Aaptudu

Aaptudu (transl. Bosom friend) is a 2004 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah starring Rajasekhar and Anjala Zhaveri. The film is a remake of Ghaatak (1996).[1]

Aaptudu
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Directed byMuthyala Subbaiah
Written byPosani Krishna Murali (dialogues)
Screenplay byMuthyala Subbaiah
Produced byJeevitha Rajasekhar
Starring
CinematographyS Ka Bhupati
Music byRamana Gogula
Production
company
Andal Arts
Release date
23 October 2004
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

Production

This film marks the return of Anjala Zaveri to Telugu films following a brief hiatus.[2] Rajasekhar produced the film.[2] The film was shot in April of 2004.[1] Mukesh Rishi was cast in a negative role.[1] Suman and Eeswari Rao were cast in guest roles.[1]

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by Ramana Gogula.[3][4] The Hindu gave a mixed review for the songs.[5] "Toofanai" based on Babooji Jara Dheere Chalo from Dum (2003).[5] "Pedala Paina" is based on a song from Humraaz (1967).[5]

Release and reception

The film was released on 23 October 2004, coinciding with Vijayadashami.[6]

A critic from The Hindu opined that "VETERAN DIRECTOR, Muthyala Subbaiah, turns out a reasonably good formula story".[7] Jeevi of Idlebrain.com gave the film a rating of two-and-a-half out of five and said that "The plus point of the film is hero Raja Sekhar. Minus points is inept handling by Muthyala Subbayya for an action film".[8] A critic from Full Hyderabad criticized the film as a whole.[9]

References
  1. "Telugu Cinema pressmeet - Aptudu - rajasekhar, Anjala Jhaveri - Jeevitha". www.idlebrain.com.
  2. Kumar, G. Manjula (27 April 2004). "Once more". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  3. "Telugu Cinema - Audio release - Aptudu - Raja Sekhar, Anjala Zhaveri - Ramana Gogula". www.idlebrain.com.
  4. "Apthudu Songs: Apthudu MP3 Telugu Songs by Udit Narayan Online Free on Gaana.com" – via gaana.com.
  5. "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. 25 October 2004.
  6. "Telugu cinema press meet - Aptudu - Raja Sekhar, Anjala Zhaveri". www.idlebrain.com.
  7. "To the formula". The Hindu. 24 October 2004.
  8. "Telugu cinema Review - Aptudu - Rajasekhar, Anjala Zhaveri". www.idlebrain.com.
  9. "Aapthudu review: Aapthudu (Telugu) Movie Review - fullhyd.com".
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