Athadu (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2005, Athadu is an action and thriller film directed by Trivikram Srinivas, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s about. Nandu, an orphan, is a top-notch professional killer in town. He manoeuvres his operations with the help of his buddy. In one such operation, he falls into the eyes of the cops. While fleeing from the crime scene, he unintentionally becomes the cause for the death of a stranger called Pardhoo, a run-away youngster who wants to return home after 12 years. Nandu assumes the identity of Pardhoo and enters his household in a remote village to escape from the cops. The rest of the story is all about how Nandu solves all the problems.
Who’s in it. Athadu stars Mahesh Babu as Nanda "Nandu" Gopal / Pardhu, Trisha Krishnan as Poori, Sonu Sood as Malli (Contract Killer) and Prakash Raj as CBI investigator Anjaneya Prasad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Athadu has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $27 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Athadu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Athadu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Athadu (2005)?
- In US, Athadu is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Athadu worth watching?
- Athadu holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Athadu?
- Athadu stars Mahesh Babu, Trisha Krishnan, Sonu Sood, Prakash Raj and Nassar.
- When was Athadu released?
- Athadu was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.