Prisoner) is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, who co-wrote the script with the Paruchuri brothers.

Released on 28 October 1983, Khaidi became a major commercial success and marked a turning point in Chiranjeevi's career, establishing him as a leading star in Telugu cinema.

In 1984, it was remade in Hindi as Qaidi and in Kannada under the same title, with Madhavi reprising her role in both versions.

Venkateswarlu's son, Suryam, is a hardworking student living in a nearby city, and he falls in love with Veerabhadrayya's daughter, Madhulatha.

As the village head, Veerabhadrayya frames Suryam for his sister's death, claiming that he was forcing her into prostitution, resulting in her suicide.

[4] Tirupathi Reddy asked the Paruchuri brothers to develop a story inspired by the American film First Blood (1982), which they did.

[2] The cast included Maadhavi, who was a popular pairing with Chiranjeevi at the time, though she had not previously worked with Kodandarami Reddy.

[2] Principal photography for Khaidi began on 10 May 1983, at Prasad Film Labs with a muhurtam shot featuring Chiranjeevi and Madhavi.

Chiranjeevi’s iconic black trouser and sleeveless T-shirt costume was his own design, which became a significant part of his "Khaidi" image.