Aatadista(2008)
Aatadista is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic action comedy film directed by A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. The film stars Nithiin, Kajal Aggarwal, Raghuvaran, Nagendra Babu, and Jayasudha. The story follows Jagan, the jobless son of industrialist Lion Rajendra, who falls in love with Sunanda, the daughter of his father's business rival Raghunath. Jagan attempts to unite the feuding families through a business partnership and a forced marriage. The film blends romance, comedy, and family drama with a focus on love overcoming pride. It received negative reviews from critics and holds a low IMDb rating of 4.4/10. The film was released on March 20, 2008.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- A. S. Ravikumar Chowdary
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Jagan is a jobless young man who falls for Sunanda. But Sunanda's father is his dad's biggest enemy. Jagan must find a way to bring the families together or lose his love forever.
“Love knows no rivalry.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aatadista
Cast reunions in this film: Nithiin & Nitin (14 films together), Kajal Aggarwal & Jayasudha (4 films together), Nitin & Venu Madhav (4 films together), Nithiin & Venu Madhav (3 films together), Nagendra Babu & Venu Madhav (3 films together), and Kajal Aggarwal & Ravi Prakash (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Aatadista' is a playful Telugu slang term meaning 'Are you crazy?' which reflects the protagonist's unpredictable nature.
- Actor Allari Naresh, known for comedy roles, performed his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
- The character Bonala Shankar, the corrupt MLA, was inspired by real-life political figures known for their intimidating public image.
- The song 'Chamkeela Angeelesi' was shot in just two days at a specially constructed set resembling a fantasy nightclub.
- This was one of the few films where veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao played a positive supporting role as the hero's father.
- The film's climax fight scene was filmed at an abandoned factory in Hyderabad, using minimal CGI for realism.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie was a surprise commercial success in rural areas due to its blend of comedy and political drama.