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Aadi(2002)

7.5/10
Telugu156 mins

Aadi (2002) is a 156-minute Telugu film directed by V. V. Vinayak. Starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ali Basha and L. B. Sriram. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Aadi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2002.

Director:V. V. Vinayak
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 March 2002
Director
V. V. Vinayak
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 36m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man named Aadi is raised by a loyal family employee. He discovers that a man named Nagi Reddy cheated and murdered his parents. Seeking justice for his family, Aadi decides to confront the man responsible.

A son's quest for the truth behind his parents' murder.

Film Details

7.5Rating
156Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date28 March 2002
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMazduron Ka Daata

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
revengefamilyjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was initially offered to director Puri Jagannadh, but he declined, leading to V. V. Vinayak's directorial debut.
  • The song 'Chamak Cham' was shot in Bangkok, marking a lavish production effort for a debut hero film at the time.
  • Actress Aarthi Agarwal, the female lead, was only 16 years old during filming and had to get special permission to work.
  • The film's climax was shot in the dense forests of Maredumilli in East Godavari, a location rarely used in Telugu cinema then.
  • Composer Devi Sri Prasad's background score heavily used folk percussion, giving the rural revenge drama a distinct sound.
  • The movie's success established a popular actor-director duo, with Prabhas and Vinayak collaborating again on 'Chatrapathi'.
  • Producer M. S. Raju released the film during the Sankranti festival, a competitive slot, betting on the newcomer Prabhas's appeal.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Aadi

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