Athadu (2005) Review in 2025
Athadu is a Telugu action-comedy film about a man who becomes a police officer and gets entangled in a series of hilarious and action-packed situations.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
This movie is not suitable for family viewing due to its mature themes and language.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching for fans of action-comedy films, but it may not be suitable for family viewing due to its mature themes and language.
Spoiler Alert!
Hover to reveal spoiler summary
The movie follows the story of Nikesh, a young man who becomes a police officer and gets involved in a series of events that lead him to uncover a conspiracy involving a powerful politician and a corrupt police officer.
Review Details
story8.00/10
The story is engaging and entertaining, with a good mix of action and comedy. However, it is not particularly original or memorable.
acting9.00/10
The acting is excellent, with Mahesh Babu and Trisha Krishnan delivering memorable performances.
characters8.00/10
The characters are well-developed and relatable, with Mahesh Babu delivering a standout performance as the protagonist.
direction8.00/10
The direction is good, with Trivikram Srinivas handling the action and comedy scenes well. However, the pacing could be better.
cinematography7.00/10
The cinematography is average, with some good shots but also some poorly lit and composed scenes.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Engaging storyline, good mix of action and comedy, excellent performances from the lead actors.
Cons
Not particularly original or memorable, pacing could be better.
Notable Quotes
"Athaadu! Athadu!"
"Neevu ee cinema ki nenu ee cinema ki"
