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Aatadista(2008)

6.5/10
Telugu146 mins

Aatadista (2008) is a 146-minute Telugu film directed by A. S. Ravikumar Chowdary . Starring Ravi Prakash, Venu Madhav and A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Aatadista stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2008.

Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 January 2008
Director
A. S. Ravikumar Chowdary
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Jagan is a jobless young man from a wealthy family who falls for a woman named Sunanda. He tries to unite his father's business with a rival's, unaware his family has arranged his marriage to that rival's daughter—who is Sunanda. Jagan must then protect both families from a corrupt politician threatening their business.

A rumor shakes a corrupt politician to his core.

Film Details

6.5Rating
146Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDaring Gundaraaj

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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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.

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