| Aditya 369 | |
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| Directed by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
| Written by | Singeetam Srinivasa Rao |
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| Produced by | S. Anitha Krishna S. P. Balasubrahmanyam (presenter) |
| Starring | Nandamuri Balakrishna Mohini |
| Cinematography | V. S. R. Swamy Kabir Lal |
| Edited by | Gautam Raju |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹1.52 crore[1] |
Aditya 369 is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini with supporting roles played by Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, and Suthivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and the dialogues were written by Jandhyala. Produced by S. Anitha Krishna under the Sridevi Movies banner and presented by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, the film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, earning two state Nandi Awards.[2]
The plot centers on a time machine named 'Aditya 369' invented by Professor Ramdas, which attracts various characters, including a burglar aiming to steal a priceless diamond. The protagonist and his team travel through centuries, meeting historical figures and exploring futuristic worlds while navigating the challenges related to the stolen diamond.
Aditya 369 is considered a landmark film in the science fiction genre in Indian cinema.[7] It is the first time travel film ever made in Indian cinema.[5][6] The film explored dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes in a satirical manner.[4][5] It is inspired by H. G. Wells' 1895 novella The Time Machine (1895), which Singeetam Srinivasa Rao read in college.[3] He chose the time period of Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya (r. 1509–1529) for the historical era and conducted research at the American Library in Madras to depict the future.[8]
The film was produced on a budget of ₹1.52 crore, with principal photography taking approximately 110 days.[9] Three cinematographers—P. C. Sreeram (who shot the present-day scenes before leaving due to ill health), V. S. R. Swamy, and Kabir Lal—contributed to capturing the different time periods depicted in the film.[11] It was later dubbed into Hindi as Mission 369 and into Tamil as Apoorva Sakthi 369.[12]
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It was Singeetham Srinivas Rao's 'Aditya 369' that first tasted a huge success in Tollywood and it remains one of the all-time classics till today!
- ^ a b c Goyal, Samarth (30 December 2021). "Best Indian Movies Dealing With Dystopia and Post Apocalypse". Outlook. Archived from the original on 22 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
The 1991 Telugu-language film is vastly considered the first Indian film ever based on the concept of time travel.
- ^ a b Nyayapati, Neeshita. "Balakrishna's famous sci-fi 'Aditya 369' turns 27 today". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 17 September 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
'Aditya 369' was considered to be the first time travel film made not just in the Telugu film industry, but also in India.
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