Gabbar Singh (Policewala Gunda) (2012) is a Telugu-language action film directed by Harish Shankar and starring Pawan Kalyan in the titular role. A high-energy entertainer, the film is a reimagining of the Bollywood hit Dabangg (2010), adapted to suit the sensibilities of the Telugu audience. The story revolves around a fearless and rebellious police officer, Gabbar Singh, who operates with his own sense of justice. He takes on the ruthless local don, Siddhappa Naidu, played by Abhimanyu Singh, who terrorizes the region with his criminal activities. As Gabbar Singh dismantles the villain’s empire, he also finds love in Bhagyalakshmi (Shruti Haasan), a simple yet strong-willed village girl.

Blending intense action, sharp dialogues, and a dose of humor, Gabbar Singh was a massive commercial success, praised for Pawan Kalyan’s charismatic performance and Devi Sri Prasad’s chart-topping soundtrack. The film’s gripping screenplay and electrifying fight sequences made it a blockbuster, cementing its place in Telugu cinema history.