To celebrate the film's 20th anniversary and Superstar Mahesh Babu’s 50th birthday, Athadu was re-released in theatres on 9 August 2025 in a newly remastered 4K version with Dolby Atmos audio, grossing over $100K in the USA.
Following Khaleja, this marks only the second time a film has crossed $100K at the USA box office for a re-release, an extraordinary achievement for Superstar Mahesh Babu, one that no other actor has accomplished even once in their career.
Trivikram Srinivas's written and directed action thriller film Athadu completed 20 years. Starring Superstar Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, and Sonu Sood in the lead roles, the film was released in the theatres on 10 August 2005.
The film was produced by Duggirala Kishore and M. Ram Mohan under the banner of Jayabheri Arts, which also handled its distribution. Athadu marked the 11th film for Superstar Mahesh Babu in a lead role.
The film features supporting performances by Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rahul Dev, Nassar, Sunil, Rajiv Kanakala, Ajay, Giri Babu, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Brahmanandam, Sudha, Sruthi, Hema, Charan Raj, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji, Posani Krishna Murali, and Ravi Prakash.
Mani Sharma composed the music for this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas. The film also marked the 8th collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Mani Sharma after Rajakumarudu, Vamsi, Murari, Takkari Donga, Bobby, Arjun, and Okkadu.
The film marked the maiden collaboration between Superstar Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan. Athadu marked the second directorial venture of Trivikram Srinivas after his debut film Nuvve Nuvve.
The film marked director Trivikram Srinivas's maiden collaboration with Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan. Athadu marked the 4th Telugu film in a lead role after Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu, Varsham, and Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana.
K. V. Guhan handled the cinematography of this film, marking his maiden collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas. A. Sreekar Prasad edited this film, marking his second collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas.
The film Athadu marked the 7th collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj after Rajakumarudu, Murari, Bobby, Okkadu, Nijam, and Arjun.
Q: Why was Athadu re-released in theatres in 2025?
A: To celebrate the film's 20th anniversary and Superstar Mahesh Babu’s 50th birthday, Athadu was re-released in theatres on 9 August 2025 in a newly remastered 4K version with Dolby Atmos audio.
Q: How did the Athadu re-release perform at the USA box office?
A: The film grossed over \$100K in the USA, making it only the second time after Khaleja that a Mahesh Babu film crossed this milestone for a re-release — a feat no other actor has achieved even once.
Q: When was Athadu originally released?
A: Athadu was released in theatres on 10 August 2005.
Q: Who wrote and directed Athadu?
A: The film was written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.
Q: Who were the lead actors in Athadu?
A: The lead roles were played by Superstar Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, and Sonu Sood.
Q: Who produced and distributed Athadu?
A: It was produced by Duggirala Kishore and M. Ram Mohan under Jayabheri Arts, which also handled its distribution.
Q: Which number film was Athadu in Mahesh Babu’s career?
A: It was his 11th film in a lead role.
Q: Who were some of the notable supporting actors in Athadu?
A: The supporting cast included Sayaji Shinde, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Rahul Dev, Nassar, Sunil, Rajiv Kanakala, Ajay, Giri Babu, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam, Brahmanandam, Sudha, Sruthi, Hema, Charan Raj, Tanikella Bharani, Brahmaji, Posani Krishna Murali, and Ravi Prakash.
Q: Who composed the music for Athadu and what was notable about it?
A: Mani Sharma composed the music, marking his maiden collaboration with director Trivikram Srinivas and his 8th collaboration with Mahesh Babu after Rajakumarudu, Vamsi, Murari, Takkari Donga, Bobby, Arjun, and Okkadu.
Q: Did Athadu mark any first-time collaborations?
A: Yes, it marked the maiden collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan, between Mahesh Babu and director Trivikram Srinivas, between Trivikram Srinivas and cinematographer K. V. Guhan, and the second collaboration between Trivikram Srinivas and editor A. Sreekar Prasad.
Q: What other collaborations are notable in Athadu?
A: It was the 7th collaboration between Mahesh Babu and Prakash Raj after Rajakumarudu, Murari, Bobby, Okkadu, Nijam, and Arjun.
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