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Athadu holds a special place in Superstar Mahesh Babu’s illustrious career. The 2005 Trivikram Srinivas classic showcased a new dimension of Mahesh’s acting, blending sharp dialogue, stylish action, and Mani Sharma’s memorable music into a film that fans can watch endlessly without losing its charm.

Now, on the occasion of Mahesh Babu’s birthday, Athadu is returning to the big screen, sparking massive celebrations among fans. The moment the re-release was announced, social media lit up with excitement, and advance bookings surged both in India and overseas.

In the Telugu states, the response has been phenomenal. Asian Sunil is releasing Athadu on a grand scale in the Nizam region, with Hyderabad’s iconic Sudarshan 35MM and Devi theatres already posting “house full” boards. In Tirupati, the celebrations have gone a step further — at Palani Theatre, fans have prepared a staggering 500 kilograms of paper to shower during the 11:30 am and 6:30 pm shows, with videos of the preparations going viral online.

Industry sources reveal that the film’s re-release theatrical rights in Andhra Pradesh alone fetched over ₹3 crore — an impressive figure for a movie celebrating its 20th anniversary.

When Athadu first hit theatres in 2005, it gave Mahesh Babu a significant boost at the box office and earned widespread critical acclaim. Today, the film is returning to offer both longtime admirers and new audiences the magic of watching it on the big screen. And on Mahesh’s birthday, with whistles, cheers, and 500 kilos of confetti-like paper in the air, the celebration promises to be nothing short of spectacular.