Custody
Constable Siva is assigned to escort a witness from police custody to the courtroom. As a twist in the plot, Siva learns that the entire police department wants the witness dead and starts the real run.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu · Action · Drama · Thriller · 148 min · 2023
Director
Venkat Prabhu
Writer
Venkat Prabhu, Abburi Ravi (Telugu dialogues)
Studio
Srinivasaa Silver Screen / Anji Industeries
Release
12 May 2023
Runtime
148 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
Constable Siva is assigned to escort a witness from police custody to the courtroom. As a twist in the plot, Siva learns that the entire police department wants the witness dead and starts the real run.
Cast & Characters
Naga Chaitanya Akkineni
Revathi
Krithi Shetty
Rajashekhar "Raju" alias "Raazu"
Arvind Swamy
Constable A. Shiva
Naga Chaitanya
Chief Minister Dhakshayani
Priyamani
Judge
Jayasudha
Prem (Telugu version)
Vennela Kishore
Prem (Tamil version)
Premgi Amaren
Did You Know?
Venkat Prabhu has directed 11 films in our catalog, including Mankatha, The Greatest of All Time.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In late January 2022, it was reported that Naga Chaitanya and Venkat Prabhu were going to collaborate for an official remake of the latter's directional film Maanaadu (2021), which was critically acclaimed and received praise for its concept.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Principal photography began on 21 September 2022, with the first schedule at a erected set in Ramoji Film City.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Custody holds 5.8/10 on IMDb (5,368 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.8/10 on IMDb (5,368 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custody's IMDb rating?+
Custody has a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb from 5,368 votes.
Is Custody good? What are critics saying?+
Custody holds 5.8/10 on IMDb (5,368 votes).
How long is Custody?+
Custody has a runtime of 148 min.
Who directed Custody?+
Custody was directed by Venkat Prabhu.
Where can I watch Custody?+
Custody is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Custody" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the cast performances, cinematography, and plot, others criticized the length and predictability of the story. The overall consensus suggests that while the film has its strengths, it falls short in terms of originality and execution.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
