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Athadu

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 52m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
14K
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Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005)
ActionCrimeDrama

A gunman for hire is framed for murder, and assumes a dead man's identity while hiding from the police.A gunman for hire is framed for murder, and assumes a dead man's identity while hiding from the police.A gunman for hire is framed for murder, and assumes a dead man's identity while hiding from the police.

  • Director
    • Trivikram Srinivas
  • Writer
    • Trivikram Srinivas
  • Stars
    • Mahesh Babu
    • Trisha Krishnan
    • Sonu Sood
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • Writer
      • Trivikram Srinivas
    • Stars
      • Mahesh Babu
      • Trisha Krishnan
      • Sonu Sood
    • 33User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 8 nominations

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    Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005)
    Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan in Athadu (2005)
    Rahul Dev, Prakash Raj, Mahesh Babu, and Sonu Sood in Athadu (2005)
    Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan in Athadu (2005)
    Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005)
    Mahesh Babu in Athadu (2005)

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    Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu
    • Nanda Gopal
    • (as Mahesh)
    • …
    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…
    Ajay
    Ajay
    • Pratap Reddy
    Sudha
    • Poori's mother
    Giri Babu
    • Poori's father
    • (as Giribabu)
    Brahmanandam
    Brahmanandam
    • Poori's uncle
    Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
    Dharmavarapu Subramanyam
    • Poori's 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
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    • Trivia
      This is the first movie in combination of actor Mahesh babu and director trivikram srinivas. It is an action thriller collected approximately INR220 million (US$3.5 million) in its total run, thus becoming the sensational hit of 2005 in Tollywood. It is the first Telugu film dubbed in Poland which received an overwhelming response over there.
    • 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
      Duration: 4:57

    User reviews33

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    10/10
    Best Indian Movie i have ever seen
    No doubt and ambiguity by far THE BEST MOVIE , in the Indian Film industry , How many times we see the movie it seems fresh. Editing , screenplay , everything seems to be a Hollywood setup with ecstatic story and songs . His acting and his posture in this film's awesome and picture perfect . thanks boss u rock .No doubt and ambiguity by far THE BEST MOVIE , in the Indian Film industry , How many times we see the movie it seems fresh. Editing , screenplay , everything seems to be a Hollywood setup with ecstatic story and songs . His acting and his posture in this film's awesome and picture perfect . thanks boss u rock .No doubt and ambiguity by far THE BEST MOVIE , in the Indian Film industry , How many times we see the movie it seems fresh. Editing , screenplay , everything seems to be a Hollywood setup with ecstatic story and songs . His acting and his posture in this film's awesome and picture perfect . thanks boss u rock .
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    • Aug 26, 2010

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Telugu
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Под прицелом
    • Production companies
      • Sri Jayabheri Art Productions
      • Goldmines Telefilms
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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