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Athadu

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 52m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
17K
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Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005)
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TeluguActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to ... Read allA hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.

  • Director
    • Trivikram Srinivas
  • Writer
    • Trivikram Srinivas
  • Stars
    • Mahesh Babu
    • Trisha Krishnan
    • Sonu Sood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • Writer
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • Stars
      • Mahesh Babu
      • Trisha Krishnan
      • Sonu Sood
    • 41User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 0:37
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    Photos25

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    Top Cast35

    Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu
    • Nanda Gopal (Nandu)…
    Trisha Krishnan
    Trisha Krishnan
    • Poori
    Sonu Sood
    Sonu Sood
    • Malli
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    • CBI officer Anjaneya Prasad
    Sayaji Shinde
    Sayaji Shinde
    • Shiva Reddy
    Kota Srinivasa Rao
    Kota Srinivasa Rao
    • Baji Reddy
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Satya Narayana Murthy
    • (as Nasser)
    Sunil
    Sunil
    • Ramana
    • (as Suneel)
    Rahul Dev
    Rahul Dev
    • Sadhu
    Rajeev Kanakala
    Rajeev Kanakala
    • Pardhasardhi (Pardhu)
    Ajay
    Ajay
    • Pratap Reddy
    Sudha
    • Poori's mother
    Giri Babu
    • Poori's father
    • (as Giribabu)
    Brahmanandam
    Brahmanandam
    • Poori's 2nd uncle
    Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
    Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
    • Poori's 1st uncle
    Hema
    • Poori's aunt
    Charan Raj
    Charan Raj
    • Police Officer
    Tanikella Bharani
    Tanikella Bharani
    • Naidu
    • Director
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • Writer
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews41

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    Summary

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Mahesh Babu has received prestigious Nandi award for his acting in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When Prakash Raj talks to his fellow officer at Nazar's house, he uses the phone on the wrong side (the reverse side) you can clearly see phone screen when he is talking, but that mobile Model is Nokia 9500, it can be used in any direction. In another scene, he opens that mobile like box and speaks directly.
    • Quotes
      • Nanda Gopal: He who does not have the courage to say the truth does not have the right to lie. I have the courage.
    • Connections
      Remade as Ek: The Power of One (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Adaraku
      Music by Mani Sharma
      Lyrics by Viswa
      Performed by Viswa

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 10, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Nandu
    • Production company
      • Sri Jayabheri Art Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,897
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 52m(172 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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