# Okkadu (2003)

> A fearless kabaddi player turns protector when rescuing a young woman from a violent village strongman ignites a dangerous pursuit and unexpected romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/65670

## Facts

- Runtime: 170 min
- Genres: Romance, Action, Drama
- Director: Gunasekhar
- Cast: Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rishi, Geetha, Chandra Mohan, Ajay, Dharmavarupu Subramanyam
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366840/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, romantic, tense, action movie night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love and sacrifice unfolds on the kabaddi courts of India.

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