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| | | image = Adhurs poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | |||
| caption = | | director = [[V. V. Vinayak]] | ||
| director = [[V. V. Vinayak]] | | screenplay = V. V. Vinayak | ||
| producer = Vallabhaneni | | producer = [[Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan]] | ||
| | | story = [[Kona Venkat]] | ||
| starring = [[ | | starring = [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]]<br />[[Nayanthara]]<br />[[Sheela Kaur|Sheela]] | ||
| music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | | music = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | | cinematography = [[Chota K. Naidu]] | ||
| editing = | | editing = Gautham Raju | ||
| distributor = [[Reliance Big Entertainment]] | | distributor = [[Reliance Big Entertainment]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|2010|01|13|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|2010|01|13|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 150 minutes | | runtime = 150 minutes | ||
| studio = | | studio = Vaishnavi Arts | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Telugu | | language = Telugu | ||
| budget = {{INR|26 [[crore]]|link=yes}}<ref name="IE" /> | | budget = {{INR|26 [[crore]]|link=yes}}<ref name="IE" /> | ||
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR | | gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}28–30 crore [[Distributor rentals|distributor share]]<ref name="IE">{{Cite web |last=Namita Nivas |date=18 July 2010 |title=An Average Fare |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/an-average-fare/645827/4 |website=Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="Sify">{{Cite web |title=Top Ten Telugu Films of the year |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Top-Ten-Telugu-Films-of-the-year-imagegallery-tollywood-kmvrrBcdbgb.html#galname |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102194415/http://www.sify.com/movies/Top-Ten-Telugu-Films-of-the-year-imagegallery-tollywood-kmvrrBcdbgb.html#galname |archive-date=2 November 2011 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Adhurs''''' ({{Translation}} | '''''Adhurs''''' ({{Translation|Marvelous}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action comedy film]] directed by [[V. V. Vinayak]] who co-wrote the film with [[Kona Venkat]]. Produced by [[Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan]], the film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] in a [[dual role]] alongside [[Nayanthara]] and [[Sheela Kaur|Sheela]]. [[Mahesh Manjrekar]], [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Brahmanandam]], [[Sayaji Shinde]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] and [[Tanikella Bharani]] played supporting roles. The music is composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]], with cinematography by [[Chota K. Naidu]]. | ||
The film follows twin brothers who are separated at birth, one grows up as a witty [[Brahmin priest]] named Chari, while the other becomes an [[Covert operation|undercover agent]]. When a dangerous mission and a sinister conspiracy threaten their lives, the two are unknowingly drawn into each other’s worlds, leading to hilarious misunderstandings, high-stakes action, and an eventual reunion. | |||
Made on a budget of ₹26 [[crore]], the film collected a [[Distributor rental|distributor share]] of ₹28–30 crore, becoming a commercial success.<ref name="Sify" /><ref name="IE" /> It received positive reviews from both audiences and critics for its fast-paced narrative, performances, music and entertainment value. NTR Jr.'s portrayal of Chari, the priest with impeccable comic timing, has since become iconic. | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
The story | The story follows the birth of identical twin boys to a poor woman. A nurse and an elderly woman, grieving the loss of her own [[Stillbirth|still born]] grandson, secretly swap one of the twins with her deceased grandchild. They justify the act by believing both families would benefit, one avoiding further heartbreak, the other gaining the means to raise just one child given her dire financial situation. | ||
The twins grow up in drastically different environments. One boy, Narasimha, is raised in a tough neighborhood and becomes a fearless and street-smart young man. He works as an undercover agent for the police and aspires to become an officer. He is deeply committed to justice and is in love with Nandu, the daughter of a senior police officer. The other twin, Chari, is raised by a traditional [[Brahmin]] family and grows up to be a devout priest. Gentle and soft-spoken, Chari works without pay under his eccentric guru, Bhattacharya (Bhattu), to repay a family [[debt]]. | |||
Bhattu is in love with a young woman named Chandrakala (Chandu), whom he financially supports along with her mother, hoping she will eventually marry him. Unaware of his intentions, Chandu continues to use his help for survival. Bhattu enlists Chari’s help to win Chandu’s heart. They take her to a pub, but when goons harass her, Bhattu flees. Just then, Narasimha arrives at the same pub with his girlfriend and beats up the harassers. Chandu mistakes Narasimha for Chari and falls for him, thinking he is brave and bold. | |||
Meanwhile, a [[Terrorism|terrorist]] group led by Dhanraj is hunting down a famous army scientist, who is the twins’ biological father. They kidnap Narasimha, hoping to pressure his father into developing a deadly [[weapon]]. In Narasimha’s absence, the gang stumbles upon Chari and, mistaking him for Narasimha, offers him a large sum to impersonate the missing man. Desperate for money, Chari agrees but finds himself trapped in a dangerous game far beyond his experience. | |||
Chari’s bumbling attempts to act like the tough Narasimha lead to a series of comic and tense encounters. Eventually, Narasimha escapes captivity, discovers the impersonation, and the brothers finally come face to face. The truth about their origins is revealed, and they reunite with their father. The twins join forces to defeat the terrorists, rescue their father, and destroy the deadly device. In the end, the family is reunited, and balance is restored, with Narasimha earning respect as a true hero and Chari finding love and purpose in his own unique way. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* [[ | * [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]] in a [[dual role]] as | ||
* [[ | **Narasimha | ||
* [[Sheela | ** Chari | ||
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Don Baba | * [[Nayanthara]] as Chandrakala aka Chandhu | ||
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Dhanraj | * [[Sheela Kaur|Sheela]] as Nandhu | ||
* [[Brahmanandam]] as Bhattacharya "Bhattu" | |||
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Don Baba | |||
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as | * [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Dhanraj | ||
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as retired Major-turned-scientist, Narasimha and Chari's father | |||
* [[Vinaya Prasad]] as Narasimha and Chari's mother | * [[Vinaya Prasad]] as Narasimha and Chari's mother | ||
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Chari's adoptive father | * [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Chari's adoptive father | ||
* [[Rajyalakshmi]] as Chari's adoptive mother | * [[Rajyalakshmi]] as Chari's adoptive mother | ||
* [[Sayaji Shinde]] as Ram Nayak [[Indian Police Service|IPS]], Nandhu's father | |||
* [[Rama Prabha]] as Chandrakala's mother | * [[Rama Prabha]] as Chandrakala's mother | ||
* [[Sudha (Telugu actress)|Sudha]] as Indira, Naik's wife | |||
* [[Mukul Dev]] as Rasool, a big gang leader | * [[Mukul Dev]] as Rasool, a big gang leader | ||
* [[Supreeth Reddy]] as Pandu | * [[Supreeth Reddy]] as Pandu | ||
* [[ | * [[M. S. Narayana]] as Bhasha Bhai | ||
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Calcutta Meetha, Baba's right hand & Ram nayak’s friend | |||
* [[Pruthviraj Balireddy|Prudhviraj]] as Police Inspector | |||
* [[Vatsala Rajagopal]] as Chari's adoptive grandmother | * [[Vatsala Rajagopal]] as Chari's adoptive grandmother | ||
* [[Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao]] as Roshan Babu | * [[Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao]] as Roaring Star Roshan Babu | ||
* [[Ananth Babu]] as Peri Sastry | * [[Ananth Babu]] as Peri Sastry | ||
* [[Fish Venkat]] as Venkat | * [[Fish Venkat]] as Venkat | ||
* [[Raja Ravindra]] as Pandu's brother | * [[Raja Ravindra]] as Pandu's brother | ||
* [[Raghu Karumanchi]] as Pandu's gang member | * [[Raghu Karumanchi]] as Pandu's gang member | ||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
{{Infobox album | {{Infobox album | ||
| name | | name = Adhurs | ||
| type | | type = soundtrack | ||
| artist | | artist = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | ||
| cover | | cover = | ||
| alt | | alt = | ||
| released | | released = {{Start date|df=yes|2009|12|5}} | ||
| recorded | | recorded = | ||
| venue | | venue = | ||
| studio | | studio = | ||
| genre | | genre = [[Film soundtrack]] | ||
| length | | length = {{Duration|m=31|s=31}} | ||
| label | | label = [[Aditya Music]] | ||
| producer | | producer = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | ||
| prev_title = [[Arya 2 (soundtrack)|Arya 2]] | | prev_title = [[Arya 2 (soundtrack)|Arya 2]] | ||
| prev_year | | prev_year = 2009 | ||
| next_title = [[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]] | | next_title = [[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]] | ||
| next_year | | next_year = 2010 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The | The soundtrack was composed by [[Devi Sri Prasad]] while [[Aditya Music]] bagged the audio rights for this film. The song "Assalaam Valekum" is based on "Kozhi Veda Kozhi" from ''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]''. | ||
===Track list=== | ===Track list=== | ||
{| | {{Track listing | ||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | |||
| | | title1 = Siva Sambho | ||
| | | length1 = 4:40 | ||
| | | lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]] | ||
| [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | | extra1 = [[Devi Sri Prasad]] | ||
| | | title2 = Chandrakala | ||
| | | length2 = 4:13 | ||
| | | lyrics2 = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]] | ||
| extra2 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Rita Thyagarajan|Rita]] | |||
| title3 = Pilla Navalla Kadu | |||
| [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Rita | | length3 = 4:47 | ||
| | | lyrics3 = Chandrabose | ||
| | | extra3 = [[Mika Singh]], [[Suchitra]] | ||
| title4 = Neethone | |||
| 3 | | length4 = 3:50 | ||
| | | lyrics4 = Kula Shekar | ||
| [[Kunal Ganjawala]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]] | | extra4 = [[Kunal Ganjawala]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]] | ||
| | | title5 = Chary | ||
| | | length5 = 4:48 | ||
| | | lyrics5 = Ramajogayya Sastry | ||
| extra5 = [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.]], Rita | |||
| title6 = Assalaam Valekum | |||
| Jr. | | length6 = 5:07 | ||
| | | lyrics6 = Ramajogayya Sastry | ||
| | | extra6 = [[Baba Sehgal]], [[Priya Hemesh]] | ||
| | | title7 = Siva Sambho (The DSP Mix) | ||
| length7 = 4:03 | |||
| lyrics7 = Chandra Bose | |||
| [[Baba Sehgal]], [[Priya | | extra7 = Devi Sri Prasad | ||
| | | total_length = 31:31 | ||
| | }} | ||
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| | ==Reception== | ||
| | [[Rediff]] gave four stars and said, "Brahmanandam is hilarious. Performance-wise, NTR takes the cake. He is simply marvellous as Chari, the Brahmin spouting loud dialogues while his Narasimha is tough yet more sober. NTR presents the contrasts well. All in all, Adhurs is NTR's show all the way!"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adurs is NTR's show all the way |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/13/south-telugu-movie-review-adurs.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116014704/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/13/south-telugu-movie-review-adurs.htm |archive-date=16 January 2010 |access-date=13 January 2010 |publisher=Rediff}}</ref> [[Sify]] gave a verdict as "Mass entertainer" and noted, "NTR brings total justice to his dual role as Chari and Narasimha. His characterisation as a Brahmin youth is simply superb and hilarious, but at the same time raking up a controversy with a group of the Brahmins community approaching the State governor Mr. Narasimhan to ban the film. On the other hand, NTR's role as Narasimha as the rugged guy would work well with the mass audience. Nayanthara and Sheela provide the glam quotient while Brahmanandam is hilarious as Bhattu, receiving a big footage which runs into nearly 40 minutes in the film."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review-Adhurs |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/adhurs-review-telugu-14927379.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317020913/http://www.sify.com/movies/adhurs-review-telugu-14927379.html |archive-date=2014-03-17 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' gave a mixed review stating, [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] "NTR in two roles is pretty easy with the diction. His dances are amazing and accord the 'mass kick' in the title song that comes before the climax. The humour component is adequately handled by Brahmanandam who hogs the limelight as a Hindu priest."<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 January 2010 |title='Adhurs' is just about fine |url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/14/stories/2010011460160500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117090108/http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/14/stories/2010011460160500.htm |archive-date=17 January 2010 |access-date=19 December 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Films scored by Devi Sri Prasad]] | [[Category:Films scored by Devi Sri Prasad]] | ||
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| Adhurs | |
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| File:Adhurs poster.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | V. V. Vinayak |
| Produced by | Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan |
| Screenplay by | V. V. Vinayak |
| Story by | Kona Venkat |
| Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Nayanthara Sheela |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Cinematography | Chota K. Naidu |
| Edited by | Gautham Raju |
Production company | Vaishnavi Arts |
| Distributed by | Reliance Big Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹26 crore[1] |
| Box office | est. ₹28–30 crore distributor share[1][2] |
Adhurs (transl. Marvelous) is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Kona Venkat. Produced by Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Nayanthara and Sheela. Mahesh Manjrekar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, Sayaji Shinde, Nassar and Tanikella Bharani played supporting roles. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu.
The film follows twin brothers who are separated at birth, one grows up as a witty Brahmin priest named Chari, while the other becomes an undercover agent. When a dangerous mission and a sinister conspiracy threaten their lives, the two are unknowingly drawn into each other’s worlds, leading to hilarious misunderstandings, high-stakes action, and an eventual reunion.
Made on a budget of ₹26 crore, the film collected a distributor share of ₹28–30 crore, becoming a commercial success.[2][1] It received positive reviews from both audiences and critics for its fast-paced narrative, performances, music and entertainment value. NTR Jr.'s portrayal of Chari, the priest with impeccable comic timing, has since become iconic.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story follows the birth of identical twin boys to a poor woman. A nurse and an elderly woman, grieving the loss of her own still born grandson, secretly swap one of the twins with her deceased grandchild. They justify the act by believing both families would benefit, one avoiding further heartbreak, the other gaining the means to raise just one child given her dire financial situation.
The twins grow up in drastically different environments. One boy, Narasimha, is raised in a tough neighborhood and becomes a fearless and street-smart young man. He works as an undercover agent for the police and aspires to become an officer. He is deeply committed to justice and is in love with Nandu, the daughter of a senior police officer. The other twin, Chari, is raised by a traditional Brahmin family and grows up to be a devout priest. Gentle and soft-spoken, Chari works without pay under his eccentric guru, Bhattacharya (Bhattu), to repay a family debt.
Bhattu is in love with a young woman named Chandrakala (Chandu), whom he financially supports along with her mother, hoping she will eventually marry him. Unaware of his intentions, Chandu continues to use his help for survival. Bhattu enlists Chari’s help to win Chandu’s heart. They take her to a pub, but when goons harass her, Bhattu flees. Just then, Narasimha arrives at the same pub with his girlfriend and beats up the harassers. Chandu mistakes Narasimha for Chari and falls for him, thinking he is brave and bold.
Meanwhile, a terrorist group led by Dhanraj is hunting down a famous army scientist, who is the twins’ biological father. They kidnap Narasimha, hoping to pressure his father into developing a deadly weapon. In Narasimha’s absence, the gang stumbles upon Chari and, mistaking him for Narasimha, offers him a large sum to impersonate the missing man. Desperate for money, Chari agrees but finds himself trapped in a dangerous game far beyond his experience.
Chari’s bumbling attempts to act like the tough Narasimha lead to a series of comic and tense encounters. Eventually, Narasimha escapes captivity, discovers the impersonation, and the brothers finally come face to face. The truth about their origins is revealed, and they reunite with their father. The twins join forces to defeat the terrorists, rescue their father, and destroy the deadly device. In the end, the family is reunited, and balance is restored, with Narasimha earning respect as a true hero and Chari finding love and purpose in his own unique way.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role as
- Narasimha
- Chari
- Nayanthara as Chandrakala aka Chandhu
- Sheela as Nandhu
- Brahmanandam as Bhattacharya "Bhattu"
- Mahesh Manjrekar as Don Baba
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Dhanraj
- Nassar as retired Major-turned-scientist, Narasimha and Chari's father
- Vinaya Prasad as Narasimha and Chari's mother
- Tanikella Bharani as Chari's adoptive father
- Rajyalakshmi as Chari's adoptive mother
- Sayaji Shinde as Ram Nayak IPS, Nandhu's father
- Rama Prabha as Chandrakala's mother
- Sudha as Indira, Naik's wife
- Mukul Dev as Rasool, a big gang leader
- Supreeth Reddy as Pandu
- M. S. Narayana as Bhasha Bhai
- Raghu Babu as Calcutta Meetha, Baba's right hand & Ram nayak’s friend
- Prudhviraj as Police Inspector
- Vatsala Rajagopal as Chari's adoptive grandmother
- Kondavalasa Lakshmana Rao as Roaring Star Roshan Babu
- Ananth Babu as Peri Sastry
- Fish Venkat as Venkat
- Raja Ravindra as Pandu's brother
- Raghu Karumanchi as Pandu's gang member
Music[edit | edit source]
| Adhurs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 5 December 2009 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 31:31 | |||
| Label | Aditya Music | |||
| Producer | Devi Sri Prasad | |||
| Devi Sri Prasad chronology | ||||
| ||||
The soundtrack was composed by Devi Sri Prasad while Aditya Music bagged the audio rights for this film. The song "Assalaam Valekum" is based on "Kozhi Veda Kozhi" from Unakkum Enakkum.
Track list[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Siva Sambho" | Chandrabose | Devi Sri Prasad | 4:40 |
| 2. | "Chandrakala" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Hariharan, Rita | 4:13 |
| 3. | "Pilla Navalla Kadu" | Chandrabose | Mika Singh, Suchitra | 4:47 |
| 4. | "Neethone" | Kula Shekar | Kunal Ganjawala, Shreya Ghoshal | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Chary" | Ramajogayya Sastry | N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Rita | 4:48 |
| 6. | "Assalaam Valekum" | Ramajogayya Sastry | Baba Sehgal, Priya Hemesh | 5:07 |
| 7. | "Siva Sambho (The DSP Mix)" | Chandra Bose | Devi Sri Prasad | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 31:31 | |||
Reception[edit | edit source]
Rediff gave four stars and said, "Brahmanandam is hilarious. Performance-wise, NTR takes the cake. He is simply marvellous as Chari, the Brahmin spouting loud dialogues while his Narasimha is tough yet more sober. NTR presents the contrasts well. All in all, Adhurs is NTR's show all the way!"[3] Sify gave a verdict as "Mass entertainer" and noted, "NTR brings total justice to his dual role as Chari and Narasimha. His characterisation as a Brahmin youth is simply superb and hilarious, but at the same time raking up a controversy with a group of the Brahmins community approaching the State governor Mr. Narasimhan to ban the film. On the other hand, NTR's role as Narasimha as the rugged guy would work well with the mass audience. Nayanthara and Sheela provide the glam quotient while Brahmanandam is hilarious as Bhattu, receiving a big footage which runs into nearly 40 minutes in the film."[4] The Hindu gave a mixed review stating, Ashish Vidyarthi "NTR in two roles is pretty easy with the diction. His dances are amazing and accord the 'mass kick' in the title song that comes before the climax. The humour component is adequately handled by Brahmanandam who hogs the limelight as a Hindu priest."[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Namita Nivas (18 July 2010). "An Average Fare". Indian Express.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Top Ten Telugu Films of the year". Sify. Archived from the original on 2 November 2011.
- ↑ "Adurs is NTR's show all the way". Rediff. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
- ↑ "Movie Review-Adhurs". Sify. Archived from the original on 17 March 2014.
- ↑ "'Adhurs' is just about fine". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 13 January 2010. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 19 December 2009.