In this day and age when the nation lacks HEROES, where we struggle to find inspiring individuals, where mediocrity rules, sacrifice.. almost extinct, achievements.. measured by material possession, selfishness.. termed smart, corruption.. accepted as part of life, politics ..getting murkier, our film Leader follows the journey of Arjun Prasad, a normal individual who evolves into a visionary LEADER.

Arjun Prasad is an educated youth settled in the US and hails from a political family. Circumstances push him to get involved in the political game of power and survival. He starts with noble intentions but soon realizes that he is getting sucked into the vicious circle of deceit. He looses his friends, family, loved ones and finally ends up compromising his integrity. He realizes that he is fast turning into a politician like the rest. He quits and then begins his journey to become a Leader.

Direction: Sekhar Kammula

Producers:
M Saravanan, MS Guhan, Aruna Guhan and Aparna Guhan.
(AVM Productions)

Story & Screenplay:
Sekhar Kammula

Cinematography:
Vijay C Kumar

Editing:
Marthand K Venkatesh

Music:
Mickey J Meyer

Lyrics:
Dr. Veturi Sundararama Murthy

Art Director:
'Padmashri' Thota Tharrani

Nandi Awards - 2009:

1. Best Story:
   Sekhar Kammula