Athadu has remained one of Telugu cinema’s most rewatched films, thanks to Trivikram Srinivas’ mix of drama, entertainment and clever writing. Though the film didn’t emerge as a major box office hit at the time of release, its long-term impact has largely come from television, where it built a massive following.
Starring Mahesh Babu and Trisha, Athadu created an unmatched record on Star Maa with more than 1500 telecasts over the years. The film became such a fixture on the channel that it turned into a cultural reference point for viewers.
In a surprising move, Athadu is now moving away from Star Maa after more than a decade of continuous broadcasts. Zee Telugu has acquired the renewal rights and will take over its satellite telecasts going forward.
Zee Telugu has lined up the film’s first screening for Sunday, December 14 at 3 PM. This move naturally raises curiosity about how the audience will respond to the change and whether the film will continue to command the same loyalty in a new satellite channel. The film’s performance on Zee Telugu will be closely watched by both the industry and fans.
This post was last modified on 8 December 2025 3:16 pm
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