(Mahesh Babu) is a cynical, witty taxi driver in Hyderabad who hates responsibility and avoids any form of heroism. He is tricked by his friend (Sunil) into driving a group of villagers, including Subashini (Anushka Shetty), to Rajasthan.
1. Basic Information | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Title | Khaleja (ఖలేజా) | | Alternate Title | Mahesh Khaleja | | Release Date | October 7, 2010 (Dussehra) | | Director | Trivikram Srinivas | | Producer | C. Kalyan, Singanamala Ramesh (under Kanaka Ratna Movies) | | Story & Screenplay | Trivikram Srinivas | | Cast | Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Brahmanandam, Ali, Tanikella Bharani, Rao Ramesh, Shafi | | Music | Mani Sharma | | Cinematography | Shyam K. Naidu | | Editor | Sreekar Prasad | | Budget | Approx. ₹35–40 crore | | Box Office | Approx. ₹45–50 crore (Below expectations initially) | 2. Plot Summary The film is set in the drought-prone village of Kolhapur (fictional) in Rajasthan, where the villagers believe that a curse is causing their suffering. The curse is tied to the death of a holy man (Mahavatar) who predicted that his reincarnation would one day save the village. khaleja telugu movie
: A must-watch for fans of intelligent commercial cinema, witty dialogues, and Mahesh Babu’s iconic screen presence. ⭐⭐⭐½ (3.5/5, upgraded to 4.5/5 by cult followers). Would you like a comparison with other Trivikram-Mahesh Babu films like Athadu or a detailed song-by-song music review? (Mahesh Babu) is a cynical, witty taxi driver