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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Pandu<br />
| image = That_Is_Pandu.jpg<br />
| caption = Movie poster with old title<br />
| writer = [[Satish Vegesna]] {{small|(dialogues)}}<br />
| story = Devi Prasad<br />
| screenplay = Devi Prasad<br />
| director = Devi Prasad<br />
| producer = M L Kumar Chowdhary<br />
| starring = [[Jagapathi Babu]]<br />[[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]]<br />[[Madhu Sharma]]<br />
| music = [[Mani Sharma]]<br />
| studio = Sri Keerthi Creations<br />
| cinematography = Kantheti Satish<br />
| editing = Nandamuri Hari<br />
| released = {{Film date|2005|11|04|df=y}}<br />
| runtime = 140 minutes<br />
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]<br />
| country = India<br />
| budget =<br />
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'''''Pandu''''' is 2005 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[romantic comedy]] film, produced by M L Kumara Chowdhary on Sri Keerthi Creations banner and directed by Devi Prasad. Starring [[Jagapathi Babu]], [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] and music composed by [[Mani Sharma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news260.html|title=Sneha's 2 films to be launched on 5th|website=www.idlebrain.com|date=4 May 2005}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news260.html|title=Jagapati Babu as Pandu|website=www.idlebrain.com|date=3 May 2005}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
The film begins with Anjali, a TV anchor and a classical dancer whose aim is to win the trophy in the ''National Dance Festivals.'' Pandu, a jack of all trades, resides in a colony where diverse people stay together, and everyone admires him. Once Pandu witnesses the generosity of Anjali, he adores her ideologies and becomes a hardcore fan. From there, he is behind her as ''White on Rice'' and is an admiration that pesters her and misconstrues him as a scapegrace. Meanwhile, Home Minister Bhagawan, scandalous malice, was invited as Chief Guest to Anjali's concert, where he lecherous her. Bhagawan confesses and terror-stricken her when she spits on him. Hence, Bhagawan's acts of vengeance incriminate Anjali in [[drug trafficking]] case through her friends Rahul & Shilpa. Moreover, no one gets for her succor except Pandu, as he knows Anjali's righteousness.<br />
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Right now, he schemes intellectually, sends his friend Sundari, a petty thief, into prison, and seeks the actuality. Thus, enraged Pandu challenges Bhagawan to prove Anjali not guilty. Firstly, he acquits her on parole utilizing his wit when she discerns his code of behavior and starts liking him. The next, Pandu targets Bhagawan, who needles, loathes the fame, and makes his life futile. Though Anjali selects for the competitions, she shows apathy. Here, Pandu boosts her courage and prepares for finals. Eventually, he acquits Anjali as innocent, brings out the devilish shade of Bhagawan, and dethrones him. So, infamed Bhagawan attacks Anjali while she is proceeding to contest and breaks her leg. Pandu rescues her, ceases Bhagawan, and successfully takes Anjali to the auditorium. At that point, Anjali stands up by the willpower given by Pandu and acquires the victory. At last, Anjali proclaims on stage that her entire success has been acknowledged at Pandu's feet and proposes to him. Finally, the movie ends on a happy note with the marriage of Pandu & Anjali.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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* [[Jagapati Babu]] as Pandu<br />
* [[Sneha (actress)|Sneha]] as Anjali<br />
* [[Madhu Sharma]] as Sundari<br />
* [[Sayaji Shinde]] as Bhagawan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/celeb/interview/sayajishinde.html|title=Sayaji Shinde - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film villain|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref><br />
* [[Dharmavarapu Subrahmanyam]] as Bhagawan's brother-in-law<br />
* [[M. S. Narayana]] as Watch Vaaliswara Rao<br />
* [[Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao|Kondavalasa]] as Anjaneyulu <br />
* [[Krishna Bhagavaan]] as Harishchandra<br />
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Lawyer<br />
* [[Venu Madhav (actor)|Venu Madhav]] as Sunnunda<br />
* [[Prudhviraj (Telugu actor)|Prudhviraj]] as Police inspector<br />
* [[Radha Kumari]] as Pandu's grand mother<br />
* [[Gundu Hanumantha Rao]] as Psychiatrist<br />
* [[Gundu Sudharshan]] as Musician<br />
* [[Fish Venkat]] as Bhagawan's henchman<br />
* [[Sameer (Telugu actor)|Sameer]] as Rahul <br />
* Jyothi as Shilpa<br />
* [[Hema Sundar]] as CM<br />
* Chandra Mouli as Courier Boy<br />
* Kallu Krishna Rao<br />
* Meesala <br />
* Junior Relangi<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The ''[[muhurat shot|muhurat]]'' of the film took place on 5 May 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/muhurat-thatspandu.html|title=That is pandu - opening function - Telugu Cinema - Jagapati Babu & Sneha|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref> The film's title was changed from ''That Is Pandu '' to ''Pandu''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news264.html|title='That is Pandu' changed to 'Pandu'|website=www.idlebrain.com|date=5 September 2005}}</ref> A few songs were shot in Malaysia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news264.html|title=Pandu songs in Malaysia|website=www.idlebrain.com|date=14 September 2005}}</ref><br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Pandu<br />
| type = film<br />
| artist = [[Mani Sharma]]<br />
| cover =<br />
| alt =<br />
| released = 2005<br />
| recorded =<br />
| venue =<br />
| studio =<br />
| genre = Soundtrack<br />
| length = 23:08<br />
| label = [[Aditya Music]]<br />
| producer = [[Mani Sharma]]<br />
| prev_title = [[Jai Chiranjeeva]]<br />
| prev_year = 2005<br />
| next_title = [[Ranam (2006 film)|Ranam]]<br />
| next_year = 2006<br />
}}<br />
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Music composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Music released on ADITYA Music Company.<br />
{{Track listing<br />
| collapsed =<br />
| headline =<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| total_length = 23:08<br />
| all_writing =<br />
| all_lyrics =<br />
| all_music =<br />
| title1 = Vennelona <br />
| lyrics1 = Sai Sriharsha<br />
| extra1 = [[Sunitha Upadrashta|Sunitha]] <br />
| length1 = 4:33<br />
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| title2 = Jabilipayina<br />
| lyrics2 = [[Suddala Ashok Teja]]<br />
| extra2 = [[Mallikarjun]], [[Kousalya (singer)|Kousalya]]<br />
| length2 = 5:19<br />
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| title3 = Acham Acham<br />
| lyrics3 = Sai Sriharsha<br />
| extra3 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], Kalpana<br />
| length3 = 4:27<br />
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| title4 = Nagamani<br />
| lyrics4 = Bhaskarabhatla<br />
| extra4 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Kalpana<br />
| length4 = 4:35<br />
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| title5 = Poojalanduko<br />
| lyrics5 = Venegella Rambabu<br />
| extra5 = Karthik<br />
| length5 = 4:43<br />
}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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