Атаду: 2005 жылғы әрекет фильмi

2005 film by Trivikram Srinivas

Athadu ( or ) is a 2005 Indian Telugu language action thriller film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film features an ensemble cast of Mahesh Babu, Trisha, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Sunil, Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Brahmanandam. It is produced by D. Kishore and M. Ram Mohan under the Jayabheri Arts banner. The soundtrack was composed by Mani Sharma. K. V. Guhan handled the cinematography of the film, while the film was edited by Sreekar Prasad. The film opened to positive reception and went on to become one of the highest grossing Telugu films and marked Mahesh Babu's career resurgence after a few unsuccessful films. The Film has gained cult status over the years and is considered as one of the best works of Trivikram till date. It holds a special value of being the most telecasted Telugu film in recent times. The film received several accolades including 3 Nandi Awards and a Filmfare Awards South in Best Director category. It was later remade in Hindi as Ek: The Power of One (2009).

Nanda Gopal aka Nandu, an assassin, and his getaway partner Malli, are hired by Shiva Reddy and his close aid Baaji Reddy for a fake assassination attempt on himself during one of his political party meetings in hopes of garnering sympathy votes. On the day of the hit, Shiva Reddy gets shot dead by someone and Malli also dies in an accident. While fleeing, Nandu meets Pardhu, who is returning to his village Basarlapudi after running away twelve years ago. The cops spot Nandu and fire at him but accidentally kill Pardhu instead. Nandu escapes and arrives at Basarlapudi to inform Pardhu's family about his death. Thinking that Nandu is Pardhu, the latter's family rejoices at his return; it ultimately leads to Nandu staying with them while posing as Parthu. Nandu grows closer to the family and solves many of their problems. He also falls in love with Poori, Pardhu's cousin, and reveals his real identity to Ramana, Pardhu's old friend. Meanwhile, Anjaneya Prasad, a CBI officer, is handed the case of Shiva Reddy's murder, based on the conversation with an imprisoned ex assassin who coincidentally was one of the local don under whom Nandu had worked,figures out that Nandu might be the possible culprit. After certain investigations Prasad learns that Nandu has assumed the identity of Pardhu. Nandu is then tricked by Prasad over a telephone call where he inadvertently addresses himself as Nandu,thus flees before Prasad's arrival and Prasad reveals the truth to Pardhu's family. After Prasad and his team leave, Nandu returns, confesses his true identity, and voices out that he never meant to cheat the family. Pardhu's grandfather points out that Nandu came and helped their family rather than running from the scene of crime, and accepts him as his grandson; he then hands his son's shotgun to Nandu and encourages him to seek justice. Nandu records the conversation between him and Baaji Reddy where he learns that Malli had killed Shiva Reddy, framed Nandu, and faked his death on behest of Baaji Reddy. Nandu fights off the corrupt cops and in the process Malli is killed due to the backfire of Nandu's Shotgun. When Prasad arrives at the scene, Nandu gives him the tape he recorded earlier that proves his innocence. Upon learning that his actions were futile and fearing Pratap Reddy's wrath if the latter is exposed to the truth,Baaji Reddy shoots himself thereby allowing Prasad to close the case. In the epilogue, Nandu immerses Pardhu's ashes where Prasad visits him,informs him about Baaji Reddy's death and closure of the case. He further decides to let go of Nandu,Nandu who now truly accepts the identity of Pardhu leaves for Basarlapudi to go back to his new family.

Initially, Trivikram wanted to do this film with Pawan Kalyan and narrated the script. But he did not show much interest in signing the film and also slept during script narration. Mahesh Babu listened to the script of this film in 2002 but Trvikram and the film's producers had to wait for him till he completed the shooting schedules of S. J. Surya's science fiction film Naani and Gunasekhar's family drama Arjun as they were his existing commitments then. The shooting started a month later after the completion of Arjun. For his characterization and the dialogues uttered by the character he played, Mahesh had to adjust to Trivikram's style of dialogues, which took 10 days. Trisha Krishnan was selected for the leading female role. In an interview with the media on 29 June 2005 at the event of audio release stated that she would be seen in a role with shades of comedy though she added that her role was a limited one. Murali Mohan later revealed that he wanted his friend and former Telugu actor Sobhan Babu to play the role of Satya Narayana Murthy, which would have marked his comeback film which was busy with a highly profitable real estate business then. For the same, Murali Mohan even issued and sent a blank cheque to Sobhan Babu's residence at Chennai as the remuneration. But Sobhan Babu refused to do that role and rejected the offer politely. Later, Nassar portrayed that role with S. P. Balasubrahmanyam dubbing for him in frail voice and his performance was appreciated by critics.

For the film's shoot, 160 motion cameras were imported from London to shoot time freeze effect shots in action sequences which were clarified by Mahesh himself as still cameras only. Because of non compromising, not more than 10 shots were shot per day. 4 to 5 complicated action sequences were shot under the supervision of Peter Hein with much finesse, and the climax sequence was shot indoors, which took enormous time to complete thus making the principal photography end after a span of two years.

Mani Sharma composed the music for this film marking his first collaboration with Trivikram Srinivas and eighth collaboration with Mahesh Babu. The film's soundtrack was released by Mahesh Babu's father and prominent Telugu actor Krishna on 29 June 2005 at the house set of the film constructed at Nanakramguda through Maruthi Music label. This album consists of six melodies composed by Mani Sharma while Sirivennela Sitaramasastri and Viswa penned the lyrics. Apart from Krishna, the film's lead pair, producers, and Maruthi Music representatives attended the event. The audio received moderately positive response from critics. IndiaGlitz wrote "Mani Sharma has tried to please all. If you are going to compare this one with his previous offerings for Mahesh, it does not do any one any good. On its own, the album has its moments." Upon the film's release, Mani Sharma's work was acclaimed by the critics and audience alike. IndiaGlitz wrote "Mani Sharma's music, especially the title song, is very good. His re recording also fits the bill." idlebrain. com wrote "Music by Mani Sharma is good. The picturization of the first song which comes as background song for titles is wonderful. Neetho Cheppana song has got typical Mexican music. Background music and rerecording of the film is good." Sify. com wrote "The highlights of Athadu are the camerawork of K. V. Guhan and the melodious music and background score of Mani Sharma. The Neeto Chappana number picturised in the tea estates of Darjeeling is the pick of the album." Songs Sung By Eminent Singers Like S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra, Kavita Krishnamurti, Shreya Ghoshal, Mahalakshmi Iyer, KK etc

The film released in 79 centers in Nizam region in Andhra Pradesh and was distributed by Maruthi Movies in which 3 centers screened the film for only 2 days. The film released in 24 centers across Visakhapatnam and was distributed by Sri Venkateswara Films. Sri Bharathi Pictures released the film in Krishna district in 18 centers. The film was released simultaneously in 3 screens in Chennai and it was also the first Telugu film to do so.

The film was released with 6 prints in United States and was distributed by Vishnu Mudda and Soma Kancherla of Crown DVD distribution company. Because of the demand, another print was imported from India for screening. The film's first screening in USA happened at Cine Plaza 13 at North Bergen on the night of 11 August 2005. At Connecticut, a special screening was conducted on 19 August 2005. Initially one show was planned but because of the demand another show was screened. There at the theater, a turn out of 442 people was observed which included standing audience for 434 seats and about 60 could not be accommodated. Apart from USA, the film released in selected screens in United Kingdom, Singapore, Germany and Australia.

The film was remade in Hindi as Ek: The Power of One (2009).

The film received praise for its plot, slick screenplay, creative action sequences, the amalgamation of humor, emotional weightage, suspense music, dialogues, cinematography and the central performance of Mahesh Babu. Sify stated, "The highlight of the film is Mahesh Babu who looks cool, confident and competent as a hit man with his expressive body language and mannerisms. Athadu just about makes it as a slickly packaged entertainer but only for want of a better alternative."

The film netted 1 million from 3 screens in Chennai in its opening weekend debuting at second position pushing Shankar's Anniyan down to the third place. and a 100 day run in 38 centres. The film had a 175 day run in Sudarshan 35 mm, Hyderabad, grossing 1.40 crores from the theater.,

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref. (Reference) Filmfare Awards South 9 September 2006 Best Film – Telugu Athadu Best Director – Telugu Trivikram Srinivas Best Actor – Telugu Mahesh Babu Best Actress – Telugu Trisha Best Comedian – Telugu Brahmanandam Best Music Director – Telugu Mani Sharma Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu Karthik (for "Pilichina Raanantaava") Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu Shreya Ghoshal (for "Pillagali Allari") Kavita Krishnamurti (for "Pilichina Raanantaava") Nandi Awards 2006 Best Actor Mahesh Babu Best Dialogue Writer Trivikram Srinivas Best Special Effects C. H. Srinivas (Prasad EFX)