Vamshi (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Vamshi is an action, drama and crime film directed by Prakash, running about 132 minutes. “Destiny's Child” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An aspiring police officer and trainee Vamshi (Puneeth Rajkumar) is impulsive and aggressive in his ways, with even a little thing unleashing gruesome anger in him. This attitude costs him his dream, as he fails his interview when the panel realizes that he is too compulsive. However, there is a past that warrants for this behavior of his. When he is rejected by the Police academy, he joins his late father`s gang and becomes a goon. This, he doesn`t realize until later, distance him from his mother and lady love. Understanding their importance, when he tries to walk back from the path of violence and immorality, his henchmen do not let him. Will he be able to reform his life for his, and his family`s sake?

Who’s in it. Vamshi stars Puneeth Rajkumar as Vamshi, Nikita Thukral as Shaaru, Lakshmi and Komal Kumar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Vamshi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vamshi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vamshi tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.