Mahesh Babu started the re-release trend with his film Pokiri, after which many other stars followed suit. However, Mahesh Babu remains the most successful actor in re-releases, as all his films have performed exceptionally well at the box office. His re-release Murari collected like a regular film, amassing nearly Rs 12 crore gross during its re-run.
Now, many of his fans, along with other audiences, have expressed their desire to see his classic film Athadu in theatres again. Due to high demand, Athadu is set to re-release on August 9, coinciding with Mahesh Babu’s birthday. The film will be released in various digital formats such as IMAX, 4K and Dolby Audio. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, Athadu was a classic hit and holds the record for the highest number of television screenings. This film is one of the most requested re-releases, with fans constantly urging the Superstar and the producers on social media. The official announcement has now been made confirming its re-release on August 9.
Trisha played the female lead, while Murali Mohan produced the film. Athadu is known for its comic sequences featuring Brahmanandam, Giribabu, and Dharmavarapu Subramanyam. K. Viswanath, Prakash Raj and Nasser played important roles, with Sunil also featuring in a key role. This film is widely regarded as one of Trivikram’s best-written works.
