Adhurs (2009)

Original title

అదుర్స్

Directed by

V. V. Vinayak

Genre

comedy film, action film, thriller film

Country

India

Runtime

2h 30m

Rated

UA

Rating

6.1 of 10 from 24 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

Twin brothers are separated at birth. One grows up as a witty Brahmin priest. The other becomes an undercover agent. A conspiracy forces their worlds to collide, leading to confusion and action.

fast-pacedhumorousaction-packedentertaininglightheartedchaoticenergeticcheerful

What happens

Adhurs (transl. Marvelous) is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by V. V. Vinayak who co-wrote the film with Kona Venkat. Produced by Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan, the film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in a dual role alongside Nayanthara and Sheela. Mahesh Manjrekar, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, Sayaji Shinde, Nassar and Tanikella Bharani played supporting roles. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with cinematography by Chota K. Naidu. The film follows twin brothers who are separated at birth, one grows up as a witty Brahmin priest named Chari, while the other becomes an undercover agent. When a dangerous mission and a sinister conspiracy threaten their lives, the two are unknowingly drawn into each other’s worlds, leading to hilarious misunderstandings, high-stakes action, and an eventual reunion. Made on a budget of ₹26 crore, the film collected a distributor share of ₹28–30 crore, becoming a commercial success. It received positive reviews from both audiences and critics for its fast-paced narrative, performances, music and entertainment value. NTR Jr.'s portrayal of Chari, the priest with impeccable comic timing, has since become iconic. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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