Gabbar Singh (2012)
Plot
Gabbar Singh is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Harish Shankar. It is a remake of the 2010 Hindi film Dabangg. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music and Jayanan Vincent was the cinematographer. The plot follows Venkataratnam Naidu, a police officer who, inspired by a film character, adopts the name Gabbar Singh. Posted in a village, he faces off against a local thug aspiring to join politics who manipulates his half-brother. Gabbar Singh embarks on a mission to dismantle the thug's corrupt political ambitions and restore justice. Made on a budget of ₹30 crore, the film was formally launched on 18 August 2011 at Hyderabad with shooting primarily held in Pollachi district. Kalyan's performance was acclaimed for its charisma and energy, blending mass appeal with comedy, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu, the SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu, a CineMAA Award, among other accolades. A sequel, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, was released in 2016.
Gabbar Singh details
| Industry | Telugu |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Music |
| Runtime | 2h 32m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Harish Shankar |
| Status | Released |
| Language | te |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Gabbar Singh about?
Gabbar Singh is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Harish Shankar. It is a remake of the 2010 Hindi film Dabangg. The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music and Jayanan Vincent was the cinematographer. The plot follows Venkataratnam Naidu, a police officer who, inspired by a film character, adopts the name Gabbar Singh. Posted in a village, he faces off against a local thug aspiring to join politics who manipulates his half-brother. Gabbar Singh embarks on a mission to dismantle the thug's corrupt political ambitions and restore justice. Made on a budget of ₹30 crore, the film was formally launched on 18 August 2011 at Hyderabad with shooting primarily held in Pollachi district. Kalyan's performance was acclaimed for its charisma and energy, blending mass appeal with comedy, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu, the SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Telugu, a CineMAA Award, among other accolades. A sequel, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, was released in 2016.
Who is in the cast of Gabbar Singh?
Gabbar Singh stars Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Haasan and is directed by Harish Shankar. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Gabbar Singh online?
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How long is Gabbar Singh?
Gabbar Singh runs 2h 32m (152 minutes).
Who directed Gabbar Singh?
Gabbar Singh was directed by Harish Shankar.
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