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Where to watch Kathanayakudu (2008)

కథానాయకుడు

  • Movie
  • Telugu
  • 2h 26m
Director
P. Vasu
Theatrical release
1 Aug 2008

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Story

A barber in the village of Siricilla leads a quiet, dignified life with his wife and three children. Years earlier, he and a friend shared big dreams, but their paths diverged. When a film production arrives nearby featuring a famous actor, the barber's past unexpectedly resurfaces, bringing his old friendship back into focus and testing the values that have shaped his ordinary life.

Why watch

  • Jagapati Babu and Meena lead a Telugu drama exploring friendship and life choices
  • Director P. Vasu crafts a character-driven narrative set in rural village life
  • A 2008 Telugu film that examines themes of integrity and personal relationships

Good for: Those interested in Telugu dramas about human relationships and personal values; certificate status unknown, so check before viewing with family.

Cast

  • Jagapati Babu Jagapati BabuBalakrishna
  • Meena MeenaSridevi
  • Shafna ShafnaBalakrishna's Elder Daughter
  • Revathy SivakumarBalakrishna's Younger Daughter
  • Master AmalBalakrishna's Son
  • Sunil Varma Sunil VarmaShanmugam
  • Dharmavarupu Subramanyam Dharmavarupu SubramanyamDharmaraju
  • Rajinikanth RajinikanthAshok Kumar
  • Tanikella Bharani Tanikella BharaniSchool Teacher
  • M. S. Narayana M. S. NarayanaDharmaraju's Assistant
  • Duvvasi Mohan Duvvasi MohanDharmaraju's Assistant
  • Narsing Yadav Narsing YadavDharmaraju's Assistant
  • Ali Ali
  • Venu Madhav Venu Madhav
  • Sundarrajan Sundarrajan

Frequently asked questions

Which OTT platform is Kathanayakudu streaming on?

Kathanayakudu is currently available in India on Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, Eros Now Select Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel and Zee5.

Can I watch Kathanayakudu for free?

Yes, you can watch Kathanayakudu free and legally on Zee5.

When was Kathanayakudu released?

Kathanayakudu released in theatres in India on 1 Aug 2008.

Who is in the cast of Kathanayakudu?

Kathanayakudu stars Jagapati Babu, Meena, Shafna, Revathy Sivakumar and Master Amal.