Is 'Athadu 2' happening? Murali Mohan's hint sends fans into a frenzy
Mahesh Babu
and ace filmmaker
Trivikram Srinivas
continues to reign as a cult favorite in Telugu cinema. Nearly two decades later, the film returns in a digitally remastered avatar, featuring Super 4K resolution and immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
Marking Mahesh Babu's birthday on August 9, the re-release promises to be a nostalgic celebration for fans.
Mahesh and Trivikram are a must
In a recent media chat as per 123telugu.com, producer and veteran actor
Murali Mohan
hinted at a potential sequel to the cult action drama 'Athadu,' affirming that only Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas could helm its legacy.
Even after all these years, 'Athadu' continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas' fans.
The mere mention of a possible sequel has sparked waves of excitement across social media. However, with both the superstar and the director tied up with packed schedules for the foreseeable future, the chances of 'Athadu 2' rolling into production anytime soon remain uncertain.
Reveals Sobhan Babu's graceful refusal
Contrary to long-standing buzz, Pawan Kalyan was never approached for 'Athadu.' Murali Mohan confirmed that veteran icon Sobhan Babu turned down the grandfather's role but was later portrayed by Nasser, as he wished to remain etched in memory as a leading man.
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Athadu cast
The 2005 film's cast included, Mahesh Babu as Nanda Gopal, Trisha as Poori, Prakash Raj as Anjaneya Prasad, Sonu Sood as Malli, Sayaji Shinde as Siva Reddy, Kota Srinivasa Rao as Baaji Reddy, Rahul Dev as Sadhu, Nassar as Satyanarayana Murthy, Sunil as Ramana, Ajay as Pratap Reddy, Giri Babu as Poori's father, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam as Poori's uncle, Brahmanandam as Krishna Murthy, Sudha as Poori's mother, Sruthi as Poori's 1st aunt, Hema as Krishna Murthy's wife/Poori's 2nd aunt, Charan Raj as Police Officer, Tanikella Bharani as Naidu, Brahmaji as Nagasamudram Bujji, Posani Krishna Murali as Farooq, Ravi Prakash as CI Ravi, Vajja Venkata Giridhar as Giri, Harika as Lalitha, Prabhu as SI Prabhu, Ananth as Doctor, Jaya Prakash Reddy as Lalitha's future father in law, Gundu Sudarshan as a corrupt MRO, Shanoor Sana and Mounica
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