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The Power of Emotion
Telugu · Action, Drama, Romance
2h 36m · 1 Jan 2002
Writer: V. V. Vinayak
Ratings
Our Rating
3.75
Aadi is an action drama centered around the protagonist, Aadi, who returns to his village to protect his family and uphold justice against powerful adversaries. The film explores themes of family loyalty, revenge, and valor.
N.T. Rama Rao Jr.: Energetic and powerful portrayal of the lead character, showcasing his action and emotional range.
Keerthi Chawla: Supportive role with limited scope but delivered with charm.
Chalapathi Rao: Strong presence as a supporting antagonist.
V. V. Vinayak: Effective in a negative role, adding intensity to the conflict.
N.T. Rama Rao Jr.: Provided comic relief with timing and expressions.
Keerthi Chawla: Contributed to the humor and lighter moments.
Strengths
Weaknesses
V. V. Vinayak delivers a commercial entertainer with a focus on action and drama, maintaining a brisk pace and emphasizing mass appeal. The direction balances sentiment and high-energy sequences effectively.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 106 |
| 100 Days Centers | 96 |
| 175 Days Centers | 3 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 70% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 10% |
Critics generally appreciated the film for its mass entertainer qualities, especially praising N.T. Rama Rao Jr.'s performance and the action sequences. However, some noted the formulaic plot and lack of depth in character development.
Final Box-Office Result
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| 1 | Vizag | Jyoti | — |
| 2 | Kancherlapalem | Urvasi | — |
| 3 | Gajuwaka | Lakshmikant | — |
| 4 | Gopalapatnam | Sukanya | — |
| 5 | Vijayanagaram | Ranjani | — |
| 6 | Srikakulam | Deepa Mahal | — |
| 7 | Anakapally | Satyanarayana | — |
| 8 | Narsipatnam | Mini Kanya | — |
| 9 | Parvathipuram | Soundarya | — |
| 10 | Tagarapuvalasa | Ramulamma | — |
| 11 | Palasa | Harishankar | — |
| 12 | Saluru | Suryamahal | — |
| 13 | Cheepurupalli | Sri Ramanjaneya | — |
| 14 | KothaValasa | Jaya | — |
| 15 | Rajahmundry | Nagadevi | — |
| 16 | Kakinada | Sridevi | — |
| 17 | Amalapuram | Rama Mahal | — |
| 18 | Mandapeta | Saptagiri | — |
| 19 | Tuni | Sreerama | — |
| 20 | Pithapuram | Purna | — |
| 21 | Tatipaka | Sri Lakshmi | — |
| 22 | Eluru | Vijayalakshmi | — |
| 23 | Bheemavaram | Satyanarayana | — |
| 24 | Palakollu | Sreenivasa Deluxe | — |
| 25 | Tanuku | Sri Lakshmi | — |
| 26 | Tadepalligudem | Seshmahal | — |
| 27 | Jungareddyguda | Soubhagya | — |
| 28 | Vijayawada | Swarna Palace | — |
| 29 | One Town | Raja Kumari | — |
| 30 | Padamata | Mohan Das | — |
| 31 | Poranki | Ram Priya | — |
| 32 | Gudiwada | Gangamahal | — |
| 33 | Machilipatnam | Rama Krishna | — |
| 34 | Tiruvuru | Venkatrama | — |
| 35 | Vuyyuru | Srinivasa | — |
| 36 | Jaggayyapeta | Apsara | — |
| 37 | Nandigama | Lakshmi Prasanna | — |
| 38 | Kanchikacharla | Bhavana | — |
| 39 | Guntur | Naz Apsara | — |
| 40 | Tenali | Sangameswara | — |
| 41 | Ongole | Tulsiram | — |
| 42 | Cheerala | Bhavani | — |
| 43 | Chilakaluripet | Kalamandir | — |
| 44 | Narasaraopet | Krishna chitralaya | — |
| 45 | Piduguralla | Jaya Lakshmi | — |
| 46 | Mangalagiri | Srinivasa | — |
| 47 | Vinukonda | Keerthi Deluxe | — |
| 48 | Repalle | Padmavathi | — |
| 49 | Ponnur | Ansari | — |
| 50 | Nellore | Nartaki | — |
| 51 | Kavali | Manasa | — |
| 52 | Gudur | Sundar Mahal | — |
| 53 | Naidupet | CS Teja | — |
| 54 | Sullurpeta | Manohar | — |
| 55 | Kandukur | Koteswara | — |
| 56 | Darsi | Bhaskar | — |
| 57 | Kurnool | Venkatesh | — |
| 58 | Nandyala | Raj | — |
| 59 | Adoni | Prabhakar | — |
| 60 | Emmigannur | Siva Priya | — |
| 61 | Nandikotkur | srirama | — |
| 62 | Done | Raja | — |
| 63 | Ananthapuram | Gayatri | — |
| 64 | Hindupuram | Gurunath | — |
| 65 | Kadiri | Parameswara | — |
| 66 | Dharmavaram | Vara Lakshmi | — |
| 67 | Tadipatri | Lakshmi Narayana | — |
| 68 | Cudappah | Krishna | — |
| 69 | Proddutur | Sudha | — |
| 70 | Pulivendula | Sujatha | — |
| 71 | Rajampet | Samadh | — |
| 72 | Ballary | Royal | — |
| 73 | Guntakal | Vasavi | — |
| 74 | Allagadda | Bhavani | — |
| 75 | Tirupati | Ramraj | — |
| 76 | Chittoor | Srinivasa | — |
| 77 | Madanapalli | Krishna | — |
| 78 | Kala Hasti | Vijaya Lakshmi | — |
| 79 | Giddaluru | Nataraj | — |
| 80 | Hyderabad | Devi | — |
| 81 | Dilshuknagar | Konark | — |
| 82 | RC Puram | Srinivasa | — |
| 83 | Malkajgiri | Raghavendra35 | — |
| 84 | Warangal | Radhika | — |
| 85 | Khammam | Vinoda | — |
| 86 | Mehaboob Nagar | Nartaki | — |
| 87 | Miryalaguda | Lalitha | — |
| 88 | Suryapet | Rama Lingeswara | — |
| 89 | Rayachur | Hanuman | — |
| 90 | Kodada | Venkateswara | — |
| 91 | Nizamabad | Lalitha Mahal | — |
| 92 | Karim Nagar | Mamatha | — |
| 93 | Shad Nagar | Sriganesh | — |
| 94 | vanaparthy | Venkateswara | — |
| 95 | Puttur | Srinivasa | — |
Aadi released on 1 January 2002 (2002).
Aadi is declared a BLOCKBUSTER at the box office.
Aadi is available on Eros Now, Vi Movies and TV. OTT date will be updated soon.
Aadi directed by V. V. Vinayak. Produced by Bellamkonda Suresh.
Aadi stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Keerthi Chawla, Chalapathi Rao.
Tollybo rates Aadi 3.75/5. Verdict: BLOCKBUSTER.
Aadi — Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, Runtime: 156 minutes, Language: Telugu.
