Andarivadu(2005)
Andarivadu is a 2005 Telugu-language action comedy drama film directed by Srinu Vaitla. The film stars Chiranjeevi in a double role, alongside Tabu, Rimi Sen, and Rakshita. Prakash Raj, Sunil, and Pradeep Rawat play supporting roles. The story follows Govindarajulu, a drunk construction worker, and his disciplined son Siddharth, a TV host. Their bond is tested when Siddharth's fiancée Swetha plots to separate them as revenge for her father's humiliation. The film features music by Devi Sri Prasad and was released on June 4, 2005. It received mixed reviews but was noted for Chiranjeevi's performance as Govindarajulu.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 4 June 2005
- Director
- Srinu Vaitla
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 42m 0
Storyline
A carefree, alcoholic father and his disciplined son love each other deeply. But when the son falls in love, the bride's father demands the son abandon his father. The son refuses, and the bride vows revenge. She marries the son and tries to destroy their bond.
“Everyone's man, but no one's fool.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Andarivaadu' is a colloquial Telugu term meaning 'everyone's person', reflecting the protagonist's relatable, flawed yet endearing nature.
- Director Sreenu Vaitla and actor Chiranjeevi collaborated for the first time here, marking the start of a successful director-actor partnership in Telugu cinema.
- This was one of the few films where Chiranjeevi played a dual role as both father and son, showcasing his versatility in contrasting characters.
- The comedy track involving the character 'Mohan Babu', played by Ali, became particularly popular and is often remembered separately from the main plot.
- Despite being a comedy, the film incorporated a subtle social message about alcoholism and family responsibility through the father's character arc.
- The song 'Chamak Cham' featuring Rimi Sen and Chiranjeevi was shot in Malaysia, which was a common high-budget location for Telugu films of that era.
- Prakash Raj, who played the antagonist, was reportedly chosen for his ability to balance menace with a touch of humor suitable for the film's tone.