Aditya 369(1991)
Aditya 369 is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in a dual role as Krishna Kumar and Emperor Krishnadevaraya, alongside Mohini, Amrish Puri, and Tinnu Anand. The story follows a group of people who accidentally travel through time using a machine called Aditya 369, visiting the Vijayanagara Empire in 1526 and a post-apocalyptic future in 2504. It is recognized as the first time-travel film in Indian cinema and won two Nandi Awards for Best Art Director and Best Costume Designer. The film was produced by S. Anitha Krishna under Sridevi Movies and presented by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- aha, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1991
- Director
- Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.1/10
Storyline
A scientist invents a time machine, but a group of children accidentally activate it. A brave young man and his love interest get pulled into the journey. They land in 1526, where they must survive royal conspiracies and a jealous dancer. Then the machine malfunctions and throws them into a post-apocalyptic future. They must return to the present before it is too late.
“Travel through time. Fight for love.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Aditya 369
Cast reunions in this film: Nandamuri Balakrishna & Chalapathi Rao (6 films together), Chalapathi Rao & Chandramohan (4 films together), Chandramohan & Tarun (4 films together), Tinnu Anand & Amrish Puri (3 films together), Singeetham Srinivasa Rao & Nandamuri Balakrishna (2 films together), and Singeetham Srinivasa Rao & Tinnu Anand (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's time machine prop was made from a modified refrigerator, giving it a unique homemade look.
- It was the first Telugu film to show both past and future timelines, inspiring later time-travel movies in the industry.
- Director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao also composed the film's background score, which was unusual for Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie includes a cameo by veteran actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Lord Krishna in a mythological scene.
- It was partly shot in the forests of Thailand, which was a rare overseas location for Telugu films in the early 1990s.
- The film's climax features a futuristic city set that was built on a budget, using creative practical effects.
- Despite its sci-fi theme, it performed well at the box office and gained a cult following over the years.