- By Aarushi Raina
- Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mahesh Babu has delivered many blockbusters in Tamil cinema such as Okkadu, Pokiri, Dookudu, and Maharshi. Currently, he is working with SS Rajamouli on the highly anticipated movie SSMB29. One of his movies, Athadu, which was released in 2005, didn’t perform well upon its release but eventually earned the status of a classic among fans. Amid the OTT trend, this movie is still creating a buzz on TV. Reportedly, Athadu has set a record on television by being telecast over 1500 times, a record no other Telugu film has achieved yet.
Mahesh Babu’s Athadu Sets World Record
Athadu, a 2005 Indian Telugu-language action thriller, was helmed by Trivikram Srinivas. The movie starred Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan. Released on August 10, 2005, the film received a positive response from critics and audiences and emerged as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year. Now, it has set a new world record by being telecast over 1500 times on Star Maa, according to a recent report by Siasat. This shows how the movie has impressed viewers with its gripping storyline, action sequences, and catchy dialogues.
Mahesh Babu's movie created a world record! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Mahesh Manu (@BManoha16490298) March 19, 2025
The film Athadu has been telecasted 1,500 times on TV.#Athadu4K #MaheshBabu𓃵 #SSMB29 pic.twitter.com/fGpfCAatAx
About Athadu Movie: Cast and Plot
Written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Jayabheri Arts, Athadu stars Mahesh Babu, Trisha, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj, Nassar, Sunil, Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, and Brahmanandam. Besides the storyline, the film's music, composed by Mani Sharma, also grabbed attention, while K. V. Guhan handled cinematography. The film explores the story of Nandu (Mahesh Babu), an orphan who is a professional killer. He is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. During this mission, he unintentionally gets framed for the death of a stranger named Pardhoo. This forces him to assume a new identity while hiding from the police.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu is gearing up for his highly anticipated movie SSMB29, which is being directed by SS Rajamouli. The film is touted to be an action-adventure entertainer set on a massive scale. According to several reports, the makers are planning to release the movie in two parts, with the first part slated for release in 2027 and the second part in 2029. The movie has already garnered significant public attention, especially with Priyanka Chopra's involvement in the film.
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