deceives him into thinking she reciprocates his feelings.

Seenu and his assistant Malli witness Seenu's doppelgänger, Shankar, being attacked by thugs. They admit Shankar to a hospital, and Seenu decides to impersonate him to evade the police. Under Shankar's identity, Seenu and Malli move into an old-age home run by Shankar, planning to steal ₹25 lakh, intended for the home's residents, to fund their Bangkok trip. However, Seenu soon learns about Shankar's mission.

Shankar is a hydrology post-graduate from Neeruru village in Rayalaseema. He discovered groundwater that could irrigate the village and surrounding areas. However, an MNC owned by Aggarwal tricked the villagers into giving up their land for a factory. Shankar was arrested, and six villagers committed suicide to draw media attention and secure his release. Learning of Shankar's plight, Seenu decides to fight for the villagers' cause while still impersonating Shankar.

Seenu, the old-age home residents, and Seenu's supporters approach the jury to advocate for their cause. Seenu intimidates a bribed jury member into siding with them. He also sends a disguised ally to mark Aggarwal's neck with a fingerprint. Aggarwal retaliates by sending 50 men to kill Seenu, but Seenu defeats them with coins given by the Lion Club during a ceremony.

Meanwhile, the real Shankar regains consciousness in the Kolkata prison where Seenu was held. With the help of a prisoner Seenu had previously captured, Shankar escapes and heads to Hyderabad with the prisoner's henchmen, unaware of Seenu's efforts there.

Seenu tries to raise media awareness about the villagers' plight, but the media dismisses it as non-sensational news. At the high court, the judge rules in favor of Seenu and the villagers but stipulates that villagers working abroad must refute Aggarwal's false support claims within five days. Unable to bring the villagers back in time, Seenu takes drastic measures to draw attention to their cause.

Seenu, Subbalakshmi, Malli, and the old-age home residents block Hyderabad's water supply by sitting on the pipelines. The resulting water crisis gains national attention, and Seenu emerges to give an emotionally charged speech that moves the nation.

Meanwhile, Shankar arrives in Hyderabad but is captured by Aggarwal's henchmen. He watches Seenu's speech on television and is moved by Seenu's efforts to help the villagers. On the eve of the verdict, Seenu's impersonation is exposed, but he assures the residents of his genuine commitment to their cause and promises to rescue Shankar from Aggarwal.

Seenu infiltrates Aggarwal's office, rescues Shankar, and they confront Aggarwal together. Shankar kills Aggarwal as he is about to kill Seenu. The next day, the court rules in favor of Shankar and the villagers. The Kolkata police arrest Seenu, but he assures Subbalakshmi that he will return soon.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

Chiranjeevi's [9] 150th full-length feature film began filming in April 2016.[10] The film is the remake of 2014 Tamil film, Kaththi, featuring Vijay and Samantha Ruth Prabhu which dealt with issues such as farmer suicides and water scarcity in India.[11][12] The film was financed by Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan and producer A. Subashkaran and V. V. Vinayak directed Chiranjeevi for the second time. The Paruchuri Brothers wrote the script based on A.R. Murugadoss' original story.[13] Devi Sri Prasad composed music for the film.[14]

Casting[edit | edit source]

The film features Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal was finalised as the heroine in late July 2016.[15] Tarun Arora was selected as the antagonist for the film.[16]

Filming[edit | edit source]

Principal photography commenced on 23 June 2016[14][17] as key sequences being shot at Chanchalguda Central Jail in Hyderabad.[18] Later, in August 2016 Chiranjeevi and Kajal joined the shooting at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad.[19] A special song was shot with Raai Laxmi and Chiranjeevi in October 2016. In November, two songs were shot with the lead pair Chiranjeevi and Kajal in Europe.[20][21] Raghava Lawrence,[22] Jani Master and Sekhar choreographed the dances.[23] Kanal Kannan and the duo Ram Lakshman choreographed the fights.[23] The visual effects for the film were made by Red Chillies VFX, a subsidiary of Red Chillies Entertainment.

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Devi Sri Prasad. The soundtrack album consists of five tracks.

Tracklist
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ammadu Let's Do Kummudu"Devi Sri PrasadDevi Sri Prasad, Ranina Reddy3:28
2."Sundari"Sri ManiJaspreet Jasz4:30
3."You And Me"Sri ManiHariharan, Shreya Ghoshal4:57
4."Ratthalu"Devi Sri PrasadNakash Aziz, Jasmine Sandlas4:22
5."Neeru Neeru"Ramajogayya SastryShankar Mahadevan3:37
Total length:19:06

Reception[edit | edit source]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Khaidi No. 150 grossed ₹50.45 crore on the opening day.[24] KN150 crossed the ₹95.4 crore mark in 2 days.[25] It grossed over $2.45 million in the USA.[26] As of February 2017 the film has grossed ₹164 crore.[27]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The Times of India gave the film 3 out of 5 writing "Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can’t quite say he’s back with a bang."[28] 123 Telugu gave the film 3.25 writing "On the whole, Khaidi No 150 is a typical mass entertainer. The film is set to take record openings and has everything that we expect from a star hero like Chiranjeevi. He makes a thumping comeback and proves that even at this age he can give every star hero a run for their money. If you ignore the predictable story line and dull climax, Chiru’s one man show, superb songs, and a good message makes this film a good watch this festival season."[29] The Indian Express gave the film 3.5 writing "DSP songs do pump up the narrative but a slight disappointment is that dancer Chiru of Indra and Tagore is quite not in shape for a new step. There is modified Veena step and a “buckle lift” step with his son, Ram Charan Teja, who makes a 30-second cameo in a song, but the same agility and lithe is missing."[30]

Great Andhra gave the film three out of five writing "Over all, "Khaidi No 150" is a film that has some nice mass moments and has dealt on a topical issue with cliched script. It is Chiru's act that works rather than the content of the movie."[31] Firstpost gave the film three out of five writing "Directed by VV Vinayak, Khaidi No 150's objective, in the end, isn't to really tell an emotional story. It's to announce the return of the Megastar. And it serves its purpose. The story is just bonus. Nothing else matters."[32]

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Awards Category Recipient Result
2017 49th Cinegoers Awards Best Hero Chiranjeevi Won
Best Choreography Sekhar Won
16th Santosham Film Awards Best Actor Chiranjeevi Won
Best Choreography Sekhar Won
Best Stunts/ Action Ram-Lakshman Won
7th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) Tarun Arora Nominated
Best Music Director (Telugu) Devi Sri Prasad Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer (Telugu) Devi Sri Prasad for "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu" Nominated
65th Filmfare Awards South Best Actor Chiranjeevi Nominated
Best Music Director Devi Sri Prasad Nominated
Best Choreography Sekhar for "Ammadu Lets Do Kummudu" Won
Zee Golden Awards Best Music Director Devi Sri Prasad Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Khaidi No. 150". Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H (16 January 2017). "Gautamiputra Satakarni, Khaidi No 150, Shatamanam Bhavati gross Rs 200 crore at box office in Sankranti weekend". International Business Times. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "It's official! Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150 rakes in Rs 164 crore worldwide". 6 March 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Chiru 150: Chiranjeevis comeback film goes on floors". 23 June 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  5. ↑ "Chiru 150: Megastar Chiranjeevi to act in Telugu remake of Vijay's Kaththi". India Today. 14 December 2015. Archived from the original on 9 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film". 24 June 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  7. ↑ Krishnamurthy, Suresh (22 August 2016). "Chiru's Khaidi No. 150 to hit the screens around Sankranti". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  8. ↑ Srivatsan (10 January 2017). "Confirmed: Allu Arjun plays a cameo in Chiranjeevi's Khaidi No 150". India Today. New Delhi. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  9. ↑ Talwar, Sushant (9 December 2016). "Boss Is Back: Watch Chiranjeevi in the Teaser of 'Khaidi No 150'". Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "Megastar begins shoot for his 150th film". 24 June 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  11. ↑ Suresh, Kavirayani (5 April 2016). "Chiranjeevi's next is Kathilantodu". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  12. ↑ "Deepika Padukone might team up with Chiranjeevi in Kathilantodu". The News Minute. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Chiranjeevi's Kathilantodu dialogues leaked in online". The Hans India. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Chiranjeevi's 151th film starts rolling". The Indian Express. Hyderabad. IANS. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  15. ↑ "Kajal Aggarwal teams up with Chiranjeevi". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  16. ↑ "Tarun Arora to play the villain in Chiranjeevi's 150th film". 29 July 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  17. ↑ "I am proud of Sunil: Chiranjeevi". Deccan Chronicle. 26 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  18. ↑ Suresh, Kavirayani (1 July 2016). "Now, Chiranjeevi is 'Khaidi no. 150'". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  19. ↑ "Chiranjeevi, Kajal shoot for Khaidi No. 150 at Airport". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  20. ↑ "Chiranjeevi and Kajal Aggarwal in Europe". 11 November 2016. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  21. ↑ "Khaidi No150 heads to Europe for the songs". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 December 2016.
  22. ↑ "Lawrence joins Khaidi No 150". Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Jani master's Megastar dream comes true". 20 November 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  24. ↑ "Telugu Film Khaidi No.150 Has 8th Highest Opening Day In India – Box Office India". Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  25. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 4 day worldwide box office collection: Chiranjeevi movie crosses Rs 100 crore mark on Saturday". International Business Times. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 15 January 2017.
  26. ↑ Admin (16 January 2017). "Two Million Dollars club: Khaidi No 150 joins in". Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  27. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 box-office collection: Chiranjeevi's film impresses with steady growth". 18 January 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2017.
  28. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 Review {3/5}: Yes, Chiranjeevi is back for sure, although we can't quite say he's back with a bang", The Times of India, retrieved 20 November 2021
  29. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 telugu movie review | Khaidi No 150 Movie Review & Rating | Chiranjeevi Khaidi No 150 Movie Review | Khaidi No 150 telugu cinema review | Khaidi No 150 Film Review | Khaidi No 150 Telugu Review | Khaidi No 150 Twitter Updates | Khaidi No 150 movie First Day TalK | Khaidi No 150 Review | Khaidi No 150 USA Talk". 123telugu.com. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  30. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 review: After Tagore and Stalin, Chiranjeevi is Shankar now". The Indian Express. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  31. ↑ Arikatla, Venkat (12 January 2017). greatandhra.com https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/khaidi-no-150-review-megastars-show-79334. Retrieved 20 November 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  32. ↑ "Khaidi No 150 movie review: Kaththi remake is all about heralding megastar Chiranjeevi's return". Firstpost. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2021.

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