

Anna is a much revered Rowdy who is law onto himself. He opposes the construction of a dam that would displace villagers from 30 villages. His enemies plan to eliminate him by manipulating Anna's elder son. But they have to contend with the younger son Krishna.
Acting
Mohan Babu's vein-popping intensity could power a small village.
Direction
RGV's late-period 'I don't care anymore' energy is weirdly compelling.

Director
Ram Gopal Varma
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Ram Gopal Varma's fourth collaboration with Mohan Babu, continuing their love affair with morally gray patriarchs.
The 'rowdy' archetype here draws from real-life Andhra factionalism—a phenomenon so cinematic it basically casts itself.