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 by | Muthyala Subbaiah |
| Written by | Posani Krishna Murali (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | Muthyala Subbaiah |
| Produced by | Jeevitha Rajasekhar |
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| Cinematography | S Ka Bhupati |
| Music by | Ramana Gogula |
Production company | Andal Arts |
Release date | 23 October 2004 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
This film marks the return of Anjala Zaveri to Telugu films following a brief hiatus.[5] Rajasekhar produced the film.[5] The film was shot in April of 2004.[4] Mukesh Rishi was cast in a negative role.[4] Suman and Eeswari Rao were cast in guest roles.[4]
The songs were composed by Ramana Gogula.[6][7] The Hindu gave a mixed review for the songs.[8] "Toofanai" based on Babooji Jara Dheere Chalo from Dum (2003).[8] "Pedala Paina" is based on a song from Humraaz (1967).[8]
The film was released on 23 October 2021, coinciding with Vijayadashami.[9][1]
A critic from The Hindu opined that "VETERAN DIRECTOR, Muthyala Subbaiah, turns out a reasonably good formula story".[3] 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".[1] A critic from Full Hyderabad criticized the film as a whole.[2]
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