'Aditya 369' blended elements of history and science fiction, with a storyline centred around a time machine that transported passengers to different periods, including 1526 CE and a post-apocalyptic future in 2504 CE.
Published Mar 29, 2025 | 6:21 PM ⚊ Updated Mar 29, 2025 | 6:21 PM
‘Aditya 369’ to re-release on 4 April. (X)
Actor Balakrishna’s 1991 sci-fi film Aditya 369 has locked a re-release date. The film, directed by the legendary director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, will hit the big screens in 4K format on 4 April. The film was one of the first time-travel films in Telugu.
While the film was supposed to hit screens later in April, the makers have decided to release it earlier.
Sharing the news, the makers wrote on X in Telugu: “We are bringing back the classic film you loved with the amazing songs that entertained you all on the silver screen once again #Aditya369 4K Grand Re-release on 4th April”
మీ అందరినీ అలరించిన అద్భుతమైన పాటలతో మీరు మెచ్చిన క్లాసిక్ చిత్రాన్ని మరోసారి వెండి తెరపైకి తీసుకొస్తున్నాం ✨#Aditya369 4K Grand Re-release on 4th April 🌐
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Apart from Balakrishna, who played a dual role, the film has Mohini, with Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, Suthi Velu, Master Tarun, Chandra Mohan, and Silk Smitha in supporting roles.
The film’s music was composed by Ilayaraja, and the dialogues were written by Jandhyala. Produced by S Anitha Krishna under the Sridevi Movies banner, it was presented by SP Balasubrahmanyam.
Aditya 369 blended elements of history and science fiction, with a storyline centred around a time machine that transported passengers to different periods, including 1526 CE and a post-apocalyptic future in 2504 CE.
It explored themes such as technology, democracy, and warfare. The film was inspired by HG Wells’ novel The Time Machine (1895), which director Singeetam Srinivasa Rao had read in college. The historical segments were set during the reign of the Vijayanagara emperor Sri Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529).
Aditya 369 had also set a benchmark for technical aspects in Telugu cinema. The film celebrated for its visuals, had three cinematographers. PC Sreeram filmed the present-day scenes but had to leave due to health issues. VSR Swamy then took over the historical scenes, while Kabir Lal handled the futuristic ones.
