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Adhinayakudu(2012)
Telugu135 mins
Adhinayakudu (2012) is a 135-minute Telugu film directed by Parachuri Murali. Starring Kota Srinivasa Rao, John Kokken and Rahman. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Adhinayakudu stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2012.
Director:Parachuri Murali
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 2012
- Director
- Parachuri Murali
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A powerful leader wants to build a steel plant to create jobs for his people, but local opponents plot to kill him. His son fights to stop their plans. The villains then target the family by using another member against them.
“A leader's fight for his people turns into a family's battle for survival.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
135Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 June 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsACTION MAN
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Nandamuri BalakrishnaActor
→#2Lakshmi RaiActor
→#3Saloni AswaniActor
→#4Kota Srinivasa RaoActor
→#5John KokkenActor
→#6RahmanActor
→#7Pradeep Ram Singh RawatActor
→#8
#9R
Raai LaxmiActor
→JayasudhaActor
→#10SukanyaActor
→#11P
Parachuri MuraliDirector
→#12
#13M
Murali ParuchuriDirector
→T. Surendra ReddyCrew
→#14S
Sri Keerthi CreationsProducer
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Adhinayakudu' but was later renamed 'Adhinayaka' for its release, though both titles are used.
- This was the first time Nandamuri Balakrishna played three distinct roles in a single film, including a father and his son.
- Director Murali Paruchuri is primarily known as a dialogue writer and lyricist, making this one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie's plot draws inspiration from the political and factionist culture historically associated with the Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh.
- Despite its star power, the film underperformed at the box office and received mixed reviews from critics upon release.
- Actress Richa Gangopadhyay, who played the female lead, was a popular figure in Telugu cinema at the time but took a break from acting soon after.
- The soundtrack was composed by M. M. Keeravani, who later gained international fame for his work in the film 'RRR'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Adhinayakudu
