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 Ghatak (1996).[1]

Aaptudu
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Directed byMuthyala Subbaiah
Written byPosani Krishna Murali (dialogues)
Screenplay byMuthyala Subbaiah
Based onGhatak: Lethal (1996)
Produced byJeevitha Rajasekhar
Starring
CinematographyS Ka Bhupati
Music byRamana Gogula
Production
company
Andal Arts
Release date
  • 23 October 2004 (2004-10-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Cast

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Production

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b c d "Telugu Cinema pressmeet - Aptudu - rajasekhar, Anjala Jhaveri - Jeevitha". www.idlebrain.com.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c d "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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