Athadu (2005)
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Athadu is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video, aha.
What the audience says
Athadu is one of the better-rated Telugu films out there. It carries a 7.8/10 on TMDB across 82 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 175 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In India you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, aha.
Should you spend 2h 55m on it?
2h 55m of Telugu action with thriller threaded through, fine for the whole family. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating rests on only 82 votes
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 55m
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 82 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
A hitman, Nandu, is hired to stage the assassination of a politician. However, when the politician is actually killed and Nandu is framed for the murder, he assumes a dead man's identity to evade the law.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 55m — long |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | Telugu |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Trivikram Srinivas
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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