Okkadu Chalu

<p>A ten-year-old boy is put on trial for the murder of two policemen. His father, a soldier, was preparing to testify against a corrupt official but was killed, along with his wife, in a staged police encounter. Seeking justice, the boy avenges their deaths by killing the officers responsible. When questioned, he vows to eradicate corruption within the police force. Major Bhargava, an army officer and the boy’s father’s superior, offers to adopt him, assuring the judge that he will guide the boy to become an honest police officer, which results in a reduced sentence. Years later, the boy, named Surya, is raised by Major Bhargava and his wife, Lakshmi, growing up to become an . Known for his integrity, Surya frequently clashes with corrupt politicians, leading to multiple transfers. While posted in , he confronts Minister Appala Naidu, who forcibly removes his criminal son from police custody. Surya initiates a departmental until the minister apologizes and the son is returned. This leads to his transfer to , where his courage is put to the test. In Hyderabad, Surya faces Dhanraj, a powerful mafia leader and criminal mastermind. Dhanraj, grieving his father’s death, disrupts the local community with a public display of mourning. Surya intervenes, forcing Dhanraj to relocate the funeral to the outskirts of the city, which marks the beginning of a conflict between them. To weaken Surya, Dhanraj enlists Suresh, Major Bhargava’s estranged son, and a mercenary. Surya arrests Suresh, which intensifies Dhanraj’s animosity. In retaliation, Dhanraj orchestrates Major Bhargava’s murder. Devastated, Bhargava’s wife blames Surya for her husband’s death. During the funeral, Dhanraj helps Suresh escape from custody. Dhanraj’s influence within the police leads to false accusations against Surya, putting his career at risk. Surya is given 48 hours to apprehend Suresh, and he embarks on a mission to clear his name. However, Surya is captured and tortured by Dhanraj’s men. During his captivity, Surya uncovers a plot to assassinate the central defense minister and the chief minister at an upcoming public meeting. In the climactic finale, Suresh is betrayed and killed by Dhanraj. Surya escapes, confronts Dhanraj and his gang, and successfully prevents the assassination attempt, reaffirming his commitment to justice and the values instilled in him by Major Bhargava. was produced by Vizag Raju under the banner of Sri Vaishnavi Creations. The script was written by and , while the dialogues were penned by . The music for was composed by , with lyrics written by , Sriharsha, and . Source: reviewed as a routine action drama with an uninspiring storyline, illogical climax, and unimpressive music, though it praised the cinematography by Ram Pinisetty. gave a largely negative review, acknowledging its promising start and commendable cinematography but criticising its excessive plot elements, uneven performances, and lack of directorial control.</p>