This October 2024 will mark the 14th anniversary of cult classic Telugu film Khaleja, composed by Trivikram Srinivas and featuring Mahesh Babu in the lead. A film released way back in 2010, Khaleja has since got lots of followers for its exclusive combination of action, comedy, and a socially relevant theme that makes it one of the most celebrated films in the career of Mahesh Babu. Despite the mixed reactions it received in the box office initially, the film over time has gained popularity and occupied a special place in the hearts of lovers of Telugu cinema.
The Plot that Struck a Chord
In Khaleja, Mahesh Babu can be seen essaying the role of Alluri Seetharama Raju, who is a cab driver by profession and becomes a part of a journey that changes his life. The screenplay changes the movie around Raju’s film to rescue a drought-afflicted village from a corrupt industrialist besides fulfilling the prophecy, which in turn makes him the village’s unlikely savior. The film offers punchy dialogues combined with witty comedy moments amidst some action-packed sequence and hence turns out to be a complete entertainer.
Trivikram Srinivas and His Signature Dialogues
Trivikram Srinivas has been one of the most important sides of Khaleja. Hailed for his crisp, sharp dialogues, Trivikram brought Mahesh Babu’s character to life, provided with just the right dose of comedy and a dash of heroism in between. The dialogues from Khaleja, especially those showing social issues, continue to be circulated among fans even today.
Unknown Facts About Khaleja
Delayed release for Khaleja, actually got pushed back from 2009 due to Mahesh Babu injury and other issues so the date was advanced to October 2010.
Trivikram’s direction style: That was the second film for Trivikram after he joined hands with Mahesh Babu with Athadu. This was the first film from Trivikram in which it majorly concentrated on social cause than personal vendetta or redemption.
The intensity wrapped humor infused by Prakash Raj, the villian, made him a gold hoard in the movie and enriched the conflict between him and Mahesh Babu’s Raju.
Mani Sharma Sankranthi tunes: The pre-release itself was a hit with hits like “Sada Siva”.
Khaleja’s Legacy
Almost fourteen years on and still standing tall are the credentials for the acumen of actor Mahesh Babu in Khaleja. Although the film did not do well at the box office during its run, it gained a fan following in its post-theatrical telecast and streaming. Its message of humankind’s responsibility towards society makes the movie, quite logically, long-lived in Telugu cinema.
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Conclusion
As we mark the passage of 14 years since Khaleja hit the theaters, it’s easy to understand that this film is well into cult status, and not too many Telugu movies make it to that mantle. At the very least, the entertaining storyline, great dialogues, and some very impactful performances in Khaleja ensure many will come back to watch the film again by Mahesh Babu.
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