Leader (2010) User Reviews

Hats off, Sekhar Kammula!!

[slifer9999 · 9/10 · 30 September 2010]

I don't get too excited to watch a film when I see a promo of a film. This film is an exception. As soon as I watched the trailer, I was DYING to watch this film! First of all, because it is a Sekhar Kammula film. And second, to see Rana, who makes his debut with this film. My high expectations were reached.

Basically, the plot is about a Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh who dies in a car blast and has his son, who studies in America, take over the state and overcome corruption. Telugu cinema does not have enough political dramas and the ones that do have lots of violence and swear words. LEADER is the only film, sans violence, swearing, and even dancing to a song (an Indian-film tradition). Rana was really good as the young Chief Minister. This movie did not look like Rana's first film. I hope he does more films like this (not necessary political, but just a variety of roles) in the future. Sekhar Kammula is great as usual. Very good dialogue in the film. The biggest plus of the film is the music. Mickey meyer used 'Maa Telugu Thalli' and 'Vandemataram' in the film soundtrack. There is an item song in this movie, more of qawalli type. The movie was kinda long, abt 3 hours, but damn, it was worth it! I recommend every Indian to watch this film. It might change the way you think..

political movie

[corereflection · 7/10 · 3 September 2010]

script: leader is a brave attempt by director . he drives the movie really good and gives the movie a splendid finish. the movie is all about hero the son of chief minister of Andra pradesh who is an entrepreneur in USA. after the blast of his father , he decides to become c.m but cousin opposes him. after becoming c.m he faces many difficulties. how he overcomes and emerges as a leader is in the script.

casting: Rana is a pick for the movie. his dialog delivery and his height factor along with a stupendous look is the plus point. his lady love richa is OK. priya anand is supportive. suhasini manirathram is a good mother. kota is a stubborn and corruptive uncle. rest all apt.

screenplay: the movie in the first half , is well made and is fast.

the movie drags a bit in 2nd half. camera work is good.

action/drama: the movie is more dramatic rather than action oriented. there is no any action scene except a slap scene and some bullets along with a blast and fire scene.

songs/art : art work is apt. songs like vande mataram and leader title song is good. background score is well hitched. DTS mix at right intervals are apt. DTS mix is powerful during rain thunder storm.

final analysis: the first half is good to watch. the second half is a drag bit. though the climax is convincing. leader is a must watchable movie.

Engrossing Political Drama

[mohit_sinsniwal · 8/10 · 26 May 2019]

A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch. A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch. A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch.

Engrossing Political Drama

[ksowmitra · 10/10 · 11 March 2010]

A complete shift from his earlier films, Sekhar Kammula has yet again struck the right lines while directing this film.

I had lot of doubt before the movie got released, as to whether Sekhar really had the story and the guts to pull off such a film, but he did with an incredible style. The story though seems inspired from real life incidents is very well written and the dialogues are brilliant. The film slackens a bit in the second half, but the ending is a high adrenaline jump as the old man's scene moves you completely. The background music is inspiring and brings you goose-bumps every time the Leader's title track instrumental comes along.

Rana should be appreciated a lot for staying away from the commercial launch for his first film and even his subtle expressions and underplay deserves a sound applause. Finally a must watch.

Best telugu movie in Years !

[durgadada001 · 10 December 2010]

One word is sufficient to describe Leader (2010) : Awesome ! Its intelligent movie making at its best. Decent acting from the entire cast, clever direction and editing. Music is a high point - the 'Maa Telugu Thalliki' song is one of the best this year. The last time i saw a telugu movie with this kind of screenplay was in the 90s.

Leader is like a whiff of fresh breeze to the telugu movie industry. If any of you out there are irritated at the kind of Indian movies that are made today, you will be pleasantly surprised with Leader. Its a director's show all the way. Shekhar Kammula's vision is extraordinary. The way he has built up the tension throughout the movie and his use of crispy dialogue to drive the idea home is commendable.

Given Andhra pradesh's political scenario today, Leader could not have come at a better time. The only downside to the movie is love affair that develops in the second half, kind of immature, but the rest of the movie and the expectation of the climax is enough to sustain the audience's attention throughout.

Underplay is completely absent in our movies, Rana Daggubati has made history with his portrayal. For an actor his age and given that this is his first full-length feature film, its amazing the way he has shown restraint and poise. The guy who plays an assistant to Rana in the film has done a wonderful job.

Most importantly, this movie gives hope to all the people of Andhra and India as well, that we can do away with money power and caste politics if we believed in ourselves, and if we have a Leader who can lead by example.

Hope the industry produces more good movies such as this. 8.5/10 !

Most underrated Political drama

[srmohancjb · 10/10 · 28 May 2020]

One of the most underrated movie in Telugu cinema.

Rana Daggubati's acting was so fluent to believe this is his 1st film.

The roles of Richa & Suhasini were powerful enough to anchor the screenplay rock solid to the storyline.

The deep rooted corruption in our system can push any soul to make deal with devil as a necessary evil.

The way forward is to have Leaders instead of Politicians

Best Political Drama Ever

[harishkumar-04170 · 10/10 · 12 April 2021]

Kudos to director Sekhar kammula.. And What a way to make a debut.. Rana..❤

Honesty at its best

[yoganandhreddy · 9/10 · 1 September 2020]

The most honest and best political cinema ever made in india. Completely unexpected from sekhar kammula. A textbook for political film genre. Deserved much more attention for the content. Though its a debut film for rana he pulled it off with his diction and sincerity. Music does stand out many times. Kudos to mickey. Definitely emotional and thought provoking.

Wow movie

[sk-18866 · 10/10 · 7 January 2024]

Wow.. What a film is this. I have never seen a film like this. Top notch performance by rana for his debut movie. Although, Kudos to the director of cinema Mr shekhar kammula.

Lyrics are just amazing and music is too good. All character artists are performed well and congratulations to the cast and crew of the leader movie team.

Wow.. What a film is this. I have never seen a film like this. Top notch performance by rana for his debut movie. Although, Kudos to the director of cinema Mr shekhar kammula.

Lyrics are just amazing and music is too good. All character artists are performed well and congratulations to the cast and crew of the leader movie team.

Real scenario of our country and to improve the country

[saiharshitheedara · 10/10 · 4 July 2021]

Really the best way to represent a honourable cheif minister for our country to change and the last song the ultimate one and I wanted to see it as reality.

This is our real polictics

[maahdhuw · 10/10 · 14 February 2023]

This is fact concept of Indian politics. Director Shekar kamula made one word ofter movie release on one interview his say this content never seen after and before. Yes that's exactly right i never seen after and before that movie. Still now never change our society also. But hero character is edge of leadership hat's off that design makes character 🙏. Each and every character performed well. Ali supporting character acting is so good. Natural performance no it's really happened to seen like original that's amazing. Shekar kamula is my one of favourite Director's in Tollywood industry thankyou sir for making this movie. It's not like drama this is our real polictics. One last word Shekar sir your hero character qualities like our real Leader Pawan Kalyan sir jaihind ✊.

Epic! Political drama.

[asubbu · 9/10 · 10 March 2024]

Epic! A wonderful, great political drama film. The movie was set at the onset of real life circumstances when honorable CM of Andhra Pradesh YSR was killed. The screenplay is tight, the dialogues clever, apt and brilliant background music added, the movie is worth watching many times. The director places moral integrity on higher platform.

The moment of epiphany is when the protoganist realises that his mother achieved much more and is disappointed at him. The climax of the film gives Goosebumps everytime. It gives hope to the present politics. It shows the ugly politics real close. The chess game of politics is interesting.

One of the fine movies which can be watched multiple times.

The Best political movie of telugu

[nimiditallir · 10/10 · 12 October 2021]

The film mirrors the politics of then and now and the politics of forever.

Nice movie

[vaibhavshewale-68659 · 10/10 · 7 January 2024]

"I loved the wildly uneven Interstellar far more than I should have, but that doesn't mean it is perfect. Ultimately, the utter awe and spectacle of space swept me through the admittedly heavy-handed plotting and dialogue."Every day, our leaders, politicians, and pundits call for "revenge"- against terrorist groups, against international rivals, against other political parties. But few of them understand the cold, destructive, and ultimately hollow thrill of revenge as well as the characters of Blue Ruin."Every day, our leaders, politicians, and pundits call for "revenge"- against terrorist groups, against international rivals, against other political parties. But few of them understand the cold, destructive, and ultimately hollow thrill of revenge as well as the characters of Blue Ruin."

Nice movie

[krishnakumar-63458 · 23 November 2023]

Arjun becomes the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after the assassination of his father by bribing the MLAs. However, he aims to rid the political system of corruption and fulfil his father's wish. Arjun becomes the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after the assassination of his father by bribing the MLAs. However, he aims to rid the political system of corruption and fulfil his father's wish. Arjun becomes the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after the assassination of his father by bribing the MLAs. However, he aims to rid the political system of corruption and fulfil his father's wish. Arjun becomes the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh after the assassination of his father by bribing the MLAs. However, he aims to rid the political system of corruption and fulfil his father's wish.