Aapadbandhavudu
Aapadbandhavudu (transl. Protector against danger) is a 1992 Indian Telugu-language drama film written and directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by Edida Nageswara Rao's Poornodaya Movie Creations, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Meenakshi Seshadri while Jandhyala, Sarath Babu, and Geetha play supporting roles. It was the third collaboration between Chiranjeevi and Viswanath after Subhalekha (1982) and Swayam Krushi (1987).
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| Directed by | K. Viswanath |
| Written by | Jandhyala (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | K. Viswanath |
| Story by | K. Viswanath |
| Produced by | Edida Nageswara Rao |
| Starring | Chiranjeevi Meenakshi Seshadri Jandhyala Sarath Babu Geetha |
| Cinematography | A. Vincent Ajayan Vincent |
| Edited by | G. G. Krishna Rao |
| Music by | M. M. Keeravani |
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| Distributed by | Poornodaya Movie Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
The film won critical acclaim with five state Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Actor for Chiranjeevi, and the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for Chiranjeevi. The film was screened at the International Film Festival of India, the Asia Pacific Film Festival, and the AISFM Film Festival. The film was later dubbed and released into Tamil as Veera Marudhu.