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Telugu · Action, Crime, Drama
2h 55m · 10 Aug 2005
DOP: K. V. Guhan | Writer: Trivikram Srinivas
Ratings
Our Rating
3.25
Athadu is an action thriller revolving around Nandu, a professional assassin who assumes the identity of a deceased man to escape the police. As he integrates into the victim's family, he uncovers a larger conspiracy and fights to clear his name while protecting his newfound family.
Mahesh Babu: Powerful and charismatic portrayal of a complex assassin with emotional depth.
Trisha Krishnan: Graceful and engaging as the female lead, providing emotional balance.
Sonu Sood: Effective as the antagonist, delivering a menacing presence.
Trivikram Srinivas: Strong supporting role with impactful screen presence.
Mahesh Babu: Convincing and natural in a key supporting role.
Trisha Krishnan: Memorable performance adding to the film's dramatic tension.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Trivikram Srinivas delivers a tightly woven narrative with crisp dialogues and a perfect balance of action and emotional moments, establishing Athadu as a landmark film in Telugu cinema.
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 204 |
| 100 Days Centers | 20 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 85% |
| Neutral | 10% |
| Negative | 5% |
Athadu received widespread critical acclaim for its engaging screenplay, Mahesh Babu's performance, and Trivikram Srinivas' direction. Critics praised the film's balance of action and emotional depth, though some noted minor pacing issues. The film is considered a classic in Telugu cinema.
Final Box-Office Result
| # | City | Theater | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyderabad | Sudarshan | — |
| 2 | Kukatpally | Bhramaramba | — |
| 3 | NTR Gardens | Prasad Multiplex | — |
| 4 | Warangal | Lakshman | — |
| 5 | Vijayawada | Raj | — |
| 6 | Vijayawada | Durga Mahal | — |
| 7 | Gudiwada | Anand | — |
| 8 | Machilipatnam | Siri Krishna | — |
| 9 | Eluru | Mini Satyanarayana | — |
| 10 | Bhimavaram | Satyanarayana | — |
| 11 | Tanuku | Mini Pratyusha | — |
| 12 | Rajamundry | Nagadevi | — |
| 13 | Kakinada | Anand | — |
| 14 | Nellore | Archana | — |
| 15 | Vizag | Sangam | — |
| 16 | Gajuwaka | Lakshmikanth | — |
| 17 | Vizainagaram | Rajyalakshmi | — |
| 18 | Guntur | Krishna Mahal | — |
| 19 | Tenali | Swaraj | — |
| 20 | Ongole | Balakrishna | — |
| 21 | Chirala | Naaz | — |
| 22 | Narasarao Peta | Saradamba | — |
| 23 | Sattenapalli | Surya | — |
| 24 | Piduguralla | Maruthi | — |
| 25 | Chilakaluri Peta | Viswanath | — |
| 26 | Tirupathi | DR Mahal | — |
| 27 | Kadapa | Apsara | — |
| 28 | Kurnool | Anand Complex | — |
| 29 | Anantapuram | Gowri Complex | — |
| 30 | Peeleru | Venu Mahal | — |
| 31 | Kadiri | Radhika | — |
| 32 | Dharmavaram | Sridevi | — |
| 33 | Tadipatri | VLT | — |
| 34 | Nandyala | Pratap | — |
| 35 | Hindupuram | Srinivasa | — |
| 36 | Madanapalle | ASR | — |
| 37 | Chittoor | Chanakya | — |
| 38 | Bangalore | PVR Multiplex | — |
Athadu released on 10 August 2005 (2005).
Athadu is declared a SUPER HIT at the box office.
Athadu is available on aha, MX Player from 8 July 2021.
Athadu directed by Trivikram Srinivas. Produced by Kishore Duggirala, Murali Mohan, M. R. Rammohan.
Athadu stars Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Sonu Sood.
Tollybo rates Athadu 3.25/5. Verdict: SUPER HIT.
Athadu — Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Runtime: 175 minutes, Language: Telugu.
