Aadi (2002): Cast & Plot
Aadi is a 2002 action drama directed by V. V. Vinayak, starring N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Aadi Keshava Reddy, M. S. Narayana and Rajan P Dev. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 36m (156 min)
- Director
- V. V. Vinayak
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aadi About?
The premise of Aadi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Aadi, brought up by his father's loyal employee, discovers that his parents were swindled and murdered by the ruthless Nagi Reddy. Fueled by a surge of anger and a desire for vengeance, he resolves to confront Nagi, using both his determination and the emotional strength he has inherited.
Aadi Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- one word title
- urination
- drunkenness
- love
- murder
- revenge
- college
- torch
- buried alive
- open grave
- poetic justice
- freeze frame
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- punched in the face
- bride
- blood
- gun
- crowd
- interrupted wedding
- charity
- philanthropist
- villain
- hero
- action hero
- land owner
- homecoming
- murder of parents
- frame up
- unjust incarceration
- prison
- anger
- directorial debut
- loss of parents
- character name in title
Aadi Cast & Characters
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. leads the cast as Aadi Keshava Reddy, with M. S. Narayana as Nagi Reddy's Assistant and Rajan P Dev as Nagi Reddy. Directed by V. V. Vinayak; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director V. V. Vinayak
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N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Aadi Keshava Reddy -
M. S. Narayana as Nagi Reddy's Assistant - Rajan P Dev as Nagi Reddy
- Ahuti Prasad as Veera Reddy
Also Starring in Aadi
· 5 more- Chalapathi Rao Veeranna
- Keerthi Chawla Nandu
- Ali Basha Aadi's Friend
- Rajiv Kanakala Rajiv
- L. B. Sriram College Principal
More from V. V. Vinayak
More films directed by V. V. Vinayak: Chatrapathi, Inttelligent, Akhil and Alludu Seenu.
Aadi Plot Summary
What happens in Aadi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
T. ](/actor/nt-rama-rao-jr). Veera Reddy’s late father was a renowned faction leader and owned a vast 4,000-acre property, which he had entrusted to Nagi Reddy Rajan P Dev during his absence. On his return, Veera Reddy discovers that Nagi Reddy has misused his power and plans to donate the land to 2,000 families in the village. When Nagi Reddy learns of the plan, he orders an attack that kills Veera Reddy and his wife. Veeranna Chalapathi Rao, a trusted lieutenant, manages to save the child Aadi and flee to Hyderabad, while Veera Reddy’s loyalists are sentenced to fourteen years in prison.
Full summary
The whole story of Aadi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Aadi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character portrayed by N. T. Rama Rao Jr.?
Aadi Also Known As
Also known as “Mazduron Ka Daata”.
- Also known as
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- Mazduron Ka Daata
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Aadi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Aadi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aadi?
Aadi runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
When was Aadi released?
Aadi was released on March 28, 2002.
Who directed Aadi?
Aadi was directed by V. V. Vinayak.
More films by V. V. Vinayak Who is in the cast of Aadi?
Aadi stars N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Aadi Keshava Reddy, M. S. Narayana as Nagi Reddy's Assistant and Rajan P Dev as Nagi Reddy, among 9 credited actors.
Does Aadi have a post-credit scene?
No. Aadi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Aadi in?
The original language of Aadi is Telugu.
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