Last updated: 5 May 2026
Telugu · Action
2h 52m · 18 Oct 2007
Music: Mani Sharma | Writer: Surender Reddy, Abburi Ravi, Prakash Kothare
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Athidhi is an action thriller revolving around a mysterious man who arrives in Hyderabad and gets entangled in a web of crime and personal vendetta. The story follows his quest for justice and the protection of his loved ones while confronting powerful enemies.
Mahesh Babu: Strong and intense portrayal of the protagonist, showcasing action and emotional depth.
Amrita Rao: Supportive role with limited scope but effective in romantic sequences.
Brahmanandam: Provided comic relief with his trademark timing.
Surender Reddy: Solid performance as a supporting character.
Mahesh Babu: Effective in a negative role.
Amrita Rao: Convincing antagonist with a menacing presence.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Surender Reddy's direction is competent with a focus on commercial elements, but the narrative suffers from predictability and uneven pacing.
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Our Rating
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| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 38 |
| 100 Days Centers | 2 |
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics appreciated Mahesh Babu's performance and the film's action sequences but criticized the predictable plot and slow second half. The music was noted as a highlight, while the direction was seen as formulaic.
Final Box-Office Result
Athidhi released on 18 October 2007 (2007).
Athidhi is declared a FLOP at the box office.
Budget of Athidhi is approximately ₹2875000 Crore.
Athidhi is available on Prime Video, Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Athidhi directed by Surender Reddy. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala.
Athidhi stars Mahesh Babu, Amrita Rao, Brahmanandam.
Tollybo rates Athidhi 2.5/5. Verdict: FLOP.
Music for Athidhi composed by Mani Sharma.
Athidhi — Genre: Action, Runtime: 172 minutes, Language: Telugu.
