Overview
A young idealist battles against a corrupt political system, striving for change in a world of power plays.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- inspirational
- socially engaged
- political cinema night
- telugu film discovery
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the politically relevant premise, Rana Daggubati’s mature debut performance, cinematography, and music, while some found the second half monotonous.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Arjun is the son of a powerful political leader yet seeks to correct the rigged network of favors and corruption.
The plot explicitly shifts from idealistic correction of politics into a game of power.
Critics identify the film as a relevant take on contemporary politics in Andhra Pradesh.
Critical reception specifically praises the cinematography, music, and background score.
Films like Leader, and why
Yuva
political idealism confronting corruption and entrenched power in a serious Indian drama
Nayak
socially engaged political storytelling centered on reform, ambition, and moral compromise
Sarkar
idealistic protagonist navigating institutional corruption and power struggles in Indian cinema
Movie Details
- Director
- Sekhar Kammula
- Release Date
- 2010-02-19
- Runtime
- 172 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (31)
Cast
- Rana Daggubati
- Harsha Vardhan
- Priya Anand
- Subbaraju
- Kota Srinivasa Rao
- Richa Gangopadhyay
- Suhasini Maniratnam
- Tanikella Bharani
- Suman
- Udaya Bhanu
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Leader about?
- An idealistic heir to political power enters a corrupt system determined to reform it, only to discover that progress demands its own strategies of control.
- What is Leader like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Leader as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Leader violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Leader.
- What did critics think of Leader?
- Critics broadly praised the politically relevant premise, Rana Daggubati’s mature debut performance, cinematography, and music, while some found the second half monotonous.
- Which films are like Leader?
- Films with a similar feel include Yuva, Nayak, and Sarkar.
- How long is Leader?
- Leader runs 172 minutes.
- Where can I watch Leader?
- In United States, Leader streams on fuboTV.
