Mitrudu(2009)
Mitrudu is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by A. Mahadev and produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under Vaishnavi Cinema. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna as Aditya, a depressed orphan living in Malaysia, and Priyamani as Indu, a billionaire's daughter who marries him based on an astrologer's prediction. The story follows Aditya's emotional journey from loneliness to healing after betrayal. The film features a supporting cast including Brahmanandam, Arjan Bajwa, and Raghu Babu. Music is composed by Mani Sharma. Mitrudu received mixed reviews for its slow pace and lack of commercial elements but was noted for Balakrishna's restrained performance. The film was released on May 1, 2009, and is available for streaming on Eros Now.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 May 2009
- Director
- Mahadev
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Aditya is a lonely man living in Malaysia. He has no family and no interest in life. Indu, a rich girl, believes an astrologer's prediction that Aditya is her perfect match. She marries him, but her hidden motives lead to betrayal. Aditya must confront his painful past and decide if he can trust again.
“Love is stronger than destiny.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mitrudu
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & Chandramohan (31 films together), Brahmanandam & Nandamuri Balakrishna (21 films together), Brahmanandam & Ahuti Prasad (15 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Brahmanandam (13 films together), Priyamani & Brahmanandam (7 films together), and Brahmanandam & Ranganath (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in Malaysia, which was an unusual location for a Telugu movie at that time.
- Director Mahadev had previously worked as an assistant director for films starring Nandamuri Balakrishna's father, N.T. Rama Rao.
- The movie's title 'Mitrudu' means 'friend' in Telugu, hinting at a key relationship in the plot.
- This was one of the few films where Balakrishna played a character who is depressed and isolated for most of the story.
- The film's release faced delays due to post-production work being completed in multiple countries.
- Actress Priyamani was cast shortly after her National Award win for the Tamil film 'Paruthiveeran'.
- The soundtrack by composer Mani Sharma included a song filmed at the Genting Highlands, a popular tourist spot in Malaysia.