Nayakudu is a 2005 Telugu-language Action Drama film written by Kodi Ramakrishna and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and Ravi Babu and produced by Kumar Katneni under the banner of SG Films. Nayakudu features Allari Naresh in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Shashank, Madhu Sharma, Brahmanandam, Dr Rajasekhar, Namitha and Giri Babu. The screenplay is written by Satyanand. The music was composed by Chakri. Cinematography was done by Sudhakar Reddy and editing by Marthand K. Venkatesh. It was released on 15th September 2005. Distribution rights for the movie were acquired by SG Films.